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     DISCOVER. LEARN. CONNECT. WITH WINNIPEG PUBLIC LIBRARY

                                                                   TAKE
                                                                  YOUR
                                                                  CHILD
                                                                 TO THE
                                                               LIBRARY
                                                                    DAY
                                                               February 1

Photo: Ramona Donaldson Photography.

                                       JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2020
                                         winnipeg.ca/library
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AT THE LIBRARY TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE LIBRARY DAY - February 1 - City of Winnipeg
LIBRARY NEWS

Contents
LIBRARY NEWS                         2-6

ADULTS                              7-14

ideaMILL & MAKER LABS                   15

TEENS & TWEENS                         16

CHILDREN & FAMILIES                 17-21

MEMBERSHIP GUIDE                  22-23

 Winnipeg Public Library is in Treaty #1
 Territory, the traditional lands of the
 Anishinaabe, Cree, and Dakota as well
 as the Birthplace of the Métis Nation
 and the Heart of the Métis Homeland.

 EDITOR Kathleen Williams
 DESIGN Sherry Galagan / Courtney
 Gilchrist                                    SPOTLIGHT ON: ACCESSIBLE SERVICES
 Volume 21 Number 1                           The library offers something for everyone and for all abilities. Accessible services
                                              are offered through a variety of ways to strive for equity in service - special formats,
 At The Library is your bimonthly guide       technologies and accessible facilities. Closed-captioned DVDs, adapted books using
 to the news and programs of Winnipeg         Picture Communication Symbols, children’s books in Braille, audiobooks and large
 Public Library.                              print books are all available for borrowing.
 The contents of this publication may be      Home Service serves individuals who cannot access a library and have no one to
 reproduced without consent.                  access one on their behalf. Assistive technology such as text enlargers and computers
 Organizations can be added to a mailing      with screen reader software are available for booking. Sensory Story Time,
 list for print copies of this publication.   Sign-a-Story and sign language interpretation service on request broaden access to
 Contact the editor at 204-986-4255 or        programs.
 KathleenWilliams@winnipeg.ca.
                                              Library customers with print disability can also access digital collections on NNELS
 This publication is available for            (National Network for Equitable Library Service), CELA (Centre for Equitable Library
 download. Sign up for our News &             Access) and to borrow DAISY books and DAISY readers.
 Events email to be notified of new issues
                                              Learn more about the library’s accessible services at winnipeg.ca/library (Our Services
 at winnipeg.ca/library.
                                              -> Accessible Services) or call Millennium Library’s Special Services at 204-986-6489.
 CONTACT US
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LIBRARY NEWS

Print Disability Services                                                                   Literacy for Life
Do you have a print disability, or know someone who does? Individuals who are               Pay fines and help support family
unable to read traditional print due to a visual, physical or learning disability can add   literacy programs!
Print Disability status to their library membership and access services such as:            We are celebrating Family Literacy Day
                                                       • DAISY books and readers            on Tuesday, January 28 when the library
                                                                                            will donate all fines and fees collected
                                                       • NNELS: an online library of
                                                                                            that day to The Winnipeg Foundation’s
                                                         books in accessible formats,
                                                                                            Literacy for Life Fund. The fund provides
                                                         including DAISY, PDF and
                                                                                            grants to organizations across Manitoba,
                                                         e-text
                                                                                            including Winnipeg Public Library, to
                                                       • CELA: reading material in          support programs that engage all family
                                                         accessible formats (e-text,        members in play-based learning to build
                                                         Braille, audio and more)           essential literacy skills. To learn more
                                                      Learn more about these services       about the Literacy for Life Fund, or to
                                                      on the Accessible Services page at    donate year-round:
                                                      winnipeg.ca/library, call              • Phone The Winnipeg Foundation at
                                                      204-986-6489, or ask staff at any         204-944-9474
                                                      branch.                                   (toll-free: 1-877-974-3631)
                                                                                             • Visit their website at www.wpgfdn.org
     TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE LIBRARY DAY

   Saturday, February 1 is a one day                                                             Vous cherchez des
   extravaganza of events, activities and fun                                                      programmes
                                                                                                   en français?
   across all branches to celebrate the magic
                                                                                                CONSULTEZ LES PAGES
   of libraries!                                                                                9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21

   Bring the family for performances, games,
                                                                                            Holiday Hours:
   and to explore. Borrow books, movies, music,
                                                                                            All libraries will be closed on
   video games – and sing, talk, read, write and                                            January 1 and February 17.

   play!                                                                                    Coming soon!
   See page 18 for all the details.                                                         Our library card design is getting an
                                                                                            update. For twenty years our current
                                                                                            design has graced wallets throughout
                                                                                            Winnipeg. Watch for details in the new
                                                                                            year!

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LIBRARY NEWS

                                            Community Resources:                        In the Community
Community Crisis Workers                                                                Our pop-up library visits locations
Based out of Millennium Library, the        Visiting Agencies
                                                                                        throughout the city, all year long. See our
library’s Community Crisis Workers          The library’s Community Crisis Workers      online calendar for full offerings:
(CCW) provide information on                are ready to help anyone in need -
                                                                                        SEEDY SATURDAY
shelter and housing, social assistance,     including referrals to various community
                                                                                        CMU, North Campus
employment, counselling, mental             agencies. Some of these agencies are also
                                                                                        Saturday, February 8: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
health programs and services, health        coming to the library! Drop in and learn
                                            more about these community supports:        FESTIVAL DU VOYAGEUR
care information and much more. Do
                                                                                        le 22 et 23 février, de 10 h à 15 h
you need to talk, need help, or know
                                            MILLENNIUM LIBRARY                          February 22 and 23: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
someone who would benefit from their
                                            Lobby                                       INDIGENOUS FAMILY CENTRE
services?
                                            Wednesdays: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.                  CHECK IT OUT
Drop in (Millennium Library, second
                                                                                        470 Selkirk Avenue
floor), email or call for an appointment.   January 8: Canada Revenue Agency
                                                                                        Tuesdays: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
CCW Hours at Millennium Library:            January 15: Project Safe Audience           January 7, 21; February 4, 18
Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays, and            January 22: Manitoba Institute of Trades    BLAKE GARDENS RESOURCE CENTRE
Saturdays: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.                and Technology (MITT) and the Refugee       CHECK IT OUT
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.      Employment Development Initiative           312 Blake Street
                                            (REDI)                                      Wednesdays: 2:30-4:30 p.m.
CCW Hours at St. Boniface Library:
                                            January 29: New Directions for              January 8, 22; February 5, 19
Mondays: 1-4:30 p.m.
                                            Children, Youth, Adults & Families          See page 17 for more details.
Bruce Fiske                                 February 5: Graffiti Art Programming
                                                                                        Big Book Sale
204-986-3981                                February 12: Resource Assistance for        Visit the St. Vital Library anytime in
bfiske@winnipeg.ca                          Youth                                       February for a big book sale including
Sheila Bughao                               February 19: Addictions Foundation of       cookbooks, biographies, and fiction
204-986-3911                                Manitoba                                    for all ages. Stock up for I Love to Read
sbughao@winnipeg.ca                         February 26: Nine Circles Community         Month!
                                            Health Centre                               ST. VITAL LIBRARY Lower level
                                                                                        February 1-29

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LIBRARY NEWS

Black History Month
Throughout February, check out the library's Black History Month displays
and online recommended reads for hundreds of fantastic titles by black
authors, including these:
For children:
                                                                               EXCITING CHANGES
                                                                               ARE COMING!
                                                                               The Friends of the Winnipeg Public
                                                                               Library is evolving to serve the needs
                                                                               of our community. As a volunteer-led
                                                                               fundraising organization, we must be
                                                                               nimble and strategic to achieve our goals.
                                                                               We have a revitalized board of directors
                                                                               with fresh perspectives and the energy to
                                                                               transform our organization.
                                                                               Our events and programs and the
                                                                               people involved with them are also
Harriet Tubman:          Hair Love                  Young, Gifted and Black:   changing. Billie Stewart, who has done a
Freedom Fighter          by Matthew A. Cherry       Meet 52 Black Heroes       tremendous job of organizing the annual
by Nadia L. Hohn                                    from Past and Present by   Friends Book Sale, is retiring from
                                                    Jamia Wilson               her leadership role. The Book Sale will
For Teens:
                                                                               continue as it is an integral fundraiser for
                                                                               the Friends' organization.
                                                                               We will not be hosting Books & Brunch
                                                                               in 2020. We have appreciated your
                                                                               support during the last fifteen years.
                                                                               Planning is ongoing to develop events
                                                                               that will align with our values of being
                                                                               community focused, committed to
                                                                               literacy and learning. Stay tuned!
                                                                               Our members, attendees and volunteers
                                                                               are at the core of our events. Thank
                                                                               you for supporting us over the years.
                                                                               We look forward to seeing you in the
Children of Blood and    On the Come Up             Dear Martin                Best of Friends Gift Shop, buying that
Bone by Tomi Adeyemi     by Angie Thomas            by Nic Stone               special book at the Book Sale and at our
                                                                               upcoming events.
For Adults:
                                                                               To learn more or to get involved, contact
                                                                               us at info@friendswpl.ca or leave a
                                                                               message at 204-488-3217.

