Events at the Library

Event Listings

YAC/Teen Book Club

September 14, 2010


• Sir William Stephenson Library

Interested in gaining volunteer experience and talking about good books? Come and join the Library's new Youth Advisory Council! The Sir William Stephenson YAC will also include a book-club-style discussion as part of the meetings.

Ages 13-17

5:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 23rd.
To register, please call 986-7070.

Interested? More info? Email us!
Tell us your name, email, age and the name of the program you're interested in, and we'll get right back to you!

Bookmaking

September 23, 2010


• Westwood Library

Crafting your own books is a time-tested tradition that lets you put your own creative stamp on journals, notebooks and more!

6:30-8:30 p.m., Thursday, September 23rd
To register, please call 986-4742.

Interested? More info? Email us!
Tell us your name, email, age and the name of the program you're interested in, and we'll get right back to you!

Teen Scene Book Club

September 28, 2010


• St. James-Assiniboia Library

Dive into some great books about intriguing teens, both real and imagined.

Ages 13+

6:30 p.m.,Tuesday, September 28th.
To register, please call 986-3425.

Interested? More info? Email us!
Tell us your name, email, age and the name of the program you're interested in, and we'll get right back to you!

Bookmaking

October 3, 2010


• Millennium Library

Crafting your own books is a time-tested tradition that lets you put your own creative stamp on journals, notebooks and more!

2:00 - 4:00 p.m., Sunday, October 3rd
To register, please call 986-6488.

Interested? More info? Email us!
Tell us your name, email, age and the name of the program you're interested in, and we'll get right back to you!

YAC/Teen Book Club

October 5, 2010


• Sir William Stephenson Library

Interested in gaining volunteer experience and talking about good books? Come and join the Library's new Youth Advisory Council! The Sir William Stephenson YAC will also include a book-club-style discussion as part of the meetings.

Ages 13-17

5:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 5th.
To register, please call 986-7070.

Interested? More info? Email us!
Tell us your name, email, age and the name of the program you're interested in, and we'll get right back to you!

Harry Potter Scene It?

October 5, 2010


• Pembina Trail Library

Join us for a spellbinding game of Harry Potter Scene It? Test your knowledge of one of the world's most famous wizards with film clips, puzzlers and questions based on the Harry Potter books. How much do you really know about Quidditch, Transfiguration, or the Dark Arts? You'll find out as you race your friends around the board.

6:15 - 8:15 p.m., Tuesday, October 5th
To register, please call 986-4380.

Interested? More info? Email us!
Tell us your name, email, age and the name of the program you're interested in, and we'll get right back to you!

After-School Club/YAC

October 6, 2010


• Fort Garry Library

Need to unwind after a long day at school? Join us for crafts, games, book chats and other fun stuff. Gain volunteer experience by participating in our first ever Youth Advisory Council.

Ages 13-17

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Wednesday afternoons.
Wednesday, October 6th: Welcome Meeting

Registration begins September 10th. To register, please call 986-7070.

Interested? More info? Email us!
Tell us your name, email, age and the name of the program you're interested in, and we'll get right back to you!

Gamer Thursdays

October 7, 2010


• Millennium Library

Joins us Thursday afternoons at Millennium Library (Mona Gray Program Room) this fall for free, friendly Wii gaming on the big screen. No registration necessary, just drop in!

For teens 13-17

4:30 p.m.,Thursday afternoons, October 7th to November 4th
Questions? Please call 986-6488.

Interested? More info? Email us!
Tell us your name, email, age and the name of the program you're interested in, and we'll get right back to you!

Teen Central Book Club

October 9, 2010


• Millennium Library

Meets every six weeks on Saturday afternoons.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower, by Stephen Chbosky
Standing on the fringes of life....offers a unique perspective. But there comes a time to see what it looks like from the dance floor. This haunting novel about the dilemma of passivity vs. passion marks the stunning debut of a provocative new voice in contemporary fiction.

Afternoon,Saturday, October 9th.
To register, please call 986-6488.

