University of Winnipeg Library

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Official account for the #UWinnipeg Library, home of the infamous Book Burrito. Treaty 1. 4th Floor, Centennial Hall. Ask for Big Red.

We provide access to print books, ebooks, scholarly journals, popular magazines, and a variety of facilities for quiet contemplation or collaborative group work.

02/09/2026

It's that time of year! Don't let all your awesome data feel left out on Valentine's Day. 😍 🥰 💗
More info and registration links in bio.

Mezzanine in Room 7 Closed | Library | The University of Winnipeg 01/13/2026

📣 Please be advised that the mezzanine in room 7 (fifth floor of the Library) will be closed from January 13 to February 21, 2026, for minor renovations. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and we thank you for your patience and understanding. Learn more ➡️

Mezzanine in Room 7 Closed | Library | The University of Winnipeg Please be advised that the mezzanine in room 7 on the fifth floor of the Library will be closed from January 13 to February 21, 2026, for minor renovations. Please expect some noise disturbance and potential paint fumes during this period, as the Facilities department will be working on repainting a...

01/12/2026

We're offering three data workshops this semester, open to students, faculty and staff. Led by our Research Data Management Librarian, Jaime Orr, these workshops will help participants build practical skills in digital organization, locate open data for their projects, and confidently identify and evaluate Canadian data. No prior knowledge is required to participate. Learn more ➡️ https://buff.ly/8pzyknR

01/09/2026

Ready, Set, Go workshops are back for the Winter Term! Join Librarian Ian Fraser online on Mondays, from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m., to level up your research skills. Sessions will focus on crafting good research questions, searching the Library, tracing the scholarly conversation, and citing and referencing your sources. Learn more and register ➡️ https://buff.ly/CBP7ohL

01/07/2026

🪪 Did you know that your UW ID card serves as your library card? Current UWinnipeg students, staff or faculty must present this card to borrow print materials from the library. You'll also need it to book our study rooms, pick up books from our smart lockers, and more.

If you're new to campus, have lost your card, or never had a card made before, we encourage you to contact Student Central to order your ID card 👉 https://buff.ly/F03SrB4
⚠️ Once you have it, come by the library so we can make sure it is activated!

01/05/2026

🧣 Winter Term: Library Hours ☃️

👋 Welcome back to campus and happy New Year! Just a reminder that during the Winter Term, we are open:

Monday–Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

➕ The Help Chat and Reference Desk are open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

12/19/2025

☃️ A friendly reminder that the Library will be closed for the Winter Break starting Monday, December 22 at 1:00 p.m. We'll reopen with regular hours on Friday, January 2. For more information 👉 https://buff.ly/vsCJqgU. Have a wonderful winter break!

12/15/2025

students, staff and faculty are welcome to join us on Wednesday, December 17, for the final Craft & Cast session of the Fall Term! We'll meet in room 1A02 from 12:30 to 1:20 p.m. to listen to the fourth episode of "This Place", a CBC podcast, and share our thoughts.

🎧 This month's episode tells the story of Francis "Peggy" Pegahmagabow, an Ojibwa from the Parry Island Band and one of the most decorated Indigenous soldiers in Canadian history.

Register now 👉 https://buff.ly/yxhE3VW

12/02/2025

Faculty and Instructors - This is a friendly reminder to submit all course reserve requests by the end of the week. Items received after December 7, 2025, may not be ready before classes begin. For more information ➡️ https://buff.ly/IHgrJ7K

12/01/2025

A friendly reminder that most library items are due back on December 15. You can return your books at the Circulation Desk or through the Centennial Hall drop box near the security booth.

➡️ If you would like to keep your items longer, you can renew them through your library account or by contacting the Circulation Department.

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515 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB
R3B2E9

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 9pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 9pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 4:45pm
Saturday 9am - 4:45pm