Winnipeg Public Library
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Exhibit marking Winnipeg’s 150th anniversary coming to a close at Millennium LibraryA public history exhibit will close at the end of April after nearly two months of operating to mark the city of Winnipeg's 150th anniversary.CanadaApr 27, 2024
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Novelist and writer to join the Winnipeg Public Library systemA Canadian novelist joins the Winnipeg Public Library system as the library's newest writer-in-residence, bringing her experience into the new role.CanadaAug 30, 2023
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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.FeaturesApr 22, 2023
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Transcona Library changes hours over homelessness concernsThe city has changed the hours of the Transcona Library after it said a homeless person was sleeping in its vestibule.CanadaAug 2, 2022
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Winnipeg libraries to bring back contactless pickup service ThursdayOn 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.EntertainmentMay 12, 2021
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Some Winnipeg libraries to offer contactless pick-up, city’s winter rec programming postponedTen Winnipeg library branches will be offering contactless pick-up for holds, as well as return services, beginning Dec. 7.HealthNov 25, 2020
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Winnipeg councillor calls for elimination of overdue fines at city librariesSherri 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.PoliticsOct 16, 2020
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Services expanded at Winnipeg libraries after months of pandemic restrictionsThe 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.HealthSep 18, 2020
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Winnipeg breaks ground on new River Heights library named after former mayor and wifeThe 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.EducationOct 29, 2019
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Manitoba playwright named library’s Writer-in-ResidenceThe Writer-in-Residence program gives emerging local writers an opportunity to consult – for free – both online and in-person with a notable local writer.EducationAug 22, 2019
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