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Read & recommended by Mike Tomlinson

I highly recommend the Pinawa Library book Angela Merkel: Europe’s Most Influential Leader by Mathew Qvortrup.  It’s the finest read I’ve had in years.  Besides a detailed biography of the life and times of A.M., it delves deep into German Euro- and World politics.  Moreover, you get a total view of politics in general and


Check out all the new TEEN books!

Love, Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli Endless Summer and The Boys Next Door by Jennifer Echols Sweet Treats & Secret Crushes by Lisa Greenwald Ash & Bramble by Sarah Prineas The Darkest Hour by Caroline Tung Richmond Magic in Manhattan series by Sarah Mlynowski: Frogs & French Kisses Spells & Sleeping Bags Parties & Potions— Predator


New Fiction

A Dog’s Purpose by Bruce Cameron Time is a River by Mary Alice Monroe Sweetgrass by Mary Alice Monroe The Forgotten Soldier by Brad Taylor  


New Non-Fiction

Polar: a photicular book created by Dan Kainen & Carol Kaufmann – who says the kids get to have all the fun?  Polar depicts Arctic and Antarctic wildlife like you’ve never seen—the pictures move! Nurse’s Notes of Then and Now by Patricia Ferguson Meek, donated to us in memory of Ken Meek A Field Guide


New Parenting Books

These new books in the Library tie in with Helping Your Anxious Child, a free public presentation by Dr. John Walker, Psychologist on Thurs. Jan. 26, 6:30-8:00 p.m. at F.W. Gilbert Elementary School. Child care is available with prior registration, phone 204-753-2559 or email grassroots@sdwhiteshell.mb.ca. The books will be on hand at the presentation and


Knitshift Starts Earlier

With our new daytime hours, the Knitshift group has decided to start earlier.  Join them Thursday afternoons at 1 p.m. to meet friends for an afternoon of knitting, share tips & patterns and get help when you’re stuck.  Everyone welcome!  


New DVDs

Viola Desmond’s Canada: A History of Blacks and Racial Segregation in the Promised Land by Graham Reynolds— Waiting for First Light: My Ongoing Battle with PTSD by Romeo Dallaire  


Magazines for Sale

Deletion of our 2015 magazine issues has begun and they will be available for purchase at a steal of a deal.  Check the sale table over the coming weeks, or call the Library to request a hold on a specific title.  


New Hours!

Monday 6:30-9:00 p.m. Tues-Thurs 9:00-4:00 p.m. & 6:30-9:00 p.m. Friday 9:00-4:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00-3:00 p.m. This week marks the beginning of Pinawa Public Library’s new open hours during the school year.  Our doors are now open all day Tuesday to Friday, and our existing evening and Sunday hours remain unchanged. Our additional mornings, open to


Crime Fiction

Find Her by Lisa Gardner— Cross the Line by James Patterson— Home by Harlan Coben— Downfall by J.A. Jance— No Man’s Land by David Baldacci— Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew’d by Alan Bradley (Flavia de Luce #8)