                                                                               Kathy Blight, President
                                                                                       Friends of the
                                                                                       Winnipeg Public Library

                                                                                       bestoffriendsshop

Frying Plantain          Any Known Blood            In the Black: My Life
by Zalika Reid-Benta     by Lawrence Hill           by Jolly Denham                    Best of Friends Gift Shop

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EXHIBITS
                                                                                                                  EXHIBITS

In The Blankstein Gallery                                                                                   MILLENNIUM LIBRARY
                                                                                                                      2nd Floor
Exhibit dates are approximate. Contact Special Services at 204-986-6489 to confirm.

January
Manitoba Camera Club
The Manitoba Camera Club is dedicated to the
art of photography and to the improvement and
advancement of member skills through education
and experience. Club members range from beginners
and enthusiasts to professional and award-winning
photographers. This exhibit, titled “Every Member
Has A Story”, illustrates the range of talent in the
club. Learn more at manitobacameraclub.com

February
Artlington Studios
Artlington Studios, 618 Arlington Street, is a
diverse community of artists and crafters in a
revitalized historic building built in 1912. Artists
work in ceramics, glass, jewelry, textiles, painting
and photography. There are three floors and they
offer several open studio events a year where there
is always much to see and experience, including
at Doors Open on May 30th and 31st where all are
welcome to attend.

I Read Canadian Day
The first I Read Canadian Day is on February 19! This national day celebrates Canadian books for young people. Celebrate by
checking out one of these great Canadian books. For more Canadian authors, head over to our catalogue, check out the Manitoba
Young Readers’ Choice Award lists at myrca.ca, or ask staff at any of our branches!

The Hill             Sidewalk Flowers         Une famille c'est      Polly Diamond and Surviving the City   What’s My
by Karen Bass        by JonArno Lawson        une famille par Sara   the Magic Book    by Tasha Spillett    Superpower
                                              O’Leary                by Alice Kuipers                       by Aviaq Johnston

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R About Program Registration
Some Winnipeg Public Library programs
                                                                     SKYWALK
require registration; others are drop                                CONCERTS + LECTURES
in. All are free. There are three ways to
register: online, in-person, or by phone
(unless otherwise noted). If a program
is full, you may be placed on a wait list.
Please provide your email and phone
number so we can keep you up to date
on your program. You will receive a                                       Bring your lunch and be informed and entertained!
                                              MILLENNIUM LIBRARY          Wednesday lectures are by some of the University of
courtesy email of your registration status.
                                              Carol Shields Auditorium    Winnipeg's best teachers and researchers. Thursdays
If you do not have an email address, staff
will attempt to notify you by phone of        12:10-12:50 p.m.            bring an eclectic assortment of performers.
status changes. Repeat registrants for a
program may be placed on a wait-list.         Skywalk Lectures                          Skywalk Concerts
No-show registrants may be denied             Wednesdays                                Thursdays
future space.
                                              January 8: Peacebuilding and              January 9: Brunch with Bery
Cancellations                                 Restorative Justice: Community            with cellist Bery Filsaime performing
Programs often have wait-lists. Call the      Responses to Methamphetamines with        major works by Bach and Kodály.
library or follow the link on your email      Dr. Jobb Arnold, UWinnipeg Conflict       January 16: Confessions of a Piano Man
confirmation if you need to cancel your       Resolution Studies                        Singer-songwriter-pianist Jeffery Straker
registration. All programs are subject to     January 15: Countering Radicalization     is known for his rootsy storytelling and
change without notice. Library staff will     to Violence in Schools: A Guide for       folk-pop hooks, with critics comparing
make every reasonable attempt to notify       Practitioners and Policymakers with       him to the likes of Harry Chapin, Jackson
you of registered program cancellations.      Kawser Ahmed, UWinnipeg Political         Browne & Billy Joel.
                                              Science                                   January 23: Return of the Juno Jazz
          Sign Language
          Interpretation                      January 22: Creating Autism-Friendly      Duo featuring singer Erin Propp with
Sign language interpretation (ASL) is         Workplaces with Dr. Katherine Breward,    guitarist Larry Roy.
available for library programs in English     UWinnipeg Business                        January 30: Indigenous New Music
at no charge. Please fill out the Ask Us      January 29: Huddling & Hyperphagia:       Performed by the Brandon University
form to request service at least 5 days       Understanding Adaptive Behaviours         New Music Ensemble directed by
before the event through Contact Us at        & Protecting Endangered Bats from         Megumi Masaki. Building intercultural
winnipeg.ca/library.                          White-Nose Syndrome with Kristina         understanding, partnerships, and mutual
                                              Muise, UWinnipeg Biology                  respect through music.
Privacy                                       February 5: Estimating the Relationship   February 6: Winnipeg Youth Orchestra
Personal information for program              Between Cardiovascular Disease and        The Orchestra’s annual Skywalk
registration is collected under and           Dementia with Dr. Luc Clair, UWinnipeg    performance featuring individuals and
protected by S. 36(1)(b) of The Freedom       Economics                                 ensembles.
of Information and Protection of Privacy
Act. Personal information collected           February 12: "Do I Have to Go to          February 13: The Female
will be used for program registration,        School Today?" A Historical Look          VoicesThrough Song with with Sawyer
reminders, emergency contact purposes,        at Manitoba’s Compulsory School           Craig, soprano and Megan Dufrat, piano.
and to communicate with registrants           Laws and Their Relevance Today with       February 20: The Piano Studio
in ongoing programs. If you have any          Dr. Ardith Plant, UWinnipeg Political     Featuring students from the studio of
questions about the collection of this        Science                                   Jacqueline Ryz, 2019 RCM Teacher of
information, contact the Corporate            February 19: Debt and Financial           Distinction for Manitoba.
Access and Privacy Officer by mail            Vulnerability for Older Canadian          February 27: Opera on the Flipside
to City Clerk’s Department, Susan A.          Households with Dr. Jie Zhou,             Performed by sopranos Judith Oatway
Thompson Building, 510 Main Street,           UWinnipeg Economics                       and Dawn Bruch, with pianist Lisa
Winnipeg MB, R3B 1B9, or by telephone         February 26: A Winnipegger’s Guide to     Rumpel.
at 311.                                       the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physics with
                                              Dr. Andrew Frey, UWinnipeg Physics

