Thompson Library Releases May Programming Schedule - AI Generated Image
The Thompson Public Library released its calendar of events for May 2026, featuring a mix of craft workshops, literacy programs, and community health services for residents of all ages. The schedule includes several new sessions alongside recurring favorites, though some clubs will begin a seasonal hiatus for the spring and summer months.
Recurring literacy programs for children remain a staple of the monthly calendar. The Thompson Public Library will continue to host its standard storytime sessions on Tuesdays at 11:15 AM and Saturdays at 10:30 AM. A special Music Monday Storytime with local educator Steph Davis is also scheduled for May 2, 2026, to celebrate music in Canadian schools.
Several creative workshops are scheduled throughout the month, some of which require advance registration and small fees. Residents can participate in a “Bedazzle Your Book” workshop on May 2, 2026, or attend a fabric painting night on May 12, 2026. Other hands-on activities include birdhouse painting on May 26, 2026, and a seed-planting session on May 30, 2026.
Wellness and physical activity sessions are available for both adults and children. Dr. Atmika Ramsahaye will lead a special yoga class for adults on May 16, 2026, to recognize Mother’s Day. A dedicated yoga session for children aged 3 to 13 is also scheduled for May 13, 2026, in the basement multi-purpose room.
The library is partnering with the Northern Health Region and Galia Wellness Services to provide an I.D. and employment support event on May 6, 2026. This session offers free assistance to individuals who need to obtain birth certificates or Manitoba Health cards. Staff will also be available to help residents create or edit resumes.
Special events for teens and older children include a K-Pop Demon Hunters party on May 2, 2026, and a fancy dress ball on May 23, 2026. On the same day, a homeschooling information session will be held for parents and caregivers to explore different education pathways in Manitoba.
As the weather warms, some regular programs are changing their schedules. Both the Crochet Club and the Gaming Club are taking a break for the spring and summer seasons. Additionally, parents planning to enroll children in the June Kids’ Book Club must submit their registration by May 15, 2026.
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