Interested? More info? Email us!
Tell us your name, email, age and the name of the program you're interested in, and we'll get right back to you!

After-School Club/YAC

October 13, 2010


• Fort Garry Library

Need to unwind after a long day at school? Join us for crafts, games, book chats and other fun stuff. Gain volunteer experience by participating in our first ever Youth Advisory Council.

Ages 13-17

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.,Wednesday afternoons
Wednesday, October 13th: Green Crafts

To register, please call 986-7070.

Interested? More info? Email us!
Tell us your name, email, age and the name of the program you're interested in, and we'll get right back to you!

Gamer Thursdays

October 14, 2010


• Millennium Library

Joins us Thursday afternoons at Millennium Library (Mona Gray Program Room) this fall for free, friendly Wii gaming on the big screen. No registration necessary, just drop in!

For teens 13-17

4:30 p.m.,Thursday afternoons, October 7th to November 4th
Questions? Please call 986-6488.

Interested? More info? Email us!
Tell us your name, email, age and the name of the program you're interested in, and we'll get right back to you!

Junk-Mail Recycling

October 14, 2010


• Osborne Library

Do you hate all that junk mail that ends up at your house? Do something about it....get creative! Come learn some interesting ways to turn your junk mail into usable items and unique works of art.

4:30 - 5:30 p.m., Thursday, October 14th
To register, please call 986-4775.

Interested? More info? Email us!
Tell us your name, email, age and the name of the program you're interested in, and we'll get right back to you!

Hands-On Magazine Story Illustrating

October 17, 2010


• Millennium Library

In this two-hour workshop for kids & teens, a professional illustrator works with Kayak editor Jill Foran to demonstrate how to create and illustrate comics. Participants will have an opportunity to create their very own comic strip! All materials supplied. Presented by Kayak: Canada's History Magazine for Kids.

Ages 10-14.

2:00 - 4:00 p.m.,Sunday, October 17th. Millennium Library (Mona Gray Program Room).
Space is limited. To register, please call 986-6779.

Interested? More info? Email us!
Tell us your name, email, age and the name of the program you're interested in, and we'll get right back to you!

Teen Scene Book Club

October 19, 2010


• St. James-Assiniboia Library

Dive into some great books about intriguing teens, both real and imagined.

Ages 13+

6:30 p.m.,Tuesday, October 19th.
To register, please call 986-3425.

Interested? More info? Email us!
Tell us your name, email, age and the name of the program you're interested in, and we'll get right back to you!

After-School Club/YAC

October 20, 2010


• Fort Garry Library

Need to unwind after a long day at school? Join us for crafts, games, book chats and other fun stuff. Gain volunteer experience by participating in our first ever Youth Advisory Council.

Ages 13-17

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Wednesday afternoons.
Wednesday, October 20th: Fashion/Comic Swap

To register, please call 986-7070.

Interested? More info? Email us!
Tell us your name, email, age and the name of the program you're interested in, and we'll get right back to you!

Gamer Thursdays

October 21, 2010


• Millennium Library

Joins us Thursday afternoons at Millennium Library (Mona Gray Program Room) this fall for free, friendly Wii gaming on the big screen. No registration necessary, just drop in!

For teens 13-17

4:30 p.m.,Thursday afternoons, October 7th to November 4th
Questions? Please call 986-6488.

Interested? More info? Email us!
Tell us your name, email, age and the name of the program you're interested in, and we'll get right back to you!

Monopoly

October 23, 2010


• West Kildonan Library

Love to splash the cash? Indulge in a property shopping spree with the classic version of MONOPOLY! Buy streets, houses and hotels and become a MONOPOLY millionaire. Negotiate and haggle your way to the top, and you’ll own this town in no time!

3:00 - 4:00 p.m., Saturday, October 23rd
To register, please call 986-4389.

Interested? More info? Email us!
Tell us your name, email, age and the name of the program you're interested in, and we'll get right back to you!

