March 2015 Program Guide
Booked In
BrooksPublicLibrary
420 1st Avenue West
@brookslibrary
403-362-2947
@brookslibrary
brooks.shortgrass.ca
March 2015
Contact Information Hours of Operation Monday: 10:00am to 5:00pm 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
Let us help you get active! Did you know that you can check out a Lakeside Leisure Centre Pass from the Brooks Public Library? Passes are located at the Circulation desk and are good for one week of use at the Leisure Centre. You can also check out pedometers from the Library too. They’re a great way to track how many steps you’re taking in a day. 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
March 2015
Building Your Next Library
Message from the
Head Librarian I’m enjoying reading all of your comments on this year’s annual survey! Watch this space next month for my responses to some of the most interesting comments we received. Plans for our new library are coming along very well! Our builder, Chandos, has plenty of experience in designing all sorts of spaces, and they have so many wonderful ideas that will keep making our library a better place to be. Thanks for using the library! George Hawtin george@shortgrass.ca
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Children’s Programs S is for Storytime Wednesday Mornings 10:15am to 11:00am S is a Storytime program designed with children in mind. We offer them 45 minutes of fun lled with stories, games, laughter, songs and crafts. You’ll nd that no two storytimes are ever the same but each is engaging and enjoyable for parents and kids alike.
Sparkling Tots Tuesday Mornings 11:30am to 12:00noon 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 ll out a questionnaire. For more information please contact Shawna.
Arts Alive: Fossils Saturday March 14 2:00pm to 3:00pm Create art based on the pieces featured in this month’s Gallery! We will be making our very own “fossils” like those found Burgess Shale fossils elds of Yoho National Park. This is an all ages Family Fun event. 4 Children’s Programs
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March 2015
Children’s Programs Extreme Easter Storytime Saturday March 28 10:30am to 11:30am Hippity hop into the library for a morning of fun for parents and kids ages ve and under. Games, crafts and stories all with an Easter theme in mind. Sign up at the library today, space is limited.
Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza Saturday March 28 2:00pm to 3:00pm Kids ages 12 and under will have the opportunity to come into the library and nd chocolate eggs left by the Easter Bunny. The younger kids will hunt in the children’s castle while the older ones will have to look throughout the rest of the library. Make sure to check the book shelves! Sign up at the library today, space is limited.
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Intro to iPads @ 10:15am S is for Storytime @ 10:15am Sparkling Tots @ 11:30am Seperation and Divorce @ 6:30pm Tales and Trilobites @ 7:00pm
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Intro to iPads @ 10:15am S is for Storytime @ 10:15am Sparkling Tots @ 11:30am Grandparents, Nifty Knitters @ 6:30pm Grandchildren, and the Law @ 6:30pm
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Extreme Easter Storytime @ 10:30am Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza @ 2:00pm
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Teen Programs Teen Advisory Board Wednesday February 18 6:30pm to 7:45pm This is your library and we need your help to make it a place where all teens can hang out and feel welcome. The Library is looking for motivated and dedicated teens to help plan programs, decide what materials to buy and gain volunteer experience. Come down and hang out. For teens 13 to 17 years old or grades 7 to 12.
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March 2015
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.
Family Board Game Night Wednesday March 4 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. Or bring your own and introduce your favourite game to a new crowd of people. We provide the games and snacks, you provide the memories. Everyone is welcome to drop in for this free Family Fun Event.
Nifty Knitters Tuesday March 10 and 24 6:30pm to 8:00pm Our knitting group is for beginners to experts that are more than happy to pass on their knowledge. And it’s not just for knitters. We can get you crocheting and cross-stitching too. Feel free to bring along a project you need help with. All ages welcome. Give us a call! 403-362-2947
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Adult Programs Intro to iPads Tuesdays March 3 to 24 10:15am to 12:00 Noon You’ve got an iPad - now what? Let our expert show you how you can use your iPad with the ease of a professional. Sign up for this free class at the library today - participants must bring their iPad (all versions), Apple ID sign in name and password information.
Burgess Shale Tales and Trilobites Tuesday March 3 7:00pm to 8:00pm Video Conferencing from the Pincher Creek and District Library, John Hancock shares his knowledge of the Burgess Shale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site discovered in 1909 in what is now Yoho National Park. This presentation shares the story of the rich fossil beds left behind from the animals who lived 530 million years ago.
You & the Law: Being an Executor Wednesday March 4 6:30pm to 8:30pm Learn about the legal rights and responsibilities of an executor. You’ll also learn about changes brought about by the Wills and Succession Act. Bring your questions, drop ins welcome to this free event. 10 Adult Programs
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Adult Programs You & the Law: Grandparents, Grandchildren, and the Law Wednesday March 11 6:30pm to 8:30pm This session looks at subjects like parenting of and contact with children (also referred to as custody and access), maintenance, and guardianship from the grandparent-grandchild perspective. Bring your questions, drop ins welcome to this free event.
You & the Law: Separation and Divorce Wednesday March 18 6:30pm to 8:30pm This course will explore what can happen legally when a couple decides to separate or divorce including the process, Child maintenance, custody (parenting) and access (contact), Spousal maintenance, and Matrimonial property. Bring your questions, drop ins welcome to this free event.
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In the Gallery The Burgess Shale: SAQA Textile Art
Images courtesy of The Alberta Foundation for the Arts
This edition of Booked In published February 2014 All program dates and times subject to change without notice.
The Brooks Public Library is a proud member of the Shortgrass Library System.