Big River Public Library

03/07/2025

The Big River Public Library is pleased to host in-person one-on-ones, and a group information session, presented by CRA!

Register for individual support between 4PM and 6PM by contacting the library directly.

Any and all can attend the group information session on digital services and scams starting at 7 PM

All are welcome, and the sessions are free of charge. Happening Tuesday, March 18th at the Big River Community Hall.

02/12/2025

Join us next week Tuesday and we share supper and Carla shares seed starting tips!

Bring some seeds along if you’re also interested in the seed swap.

02/02/2025

The Big River Public Library invites all ages to join us on Monday, February 3 for an afternoon of Indigenous Storytelling with Dickie Yuzicapi!

Join us as we experience traditional Indigenous stories with this master storyteller. Yuzicapi is a traditional powwow dancer, and incorporates music into his engaging storytelling.

Event airs at 1:30 PM at the Big River Community Centre! 

01/11/2025

01/09/2025

Happy New Year from the Big River Library

08/08/2023

CO2 MONITOR now available at the Big River Library.
If you have a library card, as of August 8, you will be able to borrow a CO2 monitor to check the air quality in your home.
Knowing the CO2 level can help you identify whether you need to take steps to improve the ventilation or remove pollutants from your home.

07/16/2023

Sorry the previous posts are so late, I have been trying to get them to post since Thursday. It is getting tiring typing the same thing over and over. Anyway most of the info has finally gotten through.

07/16/2023

Maybe 4th time the charm.
Offered through the library a program called NOTICE NATURE. We have passports that will take you through the program.

FUN AND GAMES WITH GYMNASTICS will be Tuesday, July 25th from 1:00-2:00 at the library for children ages 5 and up.. This program will be run by Tammy, a former gymnast/gymnastics coach . She is a summer university student working at Wapiti for the summer.
Please preregister at 306 469 2152 on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday between 11:30 and 4:30.

The Saskatchewan Science Centre's GO!CODE and GenAction Team will be running a 2 hour session on Wednesday, July 26th at 9:30-11:30 at the library.. Programs are free and are geared toward ages 6 to 13 but all are welcome.
Please preregister as above.

07/16/2023

July 15, the middle of the first month of summer holidays already.
We have been busy.
Chantelle Sprenger with KIDSFIRST will be back Sept. 27.
We had our plant exchange.
The MUSHROOM FORAGING session with Donovan Thiessen was a great success.
Diane Martin won our Fathers' Day draw.

06/06/2023

The Big River Library is holding its annual PLANT EXCHANGE on Thursday, June 15, 2023 starting at 1:00pm. Any perennials that you have that are volunteering to grow in the wrong place or are not what you want please bring them in to exchange . We would like outdoor plants only at this time. Hope to see you then.

05/16/2023

Sorry that it has been so long since I have updated the site.
There are always interesting happenings at the library to catch up on.

On Friday, June 9 the Big River Library is hosting "Mushroom Foraging for Beginners " evening with Donovan Thiessen sharing his knowledge. It will take place in the Community Center at 7:00pm. There is no charge. If you are interested in attending please phone the Library at 306-469-2152 on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday any time between 11:30 and 4:30 or e-mail to [email protected] to register.

Other happenings :
Chantelle Sprenger has been in twice with her "KidsFirst" program involving children ages 0 to 6. Last session we had 14 children taking part and loving it. If you have a youngster and are interested in attending the next session is May 24.
We have scheduled our annual plant exchange for June 15. Watch for posters.
We just drew for our" Mothers's Day "draw which was won by Rachel Block. and are set up for a "Fathers's Day" draw. If you visit the library you are automatically entered.

More to follow. Later