Join Our Team!
February 2 2023This position has been filled. Summer Programmer We are looking for a post secondary student to become our Summer Programmer for May to August 2023. This position involves planning and executing our successful Summer Reading Program for children of all ages. This position…
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Adventure Awaits in a Book
February 1 2023Looking for something new and exciting? Check out a specially wrapped book from our display and embark on a new journey. Stop in today to be adventurous without breaking a sweat. We have wrapped up a selection of books in brown wrap and then wrote the first line line on…
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Wainwright Youth Art Show
January 30 2023Wainwright Youth Art Show – Feb 18-25, 2023Come 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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Friday 15
January 6 2023On Fridays in January and February, we work together as a community to get the highest percentage of people reading for 15 minutes at some point during the day. This can include reading anything—a magazine, a book, some educational material, even Facebook! As long as…
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Winter Reading Program 2023
January 1 2023The Winter Reading Program is back! Adventure Awaits at the Library!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 Reading Program. The program…
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Cookie Swap 2022
December 22 2022We held a cookie exchange on December 13, 2022 and there were 7 different tasty cookies shared. Each participant was required to bring six packages of cookies packaged by the half dozen and was able to go home with six assorted packages of cookies. We asked each baker to…
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Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaways
December 5 2022We have wrapped 12 books in four age categories. Stop in the library to enter the draw for a chance to win. Draws will start on Dec. 10, 2022
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Give the Gift of Reading
December 2 2022Share your love of the library! Purchase a new membership or renew an existing one and receive a gift certificate of the same value to share with someone else. Library Memberships make great stocking stuffers. It is the one gift that keeps on giving all year long! Dec…
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Black Friday BOGO
November 21 2022Nov 25, 2022 only Purchase a new membership or renew an existing one and receive a gift certificate of the same value to share with someone else.
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Disguise a Gingerbread Man Program
November 18 2022Dec. 3, 2022Come and go 1-3pmOpen to all agesNo pre-registration is required Decorate a gingerbread man like a book character. We will provide the template and all materials needed. You can also enter your creation into our Disguise a Gingerbread Man Contest for a chance…
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Disguise a Gingerbread Man Contest
November 12 2022Disguise a gingerbread man as your favourite book character and enter it for a chance to win. This contest is open to all ages. Download the gingerbread man template and print. You can decorate the template or use the template to trace onto a piece of cardboard, fun foam,…
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Gingerbread Hunt
November 11 2022How many can you find? We have gingerbread people and houses hiding in the Children's Library. Pick up a form and see how many you can find. Stop at the circulation desk with your form and receive a treat for participating. The Gingerbread Hunt runs from Nov. 12 - Dec.…
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Remembrance Day
November 8 2022Wainwright Public Library will be closed in honour of Remembrance Day!
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Thanksgiving
October 3 2022Wainwright Public Library will be closed on Monday, October 10, 2022 for Thanksgiving.
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Library Loot
September 6 2022What treasure did you pick up today? Post a photo of your library loot using #WPLloot22 and be entered to win a free membership renewal! Your photo can include the books or movies you checked out, the craft kit you picked up or as simple as a colouring page. The contest…
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Recruit a Friend
September 2 2022Do 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. For every person you recruit, your name will be entered into a draw for a renewal of your membership. With a library card you…
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Library Card Sign Up Month
August 31 2022With 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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Join Our Team!
August 5 2022This 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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Blazin' BBQ Bash
June 20 2022Blazin’ BBQ Bash Summer Kickoff PartyJune 30, 2022 11:30am-1:30pm Come out for lunch and stay for the fun! Bring the entire family as there will be activities for children and prizes to be won. What a great way to kick off summer!Proceeds from the BBQ will go towards…
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WPL Plan of Service Survey
May 4 2022Wainwright Public Library is in the process of developing a strategic plan for library services. Your input is vital in shaping our library services to meet the needs of Wainwright residents. Please complete the following survey so we can learn about your usage of, perception…
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