Category: News & Events

Pinawa Public Library www.pinawapubliclibrary.com The Biblio File April 29, 2019    Are we normally open on Mondays during the day?  No we are not!  But for this SPECIAL EVENT we will make an exception! Join us on Monday, May 6, 2019 for 2 presentations from Canadian author Heather Smith.  From 11:30-12:30 she will be presenting…

Pinawa Public Library www.pinawapubliclibrary.com The Biblio File April 22, 2019 The theme for evening story time on Tuesday April 23, 2019 at 7:00 is birthdays!  Come for stories, songs, rhymes and cake!  Everyone welcome. World Book Day is a registered charity on a mission to give every child and young person a book of their own. It’s also…

Pinawa Public Library www.pinawapubliclibrary.com The Biblio File April 15, 2019 Please note that the library will be closed on Friday, April 19th and Sunday April 21, 2019 for Easter weekend. There’s a slight chance that spring is on its way.  It’s the perfect time to sweep the winter out of your sunrooms and off your…

Pinawa Public Library www.pinawapubliclibrary.com The Biblio File April 8, 2019 We’ve been busy adding new and “new to us” books.  Over the month of March 60 new titles were added.  Come down and take a browse! P.S. Our books are much neater and easier to peruse than these. The library is an awesome place to…

Pinawa Public Library www.pinawapubliclibrary.com The Biblio File April 1, 2019 When the e-reader was first put out there, many assumed that it would be the demise of the paper-filled book, and of libraries themselves.  That was over 20 years ago and we are still going strong!  The March 14, 2019 Clipper, when discussing local libraries,…

Pinawa Public Library www.pinawapubliclibrary.com The Biblio File March 18, 2019 The shortlist has been announced for the annual Canada Reads debate.  During Canada Reads, five personalities champion five different books, each champion extolling the merits of one of the titles. The debate is broadcast over a series of five programs. At the end of each episode,…

Pinawa Public Library www.pinawapubliclibrary.com The Biblio File March 11, 2019 Did you remember to change your clocks?  Moving the clocks forward gives us hope that spring might actually arrive, and gives us more evening light to read by! We have been busy cataloguing new (and new to us) books – stop by and check them…

Pinawa Public Library www.pinawapubliclibrary.com The Biblio File March 4, 2019 When you think of a library, what comes to mind?  Do you imagine a quiet dusty place with severe looking employees just waiting to shush you?   Or do you picture a warm, welcoming place with comfy couches and chairs where you can laugh, chat, knit,…

Pinawa Public Library www.pinawapubliclibrary.com The Biblio File February 25, 2019 We love reviews of our books!  Thank you to Jackie and Mike for your feedback. “Mike and I began reading The Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada two weeks ago. We’ll be returning the four-volume set to the library shortly, but we feel we still have…

Pinawa Public Library www.pinawapubliclibrary.com The Biblio File February 18, 2019 Never take your freedom to read for granted.  February 24 to March 2, 2019 is Freedom to Read Week.  Canadians have long tried to remove books and magazines that they deem offensive, or inappropriate for certain audiences, from public libraries and schools. Sometimes they have…