Western Manitoba Regional Library

Western Manitoba Regional Library Connecting Communities: the Western Manitoba Regional Library has branches in Brandon, Carberry, Glenboro, Hartney and Neepawa.

Interested in donating to the Library? Visit our online donation portal here: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/57109

09/04/2026

DBT Skills for Beginners 

We’ve got exciting news — Huddle is launching a brand‑new skills group!

This group is designed for students in their senior year who want to build confidence, strengthen coping skills, and feel more in control of their emotions. These tools support self‑awareness, emotional regulation, flexible thinking, healthy relationships, problem‑solving, and handling tough moments with more ease.

✨ What you’ll learn: • Mindfulness • Distress Tolerance • Emotion Regulation • Interpersonal Effectiveness • Walking the Middle Path

If you’re looking to grow, connect, and learn practical skills you can use every day — this group is for you 💛

Register through the QR code

The Shoppers Mall Library Branch will be taking a short break from programming this September, starting Tuesday. Thank y...
09/04/2026

The Shoppers Mall Library Branch will be taking a short break from programming this September, starting Tuesday. Thank you for your patience and understanding while the staff take some time to get organized amidst the changes and plan some new things to bring you! We are so excited for what's in store! If you have any questions about the hiatus, please contact the Shoppers Mall Branch directly at [email protected] or call 204-725-9901.

Dissection of a Murder by Jo Murray follows young lawyer Leila Reynolds. When she is handed her first murder case, she i...
09/04/2026

Dissection of a Murder by Jo Murray follows young lawyer Leila Reynolds. When she is handed her first murder case, she is shocked by the victim, a high profile judge who's death sent waves through the legal community. She has so little experience handling high profile cases but the defendant is insistent that he only wants her to represent him. He refuses to talk and if that wasn't complicated enough, she learns her opponent is the most ruthless prosecutor she has ever known, her husband.

It has been a long time since I have read a legal thriller. I typically don't pick them up because when it comes to thrillers, I usually prefer domestic ones. The synopsis for this one caught my eye so I thought I would give it a try. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one. It is a bit of a slow burn but in no way boring and it is such a fascinating puzzle. I couldn't stop reading because I needed to know how it was going to end. It was so intense due to the fact it was husband versus wife, and the courtroom scenes were some of my favourite parts of the book. There were a couple of breathtaking twists that I didn't see coming but looking back the clues were definitely there. Learning about the UK legal system was also interesting because it is different from what we are used to. It was complex and the characters felt layered and real. Leila herself was a complicated character but I was still rooting for her success in the case. I definitely recommend giving this one a try, whether or not you like courtroom thrillers.

Dissection of a Murder by Jo Murray is available as a physical copy. To request it, search the title through the Catalogue on our website.

This Saturday marks goodbye to Shoppers Mall Library Branch Supervisor, Michelle Boudreau. You may know Michelle from he...
09/03/2026

This Saturday marks goodbye to Shoppers Mall Library Branch Supervisor, Michelle Boudreau. You may know Michelle from her musical talent at Wiggly Wednesday or her speed puzzling fundraisers!

From Michelle: Thank you to our community for all your support of the public library, it has been a joy to share a love of literacy and music with people of all ages. I will be continuing to share music to our community and beyond!

With this change, we are saying hello and giving a warm welcome to the new Branch Supervisor, Louise Ferguson! Louise has held a number of different roles with the WMRL over the years. She even helped to open the Shoppers Mall Library in its original (tiny) location back in 2020! When she's not at work, she is raising two little book lovers at home.

There will be some changes in programming during the switch, thank you for your patience and understanding. All changes will be posted online.

09/02/2026

Starting September 1, youth ages 6-17 can ride Brandon Transit for FREE! Ride Ready Passes will be available through Brandon School Division schools or at the Transit Info Centre (723 Rosser Avenue) starting in September.

ℹ This program has been funded through the Province of Manitoba and is in place until August 31, 2027.

09/02/2026

For the 5th year in a row the City of Brandon Parks & Rec is proud to close out our Music in the Park season with the Royal Canadian Air Force Band, LIVE & FREE on Thursday, September 10th at 7:00pm on the Fusion Credit Union Stage at the Riverbank!

The dynamic RCAF Bands does it all, playing smash hits from superstar artists in pop, rock, country and more. They combine a fun and energetic approach, with incredible skill and professional, carrying on the important history and tradition of music in Canada's Armed Forces.

When: Thursday, September 10th
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Fusion Credit Union Stage at the Riverbank at 545 Conservation Dr.

City of Brandon - Local Government Brandon Tourism Brandon Riverbank Royal Canadian Air Force

Did you know entry is free to all Manitoba provincial parks this Labour Day Weekend? Stop by the library, grab a book gu...
09/02/2026

Did you know entry is free to all Manitoba provincial parks this Labour Day Weekend? Stop by the library, grab a book guide, and make plans to explore!

Looking for something creative to do? Join our Teen Craft Drop-in! Each week features a different project. No experience...
09/02/2026

Looking for something creative to do? Join our Teen Craft Drop-in! Each week features a different project. No experience is needed, and all supplies are provided! Program starts on September 23 with diamond art (limited supplies). Registration is not required, for ages 13+. Please note that there will be no Teen Craft Drop-in on September 30 as we will be closed for Truth & Reconciliation Day.

Keith from the Brandon General Museum and Archives is back at Shoppers Mall Library this Saturday, September 5, for Stor...
08/31/2026

Keith from the Brandon General Museum and Archives is back at Shoppers Mall Library this Saturday, September 5, for Storytime! Keith will be bringing some weird and wonderful items from the museum for an interactive WHAT'S THIS!? segment that will be fun for the whole family. Starts at 10:15 AM, drop in to learn about some quirky history and listen to stories!

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710 Rosser Avenue Unit 1
Brandon, MB
R7A0K9

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204 727-6648

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