July 2017 Program Guide
Booked In
BrooksPublicLibrary
@brookslibrary
323 1st Street East 403.362.2947 brooks.shortgrass.ca
Events
July 2017
Wednesday Movie Madness July 5—Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find them (140 min, PG) July 12—La La Land (128 min, PG) July 19—Storks (92 min, G) July 26—The Book Thief (131 min, PG) Join us 6:00pm on Wednesday nights for movie night! These are free, drop in programs for all ages
We're proud to be hosting the Southern Alberta Summer Games Photography July 5th—July 8th ESL English Corner Sundays 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
July 2017
Adulting 101 Thursday, July 20th 6:30pm-7:30pm Are you in college and looking for easy and simple recipes? Join us at the library as we show you how to cook easy recipes and how to creatively cook in dorm rooms This is a free drop in program geared toward ages 16+
Info Session with Joset Lowen of doTerra Thursday, July 13th 6:30pm-7:30pm Join us for this informative and useful session on the uses and benefits of essential oils This is a free drop in program
Reader’s Choice Book club Tuesday, July 11th 6:30pm This is a free, drop in program for all ages
Board Game Night Tuesday, July 18th 6:30pm to 8:00pm This is a free, drop in program for all ages. Give us a call! 403.362.2947
Pick your own book, read it, and then share. Get recommendations, discuss themes and characters and have a great time!
Featured Game: Scrabble Bring your own game or play one of ours. We provide the snacks, you provide the fun! 3 General Programming
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Bedtime Sto @7:00pm
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Readers Choice Book Club @6:30pm
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Teen Potluck Book Club @6:30pm
Bedtime Sto @7:00pm
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TAB @6:30PM Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them @6:00pm
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Brooks Public Library will be closed Saturday, July 1st for Canada 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 June 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
July 2017
Teen Potluck Book Club Wednesday, July 19th, 6:30pm Come join us for Teen Book Club! This month we will be discussing The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. 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 TweenScene Monday, July 31st 3:30pm 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 tweens 10-13 years
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Wednesday, July 5th, 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
July 2017
Storytime in the Park Saturday, July 22nd 2:00pm Brooks Public Library goes to Evergreen Park! Bring your family and come join us for stories, songs, and more! 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
Turn to the next page for our summer reading challenges... 2017 Children’s Programming is sponsored by
Knights of Columbus Give us a call! 403.362.2947
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Summer Reading
July 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, August 28th
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