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Curbside Pickup (Apr2021)

April 7 2021

Curbside Pickup Effective April 7, 2021, libraries are mandated to be closed by the Government of Alberta. Although we cannot welcome you into the Library at this time, we are happy to bring the Library outside to you through a curbside pickup service. Craft Kits will also…

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Easter Hunt!

March 18 2021

Take a stroll around your neighborhood and see if you can find the items on this list? Check the windows, the ground and the sky! Easter Scavenger Hunt Form Check off all the ones you find and drop the form off at Wainwright Public Library by April 12, 2021. Each person…

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Join Our Team!

February 2 2021

This position has been filled. Library Programmer We are looking for an outgoing, community-minded individual to become our new Library Programmer. If you love to promote reading and life-long learning, then this part-time position is for you. This position involves planning…

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Read for 15 Challenge

January 21 2021

Read 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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Cabin Fever Reliever! Winter Reading Program

January 5 2021

It’s most likely you’ll be spending time inside over the next several weeks avoiding colder temperatures and snow. Join the “Cabin Fever Reliever” Winter Reading Program to chase away those winter and COVID blues. Read your way to some really great prizes. The program…

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Curbside Pickup

December 10 2020

Curbside Pickup Effective December 13, 2020, libraries are mandated to be closed by the Government of Alberta. Although we cannot welcome you into the Library at this time, we are happy to bring the Library outside to you through a curbside pickup service. Craft Kits will…

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Donate to a Charity

December 8 2020

Most charities work year-round to help society in many different ways. There are a variety of charities in our area such as animal, education, health, environmental, arts and culture. Small charitable donations have a huge impact and provides a chance to create a better…

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Be a Christmas Ninja

December 5 2020

Today is International Ninja Day - Who knew there was such a thing? Over this last spring and summer there were all kinds of ninjas - wine ninjas, chocolate ninjas, etc. These were people surprising friends and family by leaving a gift of wine, chocolate or other gifts…

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Give the Gift of Reading

December 3 2020

A Library Membership makes a great Stocking Stuffer! Purchase a gift certificate for someone and share the gift of literacy. We have something for everyone in your family. Books for all ages, magazines, movies, ebooks and downloadable movies are for you to access with a…

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Holiday Lights Scavenger Hunt!

Holiday Lights Scavenger Hunt!

December 2 2020

How many can you find? Check off the items on the list as you find them. Drop off the form to Wainwright Public Library by January 4, 2021 to be entered into the draw.  Holiday Lights Scavenger Hunt Form

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Join Our Team!

August 21 2020

This position has been filled. Student Circulation Assistant We are looking for a high school student to become our new Student Circulation Assistant. If you love to promote reading and life-long learning, then this part-time position is for you. Duties Include: Provide…

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Virtual Activities

July 24 2020

Stay active and engaged while practicing social distancing. Our first virtual activity is creating a flower or butterfly with a an egg carton, some paint/markers and pipe cleaners! Egg Carton Flower and Butterfly

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Escape the Ordinary

July 8 2020

Our Summer Reading Program is back again! This year's theme is Escape the Ordinary and open to ages 6-12. Each session will run Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 2-3pm. Pre-registration is required and social distancing measures will be in place. Check out…

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Join Our Team!

July 8 2020

This position has been filled. Library Clerk We are looking for an outgoing, community-minded individual to become our new Library Clerk. If you love to promote reading and life-long learning, then this part-time position is for you.  Duties: Provide front-line service…

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Curbside Pickup

July 2 2020

If you do not feel comfortable to come into the Library, we are happy to bring the Library outside to you through a curbside pickup service. Curbside delivery service: Monday to Friday 10am-5pm How to request curbside delivery services: 1. Place items on hold using tracpac.ab.ca.…

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