Village Books & Gifts offers a wide selection of publications penned by local as well as global authors for your reading pleasure. We have several great options to choose from: Mennonite History, East/West Reserve titles, Novels, Non-fiction, Children’s books, German titles, Low German Dictionary, Poetry, Youth, Genealogy, Memoir, Cookbooks, Preservings Publication, and so much more. Village Books and Gifts also shelve a large pre-loved section bursting with many hard to find and out of print publications. The museum as well as Village Books and Gifts are open to the public, Tuesdays to Saturdays 9:00am – 5:00pm.
Village Books & Gifts is hosting two Spring Author Reading/Book Launch events.
The first event is on Thursday, March 19th at 7:00pm and will feature three local authors: Mari Klassen, who grew up in a conservative Mennonite Village in Saskatchewan, will share from her book “A Dim Light”. Laura Dueck (Brick by Brick) is an author/illustrator, who is also known by her oil paintings, scenic murals and ancient style page borders. Ronald J. Kornelson (Timing: A Life in Little Stories) is launching his first book, hot off the press. Ron is a charismatic storyteller, retired teacher, coach and auctioneer. Each participant will share portions from their writings and answer any questions you may have. This is a free admission event. Village Books and Gifts will have plenty of copies from each presenter on hand for you to purchase.
Inside the store at Village Books and Gifts you will find a unique selection of souvenirs. We have a rare collection of delicate embroidered earrings and necklaces called “Petit Point”, absolutely perfect for that special someone. MHV puzzles, hats, drinkware, and magnets have been very popular, as well as our Menno apparel. The Gift Shop has a unique selection of cards, postcards, kitchenware, quilts, rugs, picnic blankets and retro aprons made in-house by MHV’s Auxiliary. We have truly one-of-a-kind items for your all of your shopping needs. Quilts are purchased for birthday gifts, bridal showers and wedding heirlooms. The Mennonite Treasury Cookbook continues to fly off the shelf to a new generation of households wanting to keep traditional dishes alive through their very own unique culinary skills. MHV’s experienced and very creative Storekeeper continues to sleuth and shelve unique, hard-to-find items. Looking for something that seems to elude all of your attempts to find it, Village Books and Gifts is your first place to contact, we have a historical treasure trove of items, stop by today and see what you can find.
The next Author Reading event is on Thursday, April 9th at 7:00pm and will feature four local authors: Millicent Brake (Children’s Story Coloring Book and Honk, Honk), Canadian educator, author and poet; Philippe Sabourin (Prairie Roots and Wings) a memoir written by retired professional agrologist with a love for Earth and its people; Harold Neufeld (Every Season Under Heaven) is a retired educator raised in rural Manitoba; and Don Hoeppner (Prayers From the Back Pew), a collection of prayers, with images of his paintings throughout.
