March 2016 Program Guide
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420 1st Avenue West 403-362-2947 brooks.shortgrass.ca
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March 2016
General Information & Programs Hours of Operation
Library Closure
Monday: 10:00am to 5:00pm
Brooks Public library is Closed
Tuesday: 10:00am to 8:00pm
Friday March 25 for Good Friday.
Wednesday: 10:00am to 8:00pm
We will reopen at 10:00am on
Thursday: 10:00am to 8:00pm
Saturday March 26.
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 Brooks Public Library Offers Outreach for Seniors & Homebound Services? We offer delivery of library materials to those unable to leave their homes including Newbrook Lodge & The Villas Contact Shawna or Cathryn at the library for more information 403-362-2947
Board Game Night Tuesday, March 29 6:30pm to 8:00pm
We’ve revamped our Board Game Night. Join us once a month for a night of old fashioned board games, snacks and fun and a new feature game every month. This month it’s Giant Jenga. This is a free drop in program for all ages. 2 Contact Information
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March 2016
General Programs Beginner ESL Book Club
Sunday’s, Last session on March 6 2:00pm to 4:00pm Join our beginners ESL/ELL Book Club and improve your reading skills. We will be reading and discussing a book in English together. Contact Sandra at ABLE to register: 403-362-1685.
Advanced ESL Book Club Wednesday’s 5:30pm to 7:00pm
If you want to practice reading and writing in English join our advanced ESL/ELL Book Club where we will read and discuss a book together. Spaces are limited, contact SPEC at 403-501-1041 to register.
Device Drop-In & Technology Tutoring Monday Afternoons 2:00pm to 4:00pm Thursday Mornings 10am to Noon
Do you need help keeping up with technology?Come to the library Monday afternoons and Thursday mornings with your technology related questions. Feel free to bring your devices. This is a free drop in program. Give us a call! 403-362-2947
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Children’s Programs S is for Storytime
Wednesday or Friday Mornings Feb 24 to April 1 10:15am to 11:00am Children ages 5 and under are sure to enjoy this program filled with stories, songs and crafts. No two storytimes are alike but each is crafted towards an engaging theme that both parents and children are sure to love. Registration is required for these free programs.
Books N’ Babies
Tuesday’s 10:15am to 10:45am Join our baby storytime program. This 30 minute program focuses on interactive songs, rhymes and introduces board books to the babies. This is a free drop in program & parent participation is required.
Lego Club
Saturday March 12 2:30pm to 3:30pm Love lego? Join Shawna and Allison as they take you on a themed lego adventure. First you’ll listen to a story and then build your own lego creations all based on our weekly theme. Registration is required for this free monthly program for kids ages 5-10. 4 Children’s Programs
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March 2016
Children’s Programs Dr. Seuss Birthday Party Saturday, March 19 10:30am to 11:30am
If you love Dr. Seuss as much as we do, why not come and help us celebrate Dr. Seuss’s 112th birthday with books, games and perhaps even some goodies. This is a free drop in family storytime event for all ages.
ME gives you access to the books, audio books, DVDs, and online resources from participating libraries around the province* With a single card - the one your currently use to check out items from us. To get started today visit
melibraries.ca *some restrictions apply. for a full list of participating libraries please visit https://melibraries.ca/participating.php
Give us a call! 403-362-2947
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Closed for Good Friday
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Teen & Tween Programs Teen Advisory Board Wednesday, March 2 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Come into the library for free food and help us decide which books, CDs, DVDs, and video games to buy, teen programs to run, and much more. Open to all teens ages 13 to 17.
Teen Art Exhibit & Artist Reception Tuesday, March 22 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Come meet some of the talented Teens ages 13 to 17 that created this month’s exhibition in the gallery for the entire month of March. We will be handing out awards for Staff, Patron, and Sagebrush Artists Favorites.
TweenScene Creative Writing Program Saturday, March 5, 2016 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Join us in the library to try your hand at story writing, have fun playing games, and unleash your inner author! This is a free drop in program for tweens ages 10 to 13.
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March 2016
Tween & Tween Programs Lego TweenScene
Wednesday, March 2 & 16 3:45pm to 4:45pm Do you enjoy playing with Lego? Come out after school to our free Lego TweenScene! Each session will have a new theme to help spark your creativity. This is a free, drop-in program for tweens who are 10 to 13 years old.
Wii TweenScene
Wednesday, March 9 & 23 3:45pm to 4:45pm How are you at video games? If you enjoy playing the Wii then check out our Wii TweenScene after school program every second and fourth Wednesday at 3:45. This is a free, drop-in program for tweens who are 10 to 13 years old.
Book Hedgehog Craft TweenScene Wednesday March 30 3:45pm to 4:45pm
Would you like to learn how to make art out books? Join us at the library and learn to make a hedgehog out of book pages. This program is for tweens ages 10 to 13 years old. Space is limited. Please register by calling the library today.
Give us a call! 403-362-2947
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Adult Programs Reader’s Choice Book Club Tuesday, March 8 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Join the Reader’s Choice Book Club and read whatever you want. Simply pick a book, read it, and then tell the group your thoughts. This is a drop in, once a month program for adults.
Did you know that you can download ebooks and audiobooks onto your Kobo, Apple, or Andriod devices? go to http://shortgrass.ca/ereading-and-audiobooks to find out more information or speak to any Brooks Public Library library staff member
You & the Law: Being an Executor Wednesday March 2 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Learn about the legal rights and responsibilities of an executor as they: gather estate assets; pays debts; distribute to beneficiaries and administer the estate. Find out about the changes by the Wills and Succession Act. Bring your questions to this free drop in video-conference. 10 Adult Programs
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March 2016
Adult Programs Law at Lunch: Information, Identity Theft & the Law Wednesday, March 9 12:30pm to 1:30pm
There’s a whole identity out there made up of information about you, most of it stored in electronic databases. Losing or getting this information stolen can be serious! Get a general overivew of legal issues related to your information identity. Bring your questions to this a free drop in video conference.
You & the Law: An Enduring Power of Attorney Wednesday, March 09 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Learn about basic tools needed for enduring power of attorney and what’s involved in acquiring them. Also find out about the changes involved with the Wills and Succession Act legislation Bring your questions to this free drop in video conference.
You & the Law: Looking After Dependent Parents Wednesday, March 23 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Learn about the legal issues involved in situations where parents lose their legal capcity to make decisions and it falls on you, their children. Bring your questions to this a free drop in video conference. Give us a call! 403-362-2947
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March 2016
This Month:
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Monday March 21 @ 4:00pm The Walk Against Racism begins at Brooks Public Library with opening remarks, then we will walk past City Hall and finish at the Brooks Junior High. Bring a flag for the walk to help demonstrate that unity is possible in our culturally diverse community. Pizza and snacks will be served in the Brooks Junior High Foods Room.
This edition of Booked In published February 2016 All program dates and times subject to change without notice.
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