Winnipeg Library

• Winnipeg woman returns overdue library book after 30 years: ‘I needed to do the walk of shame’

  Winnipeg libraries stopped charging late fees for overdue books in 2021. Even so, the woman who returned a book due back in 1990 took some chocolates to ease her guilty feeling.

  Canada

  Feb 9, 2023
  
• ‘Public space should be truly public’: Mixed reactions to Millennium Library reopening

  The Millennium Library will open Monday with new interim security measures following a Dec. 11 homicide, but some worry about the impact of those measures on public access.

  Canada

  Jan 19, 2023
  
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• 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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• Another suspect charged after woman with baby robbed, carjacked at Winnipeg library

  A 19-year-old man from Winnipeg, already in jail in Brandon on an unrelated matter, was arrested Tuesday.

  Crime

  Jun 23, 2022
• Cornish Library temporarily closed after HVAC system failure

  Due to an HVAC system failure the location will remain closed until a replacement unit is installed.

  Education

  Jan 19, 2022
• Century-old Cornish Library reopens Tuesday after years of renos

  Winnipeg readers who want to check out the new look at the historic Cornish Library will have the opportunity beginning Tuesday afternoon.

  Education

  May 6, 2021
• Winnipeg opens Bill and Helen Norrie Library in River Heights

  The new 14,000-square-foot library replaces the River Heights Library.

  Canada

  Mar 29, 2021
• Winnipeg libraries move to fine-free model, outstanding fees waived

  "Now everyone can access and enjoy the services we offer without worrying about financial penalties."

  Dec 30, 2020
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• Contactless pickups begin at select Winnipeg libraries

  The city of Winnipeg is offering contactless pickup at select libraries across the city so residents can borrow books and movies.

  Canada

  Dec 7, 2020
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• Coronavirus: City of Winnipeg shutting down pools, libraries

  The City of Winnipeg has announced that all civic recreation centres, pools and libraries will be closed to the public beginning Monday, March 16.

  Health

  Mar 14, 2020