In the third week of February Canada celebrates “Freedom to read week”. It doesn’t get as much press here as it does in the United States, probably because we pride ourselves on being a polite and tolerant society. In every country though, there are people who believe that they should choose the rules that…
Category: Research
October 2021 Jr. BiblioFile
After a busy week we all like to snuggle down with popcorn and watch a good movie, and what makes a better movie than one that was based on a book! It is a common difficulty to get kids of a certain age to like reading. But I have found that having a movie that…
Jr Biblio File – September
I would like to introduce you to perhaps the coolest author literature has… September is world kid lit month! September 8th is International literacy day, September 13th is Roald Dahl day, and the 30th is International translation day! So to celebrate kid’s literature, from around the world, which has been translated into over 50 languages,…
Homework & Research Help for Teens
Homework Tips There are loads of resources to help you with your homework. Library databases have lots of useful information that’s not necessarily available through Google. Plus, you know you can trust this information. Many websites can also help you with your homework, but make sure you’re safe while surfing the Internet, that the websites…
Local Links
Services Local Government District of Pinawa Pinawa Foundation School District of Whiteshell Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority Survivor’s Hope Crisis Centre TV Listings ‘Channel 12’ slideshow Arts/Culture Eastern Manitoba Concert Association Friends of Old Pinawa MB Model Forest Community Centre Calendar Recreation Manitoba Recreational Trails Association Orville Acres Arena Pinawa Canoe Route Pinawa Club Whiteshell…
Complete List of Databases (A-Z)
Below are “databases” that our library subscribes to. They contain loads of information not necessarily found through the Internet. Library members, please contact us at email@pinawapubliclibrary.com or 204-753-2496 for logon information. Academic Search Premier – is a multi-disciplinary database providing full text for more than 4,600 journals, including nearly 3,900 peer-reviewed titles. PDF backfiles to…
Statistics
Manitoba Bureau of Statistics – the central statistical agency of the Province of Manitoba. They offer data services, business and economic statistics, labour and social statistics, population stats, and survey and analysis. The World Bank – The Data Catalogue provides download access to over 2,000 indicators from World Bank data sources. Statistics Canada – The…
Law & Government
Library Databases Our databases have lots of information from trusted sources that’s typically not available through the Internet. You’ll need your library card to log in. Manitoba Codes – Includes the current Manitoba Building Code (including Plumbing Services) and the Fire Code. Vehicle Safety and Inspection Standards – Current vehicle safety and inspection standards and…
Homework & Research Help for Kids
Homework Tips There are loads of resources to help you with your homework. Library databases have lots of useful information that’s not necessarily available through Google. Plus, you know you can trust this information. Many websites can also help you with your homework, but make sure you’re safe while surfing the Internet, that the websites…
Home & Consumer Information
Library Databases Our databases have lots of information from trusted sources that’s typically not available through the Internet. You’ll need your library card to log in. Home Improvements Reference Center database – A definitive online tool for home improvement assistance, including: maintenance, remodeling, electrical work, plumbing, wood projects, outdoor improvements, decorating home & garden, etc.…