October 2017 Program Guide
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BrooksPublicLibrary
323 1st St E @brookslibrary
403.362.2947 brooks.shortgrass.ca
General Programs Board Game Night Tuesday, October 17th 6:30 to 8:00pm This is a free, drop in program for all ages.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Wednesday, October 4th, 6:30 to 7:30pm It’s your Library … Make a Difference!
AniManga Club Wednesday, October 25th, 6:30 to 8:00pm This is a free, drop in program for adults and teens, ages 13+
October 2017 Featured Game: Card Games Bring your own game or play one of ours. We provide the snacks, you provide the fun!
Help plan programs, decide what materials to buy, and gain volunteer experience. For more info contact Kim our Teen Programming Coordinator
This month we’ll be watching episodes of Red Data Girl
Readers’ Choice Book Club Tuesday, October 10th 6:30pm Pick your own book, read it, and then share. Get recommendations, discuss themes and characters, and have a great time! This is a free drop in program 2 General Programs
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Events
October 2017
Knitting 101 Wednesday, October 11th 6:30pm Having problems with a project or just need to know how to get started? Trudy Zimmer will be here to answer your questions and get you going! Please bring your own yarn and needles Drop ins are welcome for this free program
Hunting in Alberta and Firearms Safety Thursday, October 12th 6:30pm Rick Martin from Brooks and District Fish and Games will be here to answer all your hunting and fishing questions! Please call the Brooks Public Library or come by to register for this free program. Drop ins will still be accepted for this program
Foster and Adoption Information Night Thursday, October 5th 6:30pm Join us for a casual conversation about fostering, adoption, or becoming a relief care provider in Brooks & area! This is a free drop in program
Volunteer Night Info Session Thursday, October 26th 6:30pm Join us for volunteer night as different organizations from Brooks come in to talk about what kinds of volunteer services they need, answer any questions you may have, and sign you up for volunteering you may be interested in! This is a free drop in program Give us a call! 403.362.2947
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Teen & Tween Programs
October 2017
Teen Horror Movie Night Friday, October 13th, 6:00pm Doors open 5:45– 6:15pm Free pizza, snacks, and drinks This is a drop in program for teens 13-17
Coding Club TweenScene
Stop Motion Animation TweenScene
Tuesday, October 3rd 3:45-4:45pm
October 10 & 17 3:45-4:45pm
Come out to the library and learn how to create video games and websites using basic coding
Are you a tween 10-13 years old and want to learn how to make short stop motion films? Register for our free Stop Motion Animation Program at the Brooks Public Library. As each session builds off the last, you will be registering to attend both dates.
Please register for this free program for tweens 10-13 yrs
Please register for this free program for tweens 10-13 yrs
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Haunted Graham Cracker Houses TweenScene Tuesday, Oct 31st 3:45-4:45pm Come out after school and make haunted candy houses
Please register for this free program for tweens 10-13 yrs Visit us online at brooks.shortgrass.ca
Children’s Programs
October 2017
Little Listeners Storytime Please register for this free program
Wednesdays, 10:15 to 11:00am until October 25 Thursdays 2:15 to 3:00pm until October 26 Fridays, 10:15 to 11:00am until October 27 Please join us for songs and stories for babies and caregivers! This is a free, drop in program
Books n’ Babies Tuesdays 10:15 to 11am
Lego Club Saturday, October 14th 2:30 to 3:30pm Please register for this free program for ages 5 to 10
Family Tales Saturday, October 21st 2:30pm Come join us for Family Tales at the library where this month we will be decorating pumpkins! Pumpkins will be provided Please register for this free program
Give us a call! 403.362.2947
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Events
October 2017
Brooks Public Library Writers Group Sundays 2:00-4:00pm Are you a seasoned or aspiring writer? Want to meet with other writers while working on your craft? Writers block? Whether you are writing fiction, non-fiction, or perhaps preparing for NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) in November, bring your pen, paper, or laptop and come be a part of a great supportive group! This is a drop in program free for all ages
In The Gallery Paint Our Town Until October 31st Come out and see all the art from our Alberta Culture Days event!
Our Miss Brooks Until October 31st Maricia Johnson, niece of long time resident Lillian Cler, has put together this display of her Aunt and family, and their life in Brooks