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Ukrainian Easter Egg Workshop Free Youth Library Cards Celebrate Dr. Seuss BROOKS
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General Information Hours of Operation Monday: 10:00am to 5:00pm Tuesday: 10:00am to 8:00pm Wednesday: 10:00am to 8:00pm
The Library will be closed Friday March 29 for Good Friday. We will resume regular hours on Saturday March 30.
Thursday: 10:00am to 8:00pm Friday: 10:00am to 5:00pm Saturday: 10:00am to 5:00pm Sunday: 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Contact Information Phone: 403-362-2947 Fax: 403-362-8111 Email: brolib@shortgrass.ca Website: brooks.shortgrass.ca
Did you know that the library loans out eReaders? You can pick up and take home your choice of a Sony eReader or Kobo eReader. For more information please speak to the staff at the Circulation Desk.
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Special Events
New Cards. New Price.
Starting Monday March 18, 2013,
a one year Adult Library card will only cost $10.00. Renew your card, or sign up for your new library card at the Brooks Public Library.
Young, Wild, and Free.
Starting Monday March 18, 2013,
all library cards for Children (ages 12 and under) and Young Adults (ages 13-17) will be FREE. Bring your parents in and sign up for your new library card at the Brooks Public Library. 3
Children’s Programs Tales for Tots
Wednesdays, March 20 to April 24 10:15am to 10:45am Fridays, March 15 to April 26 2:30pm to 3:00pm
New Name
Tales for Tots is our popular early literacy education program that incorporates stories and activities for preschool aged children. Parents and children ages three and under are welcome to sign up at the library today or by calling 403-362-2947 for this free children’s event.
Ready to Read
Wednesdays, March 20 to April 24 2:00pm to 2:30pm Fridays, March 15 to April 26 10:15am to 10:45am
New Name
Ready to Read is our popular early literacy program that incorporates stories and activities for school age children to help prepare them for the challenges of learning how to read. Kids age four to six are welcome to sign up at the library today or by calling 403-362-2947 for this free children’s event.
Sleepy Time Story Time
Beginning Tuesday March 19 6:30pm to 7:00pm
New Night
Families and kids are welcome to join us for a free, relaxing evening before bed. Come for bed time stories, fun activities, and exciting sing-along-songs. Feel free to dress in your pajamas and bring your favourite bedtime buddy along. 4
Children’s Programs Wii for Tweens
Thursdays After School 3:30pm to 4:45pm Calling all gamers! Come in and enjoy playing the coolest multi player games the Wii has to offer. Looking for more to do? We also have board games available to play with your friends. Wii Game Day is a free program for kids ages 7 to 12, and we supply snacks for all tween gamers.
Super Story Time: Dr. Seuss Saturday March 2 10:30am to 11:30am
Parents and kids ages six and under are invited to join us for a morning filled with zany fun. Come and enjoy the stories of Dr. Seuss, as well as some Seuss themed games, crafts, and treats. Pre-registration for this program is required, sign up at the Circulation Desk today!
Free Library Cards for Kids Hey Parents! Bring your kids, into the library and sign them up for a free library card! Remember to bring in your picture identification and proof of current address.
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Good Friday LIBRARY CLOSED
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Ukrainian Easter Egg Workshop @ 2:00pm Pizza and Videogame Party @ 6:00pm
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Teen Programs Teen Advisory Board Wednesday March 13 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Hey teens - we want to hear from you! Come into the library for free food and drinks, and help us decide which books, CDs, DVDs, and video games to buy, teen programs to run, and much more. Open to all teens 13 to 17. Call Jill or Sarah at 403-362-2947 for more information.
Pizza and Videogame Party Saturday March 23 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Do you like to eat pizza and play video games? Come take over the library after hours and enjoy eating free pizza and playing tons of cool videogames. For teens 13 to 17.
Movies @ the Library Horton Hears a Who! (G) Saturday March 2 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Horton the elephant hears a cry for help coming from a speck of dust, home to the Whos. Horton agrees to help protect the Whos but this gives him nothing but torment from his neighbors neighbors. Still, Horton stands by the motto that, “After all, a person is a person, no matter how small.� 8
Movies @ the Library Bonnie & Clyde (R) Monday March 11 2:00pm to 4:00pm
A bored small-town girl and a small-time bank robber leave in their wake a string of violent robberies and newspaper headlines that id-West Take catch the imagination of the Depression-struck Mid-West. on the legendary crime spree of these archetypal lovers on the run.
House of Flying Daggers (PG-13) Sunday March 24 2:00pm to 4:00pm Chinese with English Subtitles
A police officer called Leo sends officer Jin to investigate a young dancer named Mei, claiming that she has ties to the “Flying Daggers”. Leo arrests Mei, only to have Jin break her free in a plot to gain her trust and lead the police to the secret organization. But things are far more complicated than they seem . . .
Payback
Monday March 26 2:00pm to 4:00pm Based on Margaret Atwood’s bestselling book Payback: Debt and the Shadow Side of Wealth, this documentary offers a fascinating look at debt as a mental construct and traces how w it influences relationships, societies, governing structures and even the fate of the planet. Presented by the National Film Board of Canada
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Adult Programs Get Crafty
Saturday March 16 2:00pm to 4:00pm Join this fun group and find creativity, crafting, and conversation. If you’ve got an interest in crafting, no matter what your skill level is, and you’d like to get together with others who have similar interests, then come to our craft club for adults and share your passion. Bring your own craft supplies, everyone welcome to attend.
Computers for Beginners Wednesdays, March 6 to 24 10:15am to 12:00 Noon
Our popular introductory series on computers is back. If you, or someone you know, need basic computer skills, help using the internet, or help figuring out your e-mail, these classes are for you! Sign up for these free classes today at the Circulation Desk. Space is limited, come in or phone 403-362-2947 to register.
Ukrainian Easter Egg Workshop Saturday March 23 10:30am to 2:00pm
Learn how to make your own traditional Ukrainian easter egg. Lavona Krochak will be in to guide you through the steps of creating these beautiful eggs. Space is limited, so sign up today. Must be 12 and over to attend. $10.00 cost recovery fee. 10
Videoconferences Horticulture - More than Just Tomatoes Wednesday March 6 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Learn the value of heritage varieties of edibles (and other plants) for home gardens today as our speaker Janet Melrose shares the history and characteristics of some of the plants that were grown in Alberta from the early 1900s. Presented by the RISE Videoconference Network
How to Understand and Manage Cyber-Bullying Tuesday March 12 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Cyber-bullying presents multiple challenges for youth, parents and school systems. This presentation examines the impact of cyber-bullying on normal social development. Practical solutions are offered to parents and adolescents as a means of increasing the awareness and management of this global phenomenon. Presented by the RISE Videoconference Network
How to Nurture a Relationship with a Loved One Tuesday March 26 6:00pm to 7:30pm
All relationships require hard work. This presentation offers tips for those interested in building healthier relationships with loved ones. Presented by the RISE Videoconference Network 11
The Gallery This Month in the Gallery
In the Land of Magic Realism The Works of Garry Newton
Presented by the Alberta Foundation for the Arts Travelling Exhibition Program This edition of Booked In published February 2013 All program dates and times subject to change without notice.
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