November 2016 Program Guide
Booked In
BrooksPublicLibrary
420 First Avenue West @brookslibrary
403.362.2947 brooks.shortgrass.ca
Events and Fundraisers This session will highlight risks and costs of litigation compared to mediation or negotiation including New Ways for Families program methods. Lawyers Emma Alves and Anna Bara will be presenting this videoconference session LIVE from Brooks Public Library
November 2016 Court Processes and Alternatives for Family Law Wednesday, November 23 6:30 to 8:30
Reader’s Choice Book Club Tuesday November, 8th 6:30 This is a free drop in program
This is a free drop in program
Pick your own book, read it, and then share. Get recommendations, discuss themes and characters, and have a great time!
Home Buyers Info Session Wednesday, November 16th @ 6:45pm Realtor Kelly Rasmussen, banker Nicole Findlay, and lawyer Sarah Bisbee discuss everything you need to know about purchasing your new home Please register for this free program
Grandparents, Grandchildren, and the Law Wednesday, November 2nd 6:30 to 8:30pm This is a free, drop in program for adults. 2 Events and Fundraising
This videoconference looks at subjects like custody access, maintenance, and guardianship from the grandparent-grandchild perspective. Visit us online at brooks.shortgrass.ca
General Programs
November 2016 Board Game Night Tuesday, November 15th 6:30 to 8:00pm This is a free, drop in program
for all ages.
Bring your own game or play one of ours. We provide the snacks, you provide the fun! Feature Games are “Mad Gab” and “Boogle Jr”
AniManga Club Wednesday, November 30th, 6:30 to 8:00pm 6:00 Candy Sushi This is a free, drop in program for adults and teens, ages 13+
This month we’ll be watching episodes of Soul Eater
Christmas Tree Craft Night Join Cathryn as she teaches you how to make these awesome little Who-ville type Christmas Trees. Tuesday, Nov 29th 7-9pm For ages 13 and up. Space is limited so pre-register today. $10.00 cost recovery fee for clay and firing Handmade Cards with Maxine Krafft Quick and easy cards for Beginners to the Advanced! Give us a call! 403.362.2947
Ladies’ Craft Night Wednesday, November 9th 7:00 to 9:00pm Supplies and refreshments provided, $5 cost recovery fee. Space is limited, please register for this adult (18+) program.
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November 2 Sun
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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
Little Listeners @10:15am Grandparents Law Videoconference @6:30 TAB @6:30pm
ESL Club @6p
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Ladies Craft Night @7pm
Artist Recepti ESL Club @6p
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Books n’ Babies @10:15am TweenScene Lego @3:45pm Board Game Night @6:30pm
Little Listeners @10:15am Homebuyers Info Session @6:45pm
ESL Club @6p
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Books n’ Babies @10:15am TweenScene Wii @3:45pm
Little Listeners @10:15am
ESL Club @6p
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Board Mtg @5pm
Books n’ Babies @10:15am Christmas Tree Craft @7pm
Little Listeners @10:15am
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ESL Book club @2pm
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Wed
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Books n’ Babies @10:15am TweenScene Wii @3:45pm Readers Choice Book club @6:30pm
ESL Book club @2pm
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Family Law @6:30pm
AniManga Club + Candy Sushi @6:00pm
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Little Listeners @10:15am
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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Lego Club @2:30pm
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Little Listeners @10:15am
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Saturday: 10am to 5pm Sunday: 1pm to 5pm Brooks Public Library will be closed for Remembrance Day on November 11th.
Contact Information Phone: 403.362.2947 Fax: 403.362.8111 Email: brolib@shortgrass.ca Website: brooks.shortgrass.ca This edition of Booked In published October 2016. All program dates and times subject to change without notice.
Brooks Public Library is a proud member of the Shortgrass Library System.
Teen & Tween Programs
November 2016
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Help plan programs, decide Wednesday, November 2nd, what materials to buy, and gain 6:30 to 7:30pm It’s your Library … Make a Difference!
volunteer experience. For more info contact Kim our Teen Programming Coordinator
Wii TweenScene Tuesday after school November 8th and 22nd, 3:45 to 4:45pm Lego TweenScene Tuesdays after school November 1st and 15th 3:45 to 4:45pm These are free, drop in programs for tweens (10-13 years old)
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Visit us online at brooks.shortgrass.ca
Children’s Programs
November 2016
Little Listeners Storytime Please register for this free program
Wednesday, November 2 and Friday, November 4, 10:15 to 11:00am New Session: Wednesdays or Fridays, 10:15 to 11:00am November 16th to December 16th
Books n’ Babies
Please join us for songs and stories for babies and caregivers!
Tuesdays 10:15 to 10:45am This is a free, drop in program
Lego Club Saturday, November 12th 2:30 to 3:30pm Please register for this free program for ages 5 to 10
2016 Children’s Programming is sponsored by
Knights of Columbus Give us a call! 403.362.2947
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ESL Programs
November 2016
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.
ESL Club Thursdays 6:00 to 7:30pm This discussion and information group will explore new and familiar topics while practicing their English conversation skills. These are free, drop in programs for all ages
In the Gallery
From This to That Collected Works
by Linda Hajash November 2nd to November 30th
Artist Reception T h u r s d a y, N o v e m b e r 1 0 t h 6:30 to 8:00 pm