Rossburn Library

05/30/2026

⚡️🧙‍♂️ Harry Potter Month Has Come to an End! 🧙‍♀️⚡️

What a magical month it has been at the library!
A huge thank you to Kylie and Kaitlyn for helping make our Harry Potter Month so special. From creating Harry Potter bookmarks, to our "Freeing Dobby" sock toss, and magical painting activities, your creativity and enthusiasm brought so much fun and excitement to our young witches and wizards.

We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to our generous sponsors, the Rossburn Thrift Shop and Ann Higgins. Your support help make these activities possible and allowed us to create memorable experiences for our library families.

A special thank you to Brenda Grabowski for donating additional Harry Potter books and décor, helping bring a little extra magic to our library throughout the month.

Most importantly, thank you to all of the children and families who participated. Seeing the excitement, creativity, and love of reading shared by our young patrons is what makes these programs so rewarding. And judging by today's attendance, the Cloak of Invisibility must have been in full force! 🪄✨

As always, it never ceases to amaze us how supportive our library families and community are. Whether you volunteer, donate, sponsor activities, or encourage your children to participate, your support helps create meaningful experiences and lasting memories for our youth. We are incredibly grateful for the kindness and generosity that continues to surround our library. ❤️

🍽️⚡️ A HUGE shout-out to Hanya's Ukrainian Cuisine for creating the most magical feast worthy of Hogwarts itself!

Our young witches and wizards were treated to an unforgettable Harry Potter-themed supper featuring:
🪄 Mrs. Weasley’s Honeydukes Sweet & Sour Spellballs
🪄 Mrs. Weasley’s Beef & Mushroom Gravy Charm Balls
🧀 The Chamber of Cheddar Mac & Cheese
🥓 The Chamber of Cheddar Bacon Mac & Cheese

Until next time—Mischief Managed! ⚡📚✨ but we're still dreaming about that Chamber of Cheddar! 🧙‍♀️📚🧀✨

05/26/2026

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COLOURING CONTEST WINNERS.... 🚜🚧⚠️

Of 59 entries, our Public Works Department selected 15 winners!
We had Winners from the Daycare, Nursery School and the Rossburn Elementary School!

Andrew - age 2
Addison - age 4
Jaxson - age 5
Louie - age 5
Binesi - age 5
Rosie - age 6
Aceyn - age 6
Layla - age 6
Nico - age 7
Gabriella - age 7
Elliot - age 8
Benjamin - age 9
Willa - age 10
C**t - age 11
Kaitlyn - age 14

The Municipal Office is proudly displaying all of the entries as they are posted all over the office! Come by and take a look!

Thank you to those who participated and helped us celebrate National Public Works Week!
Rossburn Early Learners RES - Rossburn Elementary School

05/26/2026

Spring sure flew by — hello, June! 🌸☀️

05/20/2026

DID YOU HEAR ITS PUBLIC WORKS WEEK!?

🎨🚜 2026 Public Works Week Colouring Contest! 🚧🌞

Calling all young artists in the Rossburn Municipality!

Pick up your colouring contest sheet at the Rossburn Municipal Office and The Rossburn Library and show us your creativity! 🖍️✨

Once your masterpiece is complete, return it to the library or the Municipal Office before May 22, 2026 for your chance to take part in the fun! 🎉

This is a great way for kids to celebrate the hardworking Public Works staff who help keep our community safe, clean, and running smoothly all year long. ❤️

📍 Pick up/Drop off: Rossburn Municipality or Rossburn Library
📅 Deadline: May 22, 2026

We can’t wait to see all the colourful creations! 🌈

05/15/2026

The Hogwarts Library acceptance letters are officially being sealed, stamped, and sent by owl for our Annual Harry Potter Evening! 📜⚡️

Keep an eye on your mailbox… your invitation to a magical night of spells, stories, and wizarding fun may be arriving soon! 🪄📚

Mischief managed. 🖤

05/14/2026

The year was 1880 and John Duncanson was a 19 year old tourist from Scotland visiting the Rossburn area of Manitoba. He drew an instant liking to the area and stayed the winter of 1880 (wow), the next year he would buy a section of land in the area. After a couple years he would marry a lady by the name of Margaret young and they would have the first wedding in the Rossburn area, Margaret had recently came to Rossburn with her two brothers after they walked from Portage La Prarie.

In 1890 the construction of this fieldstone house began, while John was digging the well for the house he died after being overcome by gas, the stone mason building the house would die after falling into the well checking on John after hearing him struggle. A young Margaret was left with four children and an unfinished house. Through perseverance she was able to get a stone mason to come from Ontario to finish the house. She would successfully raise all four children and her family would live in the house until 1972.

I was very lucky to get the chance to talk to Margaret’s grandson Kenneth who was cutting the grass in the old yard the house sits on while I was there. He was the last person to occupy the house and is very proud it still stands. We talked for a while about the house and some other things, people like Kenneth are the reason I enjoy this hobby. It put a great smile on my face to hear his story and get the chance to meet him.

05/09/2026

⚡️ Calling all young witches and wizards! ⚡️

Join us at the Rossburn Library for a magical morning of Harry Potter crafts with Kylie and Kaitlyn from Happy Helper’s Babysitting! 🪄📚

🦉 Ages: 0–9
💰 $5 per family
📅 Saturday, May 30
⏰ 10 AM – 12 Noon

Please RSVP by Wednesday, May 27 by contacting Kylie or Kaitlyn, or by messaging the Rossburn Library page.

We can’t wait to see you there for some Hogwarts-inspired fun! ✨

05/08/2026

Filling out the 2026 Census is important for our community.

The census has been a part of Canada for a very long time and is used by Statistics Canada to help determine where funding and services are needed most. This includes things like hospitals, schools, housing, transportation, senior care, and local community programs.

Every response matters. When people don’t complete the census, their community can appear smaller than it really is, which can lead to reduced funding and fewer services—affecting all of us.

Some circulating messages suggest not completing it, but it’s important to understand: the census isn’t about politics—it’s about ensuring communities like ours are accurately represented and properly supported.

You’re not making a statement by not filling it out—you may be reducing support for your own community.

Please take the time to complete your census and encourage others to do the same.

Need help or need access to a computer? Visit Rossburn Library for assistance.

05/05/2026

⚡️ The magic has officially begun at the library! ⚡️

We’ve started our HARRY POTTER decorating, and let’s just say… things are getting a little magical around here 👀✨

It may or may not become mandatory to dress up and snap a photo when you walk in… we’re still deciding 😂📸

Sorting hats, wands, cloaks, and even a ride on the Nimbus 3000 are waiting for you—so don’t be surprised if you get sorted the moment you arrive!

Come join the fun, embrace your inner witch or wizard, and be part of the magic 🪄

05/04/2026

The Rossburn Library just isn’t books—it’s a place where connections grow, curiosity is sparked, and meaningful experiences can come to life.

Through programs like chicken club, children aren’t just learning—they’re forming real bonds. Watching this young boy return again and again just to hold “Grey” says everything. He even made sure he had my open hours schedule so he wouldn’t miss a moment. That kind of excitement and commitment can’t be taught—it’s felt❤️

These interactions with animals help children build empathy, patience, and confidence. In a world that often moves too fast, something as simple as holding a tiny chick creates a sense of calm, It’s hands-on learning in its purest form.

Our Library is a place where memories are made, where learning goes beyond pages, and where little moments—like this one—leave a lasting impact❤️

Grey will be waiting for your next visit D💙