December 2014 Program Guide
Booked In
BrooksPublicLibrary
420 1st Avenue West
@brookslibrary
403-362-2947
@brookslibrary
brooks.shortgrass.ca
November 2014
Contact Information Hours of Operation
Library Closures
Monday: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday December 7: Closed - Staff Professional Development Day
Tuesday: 10:00am to 8:00pm Wednesday: 10:00am to 8:00pm Thursday: 10:00am to 8:00pm Friday: 10:00am to 5:00pm Saturday: 10:00am to 5:00pm Sunday: 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Contact Information Phone: 403-362-2947 Email: brolib@shortgrass.ca Website: brooks.shortgrass.ca
Wednesday December 24: Open 10:00am to 1:00pm Thursday December 25: Closed - Christmas Day Friday December 26: Closed - Boxing Day Wednesday December 31: Open 10:00am to 1:00pm Thursday January 1: Closed - New Year’s Day
Download the Hoopla App on your digital device today and use your library card to check out audiobooks, music, movies, and tv shows for free. 2 Contact Information
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December 2014
Building Your Next Library
Message from the
Head Librarian Have you heard? The Brooks Public Library is moving! Over the coming weeks and months, we will be designing our new library, and we want to hear from you. What do you want your new library to look like? What programs and services does Brooks need from its library? Please share your thoughts . . . and watch for further information in next month’s Booked In! George Hawtin george@shortgrass.ca
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November 2014
Children’s Programs Tunes n’ Tales Wednesday Mornings 10:30am to 11:00am Tunes n’ Tales is our new music themed literacy program for early readers that incorporates sparkling stories and imaginative sing-alongs with interactive instruments for children ages six and under. Drop in with the kids for this free weekly program.
Wii for Tweens Thursday Aftenoons 3:45pm to 5:00pm Calling all gamers! Come in and enjoy playing the coolest multi player games the Wii has to offer. Wii for Tweens is a drop in program for kids ages 7 to 12.
Photos with Santa Saturday December 6 10:30am to 11:30am 2:00pm to 3:00pm Santa Claus is coming to the Brooks Public Library to see all the good boys and girls of Brooks. Come in to the library, tell Santa what you want for Christmas, and have your photo taken with him. Photographs with Santa will be emailed, so please have your email address ready when you arrive. Donations greatly accepted for photos with Santa. 4 Children’s Programs
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November 2014
Children’s Programs Around the World with Santa Friday December 19 10:00am to 11:00am Santa has agreed to take some time from his busy December schedule to join us via video conference for a morning of holiday fun. Come in and enjoy hearing Santa read A Pirate’s Night Before Christmas, sign some Christmas carols, and learn about his plans for Christmas Eve. As part of this program, kids will be able to complete a holiday passport for Santa so they can remember all of his stops. There will be time to ask Santa questions, so make sure you come early for what’s sure to be a popular event.
Mitten Tree Saturday December 20 2:00pm to 3:00pm Every year the library puts up an empty tree and invites the community to donate cold weather accessories for families in need in the City of Brooks. Please help us ll up our tree and help make sure that everyone in Brooks stays warm this winter. We will greatly accept any new or gently used mittens, gloves, scarves, and toques. All items will be donated to a local charity. Celebrate the story of the Mitten tree with us on our nal day of collection as we make crafts, play games, and more. All ages are welcome to attend this Free Family Event. Give us a call! 403-362-2947
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Arm Knitting 101 @ 6:30pm
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Staff Professional Development Day Library Closed
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Arm Knitting 101 @ 6:30pm
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Tunes n’ Tales @ 10:30am Teen Advisory Board @ 6:30pm
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Wii for Tweens @ 3:45pm Magic: the Gathering in the Library @ 6:00pm
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Come and Go Tea for Bessie Jacowishen @ 1:00pm
Artist Reception @ 6:30pm
Make Your Own Ugly Christmas Sweaters @ 6:00pm
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Wii for Tweens @ 3:45pm
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Magic: the Gathering in the Library @ 6:00pm
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Saturday Photos with Santa @ 10:30am & 2:00pm
Magic: the Gathering in the Library @ 6:00pm
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Christmas Day Library Closed
Boxing Day Library Closed
November 2014
Teen Programs Make Your Own Ugly Christmas Sweater Friday December 12 6:00pm to 8:00pm Doors open 5:50pm to 6:05pm Teens! You can create your very own ugly Christmas shirt at the Brooks Public Library. We’ll provide all the materials (including the shirt) plus FREE snacks and pop. Pre register today, only ten spots available! Presented by TAB and CFSEA
Teen Advisory Board Wednesday December 17 6:30pm to 7:45pm Looking for a chance to volunteer? Help us decide which books, CDs, DVDs, and video games to buy, teen programs to run, and much more. Open to all teens ages 13 to 17 or in grades 7 to 12.
Happy Holidays! The staff at the Brooks Public Library would like to wish everyone in the City of Brooks a safe and happy holiday season.
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November 2014
General Programs Magic: the Gathering in the Library Every Thursday Night 6:00pm to 8:00pm Are you looking for a way to play Magic while meeting new friends ? Grab your deck, then drop in and play Magic: the Gathering with other local players and practice your skills.
Arm Knitting Basics Tuesday December 2 & 16 6:00pm to 8:00pm You’ve seen it on Pinterest and Youtube and it looks so easy. Come to the Library and give it a try. You may end up in a knot but you’ll have fun doing it (and we may have a few expert knitters here to help). Please bring your own yarn to this free crafting event.
Artist Reception Thursday December 11 6:30pm to 8:00pm Learn more about the stories behind the art at our next artist reception. This is your opportunity to meet this month’s featured local artist Ludmila Kalinia, and to hear from her everything about her work from conception to nal brush stroke. Give us a call! 403-362-2947
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November 2014
Retirement Celebration The Brooks Public Library is sad to announce the retirement of Bessie Jacowishen. Bessie joined the Library in 1992 as a Library Assistant. Over the last 21 years she has done almost every job in the library from story time to taking books to the residents at the Villas and the Lodge. A strong supporter of our community, Bessie has also been recognized several times for her service in the community, including a nomination for the Provincial Volunteer Award for her work with the Library’s Outreach program. Bessie’s retirement is our loss, but a well-earned respite for her. To honour and celebrate her work we are throwing her one last party before she heads off into the sunset with her husband, Andy - and we would like to invite you to come join us on Friday December 12 between 1:00pm and 3:00pm. Thank you very much, Bessie. We wish you all the best. 10 Retirement Celebration
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Retirement Celebration
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December 2014
In the Gallery
Solo Art Show Ludmila Kalinina
Artist Reception with Ludmila Kalinina Thursday December 11, 6:30 to 8:00pm This edition of Booked In published November 2014 All program dates and times subject to change without notice.
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