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Carson Rogers
Branch Supervisor, Brandon locations
Direct email: carson@nullwmrl.ca
Alex Rogowsky
Programming & Outreach Librarian
Direct email: alex@nullwmrl.ca
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07jul10:15 am11:00 amStorytime10:15 am - 11:00 am Brandon Public Library
Join Michelle in person at the downtown branch of the Brandon Public Library for storytime! There may be crafts, snacks and songs too.
(Thursday) 10:15 am - 11:00 am
Brandon Public Library
710 Rosser Avenue
07jul2:00 pm3:30 pmFrench Conversation Group2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Brandon Public Library
July 7 & August 4 2 PM to 3:30 PM Downtown Brandon branch Interested in becoming more fluent in Canada’s second language? Join us for some casual conversation with other
(Thursday) 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Brandon Public Library
710 Rosser Avenue
09jul10:15 am11:15 amVR Play10:15 am - 11:15 am Brandon Public Library
Saturdays, 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM Downtown Brandon branch Come get strapped into our Virtual Reality system to explore, learn and play. Peo-ple of all ages are welcome to book
(Saturday) 10:15 am - 11:15 am
Brandon Public Library
710 Rosser Avenue
After a public campaign featuring pro-library propaganda such as “Brandon is known as the City without a Library. What are you going to do about it?” – The Brandon War Memorial Public Library opened on September 5, 1946. It was headquartered in the old Merchants Bank Building (present day Chamber of Commerce); the building was made available to the City for library purposes by the Bank of Montreal. Mr. Bruce Carrick served as the first librarian. In 1951 a new landmark was reached when the basement of the library was converted into a spacious boys and girls department. In 1954 a small sub-branch was opened in the new George Fitton School. This branch was open three hours every Wednesday afternoon and catered to the “children and adults of a district far from the downtown library.” In 1967 the Brandon War Memorial Public Library joined with the library in Carberry North Cypress to form the Western Manitoba Regional Library (WMRL). Today, the Brandon Public Library serves as the headquarters for the WMRL and its four rural branches in the communities of Carberry, Neepawa, Glenboro and Hartney.
A newspaper article from 1973 reported that “a committee of concerned individuals has been formed in Brandon to look at the possibility of setting up a cultural centre in the city which would house a museum, art gallery and library”. In 1979 council voted to abandon the concept of renovating the landmark CP hotel, the Prince Edward, into a public library. In late 1981, after much debate, the former site of the Brandon Coop was purchased as the future home of the city’s Centennial Library Arts Centre. The official opening of the new facility was held on April 1, 1984 and featured an address by Martin Kavanagh – first Chairman of the 1942 Brandon Library Committee.
As 2001 drew to a close the Brandon Public Library was on the move again – this time to its present site, the former Eaton’s Department store building on Rosser Avenue.
Past & Future Events
All
Only Past Events
Only Future Events
07jul10:15 am11:00 amStorytime10:15 am - 11:00 am Brandon Public Library
Join Michelle in person at the downtown branch of the Brandon Public Library for storytime! There may be crafts, snacks and songs too.
(Thursday) 10:15 am - 11:00 am
Brandon Public Library
710 Rosser Avenue
07jul2:00 pm3:30 pmFrench Conversation Group2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Brandon Public Library
July 7 & August 4 2 PM to 3:30 PM Downtown Brandon branch Interested in becoming more fluent in Canada’s second language? Join us for some casual conversation with other
(Thursday) 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Brandon Public Library
710 Rosser Avenue
08jul10:30 am11:00 amStorytime10:30 am - 11:00 am Brandon Public Library - Shoppers Mall Branch
Join Robin for some stories and rhymes. Geared towards a preschool audience. The presence of a caregiver or parent is required. No registration required.
(Friday) 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Brandon Public Library - Shoppers Mall Branch
1570 18th Street, Unit 50A
09jul10:15 am11:15 amVR Play10:15 am - 11:15 am Brandon Public Library
Saturdays, 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM Downtown Brandon branch Come get strapped into our Virtual Reality system to explore, learn and play. Peo-ple of all ages are welcome to book
(Saturday) 10:15 am - 11:15 am
Brandon Public Library
710 Rosser Avenue
11jul5:00 pm6:00 pmIndigenous Story Circle5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Brandon Public Library
July 11 5 PM to 6 PM Downtown Brandon branch Story Circle is an indigenous-led program where both creative and non-fiction sto-ries can be shared by anyone who participates! No
(Monday) 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Brandon Public Library
710 Rosser Avenue
Pokémon are returning to the Shoppers Mall branch of the Brandon Public Library! Join us every Wednesday in July & August, from 2:30 to 3:30 PM for crafts, games &
(Wednesday) 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Brandon Public Library - Shoppers Mall Branch
1570 18th Street, Unit 50A
02aug2:30 pm3:30 pmBook-Series Summer2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Brandon Public Library - Shoppers Mall Branch
July 5 & 19, August 2 & 16 2:30 to 3:30 PM Shoppers Mall branch Join us as we celebrate some of our favourite book series: Dog Man, Diary of
(Tuesday) 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Brandon Public Library - Shoppers Mall Branch
1570 18th Street, Unit 50A
04aug2:00 pm3:30 pmFrench Conversation Group2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Brandon Public Library
July 7 & August 4 2 PM to 3:30 PM Downtown Brandon branch Interested in becoming more fluent in Canada’s second language? Join us for some casual conversation with other
(Thursday) 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Brandon Public Library
710 Rosser Avenue
06aug10:30 am11:15 amLego Club10:30 am - 11:15 am Brandon Public Library
Ages 5+ Downtown Brandon branch Saturdays from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM Group A: July 2, 16, 30 Group B: August 6, 20 & Sept. 3 New LEGO building challenges
(Saturday) 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Brandon Public Library
710 Rosser Avenue
10aug7:00 pm8:00 pmHuman Rights Museum Virtual Gallery Tour7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Zoom
Join a tour guide for this live, interactive experience where you’ll explore exhibits and powerful human rights stories. On this unique tour, you will travel online with your guide through
(Wednesday) 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Zoom
August 17 11 AM Downtown Brandon branch w/ the Manitoba Underground Opera An opera rendition of Goldilocks! Goldie B. is aimed at chil-dren aged 5 to 11 and teaches a
(Wednesday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Brandon Public Library
710 Rosser Avenue
20aug10:30 am11:15 amLego Club10:30 am - 11:15 am Brandon Public Library
Ages 5+ Downtown Brandon branch Saturdays from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM Group A: July 2, 16, 30 Group B: August 6, 20 & Sept. 3 New LEGO building challenges
(Saturday) 10:30 am - 11:15 am
Brandon Public Library
710 Rosser Avenue
Unit 1
Brandon, MB
R7A 0K9
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Shoppers Mall
Brandon, MB
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PO Box 382
Carberry, MB
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PO Box 429
Glenboro MB
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PO Box 121
Hartney, MB
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PO Box 759
Neepawa MB
R0J 1H0
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