November 2017 Program Guide
Booked In
BrooksPublicLibrary
323 1st ST E 403.362.2947
@brookslibrary
brooks.shortgrass.ca
General Programs Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Wednesday, November 1st 6:30 to 7:30pm
November 2017 Help plan programs, decide what materials to buy, and gain volunteer experience. For more info contact Kim our Teen Programming Coordinator
It’s your Library … Make a Difference! Board Game Night
Bring your own game or play one of ours. We provide the snacks, you provide the fun!
Tuesday, November 21st 6:30 to 8:00pm This is a free, drop in program for all ages.
AniManga Club Wednesday, November 29th 6:30 to 8:00pm This is a free, drop in program for adults and teens, ages 13+
This month we’ll be watching episodes of Fruits Basket Readers’ Choice Book Club Tuesday, November 14th 6:30pm
Pick your own book, read it, and then share. Get recommendations, discuss themes and characters, and have a great time! This is a free drop in program
BCIS Info Session Thursday, November 23rd 6:30pm Join us at the library where Argaw from BCIS talks about services they offer, tips for newcomers, and answer any questions you may have! This is a free drop in program for all ages 2 General Programs
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Events
November 2017
Nifty Needles Wednesday, November 1st 2:00pm & Wednesday, November 15th 6:30pm Having problems with a project or just need to know how to get started? Trudy Zimmer will be here to answer your questions and get you going! Please bring your own yarn and needles Drop ins are welcome for this free program
Employment Help Services Information Session Thursday, November 9th 6:30pm Cypress College will provide information on how to access their free Employment Help Services. There will be an Employment Help Counselor to offer resume tips and answer questions Please register for this free program as space is limited
Christmas Craft Night Tuesday, November 28th 6:30pm Learn how to fold these fun little trees from repurposed books. For ages 12 and up. Supplies and snacks will be provided Please register for this free event as space is limited.
Writers Panel Wednesday, November 22nd 6:30 Don’t miss out on this opportunity to bring all your publishing and writing questions to these published authors. With local authors: Cathy Corbett-Schock, Tanya Elliot, Gerry Girold, and Becky Wigemyr Give us a call! 403.362.2947
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Books n’ Babies @10:30am Coding Club @3:45pm
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Books n’ Babies @10:30am Reader’s Choice Book Club @6:30pm Spy Games TweenScene @3:45pm
Little Listeners @10:15am Nifty Needles @6:30pm
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Books n’ Babies @10:30am Board Game Night @6:30pm Video Games TweenScene @3:45pm
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Books n’ Babies @10:30am Origami TweenScene @3:45pm Christmas Craft Night @6:30pm
Little Listeners @10:15am AniManga Club @6:30pm
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Hours of Operation Monday: 9:30am to 5pm Tuesday: 9:30am to 8pm Wednesday: 9:30am to 8pm Thursday: 9:30am to 8pm
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Little Listeners @10:15am Artist Reception @6:00pm
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Little Listeners @10:15am
Family Tales @2:30pm
Friday: 9:30am to 5pm Saturday: 9:30am to 5pm Sunday: 1pm to 5pm Brooks Public Library will be closed for Remembrance Day Saturday, November 11th
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Little Listeners @10:15am
Lego Club @2:30pm
Phone: 403.362.2947 Fax: 403.362.8111 Email: brolib@shortgrass.ca Website: brooks.shortgrass.ca
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This edition of Booked In published October 2017. All program dates and times subject to change without notice.
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Brooks Public Library is a proud member of the Shortgrass Library System.
Tween & Teen Programs
November 2017 Teen Escape Room - Time Warp Friday, November 3rd 6:00pm
In Time Warp, players are lost in time and have to navigate the history of communication in order to escape. Free pizza, snacks, and drinks! Doors open 5:45-6:15pm This is a free drop in program for teens 13-17 yrs
Spy Games TweenScene Tuesday, November 14th 3:45pm
Coding Club TweenScene Tuesday, November 7th 3:45pm Come out to the library and learn how to create video games and websites using basic coding Please register for this free program for tweens 10-13 yrs
Come out to the library and learn how to write a message in invisible ink, navigate a laser field, and more! This is a free drop in program for tweens 10-13 yrs
Videogame TweenScene Tuesday, November 21st 3:45pm
Come play your favourite video games with your friends! This is a free drop in program for tweens 10-13 yrs
Origami TweenScene Tuesday, November 28th 3:45pm Come out to the library and make origami crafts This is a free drop in program for tweens 10-13 yrs 6 Tween & Teen Programs
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Children’s Programs
November 2017
Little Listeners Storytime Please register for this free program
Wednesdays 10:15 to 11:00am starts November 8th Thursdays 2:15 to 3:00pm starts November 9th Fridays 10:15 to 11:00am starts November 10th
Please join us for songs and stories for babies and caregivers! This is a free, drop in program
Books n’ Babies Tuesdays 10:30 to 11:30am
Lego Club Saturday, November 25th 2:30 to 3:30pm Please register for this free program for ages 5 to 10
Family Tales Saturday, November 18th 2:30pm Come and join us at the library where this month we will be visited by community helpers! Please dress according to weather as we are hoping to go outside. This is a free drop in program Give us a call! 403.362.2947
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Events
November 2017
Brooks Public Library Writers Group Sundays 1:00-5:00pm Are you a seasoned or aspiring writer? Want to meet with other writers while working on your craft? Writers block? Whether you are writing fiction, non-fiction, or perhaps preparing for NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) in November, bring your pen, paper, or laptop and come be a part of a great supportive group! This is a drop in program free for all ages
In the Gallery
Photography by Cathy Corbett-Schock and John Schock November 1st - 30th
Artist Reception Friday, November 10th 6:00 - 8:00 pm If you are interested in coming to this event please see the front desk as it is by invitation only.