Winnipeg Libraries

• Man arrested after acting ‘erratically’ with knife at downtown Winnipeg library: police

  Police say a man pulled out a knife on the library's fourth floor Thursday afternoon.

  Crime

  Nov 4, 2022
  
• Transcona Library changes hours over homelessness concerns

  The city has changed the hours of the Transcona Library after it said a homeless person was sleeping in its vestibule.

  Canada

  Aug 2, 2022
  
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• Some Winnipeg libraries to offer contactless pick-up, city’s winter rec programming postponed

  Ten Winnipeg library branches will be offering contactless pick-up for holds, as well as return services, beginning Dec. 7.

  Health

  Nov 25, 2020
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• Winnipeg councillor calls for elimination of overdue fines at city libraries

  Sherri Rollins (Fort Rouge - East Fort Garry) said library fees can be a barrier to access that primarily affects young people and low-income households, especially with children.

  Politics

  Oct 16, 2020
• Services expanded at Winnipeg libraries after months of pandemic restrictions

  The Winnipeg Public Library said the expansion of services at all branches across the city will include collection browsing, limited computer use, self-pick-up of holds, and printing and photocopying.

  Health

  Sep 18, 2020
• Winnipeg libraries to resume some services Aug. 4

  Public libraries in Winnipeg will now accept book returns, and beginning on Aug. 4, will be offering holds for pick-up and telephone services once again.

  Lifestyle

  Jul 21, 2020
• Winnipeg to partially reopen 5 more libraries, expanded services coming, say officials

  The City of Winnipeg is adding five libraries to the list of branches it’s partially reopening and increasing the services available to library goers amid COVID-19.

  Health

  Jun 11, 2020
• Winnipeg partially reopening services at some libraries amid coronavirus

  Winnipeg's mayor will give an update on the city's ongoing response to COVID-19 Tuesday.

  Health

  May 26, 2020
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• COVID-19: New reality a challenge for people with intellectual disabilities, Winnipeg advocate says

  While navigating physical distancing has been difficult for all Manitobans, a local advocate says it can be even more of a challenge for people with intellectual disabilities.

  Health

  Apr 14, 2020
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• Opponents of increased security at Winnipeg’s Millennium Library protest with drag queen story time

  The event was held to mark the one-year anniversary of the new protocols amid a week of actions over the measures.

  Canada

  Feb 23, 2020