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Green it. Mean it!                           Tips on Decluttering Your                    Quality Time Over Time
                                             Home                                         Out: Reducing Your Child’s
INFORMATION AND                              Are you thinking of decluttering your        Tantrums Through Connection
IDEAS YOU CAN USE AND                        home to become better organized              Parents and caregivers face many
                                             and increase your living space, or in        challenges in caring for young children.
ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE                                                                      Join Dr. Jen Theule, Michelle Ward, and
                                             preparation for a move? Do you know
FOR A SUSTAINABLE EARTH.                     where to begin and how to get going?         Brenna Henrikson from the Department
                                             Amy Krahn from the Healthy Aging             of Psychology, U of M to hear about tips
Learn about making green choices from        Resource Team at the Winnipeg Regional       and strategies for managing tantrums in
community experts who are taking steps       Health Authority will provide tips on        children aged 2-12.
along with you. Check out the library’s      tackling clutter as well as resources that   Presented as part of Psychology Month
Green Choices Info Guide at                  may be of help.                              in partnership with the Manitoba
guides.wpl.winnipeg.ca/greenchoices.
                                             MILLENNIUM LIBRARY R                         Psychological Society.
                                             Anhang Room                                  FORT GARRY LIBRARY R
Everything You Want                          Tuesday, February 18: 12-1 p.m.              Tuesday, February 4: 7-8 p.m.
to Know About Electric
Vehicles                                     Travel Talk: Belgium                         Seed Libraries
Drive an electric vehicle in the winter?     Join travel writer Ron Pradinuk to hear      Attention Gardeners! The Osborne and
Absolutely! Discover what’s available in     about Belgium, one of the richest and        Henderson Seed Libraries will be open
electric cars, what’s coming, which one is   most fascinating countries. Antwerp is       for borrowing on February 1. Plant and
right for you, where and how to charge       the diamond capital of the world and         harvest and save more seeds for yourself
it up.                                       an international fashion centre, while       and the library!
Presented by Robert Elms of the Manitoba     Brugge is “Venice of the north” with its
                                                                                          OSBORNE LIBRARY
Electric Vehicle Association.                canals and historic buildings. Chocolate,
                                                                                          February 1-29
                                             waffles, and beer may have built
MUNROE LIBRARY R                             Belgium’s reputation, but it is home to      HENDERSON LIBRARY
Saturday, January 11: 2-3:30 p.m.            many museums and unique cuisine.             February 1-29

                                             MILLENNIUM LIBRARY
Recycling Myths                              Carol Shields Auditorium                     Seed Starting
Did you know you can't recycle paper         Friday, January 10: 12-1:15 p.m.             Enjoy the satisfaction of growing your
coffee cups? Or that sometimes you                                                        favourite flowers and vegetables from
need to separate containers from their                                                    seed. Master Gardener Susan LeBlanc
lids? Learn what actually goes in your       Fermented Foods:                             will discuss the most successful options
                                             When Bacteria Might Be Good                  for seed starting indoors and outdoors.
recycling bin and where you can take
                                             for You
other items to keep them out of the                                                       ST. VITAL LIBRARY R
                                             You’ve heard of probiotics, but what
landfill.                                                                                 Tuesday, February 11: 6:30-8 p.m.
                                             about prebiotics? Fermented foods are
Presented by City of Winnipeg, Recycling     a source of probiotics, and other foods      ST. JAMES-ASSINIBOIA LIBRARY R
and Garbage Services.                        provide prebiotics, which support the        Thursday, February 27: 6:30-8 p.m.
SIR WILLIAM STEPHENSON LIBRARY R             gut microbiome. This talk will introduce
Saturday, February 22: 2-3:30 p.m.           the gut microbiome, how diet may             Ash Trees at Risk
                                             affect the microbiome, and how it in         Winnipeg's tree canopy is at risk of
                                             turn influences health. Join Prof. Dylan
Geothermal 101                               Mackay, nutritional biochemist at the
                                                                                          substantial loss due to invasive pests. Join
Stay warm in the winter and cool in                                                       Lisa Jones from Trees Winnipeg to learn
                                             U of M for this interactive presentation     about Emerald Ash Borer and Cottony
the summer by utilizing the power
                                             with opportunities to ask questions.         Ash Psyllid, how they affect our ash
of the Earth! Learn about this energy
efficient technology from community          OSBORNE LIBRARY R                            trees, and steps homeowners can take to
expert Brent Laufer of the Manitoba          Thursday, January 30: 7-8 p.m.               manage diseased trees.
Geothermal Energy Alliance.                  MUNROE LIBRARY R                             MILLENNIUM LIBRARY R
RIVER HEIGHTS LIBRARY R                      Saturday, January 25: 2-3 p.m.               Anhang Room
Tuesday, January 21: 6:30-8 p.m.                                                          Thursday, February 20: 12-1 p.m.

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Food Choices for Brain
Health
The foods you eat can have a big impact
on your overall health... including your
brain health! Join Lorna Shaw, with the
WRHA Healthy Aging Resource Team to
learn more about brain-boosting foods.
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Anhang Room
                                            Law in the Library
                                            Presented in partnership with the Community Legal Education Association. Learn
Monday, February 24: 12-1 p.m.
                                            more at communitylegal.mb.ca and check out the library’s Legal Info Guide at
                                            guides.wpl.winnipeg.ca/legalinfo.
Financial                                   Health Care Directives                          Estates
Literacy                                    In addition to a will, everyone should
                                            have a healthcare directive and a power
                                                                                            When managing an estate and dealing
                                                                                            with the assets, there are many details
Workshops                                   of attorney. Learn what these documents         requiring attention. Learn when a will
                                                                                            must be probated, what happens when
These workshops offer tips on how to        are and what happens if you are no
                                            longer competent to look after your             there is no will, and about the many
manage personal finances. Presented by
                                            financial affairs.                              duties of an executor.
the Chartered Professional Accountants
of Canada.                                  HENDERSON LIBRARY R                             OSBORNE LIBRARY R
                                            Thursday, February 20: 6:30-8 p.m.              Thursday, February 13: 6:30-8 p.m.
Managing Your Finances
in Retirement                               Wills                                           Sexual Harassment and
Learn about retirement strategies,          Whatever your age or life circumstance,         the Law
including sources of income, stretching     you should have a will. Learn what              Sexual harassment in the workplace
your resources, and the art of              your will should include, the formal            can make going to work intolerable.
budgeting.                                  requirements for making a will, whom            This presentation will define sexual
                                            you should name as your executor, and           harassment and discuss the laws dealing
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                                            what happens if you die and you do not          with sexual harassment at work.
Saturday, February 22: 2-3 p.m.
                                            have a will.
                                                                                            MILLENNIUM LIBRARY R
Estate Planning                             ST. JAMES-ASSINIBOIA LIBRARY R                  Buchwald Room
Understand the importance of estate         Tuesday, February 25: 6:30-8 p.m.               Tuesday, February 25: 12-1 p.m.
planning and what is involved including
wills, joint accounts, gifts, trusts, and                                                   Legal Clinic
life insurance.                             Clinique Infojustice                            Drop in for legal help from law students
                                            Manitoba                                        working under the supervision of an
PEMBINA TRAIL LIBRARY R                     Avez-vous une question juridique ?              experienced lawyer. Get answers to
Saturday, January 25: 2-3 p.m.              Voulez-vous avoir des informations              your questions about the law and legal
                                            juridiques ? Venez rencontrer des agents-       processes in Manitoba, and/or receive
Planning for Your                           juristes de Infojustice Manitoba chaque         help in finding and accessing services
Retirement                                  deuxième jeudi du mois pour une                 you need from organizations and
Hear about why you need a retirement        consultation gratuite et confidentielle. En     agencies in our community. For those
plan, how much you need to save, and        partenariat avec Infojustice Manitoba,          with family incomes under $50,000 per
strategies to meet your goal. Discover      un centre d’information juridique qui a         year. Operated by the Legal Help Centre.
the benefits of employee pension plans,     pour but de faciliter l’accès à la justice en   Drop-in only. First come, first served.
non-registered investments, and tax         français au Manitoba.                           Check in at the Special Services desk by
deferral/saving opportunities such as       BIBLIOTHÈQUE DE SAINT-BONIFACE                  12:30 p.m.
RRSP, TFSA, CPP, OAS, and GIS.              Le jeudi 9 janvier, de 13 h à 15 h 30           MILLENNIUM LIBRARY
MILLENNIUM LIBRARY R                        Le jeudi 13 février, de 13 h à 15 h 30          Second Floor
Buchwald Room                                                                               Wednesday, January 29: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Tuesday, February 11: 12-1 p.m.                                                             Wednesday, February 26: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

