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Notice: The lift at St. John's Library is temporarily out of service. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Notice: Cornish Library is closed until further notice due to a failure of the HVAC system. Materials placed on hold can be picked up at Harvey Smith Library (999 Sargent Ave.) beginning Friday, January 21, 2022.

Notice: Munroe library is closed for renovations.

Notice: Face masks must be worn at all times. Proof of immunization is not required to visit a library branch. Select in-person programming will require proof of immunization; participants will be notified accordingly. View more information on our Library Services During COVID-19 guide.

Avis : Le port du masque est exigé en tout temps. Il n'est pas nécessaire de fournir une preuve d'immunisation pour entrer dans les bibliothèques. Une preuve d'immunisation sera requise dans le cadre de certains programmes intérieurs; les participants seront avisés en conséquence. Pour en savoir plus, visitez : Services de bibliothèques durant la pandémie de COVID-19.

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Osborne
Library

625 Osborne St.

Today's hours:


*Libraries are on a temporarily reduced schedule. The closed days with * will have regular hours resume later in 2022.

Branch Information

  • Hours of Operation

  • Contact

    Information Services:
    204-986-4775

  • Mailing Address

    625 Osborne St.
    Winnipeg, MB
    R3L 2B3

  • Meeting Spaces

    (Call or visit us to book) Program Rooms: None
    Capacity: N/A
    Tutorial Rooms: None
    Capacity: N/A
    More about meeting spaces

  • Wheelchair Access

    All areas are wheelchair accessible

  • Book Return

    Front of the building

  • Closest Bus Stops:

    # 10006 Southbound Osborne at Kylemore
    # 10060 Northbound Osborne at Maplewood

  • Parking

    Leisure Centre lot.

  • Free Wifi

    Available whenever the library is open

About the Library

Collections and Programs

Items for loan include Adult and Children's fiction and non-fiction, graphic novels, magazines, music, audiobooks, video games (Xbox, PS4, Nintendo Wii & Switch) and movies (DVDs and Blu-ray). As a branch of Winnipeg Public Library, members can also access an extensive eLibrary for downloadable eBooks, eMagazines, information resources and online journals, and streaming movies and music.

Osborne Library and Henderson Library offer Seed Libraries in the fall (deposit seeds) and in the spring (borrow seeds). Seed Libraries encourage gardening and local food production. The Osborne Seed Library operates in partnership with The People Garden of Sustainable South Osborne. Learn more about Seed Libraries.

Libraries are offering a limited selection of programs and workshops at this time. Browse our Upcoming Events to find what's on. Some programs require registration. All library programs are free.

Facility and Services

Osborne Library is located in the Fort Rouge Recreation and Leisure Centre. The Library has bookable computers with MS Office and Internet access, and free WiFi. There are tables for studying. Photocopying and printing is available for a fee. Scanning to email is free.

For your convenience, there is an after-hours book return on the front of the building.

History

Osborne Library opened in 1941 in a storefront at 719 Osborne followed by a move in 1957 to 700 Osborne. In 1982, 150 children from local schools took part in a book brigade to move books to the new location two blocks down the street at the Fort Rouge Recreation and Leisure Centre. The 4,120 sq.ft. library was renovated in 2010.

Upcoming Events at Osborne Library

+ More Upcoming Programs

Last update: December 30, 2021

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