The WMRL Summer Reading Program is complete for this year and the final prizes are on the way to anyone who completed the program!
How does the program work?
Since all branches the WMRL are currently closed to the public, we have decided to make our program as simple as possible. Here’s how you participate:
To learn more about the program, please contact your local WMRL branch. Branches are listed here, simply select your branch to view its contact information. Please note that if you are a Brandon resident, you should email programs@nullwmrl.ca for information.
How can prizes be collected?
If we are open to the public this summer, then you can stop by your local WMRL branch to collect your prizes. Make sure to bring your notebook so we can see what you’ve read!
If we continue to be closed to the public in accordance to public health orders, then you will have to call or email your local WMRL branch to make arrangements to pick up your prize.
What can you read?
Any book qualifies. This means you can read a novel, a picture book, a graphic novel or comic book, a nonfiction book, eBook, or whatever else you can get your hands on! Here are our eResources and our catalogue to help you get started.
There are no required titles, authors, or themes to be read for this program. For those wanting some inspiration, we have created OPTIONAL weekly themes with a suggested Book List.
Here they are:
Teen & Adult Summer Reading Challenge
Open to all ages, but recommended for those 13+, the WMRL is excited to offer a new Summer Reading Challenge: Bookish Bingo!
Download, print, or screenshot the Bookish Bingo template to participate and track your reading over the summer. For each line of Bookish Bingo you complete send a picture or screenshot to programs@nullwmrl.ca, including your name, library card number, and local WMRL branch to receive an entry into a prize draw. Complete every square for a chance at an extra 5 bonus entries!
The challenge runs until August 20, 2021.
More Summer Programming at all WMRL Branches
Find more things to do this summer here on our contest page.
Looking for even more things to do?
Try our Summer Bucket List and email programs@nullwmrl.ca for more activities
There are lots of other summer programs for every age group!
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more content!
For more information on the WMRL’s Summer Reading Program or any summer programming, contact programs@nullwmrl.ca.
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02jul10:15 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
02jul10:30 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
Join us for a story, some rhymes and maybe even some crafts at our new location in the Shoppers Mall.
(Saturday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Brandon Public Library - Shoppers Mall Location
1570 18th Street - Unit 21A
05jul2:30 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
06jul4:00 pm5:00 pmCoding Club4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Zoom
Ages 8 to 12 Wednesdays from 4 PM to 5 PM July: Scratch Level 1 August: Scratch Level 2 Over Zoom With Kids Code Jeunesse, we are offering two four-week
(Wednesday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Zoom
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
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Brandon, MB
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PO Box 382
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PO Box 429
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