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                                              Cercle de conversation                       Intermediate Cree
                                              francaise / French                           Join us for a 10-week course of Cree
                                              Conversation Group                           language instruction (Swampy Cree
                                              Venez exercer vos compétences orales en      or N dialect) at the intermediate level
                                              français dans une ambiance décontractée      with Joyce Noonen from Indigenous
                                              et faites de belles rencontres! Si vous      Languages of Manitoba. Classes are
                                              pouvez formuler de courtes phrases en        for adult students who have previous
                                              français, ce cercle de conversation est      experience speaking or studying Cree.
                                              pour vous! Il est important de venir         Register to attend an introductory
                                              chaque semaine et d’organiser soi-même       session on February 8. If you want to
                                              un service de gardiennage. À noter que       continue, sign up at this first class to
                                              ce n’ est pas un cours de français. Come     commit to attending the rest of the
                                              brush up your French speaking and            course running Saturdays from
                                              listening skills in a relaxed atmosphere.    February 15 to April 11.
                                              Please note, this is not a French course -   Funded in part by the Winnipeg Public
                                              attendees should be able to speak French     Library Board.
eMedia Help                                   in short sentences. Registration open        ST. JOHN'S LIBRARY R
One-on-One Appointments                       until second class only, space permitting.   Introductory session:
Book a 45-minute one-on-one                                                                Saturday, February 8: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
                                              BIBLIOTHÈQUE DE SAINT-BONIFACE R
appointment with library staff for help
                                              Du mardi 14 janvier au 10 mars,
with any of the library’s online
                                              de 18 h 30 à 20 h
resources - eBooks, eAudiobooks,
eMagazines, eNewspapers, streaming
music and video, and databases. General       English Conversation
training on how to use devices is not         Groups
covered during these appointments.            Improve your English speaking and
                                              listening skills and meet new friends.
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                                              For EAL learners who can speak English
Tuesday, January 14
                                              in short sentences (CLB 4+). Attending
Slots Available: 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m.,
                                              every week is expected. Childcare is not
12:15 p.m.
                                              provided. Registration closes after the
Wednesday, January 15
                                              second meeting.
Slots Available: 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.
HENDERSON LIBRARY R                           ST. JAMES-ASSINIBOIA LIBRARY R
Saturday, January 25                          Tuesdays, 1:30-3 p.m.
Slots Available: 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.       January 14 to March 3
Tuesday, February 11                          MILLENNIUM LIBRARY R
Slots Available: 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m.       Anhang Room
RIVER HEIGHTS LIBRARY R                       Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m.
Tuesday, February 4                           January 14 to March 3
Slots available: 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m.,      PEMBINA TRAIL LIBRARY R
12:45 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 3:45 p.m.   Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m.
PEMBINA TRAIL LIBRARY R                       January 14 to March 3
Friday, February 14                           MILLENNIUM LIBRARY R
Slots available: 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m.,      Dr. Anne Smigel Room
12:45 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 3:45 p.m.   Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
CHARLESWOOD LIBRARY R                         January 18 to March 7
Thursday, February 20                         ST. VITAL LIBRARY R
Slots available: 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m.,      Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
12:45 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 3:45 p.m.   January 18 to March 7
WINDSOR PARK LIBRARY R                        MUNROE LIBRARY R
Saturday, February 22                         Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Slots available: 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m.,      February 8 to March 14
12:45 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 3:45 p.m.

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         arts & reading                                                                             local history &
                                                                                                        genealogy
                                                                                          John D. Atchison Architect:
                                            Behind the Scenes with                        An Illustrated Talk
                                                                                          Researcher and writer Gail Perry presents
                                            Royal MTC: As You Like It                     an illustrated talk about architect John
                                            As You Like It cleverly blends
                                                                                          D. Atchison. Trained in Chicago, he was
                                            Shakespeare’s gift with language and 25
                                                                                          responsible for over 160 of Winnipeg’s
                                            Beatles songs performed live. Professor
                                                                                          most significant historic buildings.
                                            Brandon Christopher will explore why
                                                                                          In partnership with the Winnipeg
                                            the Bard and The Beatles merge so
                                                                                          Architecture Foundation.
                                            beautifully in As You Like It, as well
                                            as Shakespeare's enduring place in            MILLENNIUM LIBRARY
                                            contempory culture. As You Like It runs       Carol Shields Auditorium
                                            from Jan 9-Feb 1 at Royal MTC.                Tuesday, February 11: 12-1 p.m.
                                            MILLENNIUM LIBRARY
                                            Carol Shields Auditorium                      Discover Your Roots
                                            Friday, January 17: 12:10-12:50 p.m.          Genealogist Elizabeth Briggs will
                                                                                          demonstrate websites that have
                                                                                          census information, vital statistics
                                            Speaking Crow                                 and directories for your family
                                            Speaking Crow is Winnipeg’s longest-
                                                                                          history research. She will also present
                                            running poetry open mic, with a
                                                                                          information on free software available
                                            different featured reader each month.
                                                                                          to genealogists, and resources specific to
                                            Hear some great poetry, and maybe read
                                                                                          national and ethnic groups. Two sessions
                                            something yourself at the open mic. Sign
                                                                                          are offered: one for UK/Ireland resources
                                            up for reading slots at the event. Bring
                                                                                          and another for Canada/U.S. resources.
                                            your own coffee/treat.
                                                                                          Register for each separately. This
                                            In partnership with the Winnipeg
                                                                                          program is hands-on using computers.
                                            International Writers Festival.
                                                                                          Basic computer and internet skills
                                            MILLENNIUM LIBRARY                            required.
Artist Talk: Artbeat Studio and             Carol Shields Auditorium
Cynthia Villwock                                                                          MILLENNIUM LIBRARY
                                            Tuesday, January 7: 7-9 p.m.
Join us for a talk with artist Cynthia                                                    ideaMILL
                                            Featuring: The Polyglot Magazine
Villwock and learn more about the                                                         UK/Ireland Resources R
exciting work of one of Winnipeg’s          Tuesday, February 4: 7-9 p.m.
                                                                                          Wednesday, February 19:
most unique mental health recovery          Featuring: Chimwemwe Undi
                                                                                          10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
initiatives.                                                                              Canada/U.S. Resources R
MILLENNIUM LIBRARY                          Perspectives Readers'                         Wednesday, February 26:
Thursday, February 20: 7-8 p.m.             Group                                         10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
                                            Read and discuss diverse books from
Freedom to Read                             authors who write about life experiences      The History of
                                            similar to their own. Every month brings
Mug Shots                                                                                 Winnipeg's Police Service
                                            a new perspective on a variety of
Get caught reading! Drop in anytime                                                       Mug shots, buffalo coats and crime
                                            topics – gender, abilities, culture and
during Freedom to Read Week February                                                      throughout the century: learn about the
                                            more. Register for each title separately.
24-28 and get your photo taken at                                                         history of the city's police service with
                                            For adults and teens aged 16+.
our mug shot wall with a banned or                                                        Tammy Skrabek of the Winnipeg Police
challenged book. Bring your own book        ST. JAMES-ASSINIBOIA LIBRARY                  Museum. This talk includes artifacts and
or use one from our display of banned       Saturday, January 25: CANCELLED               policing stories about Winnipeg from the
and challenged books.                       Saturday, February 29: 2-3 p.m. R             time of settlement to bustling city.
                                            Discussing: Saints and Misfits by S. K. Ali
HENDERSON LIBRARY                                                                         MILLENNIUM LIBRARY R
Monday, February 24 through                                                               Carol Shields Auditorium
Friday, February 28                                                                       Tuesday, March 3: 12:15-1:15 p.m.

R Registration required. Go to winnipeg.ca/library or contact any branch to register.                  January-February 2020 / 11
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                                                                                                 movies & music
Top Docs                                   Book-to-Movie                                  NFB Film Club
Noteworthy and inspiring documentaries     A curated selection of the best book-to-       Featuring some of the best films from the
from Canada and around the world.          film adaptations. Borrow the book and          National Film Board.
Want to see more? The library has          compare.
                                                                                          WALL
hundreds to borrow on DVD, Blu-ray
                                                                                          Cam Christiansen’s WALL examines the
and online through Kanopy at
                                                                                          profound impact the wall separating
winnipeg.ca/library.
                                                                                          Israel and Palestine has had on the
Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story                                                          people who live in the region.
Austrian actress Hedy Lamarr fled an                                                      79 min. Not Rated.
oppressive marriage to create a name                                                      MILLENNIUM LIBRARY
for herself as one of Hollywood's top                                                     Carol Shields Auditorium
leading ladies in the 1940s. Behind the                                                   Sunday, January 19 at 2 p.m.
glamour was a talented inventor who
created a radio system to throw Nazi                                                      Animated Shorts: Winter 2020
torpedoes off course during WWII that                                                     A vibrant program of seven animated
is now considered the basis of Bluetooth                                                  shorts including: I’m OK by Elizabeth
technology. 89 min. Not Rated.                                                            Hobbs; A Short Film about Tegan & Sara
MILLENNIUM LIBRARY                                                                        by Ann Marie Fleming; Turbine by Alex
Carol Shields Auditorium                                                                  Boya; Bone Mother by Sylvie Trouvé and
Sunday, January 12 at 2 p.m.                                                              Dale Hayward; The Zoo by Julia Kwan;
                                                                                          Manivald by Chintis Lundgren; and the
                                                                                          Oscar-nominated Animal Behaviour by
                                                                                          Alison Snowden and David Fine.
                                                                                          68 min. Not Rated.

