December 2016 Program Guide
Booked In
BrooksPublicLibrary
420 First Avenue West @brookslibrary
403.362.2947 brooks.shortgrass.ca
General Programs
December 2016
Chocolate: From Treasure to Treat Thursday December 1st @6:00pm Join Karin Davidson-Taylor from the Royal Botanical Gardens in this videoconference about cacao and chocolate. Journey through history to get the complete story behind the tasty treat we call chocolate.
Star Wars Miniatures Board Game Night Tuesday December 13th 6:30pm Join Paul Wutzke from Maximum Adventure Park for a night of fun Star Wars strategic board games! This is a free drop in program
AniManga Club Wednesday, December 28th, 6:30 to 8:00pm This is a free, drop in program for adults and teens, ages 13+
This month we’ll be watching episodes of Princess Jellyfish
Readers’ Choice Book Club Tuesday, December 13th 6:30pm Pick your own book, read it, and then share. Get recommendations, discuss themes and characters, and have a great time! This is a free drop in program 2 General Programs
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Events & Teen Programs
December 2016 Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Wednesday, December 7th, 6:30 to 7:30pm It’s your Library … Make a Difference!
Help plan programs, decide what materials to buy, and gain volunteer experience. For more info contact Kim our Teen Programming Coordinator
Food for Fines For the whole month of December, every non-perishable food item you bring in to the Library will help pay off your fines! Every 1 food item = $1 Valid only for fines and replacement cards
Reindeer Games Friday, December 9th 6:00 to 8:00pm Doors open at 5:45 to 6:10pm
This is a free drop in program
Minute-to-Win-it Themed Christmas Games Free Pizza and Pop & more! For Teens 13-17
Caroling for a Cause Donate to have Library staff and volunteers carol to your friends or neighbour’s home on Monday, December 19th $20.00 and a charitable receipt. Book now and pick your time slot!
Give us a call! 403.362.2947
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Botanical Ga Chocolate Videoconfere @6pm ESL Club @6p
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Books n’ Babies @10:15am TweenScene Wii @3:45pm
Little Listeners @10:15am
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ESL Club @6p
TAB @6:30pm
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Lego Club @2:30pm
Reindeer Games @6:00pm
Mrs. Claus Storytime @10:30am
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Francophone - Moi Une Histoire @1:30pm TweenScene Christmas Crafts @2:30pm
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Friday: 10am to 5pm Saturday: 10am to 5pm Sunday: 1pm to 5pm Brooks Public Library will be closed for Christmas and Boxing Day. We will be closing early on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve
Contact Information Phone: 403.362.2947 Fax: 403.362.8111 Email: brolib@shortgrass.ca Website: brooks.shortgrass.ca This edition of Booked In published November 2016. All program dates and times subject to change without notice.
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Brooks Public Library is a proud member of the Shortgrass Library System.
Tween & Children's Programs
December 2016
Storytime With Mrs. Claus Saturday, December 10th at 10:30am Come visit with Mrs. Claus, listen to some stories, make a Christmas list for Santa, and enjoy some Christmas cookies! This is a free drop in program
Wii TweenScene Tuesday after school December 13th and 20th, 3:45 to 4:45pm Lego TweenScene Tuesdays after school December 6th and 20th 3:45 to 4:45pm These are free, drop in programs for tweens (10-13 years old)
Christmas Crafts TweenScene Saturday, December 17th 2:30-3:30pm This is a free drop in program for tweens (10-13 years old)
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Children’s Programs
December 2016
Little Listeners Storytime Please register for this free program
Wednesdays, 10:15 to 11:00am November 16th to December 14th or Fridays, 10:15 to 11:00am November 18th to December 16th
Please join us for songs and stories for babies and caregivers! This is a free, drop in program
Books n’ Babies
Tuesdays December 6 to 13 10:15 to 10:45am
Lego Club Saturday, December 10th 2:30 to 3:30pm Please register for this free program for ages 5 to 10
2016 Children’s Programming is sponsored by
Knights of Columbus Give us a call! 403.362.2947
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ESL Programs
December 2016
ESL Book Club Sundays 2:00 to 4:00pm Come practice reading, speaking and listening in English. This is a free, fun and friendly program for new ESL readers at any level, from beginner to advanced.
ESL Club Thursdays 6:00 to 7:30pm This discussion and information group will explore new and familiar topics while practicing their English conversation skills. These are free, drop in programs for all ages
In the Gallery
Echo Chamber An Alberta Foundation for the Arts Travelling Exhibition In the Gallery from Dec 14th - Jan 18th
Brenda Kim Christiansen, Fallen Splendor, 2014
Patrick Higgins, Dance in Small Interior, 2015