The Weyburn Public Library has been doing all that they can throughout the entire pandemic to be able to provide books, programs, services, and various other learning opportunities for the entire community.

Now with all of the COVID-19 restrictions being lifted in the province, they will be able to offer even more for people especially when it comes to in-person events.

"So yesterday we had a program called Walk the Talk for the first time," stated branch manager Katherine Wagner. "So this is a program where we meet at the gazebo in River Park and we go for a walk on the Signal Hill Trail. This is a chance to get out together, get some exercise, and meet some new people. We have another one that's coming up in August on Monday the ninth at 6:00 p.m. So if you are interested definitely come to check it out."

For this program, there is no need to register in advance as everyone will just meet at the location and time and go from there.

The Library created a new game called I Spy that is open to everyone in the community and again does not require any registration. Every Monday Library staff will share a clue on their social media pages as to where the local landmark is for the week. Then it is up to you to find the location, take a photo of yourself at the landmark, and then send it into the library by email or Facebook messenger to be entered in to win a prize at the end of the month. This contest will run until August 23 and clues will be shared every Monday leading up to then except for on Saskatchewan Day (August 2). That week the clue will be shared on the Tuesday after the holiday.

"This week we have a virtual storytime on Wednesday but then next week Wednesday, July 21 we have a storytime in Don Mitchell Park at 10:30 a.m.," explained Wagner. "So there will be some storytime, activities, and a chance to get outside. We do ask just because it's outside in a big park that a guardian or a responsible adult comes with the children that are attending."

With no masks or gathering size limits in place, the Library is now more accessible than it has been in quite some time. The staff will still continue to perform extra cleaning to ensure the safety of visitors and they are encouraging people to wear their masks if they feel more comfortable with one on.

During the months of July and August, anyone who signs up for a library card or refers someone else to sign up will be entered into a monthly contest where they can win prizes from different local businesses.

Anyone that is not able to make it into the Library can take advantage of a few different virtual services that allow Library members to read many of their books online. The two apps that can be downloaded are called Overdrive and Libby and you can learn more on the Weyburn Library's Facebook page.

Next Tuesday, July 20 there will be a Teen's Create program that requires registration in advance. During this event for ages 12 to 19, attendees will be able to pick up a kit to make their own popsicles to help them beat the heat. You can call the Library at 306-842-4352 to reserve your kit.

"During the month of July only people can borrow a cricket kit, a bocce ball kit, or a hula hoop kit," Wagner told. "And it's a three-day loan so you can take those home and try them out then bring them back."

Currently, the Library is seeking an Adult Programming Coordinator and anyone interested can read their job post description HERE.

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