                                           The Wife                                       MILLENNIUM LIBRARY
                                           A devoted wife questions her life choices      Carol Shields Auditorium
                                           as she travels to Stockholm with her           Sunday, February 16 at 2 p.m.
                                           narcissistic husband, who is set to receive
                                                                                          Folk Festival in the City
                                           the Nobel Prize in Literature. Based on
                                                                                          Experience the Folk Festival year-round!
                                           the novel of the same name by
                                                                                          Local and touring artists collaborate in
                                           Meg Wolitzer. 100 min. Rated 14A.
                                                                                          intimate workshops. In partnership with
                                           MILLENNIUM LIBRARY                             The Winnipeg Folk Festival.
                                           Carol Shields Auditorium
                                                                                          MILLENNIUM LIBRARY
                                           Sunday, January 5 at 2 p.m.
                                                                                          TD New & Noted area
                                           Indian Horse                                   Saturday, January 25: 2-3:30 p.m.
                                           An adaptation of Richard Wagamese's            Something Old, Something New with
                                           award-winning novel of the same name,          Jonny Moonbeam, Jess Rae Ayre and
                                           this moving and important drama sheds          Matt Foster.
Be Natural: The Untold Story of
Alice Guy-Blaché                           light on the dark history of Canada's          Saturday, February 22: 2-3:30p.m.
An energetic documentary about pioneer     Residential Schools. 101 min. Rated 14A.       Between the Beautiful and the Ridiculous–
filmmaker Alice Guy-Blaché that is         MILLENNIUM LIBRARY                             New Traditions in Music with Leonard
both a tribute and a detective story,      Carol Shields Auditorium                       Podolak, Jaxon Haldane and Jess Reimer
tracing the circumstances by which this    Sunday, February 2 at 2 p.m.                   with Jeremy Hamm.
extraordinary artist faded from memory
and the path toward her reclamation.                                                     More for the Music Lover…
103 min. Rated G.                                                              Millennium Library’s ideaMILL has Monday night
MILLENNIUM LIBRARY                                                              Jam sessions (see page 15). See page 7 for Skywalk
Carol Shields Auditorium                                                     Concert Series. Stream music online using Naxos and
Sunday, February 9 at 2 p.m.                                                          Hoopla - learn more at winnipeg.ca/library.

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Film Screenings
Immerse yourself in film versions of the works of Shakespeare at this year’s
Royal MTC Master Playwright Festival. The Festival runs January 21 to
February 9. Learn more at royalmtc.ca.

Julius Caesar (1953)                         Looking for Richard (1996)                 All is True (2018)
MGM's acclaimed production of                Part classical performance and             The year is 1613, Shakespeare is
William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. The     part examination of Shakespearean          acknowledged as the greatest writer of
growing ambition of Julius Caesar (Louis     dramaturgy, this acclaimed film features   the age. But disaster strikes when his
Calhern) is a source of major concern to     Pacino as both director and star of a      renowned Globe Theatre burns to the
his close friend Brutus (James Mason).       production of Richard III.                 ground, and devastated, Shakespeare
Cassius (John Gielgud) persuades him         112 min. Rated PG.                         returns to Stratford, where he must face
to participate in his plot to assassinate    MILLENNIUM LIBRARY                         a troubled past and a neglected family.
Caesar, but they have both sorely            Carol Shields Auditorium                   His very personal search for the truth
underestimated Mark Antony (Marlon           Saturday, February 1 at 11 a.m.            uncovers secrets and lies within a family
Brando). 120 min. Rated G.                                                              at war. 101 min. Rated PG.
MILLENNIUM LIBRARY                                                                      MILLENNIUM LIBRARY
Carol Shields Auditorium                                                                Carol Shields Auditorium
Saturday, January 25 at 11 a.m.                                                         Saturday, February 8 at 11 a.m.

                                                                                                      make & play
Charleswood Games Day                        Au Jeu! / Board Games                      Luminaires en verre /
The library is celebrating five years        Venez jouer et découvrir des jeux de       Glass Jar Luminaries
in its new home with games and               société pour tous les âges !               Apprenez à fabriquer
activities! Drop in for games for all        Drop in and discover a variety of board    un luminaire
ages and explore displays. Snacks and        games for all ages!                        hivernal avec un
refreshments provided from 2-4 p.m.                                                     bocal de verre et
by the Assiniboia Library Advisory           ST. BONIFACE LIBRARY
                                             Le samedi 15 février, de 10 h à 17 h       des embellissements
Committee.                                                                              confectionnés à
                                             Saturday, February 15: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
CHARLESWOOD LIBRARY                          Le dimanche 16 février, de 13 h à 17 h     partir de livres
Saturday, January 18: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.         Sunday, February 16: 1-5 p.m.              recyclés. Les
                                                                                        matériaux sont
                                                                                        fournis. Les
Crazy for Crosswords                         Get Puzzled!                               instructions seront
Crossword designer Derek Bowman              Put your mind to work and have some        présentées en
discusses tips for solving puzzles and       fun on National Puzzle Day. Drop in,       français et en anglais.
illustrates how to design a puzzle for all   we'll have crosswords, jigsaws, word
skill levels. Participants are invited to                                               Learn how to make
                                             searches, brain teasers and Suduko
join Derek following the presentation to                                                a winter themed glass jar luminary
                                             puzzles for you all day long.
work on designing a crossword from                                                      and embellishments created from
3-4 p.m. Derek has created and published     HENDERSON LIBRARY                          re-purposed books. All materials are
crossword puzzles for Uptown magazine,       Wednesday, January 29: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.      provided. Instructions will be presented
the Los Angeles Times and the                                                           in French and English.
New York Times.                                                                         ST. BONIFACE LIBRARY R
HENDERSON LIBRARY R                                                                     Le samedi 8 février, de 14 h à 16 h
Saturday, February 29: 1-3 p.m.                                                         Saturday, February 8: 2-4 p.m.

R Registration required. Go to winnipeg.ca/library or contact any branch to register.                January-February 2020 / 13
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                                                                                                        computers &
                                                                                                         technology
                                                                                          Introduction to the

