Hartney/Grassland Library

All ages
Saturday, October 16
10:00-11:00 am
Downtown Brandon branch

Join Niverville-based artist and author Cyndi Wiebe. She will read from her new children's book, Molly & Space for Adventure. Follow Molly and Mr. Cow on an incredible adventure that all happens when they should be tucked into bed!

No registration is required for this free event. Masks are required for all attendees.

Thank you to the Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba for partnering with us on this event. Cyndi Wiebe’s artwork is featured at the AGSM in the Community Gallery as part of an exhibit titled Conflux. The exhibit will run from September 2 to October 16.

Facilitated by Paige
Geared towards a preschool audience
Wednesdays at 10:30 am

Follow us @WMRLibrary on Instagram and tune in for new read alouds every Wednesday. Paige surprises us with a different theme each week! Some weeks offer accompanying crafts that can be picked up from the Brandon Shoppers Mall branch (or recreated at home)!

Videos will remain accessible on our social media for 24 hours after the Livestream, in compliance with publisher permissions.

Wednesday, October 20, 10:30 am
or
Saturday, October 23, 10:30 am
Tours begin and end at the Downtown branch of the Brandon Public Library (710 Rosser Avenue).

Join the WMRL and BGMA in the heart of Downtown Brandon, as we investigate some of the darker parts of our city’s history. This walking tour will delve into the more grisly pieces of our past: epidemics, murders, deadly accidents, and other shocking stories from the “good” old days of the Wheat City.

This is a free event, but spots are limited. Please email programs@wmrl.ca to register for a tour.

Please note that this tour will involve the discussion of mature themes. Public health orders may require changes to the delivery of this event. All registrants will be updated in advance.

Hosted by The Brandon Scrabble Club
Held at Downtown Brandon branch
Wednesdays, beginning October 6
1:00-4:00 pm

Join members of The Brandon Scrabble Club for an afternoon of Scrabble, coffee, and laughs. Scrabble boards are provided by the club and all levels of skill are welcome.

No registration is required for this program. Please note that due to COVID-19 concerns and public health orders, all participants will be required to wear masks and to provide proof of vaccination in order to participate.

Ages 8-12
Wednesdays from 4:00-5:00 pm
Oct 13, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17. 24, Dec 1
Held over Zoom

Facilitated by Kids Code Jeunesse, the Library is offering an 8-week virtual coding club for youth who are interested in learning to code. No previous experience with coding is necessary, as this session will be geared towards beginners.

This is a free program, but participants must have access to the internet and a computer to attend the meetings. All WMRL branches offer options for coding kits that can be borrowed if you do not own a computer, and there may be opportunities to attend from your local branch for those without internet access at home.

Limited spots are available, please email programs@wmrl.ca to register your child.

Non-Fiction: 4th Monday of each month

All Library Book Clubs are self-run at this time and meet virtually over Zoom or outdoors in a socially distanced setting (when restrictions and weather permit).

The Library provides book club kits free of charge and we offer a wide variety of titles to choose from.

Those looking to join a book club can email programs@wmrl.ca to be connected to a group.

General Interest: 1st OR 2nd Monday of the month, 7:00 pm

All Library Book Clubs are self-run at this time and meet virtually over Zoom or outdoors in a socially distanced setting (when restrictions and weather permit).

The Library provides book club kits free of charge and we offer a wide variety of titles to choose from.

Those looking to join a book club can email programs@wmrl.ca to be connected to a group.

Facilitated by Kendal
Ages 5+
Downtown Brandon branch
Saturdays, October 2, November 6, & December 4
10:30– 11:15 am

New LEGO building challenges will be presented to participants each month, along with LEGO-themed adaptations of classic games. This program is free to attend and all LEGO will be supplied by the Library. Spots will be limited and masks will be mandatory for all participants. We also require that guardians fill out a COVID-19 questionnaire for their child prior to the program. To sign-up, please email programs@wmrl.ca

Saturday, November 13
10:00-11:00 am
Held over Zoom

The Library’s Indigenous Author Series continues! This season, our guest is Richard Van Camp. Van Camp will join us over Zoom to discuss his book, Gather: Richard Van Camp on the Joy of Storytelling and the art and tradition of storytelling.

Please email programs@wmrl.ca to sign-up and receive the Zoom meeting link for this free special event.

The Library would like to thank and acknowledge the Brandon Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation for providing grant funding that made this event possible.