February 2017 Program Guide
Booked In
BrooksPublicLibrary
420 First Avenue West @brookslibrary
403.362.2947 brooks.shortgrass.ca
Events
February 2017
Murder on the Menu
Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre and Silent Auction Fundraiser Friday, February 17th @ Heritage Inn Entertainment by Tumbleweed Theatre Tickets $50 with $25 Charitable Receipt Cocktails at 5:30, Program starts at 6pm, Celebrity Servers up for auction, Only 200 tickets available (tables for 8 available for purchase) For more information call the Library 403.362.2947
All proceeds benefit the new Brooks Public Library 2 Events
Visit us online at brooks.shortgrass.ca
General Programming
February 2017
Reader’s Choice Book club Tuesday, February 7th 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!
Leaf Cutter Info Session Thursday, February 16th 6:30pm Alfalfa Leaf Cutting Bees are an important part of our regional agricultural industry. Join Research and Extension Manager for the Alberta Alfalfa Seed Commission, Brad Alexander, as he discusses this fascinating pollinator and its importance to us all This is a free, drop in program
ESL Book Club Sundays 2:00pm Come practice reading, speaking and listening in English. This is a fun and friendly program for ESL readers at any level This is a free, drop in programs for all ages
Residential Tenancies Wednesday, February 22nd 6:30-8:00pm Join us for this videoconference where we will be discussing legal rights and responsibilities of people renting places to live. This is a free, drop in program
Give us a call! 403.362.2947
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Little Listeners @10:15am TAB @6:30PM
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ESL Book Club @2pm
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ESL Book Club @2pm
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ESL Book Club @2pm
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Books n’ Babies @10:15am TweenScene Lego @3:45pm Readers Choice Book Club @6:30pm
Little Listeners @10:15am Law Videoconference @6:30pm Artist Meet & Greet @6:30pm
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Books n’ Babies @10:15am TweenScene Wii @3:45pm
Little Listeners @10:15am
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Books n’ Babies @10:15am TweenScene Lego @3:45pm Board Game Night @6:30pm
AniManga Club @6:30pm
Chat Café @2
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TAB @6:30PM
Law Videoconference @6:30pm
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Hours of Operation Monday: 10am to 5pm
Little Listeners @10:15am
Tuesday: 10am to 8pm
Teen Iron Chef @6:00pm
Thursday: 10am to 8pm
Wednesday: 10am to 8pm
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Little Listeners @10:15am
Lego Club @2:30pm
Friday: 10am to 5pm Saturday: 10am to 5pm Sunday: 1pm to 5pm Brooks Public Library will be closed for Family Day.
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Little Listeners @10:15am
Phone: 403.362.2947 Fax: 403.362.8111 Email: brolib@shortgrass.ca Website: brooks.shortgrass.ca
Murder Mystery & Silent Auction @5:30pm
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Contact Information
25 Francophone—Moi Une Historie @1:30pm
This edition of Booked In published January 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
February 2017
Teen Iron Chef Friday, February 3rd 6:00-8:00pm Turn basic ingredients into a tasty dish! Ingredients will be provided Doors open 5:45-6:15pm
TweenScene Wii Tuesdays after school February 14th and 28th, 3:45 to 4:45pm TweenScene Lego Tuesdays after school February 7th and 21st 3:45 to 4:45pm These are free, drop in programs for tweens (10-13 years old)
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Wednesday, February 1st and 15th, 6:30 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
Visit us online at brooks.shortgrass.ca
Children’s Programs
February 2017
Little Listeners Storytime Please register for this free program
Wednesdays, 10:15 to 11:00am until February 15th or Fridays, 10:15 to 11:00am until February 17th
Please join us for songs and stories for babies and caregivers!
Books n’ Babies Tuesdays 10:15 to 10:45am
This is a free, drop in program
Lego Club Saturday, February 11th 2:30 to 3:30pm Please register for this free program for ages 5 to 10
2017 Children’s Programming is sponsored by
Knights of Columbus Give us a call! 403.362.2947
Children’s Programs 7
General Programs AniManga Club Wednesday, February 22nd, 6:30 to 8:00pm This is a free, drop in program for adults and teens, ages 13+
Board Game Night Tuesday, February 21st 6:30 to 8:00pm This is a free, drop in program for all ages.
February 2017
This month we’ll be watching episodes of Eureka Seven
Featured Game:
Puzzles Bring your own game or play one of ours. We provide the snacks, you provide the fun!
In the Gallery Collected Works By Local Artists In the Gallery Jan 19th to Feb 28th Artist Meet & Greet Wednesday, February 8th 6:30-8:00pm