January 2017 Program Guide
Booked In
BrooksPublicLibrary
420 First Avenue West 403.362.2947
@brookslibrary
brooks.shortgrass.ca
General Programs
January 2017
Computers for Beginners Do you have a computer and have no idea what to do with it? Come to the library for this free program where we will teach you basic computer skills. Laptops will be provided. Registration is required for each free class as spaces are limited.
Computers for Beginners Saturday, January 7th 10:00 to 11:00 AM
Microsoft Word for Beginners Saturday, January 14th 10:00 to 11:00 AM
Internet Searching for Beginners Saturday, January 21st 10:00 to 11:00AM Reader’s Choice Book club Pick your own book, read it, Tuesday, January 10th and then share. Get recommendations, 6:30pm discuss themes and This is a free, drop in characters and have a program for all ages great time! Chilton Library We have a new E-resource database - Chilton Library. This is a digital index of all those Chilton Car Repair manuals that we have on our shelves. You can access this and all of our other databases on our website with your library card! 2 General Programs
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General Programs
January 2017
AniManga Club Wednesday, January 25th, 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 Ouran High School Host Club
Planning for disability or death is never pleasant. However, it is important to identify what you need when something like this happens. In this presentation you’ll learn about the Wills and Succession Act, basic legal tools, and what’s involved in acquiring them.
An Enduring Power of Attorney Wednesday, January 25 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Board Game Night Tuesday, January 17th 6:30 to 8:00pm This is a free, drop in program for all ages.
Featured Game: Giant Scrabble Bring your own game or play one of ours. We provide the snacks, you provide the fun!
Winter and Vehicle Safety Information Session Thursday, January 12th 6:00pm Living in Alberta, you know the weather can change in the blink of an eye. Come join us for this winter and vehicle safety info session given by Deputy Fire Chief Stewart Luchies and Constable Aziz. This is a free drop in program
Give us a call! 403.362.2947
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January 2017
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8 8 ESL Book club @2pm
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ESL Book Club @2pm
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ESL Book Club @2pm
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ESL Book club @2pm ESL Book Club @2pm
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3 3 Books n’ Babies
Books n’ Babies @10:15am @10:15am Lego TweenScene @3:45pm TweenScene Lego @3:45pm
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4 4 Listeners Little TAB @6:30pm TAB @6:30PM
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Little Listeners @10:15am
17 Club @6:30pm
Readers Choice Book
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Books n’ Babies @10:15am TweenScene Lego Books n’ Babies @3:45pm @10:15am Board Game Night TweenScene Lego @6:30pm @3:45pm Board Game Night @6:30pm
Little Listeners @10:15am
Books n’ Babies @10:15am Wii TweenScene
Little Listeners AniManga Club @10:15am @6:30pm AniManga Club Law Videoconference @6:30pm @6:30pm Law Videoconference @6:30pm
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31 Books 31 n’ Babies @10:15am
Books n’ Babies @10:15am
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Little Listeners @10:15am @10:15am
Books n’ Babies @10:15am TweenScene Wii Books n’ Babies @3:45pm @10:15am Readers Choice TweenScene Wii Book Club @6:30pm @3:45pm
@3:45pm TweenScene Wii @3:45pm
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Little Listeners @10:15am
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Winter and V Information S @6:00pm
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Little Listeners @10:15am
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Little Listeners @10:15am
Computers for Beginners @10am
Hours of Operation Monday: 10am to 5pm Tuesday: 10am to 8pm Wednesday: 10am to 8pm Thursday: 10am to 8pm Friday: 10am to 5pm
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Little Listeners @10:15am
Microsoft Word for Beginners @10am Lego Club @2:30pm
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Little Listeners @10:15am
Internet Searching for Beginners @10am
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Little Listeners @10:15am
Saturday: 10am to 5pm Sunday: 1pm to 5pm Brooks Public Library will be closed for New Years Day.
Contact Information Phone: 403.362.2947 Fax: 403.362.8111 Email: brolib@shortgrass.ca Website: brooks.shortgrass.ca
This edition of Booked In published December 2016. 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 Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Wednesday, January 4th, 6:30 to 7:30pm It’s your Library … Make a Difference!
January 2017
Help plan programs, decide what materials to buy, and gain volunteer experience. For more info contact Kim our Teen Programming Coordinator
Wii TweenScene Tuesdays after school January 10th and 24th, 3:45 to 4:45pm Lego TweenScene Tuesdays after school January 3rd and 17th 3:45 to 4:45pm These are free, drop in programs for tweens (10-13 years old)
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Children’s Programs
January 2017
Little Listeners Storytime Please register for this free program
Wednesdays, 10:15 to 11:00am January 4th to February 15th or Fridays, 10:15 to 11:00am January 6th to 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, January 14th 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
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ESL Programs
January 2017
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.
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 until Jan 18th
Collected Works By Local Artists In the Gallery Jan 19th to Feb 27th