       NEW
                                                     Computer                             Computer
                                                                                          An introduction to the basics of
                                                                                          computer use, focusing on turning a
Registration opens
three weeks before                                   Workshops                            computer on and off, using a mouse, the
                                                                                          different parts of Windows, and how to
 the workshop at                                                                          open and close programs.
      10 a.m.      The library’s two-hour, hands-on computer workshops provide
                                  basic skills to support further learning on your own.   Registration opens January 14 at 10 a.m.
                          Space is limited. Repeat registrants for the same workshop      SIR WILLIAM STEPHENSON LIBRARY R
                          may be cancelled or wait-listed. Arrive on time; latecomers     Tuesday, February 4 at 6:30 p.m.
                                             cannot be accommodated past 15 minutes.
                                      No-show registrants may be denied future spots.     File Management
                                                                                          Learn the basics of managing files on
Word Processing Level 1                     Excel Level 1                                 a Windows computer, using external
Learn about editing and formatting text     Learn about basic spreadsheets, cell          storage devices, and tips for keeping
using Word 2010, including opening and      formatting, and simple formulas. Basic        information organized. Basic computer
saving documents. Basic computer skills     computer skills required.                     skills required.
required.                                   Registration opens December 31 at 10 a.m.     Registration opens January 25 at 10 a.m.
Registration opens December 21 at 10 a.m.                                                 MILLENNIUM LIBRARY R
                                            ST. VITAL LIBRARY R
ST. JOHN'S LIBRARY R                        Tuesday, January 21 at 6 p.m.                 ideaMILL
Saturday, January 11 at 10:30 a.m.                                                        Saturday, February 15 at 10:30 a.m.
                                            Excel Level 2
Word Processing Level 2                     Learn about common functions and              Email Basics
Build on the basics to create lists, add    charts. Prerequisite: Excel 1 or equivalent   Learn to receive and open, reply to,
pictures, and use indenting and page        knowledge.                                    format, and send email. Basic computer
layout options to format your document.     Registration opens January 23 at 10 a.m.      skills required.
Prerequisite: Word Processing 1 or                                                        Registration opens January 25 at 10 a.m.
                                            LOUIS RIEL LIBRARY R
equivalent knowledge.                                                                     MILLENNIUM LIBRARY R
                                            Thursday, February 13 at 6 p.m.
Registration opens January 11 at 10 a.m.                                                  ideaMILL
MILLENNIUM LIBRARY R                                                                      Saturday, February 15 at 2 p.m.
                                            Excel Level 3
ideaMILL                                    Learn about IF statements, table
Saturday, February 1 at 2 p.m.              formatting, sorting, and filters.             Internet Basics
                                            Prerequisite: Excel 2 or equivalent           An introduction to searching the
Word Processing Level 3                     knowledge.                                    Internet including using a browser,
Learn to work with tabs, to insert and      Registration opens February 1 at 10 a.m.      search engines such as Google, and
format tables, and to convert text to a                                                   opening and exploring websites. Basic
                                            WINDSOR PARK LIBRARY R
table. Prerequisite: Word Processing 2 or                                                 computer skills required.
                                            Saturday, February 22 at 2 p.m.
equivalent knowledge.                                                                     Registration opens February 1 at 10 a.m.
Registration opens January 28 at 10 a.m.                                                  MILLENNIUM LIBRARY R
HENDERSON LIBRARY R                                                                       ideaMILL
Tuesday, February 18 at 6 p.m.                                                            Saturday, February 22 at 2 p.m.

                        Interested in learning about computers,                                     For eMedia Help
                        software, design and more?                                            One-on-One Appointments
                                                                                              details and times please see
                        Check out the free online courses on                                            page 10.
                        LyndaLibrary at guides.wpl.winnipeg.ca/Lynda.

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ideaMILL & MAKER LABS

Maker Labs
What will you make today?

                                             Make Music Monday                              Intro to Sewing Level 2
Craft Maker Lab                              Want to jam, share a song you've been          In this two-part intermediate sewing
Get busy with a variety of craft supplies.   working on, or just connect with local         workshop, participants will make a
Try your hand with a Spirograph, a           musicians? Drop in and join us for an          simple wrap-back apron for gardening/
button-making machine, and                   acoustic jam and share session. Please         cooking/barbequing. The techniques
a typewriter!                                bring your own acoustic instrument.            covered will be more advanced and
MUNROE LIBRARY                               MILLENNIUM LIBRARY                             participants should be comfortable
Tuesdays: 3-5 p.m.                           ideaMILL                                       threading the machine and winding
January 7, 14, 21, 28                        Mondays: 7-8:30 p.m.                           a bobbin.

LOUIS RIEL LIBRARY                           January 13, 20, 27;                            MILLENNIUM LIBRARY R
Saturdays: 2-4 p.m.                          February 3, 10, 24                             ideaMILL
January 11, 18, 25                                                                          Saturdays, January 18 & 25:
                                             Electronics Club                               10:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
ST. JOHN'S LIBRARY
                                             Are you searching for circuits? Seeking
Saturdays: 1-3 p.m.
February 8, 15
                                             to solder? Come to our electronics club        Lyric Writing Workshop
                                             and get help with your project or learn        Are you an aspiring songwriter but
ST. VITAL LIBRARY                            new skills. Beginners welcome.                 don't know where to begin? Join us for a
Saturday, February 1: 2-4 p.m.               MILLENNIUM LIBRARY                             3-part session that breaks down the song
Tuesday, February 4: 6-8 p.m.                ideaMILL                                       writing process into manageable chunks.
Thursday, February 6: 6-8 p.m.               Mondays: 7-8:30 p.m.                           MILLENNIUM LIBRARY R
Saturday, February 8: 2-4 p.m.               January 13, 27;                                ideaMILL
                                             February 10, 24                                Tuesdays, January 21, 28 & February 4:
Engineering Maker Lab                                                                       6:30-8 p.m.
Build with LEGO®, DUPLO®, Keva               Knitting Circle
Planks®, K’nex®, Engino® and more.           Unsure of what you want to knit next, or       Intro to Blender
Models and creations remain in the           need a little help? Drop in to our             Blender is a free open source 3D creation
library – take a photo of your work!         knitting circle. A limited amount of yarn      suite. Join us for a two-part program that
CHARLESWOOD LIBRARY                          will be available if you want to get started   will guide you through the basics of this
Friday, February 28: 2:30-4:30 p.m.          on something new, or bring your own            powerful program. Part two will focus on
Saturday, February 29: 2:30-4:30 p.m.        project to work on. Knitters of all levels     creating a 3D model for 3D printing.
                                             welcome.
                                                                                            MILLENNIUM LIBRARY R
                                             MILLENNIUM LIBRARY                             ideaMILL
                                             ideaMILL                                       Saturdays, January 25 & February 1:
                                             Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m.                          2-3:30 p.m.
                                             January 7, 14, 21, 28;
                                             February 4, 11, 18, 25
                                                                                            Valentine's Day Card
                                                                                            Making
                                             Intro to Sewing Level 1                        Use our craft room, Cricut cutting
                                             Learn the basics of the sewing machines        machine and other ideaMILL equipment
                                             in the ideaMILL. We'll cover threading         to make a card for that special someone.
                                             the machines, different stitch options,        All materials provided.
                                             and more.
                                                                                            MILLENNIUM LIBRARY R
                                             MILLENNIUM LIBRARY R                           ideaMILL
                                             ideaMILL                                       Saturday, February 8: 2-4 p.m.
                                             Saturday, February 29: 1:30-3:30 p.m.

R Registration required. Go to winnipeg.ca/library or contact any branch to register.                   January-February 2020 / 15
TEENS & TWEENS

Youth Advisory Councils                           Sphero Chariot Race                            Tween Book Club
If you are in grade 7-12, Youth Advisory          Put your creativity and design skills          Laugh, have fun, meet new friends, and
Councils at the Library are your chance           to the test as you build your very own         talk about some awesome books. Ages
to share opinions & ideas about the               chariot creation for Sphero, the robot!        9-12. Registration is ongoing throughout
teen website, teen programs, our books,           Will your chariot win the race?                the year if space available.
magazines, movies, and more!                      Ages 9-12.
FORT GARRY LIBRARY                                WINDSOR PARK LIBRARY R                         HENDERSON LIBRARY R
Saturday, January 18: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.          Saturday, January 18: 1-2:30 p.m.              Friday, January 31: 2-3 p.m.
Saturday, February 22: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.                                                        The BFG by Roald Dahl
HENDERSON LIBRARY                                 Trash to Treasure
Thursday, January 30: 6:30-8 p.m.                 Read and recycle! Turn well-read
LOUIS RIEL LIBRARY                                magazines into one-of-a-kind bowls.
Thursday, January 16: 6:30-8 p.m.                 Ages 9-12.
Thursday, February 27: 6:30-8 p.m.
                                                  RIVER HEIGHTS LIBRARY R
MILLENNIUM LIBRARY
                                                  Saturday, January 25:
Mona Gray Program Room
                                                  10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 25: 1:30-3 p.m.
PEMBINA TRAIL LIBRARY
Tuesday, January 14: 5:30-7 p.m.                  Ultimate Building
Tuesday, February 25: 5:30-7 p.m.                 Challenge
RIVER HEIGHTS LIBRARY                             A series of fun challenges to design and
Saturday, January 4: 1:30-3 p.m.                  build structures that nearly defy gravity.
Saturday, February 15: 1:30-3 p.m.                Using simple materials like spaghetti,
SIR WILLIAM STEPHENSON LIBRARY                    paper cups, marshmallows and KEVA®             TRANSCONA LIBRARY R
Wednesday, January 29: 4:30-6 p.m.                planks. Ages 9-12.                             Tuesday, January 7: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
TRANSCONA LIBRARY                                 ST. JAMES-ASSINIBOIA LIBRARY R                 Fake Blood by Whitney Gardner
Saturday, February 8: 1-2:30 p.m.                 Saturday, February 15: 2-3:30 p.m.
Interested in becoming a member? For
information and how to apply go to                Homework Club
wpl-teens.winnipeg.ca and click on Join a         Free homework help for students
Youth Advisory Council.                           ages 6-17 with tutors from
                                                  Frontier College.
                                                  To register, call Allie Karasiuk at Frontier
Conseil des ados de la                            College, 204-253-7993, or email
Bibliothèque                                      akarasiuk@frontiercollege.ca
Si tu es un élève de la 7e à la 12e année, le   MILLENNIUM LIBRARY
Conseil des ados de la Bibliothèque est          Mona Gray Program Room
ta chance de partager tes opinions et tes         Mondays: 6-7 p.m.
idées au sujet du site Web Booked, des                                                           Tuesday, February 4: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
                                                  January 6-April 27
programmes offerts aux ados, des livres,                                                         You Are Awesome by Matthew Syed
des magazines, des films et bien plus
encore!                                           Math Homework Club
                                                  Free math homework help for
BIBLIOTHÈQUE DE SAINT-BONIFACE                    students ages 6-17 with tutors from
Le mercredi 15 janvier, de 18 h 30 à 20 h         Frontier College.
Le mercredi 26 février, de 18 h 30 à 20 h
                                                  To register, call Allie Karasiuk at Frontier
Pour des infos et pour savoir comment             College, 204-253-7993, or email
t’y joindre, rends-toi en ligne à                 akarasiuk@frontiercollege.ca
wpl-teens.winnipeg.ca et clique sur
« Joins-toi à un CAB ».                           PEMBINA TRAIL LIBRARY
                                                  Thursdays: 6-7 p.m.
                                                  January 9-April 30

