Booked In April A priil 2 2013 01 13 3 Programs Programs og amss a and nd dE Events entts
24 Hour Short Story Contest Ladies Poker Night
Pumpkin Growing Contest Kickoff BROOKS
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Special Events
24 Hour Short Story
CONTEST
Saturday April 20 @ 10:00am to Sunday April 21 @ 10:00am
Stay overnight. Write your story. Register today at the Brooks Public Library Open to everyone ages 13 and up. 3
Children’s Programs Tales for Tots
Wednesdays, March 20 to April 24 10:15am to 10:45am Fridays, March 15 to April 26 2:30pm to 3:00pm Tales for Tots is our popular early literacy education program that incorporates stories and activities for preschool aged children. Parents and children ages three and under are welcome to sign up at the library today or by calling 403-362-2947 for this free children’s event.
Ready to Read
Wednesdays, March 20 to April 24 2:00pm to 2:30pm Fridays, March 15 to April 26 10:15am to 10:45am Ready to Read is our popular early literacy program that incorporates stories and activities for school age children to help prepare them for the challenges of learning how to read. Kids age four to six are welcome to sign up at the library today or by calling 403-362-2947 for this free children’s event.
Sleepy Time Story Time Tuesday Evenings 6:30pm to 7:00pm
New Night
Families and kids are welcome to join us for a free, relaxing evening before bed. Come for bed time stories, fun activities, and exciting sing-along-songs. Feel free to dress in your pajamas and bring your favourite bedtime buddy along. 4
Children’s Programs Wii for Tweens
Thursdays After School 3:30pm to 4:45pm 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.
Super Story Time: Dora & Diego Saturday April 13 10:30am to 11:30am
Vamanos! Parents and kids ages six and under are invited to join us for a morning filled with exploring and fun. Come and enjoy stories about Dora the Explorer and her cousin Diego, as well as some Dora and Diego themed games, crafts, and treats. Pre-registration for this program is required, sign up at the Circulation Desk today!
Super Saturday: Spy School Saturday April 13 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Do you have what it takes to become a spy? Kids ages seven to twelve are invited to sign up at the library today for an afternoon at our spy school. All potential agents will receive Spy training and complete a super secret mission! Register at the library today, space is limited.
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April Sunday
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Wine & Cheese Reception with Richard Wood @ 6:00pm
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Tales for Tots Ready to Rea @ 2:00pm
Sleepy Time Story Time @ 6:30pm
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An American in Paris @ 2:00pm
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Water Wise Gardening @ 6:30pm Sleepy Time Story Time @ 6:30pm
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Soil - it’s not just dirt! @ 6:30pm Sleepy Time Story Time @ 6:30pm
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24 Hour Short Story Contest, ends today @ 10:00am Tsotsi @ 2:00pm
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Gardens that Heal @ 6:30pm Sleepy Time Story Time @ 6:30pm
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Container Gardening @ 6:30pm Sleepy Time Story Time @ 6:30pm
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Tales for Tots Ready to Rea @ 2:00pm
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Tales for Tots Ready to Rea @ 2:00pm Ladies Poker @ 7:00pm
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Tales for Tots Ready to Rea @ 2:00pm Teen Advisor @ 6:30pm
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Ready to Read @ 10:15am
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Tales for Tots @ 2:30pm
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Wii for Tweens @ 3:30pm
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Ready to Read @ 10:15am Tales for Tots @ 2:30pm
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Super Story Time: Dora and Diego @ 10:30am Super Saturday: Spy School @ 2:00pm
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Ready to Read @ 10:15am Tales for Tots @ 2:30pm
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Wii for Tweens @ 3:30pm Who Cares? @ 6:30pm
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Ready to Read @ 10:15am Tales for Tots @ 2:30pm
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Kids NFB @ 2:00pm
Teen Programs Teen Advisory Board Wednesday April 24 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Hey teens - we want to hear from you! 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 13 to 17. Call Jill or Sarah at 403-362-2947 for more information.
Free Library Cards for Teens Hey Teens!
Come into the library and sign up for your free library card today! Remember to bring in your picture ID and proof of current address.
Get Yours Today at the Circulation Desk
Movies @ the Library An American in Paris (PG) Monday April 8 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Jerry Mulligan, a struggling American painter in Paris, is “discovered” by an influential heiress with an interest in more than Jerry’s art. Jerry in turn falls for Lise, a young French girl already engaged to a cabaret singer. Jerry jokes, sings and dances with his best friend, an acerbic would-be concert pianist, while romantic complications abound. 8
Movies @ the Library Kids NFB
Saturday April 27 2:00pm to 4:00pm Join us for an afternoon for Canadian Children’s films including Big Mouth, Ha’aki, Sainte Barbe, Christopher, Please Clean Up Your Room!, and Glasses. Children seven and under must be accompanied by an adult. Presented by the National Film Board of Canada
Tsotsi
Sunday April 21 2:00pm to 4:00pm In Johannesburg Tsotsi is a teenager without feelings, hardened by his tough life. After a series of violent gang hits, Tsotsi hijacks a car. However, whilst driving, Tsotsi finds that there is a baby on the back seat. He brings the baby to his house in the slum. The next six days bring about a change in him that couldn’t be foreseen.
Who Cares?
Thursday April 25 6:30pm to 8:00pm In this cinema vérité documentary, director Rosie Dransfeld captures the gritty and dangerous world of Edmonton’s sex trade workers where, in a post-Pickton era, women now voluntarily provide police with DNA samples for future postmortem identification. Presented by the National Film Board of Canada
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Adult Programs Ladies Poker Night Wednesday April 17 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Always wanted to learn to play poker or think you’re the next poker star? Come in and play! A Corona, cooler, or non-alcoholic beverages, and snacks will be provided. Must 18 and over to attend. Sign up at the library for a night of fun. Space is limited! $5.00 cost recovery fee.
Videoconferences Water Wise Gardening Tuesday April 9 6:30pm to 7:30pm
How can you design and maintain a garden using less water? What plants to use and how to best make this space easy to maintain and good for mother nature. Let our hosts from the Calgary Zoo show you how. Presented by the RISE Videoconference Network
Soil - it’s not just dirt! Tuesday April 16 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Our speakers from the Calgary Zoo will introduce the basics of soil composition and how soil functions to support the plants so important to gardeners. Learn how to determine your soil quality, how to improve your soil, and how to keep in in peak condition. Presented by the RISE Videoconference Network 10
Videoconferences Gardens that Heal Tuesday April 23 6:30pm to 7:30pm
We all know that gardening is good for our souls and for keeping our bodies moving, but did you know that gardening is being used by health care practitioners that work with patients? Come in and learn more from the experts at the Calgary Zoo. Presented by the RISE Videoconference Network
Container Gardening Tuesday April 30 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Learn how to create containers that can transition through the seasons. Calgary Zoo container fanatics will share the best plants to use, planting tips, benefits of different types of containers. Presented by the RISE Videoconference Network
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The Gallery Something New by Richard Wood
Wine & Cheese Reception* with artist Richard Wood
Tuesday April 2, 2013 6:00pm to 8:00pm *Must be 18 years and older to attend.
Images courtesy of Richard Wood
This edition of Booked In published March 2013 All program dates and times subject to change without notice.
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