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October is Canadian Library Month and we love to celebrate by giving away books! Stop in the library during the month of October and enter our draw. We are giving a book away every day!

Library Programmer This position involves planning and executing programming for different age groups. This would include current programs such as our successful Storytime and Afterschool Programs as well as implementing new programs and services. A Criminal Record Check will be required for the successful candidate. Please submit resume to: Jodi Dahlgren, Library Manager Wainwright Public Library 921-3rd Ave Wainwright, AB T9W 1C5 Fax: 780-842-2340 E-mail: librarian@wainwrightlib... More...

MEMBER AT LARGE BOARD VACANCY Town of Wainwright Library Board is accepting applications for a person to serve as a Board Member, commencing in November 2015 for a term of 3 years. THE COMMITTED INDIVIDUAL MUST EXEMPLIFY: Belief in the importance of libraries and commitment to the vision and mission. Willingness to serve and sit on one or more Board committees as required. Skill or knowledge in one or more area of Board governance: programming ... More...

If you have signed up for TELUS Optic TV, you can have TELUS donate $25.00 in support of Wainwright Public Library by going to www.telus.com/fibreforgood More...

These three lucky people were the grand winners of the Fuel Up Your Library draw. 1st Prize: $1000.00 worth of fuel or groceries (at retailer of your choice) Won by Andrea Warawa 2nd Prize: $300.00 worth of fuel or groceries (at retailer of your choice) Won by Denise Valleau 3rd Prize: $200.00 worth of fuel or groceries (at retailer of your choice) Won by Lynne Frizzell Thank-you to everyone who supported the library by purchasing a ticket! More...

Tickets are available at the circulation desk or from any Board Member. Be sure to purchase a ticket and support your library! Draw to be made during the Blazing BBQ Bash. More...

Summer Reading Program Coordinator   This position involves planning and executing a Summer Reading Program for children of all ages. The position runs from May to August 2014 and candidates must be returning to school in the fall. Post-Secondary education or recreation experience is an asset, but is not required. A criminal record check will be required for the successful candidate. Please submit resume to: Jodi Dahlgren, Library Manager Wainwright Public Library 921 - 3rd Ave. ... More...

Wainwright Public Library has gift certificates available for purchase.  Give your loved one the gift of reading that will last all year!

These three lucky people were the grand winners of the Fuel Up Your Library draw. 1st Prize: $1000.00 worth of fuel (at retailer of your choice) Won by Bell Byrne 2nd Prize: $300.00 worth of fuel (at retailer of your choice) Won by Lucette Bilodeau 3rd Prize: $200.00 worth of fuel (at retailer of your choice) Won by Daryl Atkinson   Thank-you to everyone who supported the library by purchasing a ticket!   More...

Check out the current issue of The Bookworm.  Wainwright Public Library’s newsletter is titled “The Bookworm” and is produced monthly. This newsletter contains all the upcoming programs, library closures and some community events for the month. It also lists all the new books, DVDs and audiobooks that have been purchased by your library. You can find many hints and tips on a variety of additional resources that are available to you with your library card.  Th... More...