November 2015 by Shortgrass Library System

November 2015 Program Guide

Booked In

BrooksPublicLibrary @brookslibrary

420 1st Avenue West 403-362-2947 brooks.shortgrass.ca

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November 2015

Contact Information

General Programs

Hours of Operation

Library Closure

Monday: 10:00am to 5:00pm

Brooks Public Library will be

Tuesday: 10:00am to 8:00pm

Closed Wednesday Nov 11 for

Wednesday: 10:00am to 8:00pm

Rememberance Day.

Thursday: 10:00am to 8:00pm

We will reopen at 10:00am on

Friday: 10:00am to 5:00pm

Thursday Nov 12 2015.

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

Let us help you get active! You can check out a Lakeside Leisure Centre Pass from Brooks Public Library. Ask us at the Circulation desk for more information.

We’re Looking For A Hero ... ... Who could be a member of the Brooks Public Library Board As a board member you will represent the interests of the community and be entrusted by the community to help create a library to be enjoyed by everyone. To find out more call Brooks Public Library at 403-362-2947 or email bplboard@shortgrass.ca 2 Contact Information

Visit us online at brooks.shortgrass.ca

Board Game Night Tuesdays Nov 10 & 24 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Put down the electronics and join us for some old school fun. We’ve got our favorite board games ready to go but feel free to bring your own game to share. This is an all ages free event!

Magic: The Gathering in the Library Every Thursday Night 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Are you looking for a way to play Magic while meeting new friends ? Grab your deck, then drop in and play Magic: The Gathering with other local players and practice your skills.

Artist Reception with Linda Wilson Tuesday, Nov 17 6:30pm to 8:00pm

This is your chance to meet artist Linda Wilson. Her beautiful work, “A 50 year study of the Badlands” will be in the gallery for the month of November. Get the chance to find out more about her work comprised of photos, sketches and paintings. Give us a call! 403-362-2947

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November 2015

Children’s Programs

Children’s Programs S is for Storytime

Wednesday or Friday Mornings Sept 16 to Nov 06 & Nov 18 to Dec 23 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 alike are sure to love. Registration is required for these free programs.

Lego Club

Saturday Nov 14 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 5-12.

Books N’ Babies

Pictures With Santa by Photgrapher Lori Ulry

Tuesday’s 10:15am to 10:45am

Saturday Nov 28 10:30am to 12:30pm & 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Join us as we launch our brand new baby storytime program. This 30 minute program focuses on interactive songs, rhymes and introduces board books to the babies.

Santa Claus is coming to the Library. Come tell Santa what you want for Christmas, and have your photo taken.

Registration and parent participation is required.

Photographs with Santa will be emailed, so please have your email address ready when you arrive. Donations greatly appreciated for photos with Santa.

Super Scaredy Squirrrel & Chester Day Saturday Nov 7 2:00pm to 3:30pm

Tanya Elliott - The Secret Blanket Tuesday, Nov 24th 6:30 - 7:30pm

Join us for a fun filled afternoon of stories, games and crafts centered around the loveable characters of Scaredy Squirrel & Chester created by Melanie Watt.

Local teacher and author Tanya Elliott will be here to read her new book, “The Secret Blanket” and talk about what her inspiration was to write it.

This is a free drop in event for families and children of all ages. We hope to see you there.

This is a free drop in event the entire family will enjoy.

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Give us a call! 403-362-2947

Visit us online at brooks.shortgrass.ca

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BROOKS

November 2015

PUBLIC

LIBRARY

Sunday

Monday

Books N’ Babies @ 10:15am

ESL Beginner Book Club @ 2:00pm

Reader’s Choice Book Club @ 6:30pm

ESL Beginner Book Club @ 2:00pm

Books N’ Babies @ 10:15am

Books, N’ Babies @ 10:15am

ESL Beginner Book Club @ 2:00pm

Library Board Meeting @ 5:00pm Open to the Public. Please use the Crook’s Nook Entrance after 5:00pm

Wednesday

TAB @ 6:30pm

Thursday

S is for Storyime Magic: The Gathering in @ 10:15am the Library @ 6:00pm Lego Tween Scene @ 3:45pm You & The Law: Grandparents, @6;30pm ESL Book Club @ 6:00pm

Wii for Tweens @ 3:00pm

CLOSED FOR REMEMBERANCE DAY

Magic: The Gathering in the Library @ 6:00pm

Wii for Tweens @ 3:00pm

Books N’ Babies @ 10:15am

S is for Storytime @ 10:15am

Board Game Night @ 6:30pm Author Talk: Tanya Elliot @6:30pm

S is for Storytime @ 10:15am

Artist Reception with Linda Wilson @ 6:30pm

Friday

S is for Storytime @ 10:15am Lego Tween Scene Magic: The Gathering in @ 3:45pm the Library @ 6:00pm You & The Law : Law & Living Together @ 6:30pm ESL Book Club @ 6:00pm

Board Game Night @ 6:30pm

ESL Beginner Book Club @ 2:00pm

Board Game Night @ 6:30pm

ESL Beginner Book Club @ 2:00pm

Tuesday

ESL Book Club @ 6:00pm

Magic: The Gathering in the Library @ 6:00pm

No Storytime Today

S is for Storytime @ 10:15am

Saturday

Super Scaredy Squirrel & Chester Day @ 2:00pm

Lego Club @ 2:30pm

Wii for Tweens @ 3:00pm

S is for Storytime @ 10:15am Wii for Tweens @ 3:00pm

Pictures with Santa By Photographer Lori Ulry @ 10:30am to 12:30pm & 1:30pm to 3:30pm

November 2015

Teen & Tween Programs

November 2015

Volunteer Your Fines Away

Teen Advisory Board Wednesday Nov 4 6:30pm to 7:00pm

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 ages 13 to 17.

Wii for Tweens

Friday Aftenoons 3:00pm to 4:30pm Calling all gamers! