August 2017 Program Guide
Booked In
BrooksPublicLibrary
@brookslibrary
323 1st Street East 403.362.2947 brooks.shortgrass.ca
Events
August 2017
Wednesday Movie Madness August 2—Boss Baby (97 min, PG) August 9—Lion (118 min, PG 13) August 16—Hidden Figures (127 min, PG) August 23 —Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children (127 min, PG 13) August 30– Power Rangers (121 min, PG 13) Join us 6:00pm on Wednesday nights for movie night! These are free, drop in programs for all ages
Ladies Mystery Craft Night Tuesday, August 22nd 6:30pm Join us at the library for mystery craft night! Snacks will be provided. Please register for this free program
ESL English Corner Sunday 20th & 27th 2:00pm Come practice reading, speaking and listening in English. This is a free, fun and friendly program for ESL readers. This is a free, drop in program for all ages
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General Programming
August 2017
Adulting 101 Thursday, August 17th 6:30pm Join us at the Brooks Public Library where you will learn how to live with roommates, find an apartment, talk to landlords, and other necessities of moving out. This is a free drop in program geared toward ages 16+
Make a Change: One Meal at a Time Wednesday, August 30th 6:30pm Join a Registered Dietitian to learn about easy, healthy changes you can make to your meals This is a free drop in program
Reader’s Choice Book club Tuesday, August 8th 6:30pm This is a free, drop in program for all ages
Pick your own book, read it, and then share. Get recommendations, discuss themes and characters and have a great time!
Board Game Night Tuesday, August 15th
Come play one of our staff
6:30pm to 8:00pm
picks, or bring your own game. We provide the snacks, This is a free, drop in program you provide the fun! for all ages.
Give us a call! 403.362.2947
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Harry Potter’s Birthday Boss baby @6:00pm Celebrations for Teens @6:30pm TAB @6:30PM
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Hidden Figures @6:00pm Teen Potluck Book Club @6:30pm
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Miss Peregrines Home Bedtime Sto for Peculiar @7:00pm Children @6:00pm
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Power Rangers @6:00pm Active August Info-session @6:30pm
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The Ernestine Hatpin Show @2:00pm
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Contact Information Phone: 403.362.2947 Email: brolib@shortgrass.ca Website: brooks.shortgrass.ca
This edition of Booked In published July 2017. All program dates and times subject to change without notice.
Brooks Public Library is a proud member of the Shortgrass Library System.
Tween & Teen Programs
August 2017
Teen Potluck Book Club Wednesday, August 16th, 6:30pm Come join us for Teen Book Club! This month we will be discussing Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs. This Book Club is a pot luck so bring a yummy treat for everyone to share! This is a free, drop in programs for teens 13-17
Harry Potter’s Birthday Celebration for Teens Tuesday, August 1st 6:30pm Come to the library where there will be Harry Potter activities and cake in celebration of Harry Potter’s birthday. Costumes are encouraged!! This is a free drop in program for teens 13-17 years
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Wednesday, August 2nd, 6:30pm to 7:30pm It’s your Library … Make a Difference! 6 Tween & Teen Programs
Help plan programs, decide what materials to buy, and gain volunteer experience. For more info contact Kim our Teen Programming Coordinator
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Children’s Programs
August 2017
End of Summer Outdoor Storytime Saturday, August 26th 11:00am Bring your family and come join us for stories, songs, and more! We will meet at the library. Don’t forget a blanket to sit on! This is a free drop in program
Bedtime Stories Thursdays at 7:00pm Join us Thursday nights for bedtime stories and songs. Feel free to wear your pajamas and bring a teddy bear! This is a free drop in program
The Ernestine Hatpin Show Friday, August 11th 2:00pm The Ernestine Hatpin Show is back! Their 30-45 minute sets are jam-packed with interactive songs that will make you dance, sing, clap, and skip! This is a free drop in program for all ages
2017 Children’s Programming is sponsored by
Knights of Columbus Give us a call! 403.362.2947
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Summer Reading
August 2017
Adult Summer Reading Challenge Books made into Movies July 3rd– August 25th 16 books chosen by us, 1 Grand Prize Answer a skill testing question about each book to be entered to win a prize valued at over $100. Read all 16 and be entered 16 times!! Ask us for details and book list
Teen Summer Reading Program Read a book, fill out a form, get a chocolate bar! The teen who reads the most pages wins the grand prize. Grand Prize is a penny for every page read, with a maximum payout for $250 Contest ends Friday, September 1st
Summer Passport Reading Challenge July 3rd—August 25th Two leveled groups Children’s books—Yellow Passports Chapter/series books—Blue Passports Stickers and prizes to be won! The more you read, the better chance you have at winning the GRAND PRIZE valued at $100 Ask us for details