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CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Nanuq                                       Folk for Families
L’ ours polaire est célèbre au Manitoba.    Bring the little folks out for a Saturday of   Check It Out!
Venez écouter des histoires et créer une    singing and dancing with the Winnipeg          This mobile program is open to all ages.
peinture de ce magnifique animal. Juste à   Folk Festival! Drop in! Fun for the whole      Browse and check out books biweekly,
temps pour célébrer le 150e anniversaire    family.                                        and drop in for games, activities and
de notre province! Pour les jeunes                                                         crafts!
                                            MILLENNIUM LIBRARY
de 6 à 12 ans.                              Ah kha koo gheesh                              INDIGENOUS FAMILY CENTRE
BIBLIOTHÈQUE DE SAINT-BONIFACE R            Saturdays: 2-3 p.m.                            470 Selkirk Avenue
Le samedi 25 janvier, de 14 h à 16 h        January 11: Jessee Havey                       Tuesdays: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
                                            February 8: Seanster                           January 7, 21; February 4, 18
Marble Run Mania                            Frozen Magic                                   BLAKE GARDENS RESOURCE CENTRE
Design and build a marble run using         Heroes and heroines are invited to enter       312 Blake Street
cardboard recyclables, then watch those     our icy world. Be prepared to encounter        Wednesdays: 2:30-4:30 p.m.
marbles fly! Experiment with speed,         royalty, snowmen, and trolls–oh my!            January 8, 22; February 5, 19
gravity, angles and your imagination.       Movie fans don’t have to “let it go”,
Ages 6-12.                                  instead they can create a Frozen-themed
WINDSOR PARK LIBRARY R                      craft to take home. Ages 5-8.                  LEGO® Block Party
Saturday, February 15: 1-2:30 p.m.          FORT GARRY LIBRARY R                           Test your LEGO® logic by answering
                                            Saturday, January 11: 11-11:45 a.m.            skill testing trivia questions, read some
A Lively Leap Day                                                                          amazing LEGO® stories, make your own
                                                                                           LEGO® craft to take home…and more!
The library will be hopping this            Digging Dinosaurs
February 29th! Come learn some facts                                                       For ages 5-8 and a parent/caregiver.
                                            We dig dinosaurs. Enjoy fascinating
about calendars, time, and why we have      stories, games, and a craft all about          OSBORNE LIBRARY R
leap years. We'll also play some leaping    dinosaurs. Ages 5-8.                           Friday, January 31: 2-3 p.m.
games and fold a jumping origami frog
for you to take home. Ages 6-12.            ST. VITAL LIBRARY R                            ST. JOHN'S LIBRARY R
                                            Saturday, January 18: 2-3 p.m.                 Thursday, February 6: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
WEST KILDONAN LIBRARY R
Saturday, February 29: 2-3 p.m.                                                            MILLENNIUM LIBRARY R
                                            Leap Day Celebration                           Mona Gray Program Room
                                            Jump, hop, and leap in this motion filled      Saturday, February 15: 2-3 p.m.
                                            event. Join us to share stories, crafts,
                                                                                           WINDSOR PARK LIBRARY R
                                            rhymes, games, and songs! For ages 5-8
                                                                                           Saturday, February 29 1-2 p.m.
                                            and a parent/caregiver.
                                                                                                                      Check the library
                                            WESTWOOD LIBRARY R
                                                                                                                    website for updates.
                                            Saturday, February 29: 2-3 p.m.
                                                                                               THIS
                                                                                               FEBRUARY
                                                                                               Celebrate Black
                                                                                               History Month at
                                                                                               Family Story Times
                                                                                               with special guest
                                                                                               readers!

                                                                                                Parents and Caregivers:
                                                                                                 See page 8 for a talk on tips and
                                                                                                           strategies on
                                                                                                   Quality Time Over Time Out.

R Registration required. Go to winnipeg.ca/library or contact any branch to register.                   January-February 2020 / 17
CHILDREN & FAMILIES

Take Your Child to the Library Day
                       Saturday, February 1
All day family fun activities at Winnipeg Public Library! Admission to the performances below is by
free tickets distributed starting 15 minutes before show time. Shows are approximately 45 minutes. For
children and their families.

Music of Aaron Burnett                   Music of Sean Hogan
10:30 a.m.: Louis Riel Library           10:30 a.m.: Harvey Smith Library              Engineering for
1 p.m.: St. James-Assiniboia Library
3:30 p.m.: Henderson Library
                                         1 p.m.: St. John’s Library
                                         3:30 p.m.: Transcona Library                  Kids workshops
                                                                                       For children ages 6-10
Adam Rosner:                             Sing-a-Long with                              Admission is by free tickets
Storytelling, Songs &                    Erin Lamb                                     distributed starting 15 minutes
Magic                                    10:30 a.m.: Osborne Library                   before the workshop.
10:30 a.m.: Fort Garry Library           1 p.m.: Charleswood Library
1 p.m.: Pembina Trail Library            3:30 p.m.: West Kildonan Library              Playful Polymers
3:30 p.m.: Windsor Park Library                                                        Learn to manipulate the material
                                         Family Story Time                             properties of glue. Explore the process
Wee Be Jammin’ with                      Stories, rhymes and activities for children   of creating new materials by combining
                                         ages 3-5, but everyone can join in the        glue with different solutions. Turn glue
Sonja Rasmussen                                                                        into Play-Doh, slime and bouncy balls!
10:30 a.m.: St. Vital Library            fun! For children and their families.
1 p.m.: Sir William Stephenson Library   Drop in. 30 minutes.                          2-3 p.m.: Millennium Library
3:30 p.m.: Westwood Library              10:30 a.m.: West Kildonan Library
                                         11 a.m.: Henderson Library
The Magic of Ryan Price                  11 a.m.: Millennium Library                   Atelier d'ingénierie
10:30 a.m.: Munroe Library
1 p.m.: River Heights Library
                                                                                       pour les enfants
                                                                                       Pour les enfants de 6 à 10 ans
Visit our activity stations for crafts and games anytime during                        Les billets d’entrée sont gratuits
the day! Explore the library and read some exciting books.                             et seront distribués 15 minutes
Activités disponibles en français et en anglais.                                       avant le début du programme.

