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Our First Nation Public Library Week was a huge success. Miigwetch to Jackie Tangie, Christina Bekintis, Danni Peters, Joanie Clement, Keira Kertesz, Gretchen Weicht, Dan Ayotte. The teachings were very soothing, calming and we learned so much about the First Nation way of life.
We were taught about traditional teas and bannock, medicines and smudging by Jackie. Christina shared her knowledge of drumming and singing as well as the meaning of a sharing circle. We were able to smudge again with Christina. Danni, Joanie and Keira shared their works of art with us and spoke about what moved them to accomplish their craft. Gretchen taught us about ribbon skirts and spoke of her introduction to First Nation teachings and Dan spoke to us about the Sacred Fire and his job as Fire Keeper and protector of people seeking the comfort of the Sacred Fire. Christina returned and shared with us what moves her to paint and how many of her works are tied to Mother Earth and how we must return to Mother Earth what we take.
During, our Adult Craft Class, we made some beautiful dream catchers. Jackie also joined us for the Story and Craft Club and read “This is What I’ve Been Told” “Mii Yi Gaa-BI-wiindmaagooyaan” by Juliana Armstrong. The kids then enjoyed making a paper Basket. During Clay Club we spoke of traditional medicines and then made a clay medicine bowl using the 4 colours. It was a wonderful week full of beautiful teachings and we enjoyed every moment. Miigwetch to all who participated.
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We have a great selection of books, magazines, DVD’s, Blu-rays, Audiobooks, French books, and more available for checkout.The newer magazines are one-week lending and the older ones are three weeks lending.And don’t forget our awesome Children’s collection and our growing Graphic Novel collection.
For the visually impaired, we have a Daisy Reader available for check out as well as books and magazines available on discs and a great selection of Audio Books and PLAYAWAYS.
Don’t forget that your library card gives you access to a huge selection of e-books, audiobooks and now MAGAZINES!Download the app to your computer, tablet or mobile phone and open up a whole new world of reading.With the Libby app you always have a book at your fingertips and it is FREE!Download it today!
We have two computers available for use and two workspaces if a patron would like to bring in their own laptop or tablet. Free WIFI is available.If you do not have a library card, there is a fee of $1.00/half hour for the use of a computer. We sanitize each work space after use.
The Wawa Public Library also has many other services available such as photocopying, faxing, laminating, printing, and conversion of VHS to DVD.For more information call the circulation desk at 705-856-2244 ext. 290 or email us at [email protected].
The Wawa Public Library welcomes the donation of gently used DVDs and books.What we don’t catalogue we put in our book sales.Thank you in advance for supporting the library!
Remember – library membership is FREE to residents of the Municipality of Wawa and contracting communities. All you need to provide is proof of residency. That would include any document or piece of identification that states both your name and street address. Membership forms can be found on our website at wawa.olsn.ca or come in and sign up at the Wawa Public Library. All are welcome!
Our drop box is in place for all returns. Please do not deposit batteries or ink cartridges in the drop box as they may damage our books.
LIBRARY HOURS – Saturday, Sunday & Monday-closed.The library is open Tuesday-Thursday from 11:00 am - 7:00 pm, Friday from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm and Saturday from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm.
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