Winnipeg is currently Critical (red) in the Province of Manitoba’s Pandemic Response System. For more information please visit https://winnipeg.ca/emergweb/covid-19/default.stm
All library branches (excluding Cornish, which is closed for renovations) are open for contactless holds pickup and return services only.
All book returns are open 24/7 (excluding Cornish).
Customers are not able to enter branches.
Holds may be placed using the library’s online catalogue or mobile app or by phoning the library.
Please explore this guide for more information.
We are not accepting donations of books or other materials at this time.
Harvey Smith, Munroe, Osborne, St. John’s, and Windsor Park branches:
Monday – CLOSED
Tuesday – 1pm to 8pm
Wednesday – CLOSED
Thursday – 1pm to 8pm
Friday – 10am to 5pm
Saturday – 10am to 5pm
Sunday – CLOSED
Charleswood, Fort Garry, Henderson, Louis Riel, Millennium, Pembina Trail, River Heights, St. Boniface, St. Vital, St. James-Assiniboia, Sir William Stephenson, Transcona, West Kildonan and Westwood branches:
Monday – 10am to 5pm
Tuesday – 10am to 8pm
Wednesday – CLOSED
Thursday – 10am to 8pm
Friday – 10am to 5pm
Saturday – 10am to 5pm
Sunday – CLOSED
Please be patient with us! We're experiencing high levels of phone calls with reduced service levels.
Please wait for us to return your call before coming to see us.
You will receive an email or telephone notification when your hold is ready to be checked out, as well as how long it will be available for pickup.
Please follow these steps:
The Digital Library is open and available 24/7. Through it you can access:
Many of our online services have added free content (i.e. available without having to place a hold or use a credit).
Please visit our Digital Library for instructions on how to get your device set up to access these services.