Portage la Prairie Regional Library

06/02/2026

June Displays (Monthly):
Current-ly Reading
Father’s Day
Garfield the Cat Day
Like Father Like Reader
Lost & Found
Pride Month
Sidekick Shenanigans
Summer Stories
(Weekly):
National Indigenous History Month
Canadian Men’s Health Month
Migraine Awareness Month
Thyroid Awareness Month

06/01/2026

Adopt-a-Book is a unique fundraising opportunity where your donation of just $20.00 rewards you with first check-out of the book of your choice, a certificate of thanks, and a personalized bookplate acknowledging your generosity inside the front of the book.

05/31/2026

Search our catalogue at portagelibrary.com for keyword "quit smoking" and visit mb.lung.ca/manitobaquits to find free support!

Manitoba Lung Association

05/31/2026

05/31/2026

❤️ Join us for Storytime filled with books, crafts, and fun activities!
Next Storytime: Wednesday, June 3rd 10:15am
This week’s theme is all about Space☄

05/30/2026

Kids Craft Night ✨

Join us to paint tiles on Thursday, June 4 (5–6 PM) or Wednesday, June 10 (6–7 PM).

Spots are limited—call 204-857-4271 to register

05/30/2026

Why are books the fashion industry’s latest accessory? For CBC Books producer and BookToker Bridget Raymundo, it shows the power online fandoms have to influence culture, she said on an episode of The Next Chapter with Antonio Michael Downing. She noted the rise in popularity of BookTok and book-related trends online, such as one called “D.O.B.” in which people post their drink, outfit and book of the day. Because that’s where the young audience is, brands and tastemakers are taking notice, and it in turn shapes what’s in style.

For the article in its entirety, access cbc.ca/books from CBCorner on our website portagelibrary.com > Digital Resources

05/29/2026

Join us Saturday, May30th at 10:30 am for Wiggles and Giggles & 11:00 am for Stay and Play 🥰
Perfect for younger children 👶

05/28/2026

📖 Ever wished Netflix had a “Because you loved this…” feature for books? Good news — your library does! 🎉
With EBSCOhost NoveList Plus, it’s like having a book-matchmaking expert available 24/7 — without the awkward small talk. 😄

For example:
If you like Kate Quinn you might enjoy Ariel Lawhon, Chris Bohjalian, Alex Landragin, Suzanne Joinson, Charles C. Lovett or Janie Chang.

Access it anytime from our website portagelibrary.com > Digital Resources > EBSCOhost > follow the link > use our subscription login so there's no cost to you! UserID portagelibrary Password prairie22!

05/27/2026

Your library and CBC/Radio-Canada have partnered to offer you this one-of-a-kind portal to discover unique Canadian and local content including news, TV and radio shows, podcasts, kids content, a language learning app and much more!