Category: City of Winnipeg
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These are a few of my favourite authors
We all have our favourite authors, those whose books we will line up for without even knowing the plot details. Authors like Colleen Hoover, Stephen King, Louise Penny, and George R. R. Martin (should he ever release a new book) … Continue reading →
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Hundreds of tree injections being used to target emerald ash borer
More than 250,000 ash trees help make up Winnipeg’s tree canopy, but they are all at risk because of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). The insect was detected in Winnipeg in 2017, and all ash tree species are susceptible in varying degrees. While the invasive wood-boring insect cannot be eradicated, we are working to slow…
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TD Summer Reading Club / Club de lecture d’été TD
Summer has arrived! Bringing with it warm days, cool treats and the TD Summer Reading Club (TD SRC) at Winnipeg Public Library which will run until August 30. The TD Summer Reading Club is Canada’s biggest bilingual summer reading program … Continue reading →
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Embroidery
Embroidery is such a calming artform with so many possibilities. You can use vibrant colours to create a thread painting, try different stitches for a 3-dimensional texture, or explore different materials for extra flare. Also, the supplies tend to be … Continue reading →
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Registration now open for fun and free summer reading programs for families, children, and teens
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Hijab Butch Blues
“I’ve learned to reframe telling people [I’m gay] as inviting in, instead of coming out – inviting into a place of trust, a place for building…” Lamya H, Hijab Butch Blues As part of 2SLGBTQ+ Pride month the Time to … Continue reading →
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Heading to Princess Auto Stadium? We have several transportation options for football fans
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Kanopy – 24/7 streaming movies, tv, and The Great Courses
There are a lot of options out there to access films and tv nowadays: Netflix, YouTube, Apple TV, Disney+, Tubi, Amazon Prime…and in case you didn’t know, the Library offers Kanopy. If you have an active library card and an … Continue reading →
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City partnering with Period Pin to help people find free menstrual products
We’re working to make it more convenient to access free menstrual products in Winnipeg. We recently partnered with Period Pin, an online tool that helps connect people who menstruate with the free products they need when they need them. In September of 2022, we started a year-long pilot project where we provided the products in…
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First responders and residents recognized for life saving efforts at Celebration of Life Awards
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