Ok, this is a day late, but there is still tomorrow to go buy some great books (just in time for winter!).
Friends of the Library: Annual Big Book Sale, October 29 & 30
The Friends of the Library Annual Big Book Sale
Sat. Oct. 29, 10AM-4PM. Sun. Oct. 30 Noon-3PM.
Grant Park High School, Grant at Nathanial.
50 big tables full of wonderful books at low prices.
CDs, DVDs, & old LPs too. Free Starbucks coffee & parking.
A Friends Fundraiser in support …
as an Aboriginal person, i am often asked by non-Aboriginal people to explain points of Aboriginality (yes it’s a word, it’s actually one of my favourites). tho i appreciate interest in my culture and honest, earnest questions, sometimes i grow tired of constantly putting on the “ambassador hat” as i call it. … but the last thing i want to do is discourage questions.
the Winnipeg Public Library has recently partnered with the Aboriginal Writers Collective to try and build up the library’s collection of …
WINNIPEG FREE PRESS AND THE WRITERS COLLECTIVE PRESENTS
MARIE BARTON POSTCARD FICTION AND FICTION AWARD WINNERS:
FICTION:
ADULT CATEGORY
First Place - She Was Waterton by Corina Liepert
Second Place - The Race by Adriano Magnifico
Third Place - Fireside Ramblings by Alex Kapkey
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SENIOR STUDENT WINNERS
First Place - Christmas by Peter Heinrichs
Second Place - Montague Boy by Yeseul Kim
Third Place - Let the Rain Fall by Taylor Stoesz
Hon. Mention - The Killer Inside Me by Katelyn Cabral
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JUNIOR …
The Makings of an Action Hero
Thursday, June 23 – Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Please join David Annandale for a noon-hour talk, “The Makings of An Action Hero” on Thursday, June 23 at the Millennium Library in the Carol Shields Auditorium. David will talk about what makes and drives an action hero. will discuss the different types of heroes (from black knight to boy scout), and techniques that keep a series like Superman and James Bond popular. Topics will include character and plot development, …
Creating Strong Characters
A Fiction Workshop with David Annandale
Thursday June 23, 2011
1:30 – 4:00 p.m
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Buchwald Room, Millennium Library
Cost: $15 WC members, $30 non-members.
Contact or call 786-9468 to register.
David will discuss the importance of creating strong characters in this lecture / workshop and will expand upon his earlier talk. Feel free to bring along a sample of your work, but it is not a requirement. Please pre-register so that we know how many participants to expect
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David …
A DAVID ANNANDALE AFTERNOON:
The Makings of an Action Hero
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Please join David Annandale for a noon-hour talk, “The Makings of An Action Hero” on Thursday, June 23 at the Millennium Library in the Carol Shields Auditorium. David will talk about what makes and drives an action hero. will discuss the different types of heroes (from black knight to boy scout), and techniques that keep a series like Superman and James Bond popular. Topics will include character and plot development, and …
WPL WiR Job Deadline
Winnipeg Public Library
Writer-in-Residence
Application deadline: June 15, 2011

…wouldn’t it be nice??
For a full job description click - here!
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A Good Paying Gig if you can get it…
Winnipeg Public Library
Writer-in-Residence
Application deadline: June 15, 2011

…wouldn’t it be nice??
For a full job description click - here!
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Winnipeg Public Library is seeking applications for the 2011 – 2012 edition of its Writer-in-Residence program. As a result of the generous support of the Public Library Services Branch of Manitoba Culture, Heritage, Tourism and Sport, the Writer-in-Residence program will be offered province-wide for the fourth year in a row.
From an office at Winnipeg’s Millennium Library, the Writer-in-Residence will work with emerging Manitoba writers by email and phone as well as through individual consultations, group workshops and programs within Winnipeg.
The residency will begin …
National Poetry Month Reading
Featuring Colin Smith & Deborah Schnitzer
When: Tuesday, April 26, 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Where: Main floor, Millennium Library (251 Donald Street)
Cost: FREE!
Every spring, the League of Canadian Poets celebrates National Poetry Month, which is dedicated to reading, writing, speaking and promoting poetry.
In 2011, the League of Canadian Poets will also celebrate 25 years of the Public Lending Right in Canada, which attempts to both nurture poets and provide free access to their work. This spring, explore Poets …