Free Comic Book Day
April 25 2022May 7, 2022 Free Comic Book Day is celebrated every year on the first Saturday of May by the North American Comic Book sector. Iconic publishers like DC Comics, Marvel Comics, and Dark Horse Comics — along with others — join forces to make free comics available at…
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Easter Hunt 2022
March 30 2022Take a stroll around your neighborhood and see if you can find the items on this list? You will have to look, listen and feel in order to mark them all off. Easter Scavenger Hunt Form Check off all the ones you find and drop the form off at Wainwright Public Library by…
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Youth Art Show
February 3 2022Wainwright Youth Art Show – Feb 19-26, 2022Come out and see the talent and creativity of our local youth! The Youth Art Show is featuring pieces from local youth within 100km of Wainwright. For more information, check out our Youth Art Show page.
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Read for 15
January 26 2022Read for 15 is a literacy project created by the NWT Literacy Council and adopted by Public Libraries in Alberta to promote Family Literacy Day. The goal of Read for 15 is to promote the importance of literacy, and encourage families and community members to read! Public…
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Winter Reading Program 2022
January 3 2022The Winter Reading Program is back! The Weather Outside is Frightful But Reading is so Delightful!It's most likely you'll be spending time inside over the next several weeks avoiding colder temperatures and snow. Chase away the winter blues by joining our system-wide Winter…
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Christmas Fun Checklist
November 25 2021Enjoy some holiday themed activities with friends or family! Download the form and try to complete as many activities as you can for a chance to win! Return the form to the Library by January 3, 2022 to enter the draw. Christmas Fun Checklist
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Libraries Empower
September 17 2021There is nothing more empowering than a library card. Through access to technology, media resources and educational programs, libraries provide people of all ages the opportunity to pursue their dreams and passions. Share how your library card empowers you using #LibrariesEmpower21…
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Recruit a Friend
September 13 2021Do you have friends that don’t have library cards? Invite them to sign up during September for Library Card Sign Up Month for a chance to win.
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Library Card Sign Up Month
September 9 2021Introducing FREE library cards. New memberships will be free for the first three months giving you access to not only books but so much more. Sign up today!
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Library Card Sign Up Month
September 7 2021With a library card you can discover new and exciting worlds! From borrowing audiobooks to streaming movies to downloading eBooks, there is so much you can access with a library card. Pursue your passions and dreams through your library’s resources and programs. September…
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Weekly Challenge (August 23-29)
August 23 2021This week's challenge is to be a gift ninja. Stealthily give a gift to someone without them knowing who it is from. Once you have completed the challenge, stop in the Library and let us know. You will receive a ballot for the prize draws. The Weekly Challenges are open…
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Weekly Challenge (August 16-22)
August 16 2021This week's challenge is to make a donation to the food bank. Food Banks rely on donations to keep themselves running and every little bit helps. You can drop your donation off at Wainwright Food Bank (Tuesday and Fridays between 10-11am) or in one of the drop off bins…
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Weekly Challenge (August 9-15)
August 9 2021This week's challenge is to go on two bike rides with your family over the week. Get out and enjoy the beautiful weather while you bike around your neighborhood and spend some quality time together. Once you have completed the challenge, stop in the Library and let us know.…
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Weekly Challenge (August 2-8)
August 2 2021This week's challenge is to decorate a sidewalk with chalk. You can decorate with a game, a picture or your favorite quote. Once you have completed the challenge, stop in the Library and let us know. You will receive a ballot for the prize draws. The Weekly Challenges…
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Weekly Challenge (July 26-August 1)
July 26 2021This week's challenge is to read 30 minutes for five days over the week. It doesn't matter if you are reading to learn something new or reading just for the pleasure of it, reading is an important life skill. Once you have completed the challenge, stop in the Library and…
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Weekly Challenge (July 19-25)
July 19 2021This week's challenge is to create a card and give it to a neighbor. Homemade cards can bring joy to you as the creator and to the receiver of your card. Once you have completed this challenge, stop in the Library and let us know and you will receive a ballot for the prize…
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Weekly Challenge (July 12-18)
July 12 2021This week's challenge is to compliment a family member five times this week. A compliment is a high dose of positivity which helps make people feel good. Once you have complimented someone five times, stop in the Library and let us know. You will receive a ballot for the…
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Weekly Challenge (July 5-11)
July 5 2021This week's challenge is to go on a family walk three times over the week. Get out and enjoy the beautiful weather while you walk around your neighborhood, utilize a walking trail or take a stroll down Main Street. Once you have completed your three walks, stop in the Library…
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Summer Reading Program
July 1 2021Reading is an important life skill and our Summer Reading Program is designed to motivate you to read all summer long. For children, the Summer Reading Program will help reduce summer learning loss through creativity, discovery and FUN. Check out our assortment of programs,…
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Bricks & Blocks Challenges - Star Wars!
May 7 2021We have some entries for our Bricks & Blocks Challenge. We asked for photos of LEGO creations based on a Star Wars theme. Open to all ages, the winner will be chosen by public vote. Have a look at the photos and use the poll below to vote for your favourite.
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