Booked In May 2013 Programs and Events
Death by Chocolate Bake Sale Mother’s Day Craft Day
Star Wars: May the Fourth be with you . . . brooks.shortgrass.ca
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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 Thursday: 10:00am to 8:00pm
The Library will be closed Monday May 20 in honour of the Victoria Day holiday. We will resume our regular hours on Tuesday May 21.
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
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Special Events
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Star Wars: May the Fourth Padawan Story Time Saturday May 4 1:00pm to 1:20pm
Join the Brooks Public Library as we celebrate Star Wars Day on Saturday May 4th. Come enjoy listening to tales about the Jedi, droids, and your favourite Star wars characters at Padawan Story Time. All padawans and their masters (aka, kids and parents) are welcome to attend.
Droid Toss
Saturday May 4 1:00pm to 1:30pm May the Fourth be with you as we celebrate Star Wars Day on Saturday May 4th. Test your skills and accuracy at our fun droid toss game!
Outdoor Pod Races Saturday May 4
Make your own wearable Pod Racer ship costume at home, then come race against other pilots. Pre-registration for this event is required, sign up at the library now. Race 1: 6 years and under Race begins at 1:30pm Race 2: 7 to 12 years old Begins at 1:45pm Race 3: 13 to 17 years old Begins at 2:00pm Race 4: 18 years and over Begins at 2:15pm 4
Star Wars: May the Fourth Star Wars Tech Creation Station
Saturday May 4 Build your own Lightsaber 1:00pm to 2:00pm Every Jedi and Sith needs their very own lightsaber! Drop in and make yours! Build your own Droid 2:00pm to 3:00pm Build your own best friend out of droid parts at the library! For more information please call us at 403-362-2947.
Gungan Energy Ball Fight Saturday May 4 2:00pm to 2:30pm
Ready to get wet? Choose a side and have fun participating in our Gungan energy ball fight. All participants will be supplied with water balloons. May the best team win!
Star Wars Trivia
Saturday May 4 2:30pm to 3:00pm Think you know everything about the Star Wars universe. Test your knowledge against other fans at our game show style trivia contest. Participants must sign up at least 15 minutes prior to the event. Names will be randomly selected to play. Must be present at the event when your name is drawn. 5
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Death by Chocolate Bake Sale @ 11:00am
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Children’s Programs Tales for Tots
Wednesdays, May 15 to June 19 10:15am to 10:45am Fridays, May 24 to June 21 2:30pm to 3:00pm 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.
Ready to Read
Wednesdays, May 17 to June 19 2:00pm to 2:30pm Fridays, May 24 to June 21 10:15am to 10:45am 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 Tuesday Evenings 6:30pm to 7:00pm
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. 8
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.
Mother’s Day Craft Day Saturday May 11 1:00pm to 4:00pm
NO Mom’s allowed! Dads, Grandpas - bring the kids in to make a special gift for Mom. This is a free program no registration is required. Just drop on in!
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Movies @ the Library Ben Hur
Monday May 6 1:00pm to 4:00pm When Prince Judah Ben-Hur hears that his friend Messala has been named to command the Roman garrison of Jerusalem, he is thrilled. He soon finds, however, that his friend has changed. When Judah refuses to divulge the names of Jews who oppose Roman rule, Messala decides to make an example of him.
The Motorcycle Diaries
Sunday May 12 2:00pm to 4:00pm Spanish with English Subtitles In 1952, 23 year old medical student Ernesto Guevara de la Serna - Fuser to his friends and later better known as ‘Ernesto Che Guevara’ - decides to postpone his last semester to accompany his friend ‘Alberto Granado’ on an 8,000 km dream motorcycle trip throughout South America.
Hard Light
Thursday May 30 6:00pm to 8:00pm Michael Crummey’s seminal piece of Newfoundland literature examines cultural change and modern relationships. Filmmaker Justin Simms offers viewers a timely reflection on compassion, storytelling and identity. Sponsored by the National Film Board of Canada 10
Teen Programs Homework Help
Saturday Afternoons 1:00pm to 2:30pm Homework Help offers free one-to-one tutoring to students from Grades 7 to 12. Students can sign up at the Brooks Public Library, or at BCIS to get help from volunteer tutors. For more information please contact Deanna at BCIS, 403-362-0404, or Tamara at 403-362-2947.
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In the Gallery This Month in the Gallery
Creator Paints the World . . . . . . The Colour of Our Voice Presented by the Alberta Foundation for the Arts Travelling Exhibition Program This edition of Booked In published April 2013 All program dates and times subject to change without notice.
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