                                                                                       Bulles de Bonheur
                                                                                       Explorez les propriétés d’un liquide en
                                                                                       concoctant deux solutions de bulles
                                                                                       différentes afin de déterminer laquelle
                                                                                       produit les bulles les plus durables.
                                                                                       11 h à 12 h : Bibliothèque de
                                                                                       Saint-Boniface

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CHILDREN & FAMILIES

                                            Ready, Set, Read!
                                            Talk, sing, read, write, and play your
                                            way through fun activity stations that
                                            promote early literacy skills. Geared for
                                            families with children ages 3-5. Older

                                                                                                                                 Photo: Ramona Donaldson Photography.
                                            siblings welcome. Drop in.
                                            RIVER HEIGHTS LIBRARY
Family Literacy Day                         Tuesday, Feb. 11: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Celebration                                 LOUIS RIEL LIBRARY
Join the library and Communities 4          Monday, February 24: 2-4 p.m.
Families as we celebrate literacy. Take
part in activities based on children’s      Pizza Party!
books about winter and the weather.         It's time for a Pizza Party! Satisfy
There will be book giveaways, snacks,       your appetite for pizza-themed
games and prize draws. For families.        stories, rhymes, games and a fun craft
Drop in.                                    celebrating one of our favourite foods.     Babies Love Books
HARVEY SMITH LIBRARY                        (Please note: no actual food will be made   Introduce your baby to the sounds of
Saturday, Jan. 25: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.    or served.) For children ages 3-5 and a     language through rhymes, songs and
                                            parent/caregiver. Older siblings welcome.   simple stories. For babies newborn to 18
Read by Queens                              ST. JAMES-ASSINIBOIA LIBRARY R              months and a parent/caregiver. Drop in.
The Sunshine Bunch from Sunshine            Saturday, February 22: 2-2:45 p.m.          ST. JAMES-ASSINIBOIA LIBRARY
House return for another fabulous family                                                Saturday, January 18: 11-11:30 a.m.
event. Winnipeg Drag Queens will share      Pre-School Films for Child
stories, songs and crafts. Join us as we
celebrate the 10th Read by Queens at        Care Centres
Winnipeg Public Library! For children       Join us for a series of short films based
and families. Drop in.                      on children’s books. Ages 3-5. For              FOR YOUR CHILD'S
ST. JOHN'S LIBRARY
                                            child care centres only. To register call            SAFETY
                                            Millennium Children’s and Teen Services
Saturday, February 22: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.   at 204-986-6488.                              • For children ages 11 and younger,
TRANSCONA LIBRARY                                                                           a parent or caregiver must remain
                                            MILLENNIUM LIBRARY
Saturday, February 22: 3-4:30 p.m.                                                          in the library during the program.
                                            Carol Shields Auditorium
                                            The Good, the Bad, and the Snuggly
                                            Thursday, February 6: 10:30-11 a.m.           • Children are not supervised by
                                            Friday, February 7: 10:30-11 a.m.               library staff outside of the program
                                                                                            space (e.g. washroom breaks or
                                                                                            early exit from the program).

                                                                                          • In the absence of a parent or
                                                                                            caregiver, library staff does not
                                                                                            assume responsibility for a child.

                                                                                          • Children of all abilities are
                                                                                            welcome to attend library
                                                                                            programs. If a child requires the
                                                                                            support of a parent or caregiver to
                                                                                            participate in a program, please
                                                                                            speak with staff.

                                                                                          • School age programs are for
                                                                                            children ages 5-12. Children attend
                                                                                            on their own unless otherwise
                                                                                            indicated.

R Registration required. Go to winnipeg.ca/library or contact any branch to register.               January-February 2020 / 19
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Winter Early Literacy Programs
Join other families for these staff-led programs featuring age appropriate stories, songs, finger plays, felt stories, and action rhymes.
Discover simple but powerful practices to nurture pre-reading skills at home.
Developing strong early literacy skills, from birth to age 5, has a long-term impact on children’s reading achievement and academic
success. Story time is a place where learning and fun happen at the same time! All children must be accompanied by an
adult caregiver.
You can register in person, by phone or online at winnipeg.ca/library starting Thursday, December 19 at 10 a.m.
Winter Early Literacy sessions start the week of Monday, January 13 and end by March 9.
Planning ahead? Spring Early Literacy sessions start the week of April 14. Registration will start Thursday, March 12 at 10 a.m.

Baby Rhyme Time                                ST. JOHN'S LIBRARY R                           Toddler Time
Introduce your baby to the sounds of           Fridays: 10:30 a.m.                            Help your child learn about letters,
language through rhymes, songs, and            ST. VITAL LIBRARY R                            numbers, colours, shapes and more by
simple stories. For babies newborn to 18       Mondays: 10:30 a.m.                            sharing books, songs, and rhymes. For
months and a parent/caregiver.                 Fridays: 10:30 a.m.                            children 19-36 months and a parent/
20-30 minutes.                                                                                caregiver. 20-30 minutes.
                                               TRANSCONA LIBRARY R
CHARLESWOOD LIBRARY R                          Tuesdays: 10:30 a.m.                           CHARLESWOOD LIBRARY R
Thursdays: 10:30 a.m.                          Thursdays: 11:30 a.m.                          Fridays: 10:30 a.m.
Thursdays: 2 p.m.                              WEST KILDONAN LIBRARY R                        FORT GARRY LIBRARY R
FORT GARRY LIBRARY R                           Tuesdays: 10:30 a.m.                           Fridays: 10:30 a.m.
Wednesdays: 1:30 p.m.                          Thursdays: 10:30 a.m.                          HARVEY SMITH LIBRARY R
Thursdays: 10:30 a.m.                          WESTWOOD LIBRARY R                             Fridays: 10:30 a.m.
HARVEY SMITH LIBRARY R                         Fridays: 10:30 a.m.                            HENDERSON LIBRARY R
Mondays: 10:30 a.m.                            WINDSOR PARK LIBRARY R                         Tuesdays: 10:30 a.m.
HENDERSON LIBRARY R                            Thursdays: 2 p.m.                              LOUIS RIEL LIBRARY R
Thursdays: 1:30 p.m.                                                                          Fridays: 10:30 a.m.
Fridays: 10:30 a.m.                            Bébés at the Library                           MILLENNIUM LIBRARY R
LOUIS RIEL LIBRARY R                           Introduce your baby to the sounds of           Mona Gray Program Room
Tuesdays: 6:30 p.m.                            language through rhymes, songs and             Mondays: 11 a.m.
Thursdays: 10:30 a.m.                          simple stories, in both French and             PEMBINA TRAIL LIBRARY R
MILLENNIUM LIBRARY R                           English. For babies newborn to 18              Thursdays: 10:30 a.m.
Mona Gray Program Room                         months and a parent/caregiver.                 RIVER HEIGHTS LIBRARY R
Wednesdays: 11 a.m.                            20-30 minutes.                                 Thursdays: 10:30 a.m.
Fridays: 11 a.m.                               ST. BONIFACE LIBRARY R                         SIR WILLIAM STEPHENSON LIBRARY R
MUNROE LIBRARY R                               Tuesdays: 10:30 a.m.                           Thursdays: 10:30 a.m.
Fridays: 2 p.m.
                                                                                              ST. JAMES-ASSINIBOIA LIBRARY R
OSBORNE LIBRARY R
                                               Bambins and Books                              Thursdays: 10:30 a.m.
Tuesdays: 2 p.m.
                                               Help your child learn about letters,           ST. VITAL LIBRARY R
PEMBINA TRAIL LIBRARY R                        numbers, colours, shapes and more by           Mondays: 6:30 p.m.
Mondays: 10:30 a.m.                            sharing books, songs and rhymes in both        Thursdays: 10:30 a.m.
Tuesdays: 10:30 a.m.                           French and English. For children 19-36         TRANSCONA LIBRARY R
RIVER HEIGHTS LIBRARY R                        months and a parent/caregiver.                 Fridays: 10:30 a.m.
Mondays: 10:30 a.m.                            20-30 minutes.                                 WEST KILDONAN LIBRARY R
Mondays: 2:30 p.m.
                                               ST. BONIFACE LIBRARY R                         Fridays: 10:30 a.m.
SIR WILLIAM STEPHENSON LIBRARY R               Thursdays: 6:30 p.m.                           WESTWOOD LIBRARY R
Fridays: 10:30 a.m.
                                                                                              Tuesdays: 10:30 a.m.
ST. JAMES-ASSINIBOIA LIBRARY R
Tuesdays: 10:30 a.m.

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