After-School Club/YAC

October 27, 2010


• Fort Garry Library

Need to unwind after a long day at school? Join us for crafts, games, book chats and other fun stuff. Gain volunteer experience by participating in our first ever Youth Advisory Council.

Ages 13-17

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Wednesday afternoons.
Wednesday, October 27th: Vampire Party

To register, please call 986-7070.

Interested? More info? Email us!
Tell us your name, email, age and the name of the program you're interested in, and we'll get right back to you!

Gamer Thursdays

October 28, 2010


• Millennium Library

Joins us Thursday afternoons at Millennium Library (Mona Gray Program Room) this fall for free, friendly Wii gaming on the big screen. No registration necessary, just drop in!

For teens 13-17

4:30 p.m.,Thursday afternoons, October 7th to November 4th
Questions? Please call 986-6488.

Interested? More info? Email us!
Tell us your name, email, age and the name of the program you're interested in, and we'll get right back to you!

Junk-Mail Recycling

October 28, 2010


• Louis Riel Library

D o you hate all that junk mail that ends up at your house? Do something about it....get creative! Come learn some interesting ways to turn your junk mail into usable items and unique works of art.

7:00 - 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 28th
To register, please call 986-4573.

Interested? More info? Email us!
Tell us your name, email, age and the name of the program you're interested in, and we'll get right back to you!

Whodunit Mystery Night: Attack of the Zombie Librarians

October 30, 2010


• Millennium Library

YOU solve the mystery! You've been hired as an extra on the set of Attack of the Zombie Librarians, which is filming at Millennium Library. You've just stepped out of the makeup room when the lead actress is found dead! Who committed the crime? Interview the suspects, check for clues, and try not to get your zombie makeup all over the library!
Saturday, October 30th

Zombie Makeup Workshop
4:00 - 4:30 p.m.,
Mona Gray Program Room

Murder Mystery Lock-in!
4:45 - 6:30 p.m.,
Carol Shields Auditorium

To register, please call 986-6488.

Interested? More info? Email us!
Tell us your name, email, age and the name of the program you're interested in, and we'll get right back to you!

After-School Club/YAC

November 3, 2010


• Fort Garry Library

Need to unwind after a long day at school? Join us for crafts, games, book chats and other fun stuff. Gain volunteer experience by participating in our first ever Youth Advisory Council.

Ages 13-17

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Wednesday afternoons.
Wednesday, November 3rd: Wii GameZ

To register, please call 986-7070.

Interested? More info? Email us!
Tell us your name, email, age and the name of the program you're interested in, and we'll get right back to you!

Gamer Thursdays

November 4, 2010


• Millennium Library

Joins us Thursday afternoons at Millennium Library (Mona Gray Program Room) this fall for free, friendly Wii gaming on the big screen. No registration necessary, just drop in!

For teens 13-17

4:30 p.m.,Thursday afternoons, October 7th to November 4th
Questions? Please call 986-6488.

Interested? More info? Email us!
Tell us your name, email, age and the name of the program you're interested in, and we'll get right back to you!

After-School Club/YAC

November 10, 2010


• Fort Garry Library

Need to unwind after a long day at school? Join us for crafts, games, book chats and other fun stuff. Gain volunteer experience by participating in our first ever Youth Advisory Council.

Ages 13-17

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Wednesday afternoons.
Wednesday, November 10th: Windup

To register, please call 986-7070.

Interested? More info? Email us!
Tell us your name, email, age and the name of the program you're interested in, and we'll get right back to you!

Harry Potter Relapse Party

November 18, 2010


• Millennium Library

We had so much fun the last time, we're doing it all again! It's another Harry Potter You-Must-Dress-Up Costume Party! Wizarding duels, Horcrux Hunt and more!

Teens Only!

6:30 - 9:00 pm,Thursday, November 18th. Millennium Library (Carol Shields Auditorium).
Registration starts Friday, October 1st. Space is limited so register early. To register, please call 986-6488.

Interested? More info? Email us!
Tell us your name, email, age and the name of the program you're interested in, and we'll get right back to you!