Library News

Summer Reading Passport   Everyone was busy traveling the world this summer by visiting the Wainwright Public Library. There were visits to Australia, France, Honduras, Afghanistan, Italy, Kenya, China and many more countries.   Congratulations to Elizabeth Pospolita who was the lucky winner of the KOBO Mini!  

If your three to five year old is ready to be on their own in a group setting, why not enrol them in Storytime for an hour of crafts, songs, stories and fun! A different theme each week provides an introduction to a variety of picture books. This program fills fast so be sure to register your child early to ensure a spot! Storytime runs on Monday mornings and will start on September 9, 2013.  Storytime Coordinator - Sharleen Skinner  Check out our Program page for more details. Ca...

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!  

Tumble Books are an online collection of animated, talking picture books, read-along chapter books and e-books for children and youth of all ages.  There are three libraries available to choose from based on your reading level.   Tumble Book Library is a collection of online, animated, talking picture books that children are sure to love focused on preschool to grade 3.    Tumble Book Cloud Junior are read-alongs and e-books for grades 3-8 that include early reader chapter books, chi...

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.  The Bookworm   Another great ...

Press Display is the world’s largest online newspaper and magazine kiosk, offering instant access to over 2000 publications from 95 countries in 52 languages.   • Download, disconnect and read all your favorite publications offline with it companion application, • Browse your favorite newspapers from around the world • Search for topics of interest • Monitor the printed media for your company, competitors’ or partners’ names • Listen to a newspaper on your computer or mobile de...

Wainwright Public Library now offers wireless internet access in the library as well as free internet access on our computers.