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The Biblio File February 6, 2023 The week of February 5-11th is International Development Week.  Each year the Manitoba Council for International Cooperation curate two book lists – one for young readers and one for adult readers.  The themes of these books include social justice, perseverance, Indigenous voices and other subjects related to human rights…

The Biblio File January 30, 2023 Juan Pablo Quiñonez is the author of Thrive:  Long-Term Wilderness Survival Guide.  He is a survival expert and outdoor professional with over 10 years of experience in outdoor recreation and survival. His outdoor and survival experiences include backpacking the entire Pacific Crest Trail (2,650 miles) in 99 days; paddling…

The Biblio File January 23, 2023       Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, Lady Mallowan, DBE (née Miller; 15 September 1890 – 12 January 1976) was an English writer known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, particularly those revolving around fictional detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. She also wrote the world’s longest-running play, the murder mystery The Mousetrap, which has…

The Biblio File January 16, 2023 Who has watched the Netflix Series Firefly Lane?  You knew that it was based on a book by Kristin Hannah right??  Well the library ghost did – it was knocked down from our latest display “Page to Screen” which features this and other great books that have later been…

The Biblio File January 9, 2023 The library is once again very humbled by the thoughtful generosity of Harley Davidson’s family for suggesting donations to the library, to honor his life and memory. Harley and Fjola were among the very first residents of Pinawa, moving to town in 1963, and among the very first visitors…

The Biblio File January 2, 2023 Happy New Year from the PPL!  Did your TBR pile tragically dwindle over the holidays?  We re-open this evening at 6:30 – come on over and check out all the new and new to us books that have been added! Did anyone get books for Christmas?  We love book…

The Biblio File December 12, 2022 The Adventures of Maesee Peek is a children’s book written by local author Janet Hebert.   Thank you Janet, for donating this book to our collection! “With her wonderful bouffant of bright, purple hair, handmade Maesee Peek is no ordinary doll. She’s got a gold monocle that lets her see…

The Biblio File December 5, 2022 Join us at the library Friday morning at 10:30 (December 9, 2022) for stories, a craft and a snack. The Storywalk has been updated!  Our new featured book is the Smiley Snowman.  The Storywalk begins at the pergola and ends at the picnic table right before the marina.  Take…

The Biblio File November 28, 2022 Join us this Friday evening, December 2nd at 6:00 for a special evening holiday storytime! Everyone welcome!  We encourage you to wear your fuzzy holiday pjs! Shop local!  The library will be open on Saturday, December 3rd from 10:00-3:00 during the Pinawa Winter Market.  Come on down to the…