Glenboro/South Cypress Library

Join us for an afternoon of Scrabble, coffee, and laughs. Scrabble boards are provided by the library and all levels of skill are welcome. No registration is required for this program and drop-ins are welcome.  

Learn the basics of comics and cartooning. Participants will explore characters, dialogue bubbles, plot, and paneling, and most importantly-creativity and expression! Registration opens January 6th.

Ages 5-8: February 5, 12, 19, 26
Ages 9-12: March 4, 11, 18, 25      

Participants will enjoy two hours of creative writing activities centered around memoir-related themes. This program is not instructive, but rather an opportunity to find inspiration. Facilitated by members of the Southwest Branch of the Manitoba Genealogical Society. Registration opens January 6th.    

Participants of CoderDojo can learn to code in various languages including Scratch. Kids advance through the levels at their own pace, earning belts for completing challenges along the way. This program promotes valuable 21st century skills such as creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. We strongly encourage participants to bring their own laptops (and a mouse if desired) as our supplies are limited. Open to youth ages 7-17. Registration opens January 6th.  

Over the course of this program, teens will learn how to use basic shapes to construct proportion, and study various techniques for drawing figures,  landscapes, and still life in both traditional and pop art styles. If time permits, participants may have the opportunity to explore digital art forms. Registration opens January 6th.  

Brandon University’s Let’s Talk Science team runs this hands-on science-education program for youth. Topics for each session are TBA. Registration opens January 6th.

10:15 - 11:00 am: ages 5 - 8 
11:30 am - 12:30 pm: ages 9-12        

The library hosts three monthly general-interest book clubs. These book clubs are primarily focused on Fiction. Books are chosen based on the interests of the group and are supplied by the library. Book Club One is self-run and meets first Monday of the month. Please phone 204-727-6648 or email Louise@wmrl.ca for more information. Registration is ongoing as spots become available.  

This program pairs interactive stories with activities to engage all five senses, while stimulating children's creativity, early literacy, and fine motor skills. Hands-on exploration of various sensory centres will make up the bulk of this hour-long program. For children ages 3-6 and their caregivers. Facilitated by Louise. registration opens January 6th.     

The Brandon Public Library is pleased to partner with the Learning Disabilities Association of Manitoba-Brandon Chapter to provide a monthly Adult Tutor program for those individuals who are Identified as being learning disabled free of charge.  This program is an hour in length and will feature educational based instruction in functional literacy, with life skills and practical learning such as banking, grocery shopping, and transportation.  This program will be run by Retired Teachers of the Brandon School Division in a relaxed, fun, learning environment.  “The right to learn, the power to achieve, learning is everyone’s business”!  For more information call Shelly Brown, Executive Director at 204-727-4669. Participants can pre-register or drop-in.  

Teens are invited to come and play in virtual reality! The library’s Oculus  Rift S suite offers plenty of games, with two headsets and monitors so that everyone can get in on the fun! Registrants are required to return a waiver signed by their legal guardian in order to participate. A.M. session: 10:30-12:00 or P.M. session: 2:00-4:30 Ages 13-17. Registration opens January 6th.   

Teens are invited to come and play in virtual reality! The library’s Oculus  Rift S suite offers plenty of games, with two headsets and monitors so that everyone can get in on the fun! Registrants are required to return a waiver signed by their legal guardian in order to participate. A.M. session: 10:30-12:00 or P.M. session: 2:00-4:30 Ages 13-17. Registration opens January 6th.   

Lego Club is offered in two repeat sessions. Each session begins with an opening activity, followed by construction time on a different theme each month. Free-rein creativity is encouraged. Session A: 10:15-11:00 a.m. or Session B: 11:30-12:15 p.m. Open to ages 5-9. Facilitated by Kendal. Registration begins January 6th.