Booked In October 2013 Programs and Events
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General 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
Library Closure The Brooks Public Library will be closed Monday October 14, 2013 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday October 15, 2013. The Brooks Public Library will also be closed Monday October 28, 2013 for a staff professional
Phone: 403-362-2947
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Fax: 403-362-8111
We will reopen on Tuesday
Email: brolib@shortgrass.ca
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Special Events
Wvyernhurst Academy of Magic and Mysteries Do you know the secrets of your name? Can you use math to choose a career? Do you know the different betwen a dragon and a wyvern?
Would you like to learn?
Numerology and Astrology
Saturday October 5, 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Magical Creatures and People
Saturday October 12, 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Names of Power and Earth Magic
Saturday October 19, 2:00pm to 4:00pm
For tweens ages 9 to 12 Register for one or all three classes today at the library! 3
Children’s Programs Tales for Tots
Every Wednesday and Friday Morning 10:30 am - 11:00 am Tales for Tots is a fantasy themed literacy program that incorporates sparkling stories and imaginative sing-alongs with interactive movement, for children ages four and under. Sign up or drop in. All ages are welcome.
Ready to Read
Every Wednesday and Friday Afternoon 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Ready to Read is an educational literacy program for children venturing into preschool and kindergarten. Reading, singing and learning can be fun! Sign up or drop in. All ages are welcome. For more information about this event please give us a call at 403-362-2947.
Wii for Tweens
Thursday After School 3:45pm to 5:00pm 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 with your friends. Wii Game Day is a free program for kids ages 7 to 12, and we supply snacks for all tween gamers. 4
Children’s Programs Super Story Time: Mini Mummies Saturday October 26 10:30am to 11:30am
Come join this fun children’s Halloween event, where it’s all about mummies! Awesome crafts and games sure to mummify you! For parents and children ages six and under, register at the library today.
Super Saturday: Werewolves Saturday October 26 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Come join in with werewolf games and stories. Get ready to look, think and breathe like a werewolf! For ages 7 to 10, pre-register at the library today, spaces are limited for this free program.
Parents! We want to hear from you! Fill out our survey today about our children’s programming and you could win a free Kobo. Fill your survey out in the library or online at brooks.shortgrass.ca
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Tales for Tots Ready to Rea @ 2:30pm Non-Profit Or and Law @ 1 Gallery Open Wilkens @6:3
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Teen Advisor @ 6:30pm
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The People of the Kattawapiskak River @ 6:00pm
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Tales for Tots Ready to Rea @ 2:30pm Heartstring Sc @ 11:30am Ladies Night Cards @ 7:00
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Tales for Tots Ready to Rea @ 2:30pm The Rocky Ho Show@ 6:00p
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Winning the Battle Against Windfall Scams @ 11:30am Wii for Tweens @ 3:45pm
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Wii for Tweens @ 3:45pm Magic: the Gathering in the Library @ 6:00pm
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Tales for Tots @ 10:30am Ready to Read @ 2:30pm
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Tales for Tots @ 10:30am Ready to Read @ 2:30pm
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Tales for Tots @ 10:30am Ready to Read @ 2:30pm
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Wyvenhurst Academy: Numerology and Astrology @ 2:00pm
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Wyvenhurst Academy: Magical Bestiary and Otherkin @ 2:00pm
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Wyvenhurst Academy: Words of Power and Geomancy @ 2:00pm
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Wii for Tweens @ 3:45pm Magic: the Gathering in the Library @ 6:00pm
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Tales for Tots @ 10:30am Ready to Read @ 2:30pm
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Super Story Time: Mini Mummies @ 10:30am Super Saturday: Werewolves @ 2:00pm The Haunting @ 6:00pm
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Teen Programs Teen Advisory Board Wednesday October 16 6:30pm to 7:45pm
Come into the library for free food and drinks, and help us decide which books, CDs, DVDs, and video games to buy, teen programs to run, and much more. Open to all teens. Call Jill or Sarah at 403-362-2947 for more information.
The Haunting
Saturday October 26 6:00pm to 8:00pm Retrieve the relics, protect the library and save the day. Play the game and win some prizes and get some FREE food! Register at library today. Brought to you by the Teen Advisory Board and the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta (CFSEA).
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Adult Programs Magic: the Gathering in the Library Thursday Nights 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Grab your deck, then drop in and play Magic: the Gathering with other local players, or come in and practice your skills with our experts Jessica and Ryan. For teens and adults, drop ins welcome, no cost.
Guys Night Out: Beer Tasting Wednesday October 9 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Grab the guys and come on in to test out a few new beers. Micheal Glynn MacDonald will introduce you to a selection that doesn’t include your usual brews. Must be 18 and older to attend. Space is limited, sign-up today. Cost Recovery Fee: $5.00
Ladies Night Out: Intro to Tarot Wednesday October 23 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Ladies, leave your man at home and enjoy a fun night out at the library. Want to know what the future has in store? Learn the basics of reading Tarot Cards. Food and drinks will be provided. Must be 18 and older to attend. Space is limited, sign-up today. Cost Recovery Fee: $5.00 9
Videoconferences Law @ Lunch: Non-Profit Organizations and Law Wednesday, October 2 12:00 Noon to 1:30pm
This presentation provides a look at non-profits from a legal perspective. Topics for discussion will include how these organizations can be structured, and the difference between a non-profit organization and a charity. Presented by the RISE Videoconference Network
Winning the Battle Against Windfall Scams Thursday, October 10 11:30am to 12:30pm
Instant prizes offered by sweepstakes are always tantalizing prospects, but instead victims find themselves crying all the way to the bank. Learn practical tips on how to spot a windfall scam. Presented by the RISE Videoconference Network
Fighting Fraud in Investment Scams Thursday September 26 11:30am - 12:30pm
Learn practical tips and tools on how to spot an investment scam, evaluate new opportunities and what you can do if you think you’ve been taken by a fraudster. Presented by the RISE Videoconference Network 10
Movies @ the Library The People of the Kattawapiskak River Tuesday October 29 6:30pm to 8:00pm
It is October 2011, and 1,700 Kattawapiskak Cree are living in dreadful conditions at minus 40 degrees in Northern Ontario. Their homes have crude stoves, holes in the walls and floors, and no sewage lines, heating or insulation. Alanis Obomsawin’s documentary examines the history of the region and the causes of a housing crisis that struck this community hard. Presented by the National Film Board of Canada
The Rocky Horror Picture Show Wednesday October 30 6:00pm to 8:00pm
It’s the weird and wonderful as newly engaged couple Brad and Janet encounter a problem when their car halts in the rain. They both look for contact only to find themselves at the castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter a transvestite. A place to stay is offered, but will Brad and Janet want to remain there? Grab your best party hats and let’s do the time warp again! The Brooks Public Library is proud to present the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Join us for a night of movie fun as we provide all the props and cues you’ll need to participate while the film plays. Space is limited, get your tickets today. Cost Recovery Fee: $5.00, must be 18 years or older to attend. 11
In the Gallery Jen Wilkens
Gallery Opening with artist Jen Wilkens
Wednesday October 2, 2013 6:30pm to 8:00pm Images courtesy of Jen Wilkens
This edition of Booked In published September 2013 All program dates and times subject to change without notice.
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Printing of this issue generously sponsored by the Brooks Bulletin. The Brooks Public Library is a proud member of the Shortgrass Library System.