July 2015 Program Guide
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BrooksPublicLibrary
420 1st Avenue West
@brookslibrary
403-362-2947
@brookslibrary
brooks.shortgrass.ca
July 2015
Contact Information Hours of Operation
Library Closure
Monday: 10:00am to 5:00pm
The Brooks Public Library will be
Tuesday: 10:00am to 8:00pm
closed Wednesday July 1, 2015
Wednesday: 10:00am to 8:00pm
for the Canada Day holiday.
Thursday: 10:00am to 8:00pm
We will reopen at 10:00am on
Friday: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Thursday July 2, 2015.
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
Let us help you get active! You can check out a Lakeside Leisure Centre Pass from the Brooks Public Library. Ask us at the Circulation desk for more information.
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
Visit us online at brooks.shortgrass.ca
July 2015
Children’s Programs Bedtime Stories Tuesday Evenings 7:00pm to 7:30pm Come to the library for singing, dancing, and bedtime stories. Bring your favourite stuffy and feel free to wear your pjs! For children ages 8 and under, drop ins welcome.
Wii Game Day Friday Afternoons 2:30pm to 4:30pm Calling all gamers! Come in and enjoy playing the coolest multi player games the Wii has to offer. Looking for more to do? We also have board games available to play. Wii Game Day is a free program for kids ages 7 to 12.
Sparkling Tots Saturday July 11 & 25 10:30am to 11:00am Sparkling Tots is a new story time designed for children who have extra support needs. Be it visual, hearing, physical, or cognitive - all are welcome to this one of a kind story time for kids ages 3 to 6 years old. Stop into the library today and pre-register and ď€ ll out a questionnaire. For more information please contact Shawna. Give us a call! 403-362-2947
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July 2015
Summer Reading Program
Have fun with your friends and earn cool prizes at the Summer Reading Program Mondays to Thursdays, Mornings and Afternoons For kids ages 6 to 12 who have: Completed Grade One No Cost - Registration Begins June 1, 2015 Session 1: Sports Craze Monday July 6 to Thursday July 16, 10:15am to 11:45am
Session 2: Night Owls Monday July 6 to Thursday July 16, 1:15pm to 3:00pm
Session 3: Let’s Stay Outside Monday July 20 to Thursday July 30, 10:15am to 11:45am
Session 4: Plant to be a Fungi this Summer Monday July 20 to Thursday July 30, 1:15pm to 3:00pm
Session 5: Shake your Tail Feathers Tuesday August 3 to Thursday August 13, 10:15am to 11:45am
Session 6: Soaring through the Air Tuesday August 3 to Thursday August 13, 1:15pm to 3:00pm 4 Summer Reading Program
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July 2015
Summer Reading Program
Ready, Set, Play! Summer Reading Program 2015
Get your little ones excitied about reading at the Summer Reading Program Friday Mornings For kids ages 4 to 6 who are: - Enrolled or have completed Kindergarten No Cost - Registration Begins June 1, 2015 Session 1: Sports Craze Friday July 10, 10:30am to 11:30am
Session 2: Night Owls Friday July 17, 10:30am to 11:30am
Session 3: Let’s Stay Outside Friday July 24, 10:30am to 11:30am
Session 4: Plant to be a Fungi this Summer Friday July 31, 10:30am to 11:30am
Session 5: Shake your Tail Feathers Friday August 7, 10:30am to 11:30am
Session 6: Soaring through the Air Friday August 14, 10:30am to 11:30am
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Family Board Game Night @ 6:30pm
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ESL Book Club @ 6:00pm
Bedtime Stories @ 7:00pm Summer Reading Program 2015 Sports Craze - 10:15am to 11:45am Night Owls - 1:15pm to 3:00pm
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Bedtime Stories @ 7:00pm
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ESL Book Club @ 6:00pm
Summer Reading Program 2015 Sports Craze - 10:15am to 11:45am Night Owls - 1:15pm to 3:00pm
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Family Board Game Night @ 6:30pm
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ESL Book Club @ 6:00pm
Bedtime Stories @ 7:00pm Summer Reading Program 2015 Let’s Stay Outside - 10:15am to 11:45am Plant to be a Fungi this Summer - 1:15pm to 3:00pm
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Brooks Public Library Board Meeting @ 6:00pm
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Bedtime Stories @ 7:00pm
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ESL Book Club @ 6:00pm
Summer Reading Program 2015 Let’s Stay Outside - 10:15am to 11:45am Plant to be a Fungi this Summer - 1:15pm to 3:00pm
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Wii Game Day @ 2:30pm Sparkling Tots @ 10:30am
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Wii Game Day @ 2:30pm
Ready, Set, Play! Plant to be a Fungi 10:30am to 11:30am
July 2015
Tween & Teen Programs Tween Scene: Minecraft Saturday July 4 2:00pm to 4:00pm No creepers here, so you don’t have to hurry home. Switch over to creative mode, and join us at the Library for Minecraft themed art activities. We’ll be making light-up Gemstone boxes, masks, and other Minecraft swag. For Tweens 9 to 12 years old. Please register at the Circulation Desk, spaces are limited.
Movie Night Friday July 10 6:00pm to 8:00pm Join us for some movie watchin g. You voted and, by popular demand, our movie will be Jupiter Ascending. Free pop and snacks. Open to teens ages 13 to 17 (or in grades 7 to 12). Brought to you by the TAB.
Bad Art Night Friday August 15 1:00pm to 3:00pm You do not need any talent to attend this program! Join us for a fun night of making crap! All supplies provided by the library. Open to tweens ages 9 to 18, drop ins welcome. Brought to you by the TAB.. 8 Tween & Teen Programs
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July 2015
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Give us a call! 403-362-2947
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July 2015
General Programs ESL/ELL Summer Book Club Wednesday Nights 6:00pm to 7:30pm Are you in Junior High or High School? Do you want to practice reading in English over the summer? If so, join our ESL/ELL Book Club! Parents are also welcome to join in. Spaces are limited, so please contact SPEC to register. You can reach them at 403-501-5556.
Magic: the Gathering in the Library Thursday Nights 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.
Family Board Game Night Tuesday July 7 & 21 6:30pm to 8:00pm Board game fans unite! We’re pulling out our large collection of board games for you and your friends and family to enjoy. We provide the games and snacks, you provide the memories. Everyone is welcome to drop in for this free Family Fun Event.
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This edition of Booked In published June 2015 All program dates and times subject to change without notice.
The Brooks Public Library is a proud member of the Shortgrass Library System.