Native Plants in Our Yards
Pinawa Public Library on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 7pm
Explore Solutions to:
Lawn Alternatives
High Deer Pressure
Declining Pollinators
Establishing Native Plant Gardens in Public Parks
Kelly is excited by purposeful and productive gardens and greenspaces that
contribute to improving the common environment for people and wildlife alike.
Kelly Leask is the owner of Prairie Originals, a native plant nursery near Selkirk, MB.
She has been working in the native plant industry since 2013.
She is a Gardening Educator, Master Composter,
Seed Saver and Co-Founder of the Winnipeg Wildflower Project.
For more Information contact: janschmalenberg@gmail.com
Huge congratulations to the Pinawa Secondary School graduating class of 2023! All of your hard work has paid off and we are so proud of you all! We will miss seeing you around the school – please come back and visit us at the PPL!
As the school year winds down we would like to send out a heartfelt thank you to all of our awesome volunteers that make the library possible – we wouldn’t be here without you!
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What a nice day it was on Saturday for a walk by the river, down the StoryWalk, to the unveiling of the Little Free Library!
A big thank you to Lisa Thomas at the Solo Market for sponsoring the refreshments at the Little Free Library grand opening! More big thank yous to the LGD Public Works for setting up the base for the library and the volunteers who placed the little cottage on the base. Thank you to Lisa Krupka for leading the StoryWalk, Rich Hamon the Bubble Man, Stu Iverson for taking pictures, and to any and all of the other awesome helpers that made the Little Library possible! And speaking of making it possible – thank you again George Gibson for creating and building the beautiful little cottage to fill with books! And of course thank you to all of the people who came out on Saturday for the unveiling!
The winner of our grand opening book draw is Leon! He can be seen here generously donating a book to the little library! Leon, your own copy of the StoryWalk book, “Little Beaver and the Echo”, will be waiting for you at the library.
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Where and when? Saturday June 10th at 2:00 at the pergola on Willis Drive in Pinawa.
Lisa Krupka will guide us through the new StoryWalk story “Beaver and the Echo” to the Little Free Library for a short speech and the unveiling!
Bubble Man Rich Hamon will lead us back to the pergola for watermelon, cookies and water.
Please feel free to bring along a book for the little library if you’d like!
Side bonus: wrack up some participACTION points!
We hope to see you there!
Need some motivation and inspiration for the participACTION community challenge? Come down and check out our new display!
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If you have been walking by the river lately you might have wondered about the platform at the end of the Story Walk. Is it a small bench? Is it a dinner table for elves? No! It’s the future home of our Little Free Library! Join us on Saturday, June 10th at 2:00 for the grand opening!
Rumour has it that “The Bubble Man” will be at the grand opening as well – stay tuned for further details!
Can you believe that it’s already almost June? Almost time for exams? Almost the end of the school year?? If you are looking for a quiet, air conditioned place to study come on over to the PPL. We have the lounge, comfy couches and work tables as well as 2 public computers.
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Community Legal Education Association is offering two more free webinars:
Monday June 5th from 12:00 – 1:00: Wills, Powers of Attorney and Health Care Directives. This webinar will discuss essential information to gather and questions to consider before having a will made. Learn what your will should include, the formal requirements for making a will, whom you should name as your executor, and what happens if you die and you do not have a will. Important information about Powers of Attorney and Heath Care Directives will also be included.
Wednesday June 7th from 12:00 – 1:00: Family Law: Collaborative Practice, Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution. Participants will gain valuable insights into these approaches, exploring their benefits, process, and potential outcomes.
These webinars are free, but you will need to register at www.communitylegal.mb.ca
The library ghost has chosen a new book to leave on the floor this morning, possibly too heavy to put back on the shelf. One can only assume that he wanted a long read to take him through the long weekend.
“The Prince of Tides is a novel by Pat Conroy, first published in 1986. It revolves around traumatic events that affected former football player Tom Wingo’s relationship with his immediate family. As Tom grapples with his twin sister’s attempted suicide and the absence of his charismatic older brother Luke, the story outlines life in the south and the events that threaten to tear Tom’s family apart. The novel was adapted into a 1991 American film of the same name.” Wikipedia.
]]>What do you think of book clubs? What are some excellent reasons for joining one? Why do most people join? To socialize? To read something outside of their comfort zone? To eat cookies? Do some clubs have a theme? How do you decide what to read? Let’s discuss!
High of 29 degrees today they say. We try not to complain about the heat when it’s been a long winter… but if you’d like to enjoy some books in a comfortable air conditioned space – we are here for you!
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A new interactive tactile display has been set up! Bring the kiddos down to the library to learn about astronomy through play!
May is Community Project Month through the Pinawa Foundation. This year the PPL is looking for help funding StoryWalk: Phase 2!
This phase includes raising funds to install a granite slab foundation for our new Little Free Library! This beautiful little cottage, created and built by George Gibson, will be placed adjacent to the Ironwood Trail near the end of the StoryWalk. We are also hoping to purchase secure, weather-proof holders for the story boards.
Donations can be made to the Pinawa Foundation in support of this project. For the month of May the Pinawa Foundation will stretch donations by 40%! The Foundation accepts cheques or etransfer to fndlyc@mymts.net. The Foundation asks that email and mailing addresses be provided when donating, for tax purposes. Please mention the Pinawa Public Library on your donation as the project you’d like to support. Tax receipts will be issued for donations of $25.00 and over.
Please check out the Pinawa Foundation for a list of the other great projects going on around the community. Thank you for your support!!
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While looking for some May themed inspirations we came across one that said:
Make this month count
Accomplish your goals
You can do this.
This is all very nice but we wanted to come up with a bookish version:
Make sure you carve out some daily reading time
Always have a book with you
You are never alone when you have a good book
It’s harder than it looks – thank goodness it’s not September!
What are STEM toys? STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
STEM toys are designed to be both fun and educational. They encourage children to think creatively, use their imagination, and solve problems – the best way to learn is through play! At the library we have a whole cupboard of STEM toys that will keep your littles occupied while learning important skills at the same time. That’s a win!
]]>Any guesses on why the library didn’t realize that yesterday was World Book Day? Because at the library every day is book day! World Book and Copyright Day is a celebration to promote the enjoyment of books and reading. Each year on April 23rd celebrations take place all over the world to recognize the scope of books. Books not only provide enjoyment, but an important link between the past and the future, a bridge between generations and across cultures. This date was chosen because it also coincides with the birthdays and deaths of several prominent authors, including William Shakespeare. UNESCO officially recognized and adopted April 23 as World Book and Copyright Day in 1995.
How did you celebrate Earth Day this weekend? There are a lot of simple ways that we can make every day Earth Day. Bike more and drive less. Educate yourself and others about the importance of our Earth’s resources. Cut down on what you throw away – there is no “away”… garbage is just moved from one spot to another. Use less water. Compost. Buy less plastic, be mindful of packaging and use a reusable shopping bag. Plant a tree. Don’t use toxic cleaning products – homemade cleaners are better for the environment AND cost less. Pick up garbage. Turn off lights when you leave a room. Borrow books from a library. Remember, there is no Planet B.
You do not want to miss the Pinawa Spring Market this Saturday, April 29th from 10:00 – 3:00 at the Community Centre! The Library will also be open during the market with tons of books for sale – these are a serious bargain and help raise funds for the library – win win! Don’t forget to bring a reusable shopping bag or 10!
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