Winnipeg Public Library

• Novelist and writer to join the Winnipeg Public Library system

  A Canadian novelist joins the Winnipeg Public Library system as the library's newest writer-in-residence, bringing her experience into the new role.

  Canada

  Aug 30, 2023
  
• Why is there an increase of violence in Canadian public libraries?

  Experts say what’s happening in our public libraries reflect what’s going on in the community, where cuts to social services have left many vulnerable people with nowhere to turn.

  Features

  Apr 22, 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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• Winnipeg libraries to bring back contactless pickup service Thursday

  On Thursday, libraries across Winnipeg will bring back contactless pickup of books-on-hold, as well as return services. The system had been suspended to comply with health orders. 

  Entertainment

  May 12, 2021
• 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
• 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 breaks ground on new River Heights library named after former mayor and wife

  The library, to be located at 15 Poseidon Bay, will be named for Winnipeg's 39th mayor Bill Norrie, and Helen Norrie, a teacher and librarian. 

  Education

  Oct 29, 2019
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• Manitoba playwright named library’s Writer-in-Residence

  The Writer-in-Residence program gives emerging local writers an opportunity to consult – for free – both online and in-person with a notable local writer.

  Education

  Aug 22, 2019
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• Millennium Library beefing up security, cracking down on weapons and alcohol

  The Millennium Library is ramping up security this month. The upgrade will include a security screening system to check for prohibited items like weapons or alcohol.

  Feb 15, 2019