Computers & Internet Access

Run in collaboration with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Brandon, CoderDojo is open to any youth between the ages of 7 and 17 who want to try their hand at coding. Projects include Scratch, HTML, Python, and more. Some computers will be provided, though participants are strongly encouraged to bring their own if possible. The group is facilitated by adult mentors. Please register ahead of time at the Children’s Services Desk, or by phoning 204-727-6648. Registration opens Monday, January 7. For more information, email Danielle@wmrl.ca.

Storytime Fridays, January 18 to February 22 11-11:45 am We read stories and do crafts. Everyone welcome!

Join us at Library for Tabletop Game Day. We will have multiple board games available for anyone to use. Bring some friends, grab a game, and find a table, or come by yourself and still join in on the fun! There will be a game of Dungeons & Dragons taking place that anyone is welcome to join, from rookie adventurer to experienced role-player. Also feel free to bring your own tabletop game from Risk to Magic the Gathering.   Wondering what games we will be offering? Want to inquire about setting up a game of your own? Please contact Carson at (204) 834-3043 or Carson@wmrl.ca      

The Non-Fiction Book Club meets the fourth Monday of the month. The group decides as a whole what book they would like to read and discuss each month. The January book is The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot. This group is self-run, and is not facilitated by a library staff member. Please register ahead of time at the Adult Services Desk, or by phoning 204-727-6648.

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 need to register for this drop-in program.

The first Saturday of the month, kids ages 5 to 8 are invited to join us for 45 minutes of LEGO fun and construction. The program begins with a story or other group activity, followed by construction time. Each month has a different theme, and construction guides are provided to help kids along, though free-rein creativity is also encouraged. The last few minutes of each program are set aside for showcasing, where kids can demonstrate their creations to the group. Registration for each session opens two weeks ahead of time (ie. Registration for the February session opens Saturday, January 19). For more information or to register, please visit the Children’s Services Desk, or phone 204-727-6648.

Learn about composition, shape, light source, shadow, and vanishing point. Brandon artist Michaela Ditchfield leads the group through a different project each month (February – Zentangle; March – Seascape; and May – Floral). Participants are welcome to sign up for one session, or more, and are encouraged to bring their own drawing supplies, though some will be provided. Please register ahead of time at the Adult Services Desk, or by phoning 204-727-6648. For more information, email Danielle@wmrl.ca.  

This casual, friendly conversation group is for anyone who wants to improve their English vocabulary, pronunciation, or confidence. Mix and mingle with English-speaking volunteers for an afternoon of games, refreshments, and conversation. All levels of English are welcome. No need to register. Please arrive on time, as the program begins at 2:30 pm. For more information, phone 204-727-6648 or email Danielle@wmrl.ca.

The library hosts three monthly general-interest book clubs. Book Club One (facilitated by Danielle) meets the first Monday of the month. What we read is up to the group. We usually pick fiction, though not always. Books are supplied by the library, and meetings are facilitated by a library staff member. For more information about upcoming reads, contact Danielle at Danielle@wmrl.ca.

Children ages 3-5 are invited to share stories, action rhymes, fingerplays and crafts on a different theme each week. Parents/caregivers are welcome to browse in the Library, or to remain in the Program Room during Storytime. Sessions run for four weeks.  Registration is required.  Contact Children's Services at 204 727-6648 to register or for additional information.

Children ages 5 – 8 are invited to learn the basics of comics and cartooning every Tuesday afternoon in February. We will explore characters, dialogue bubbles, plot, and paneling. This is a joint program between the Brandon Public Library and the Friendly Neighborhood Comic Shop. Please register ahead of time at the Children’s Services Desk, or by phoning 204-727-6648. Registration opens on Monday, January 7.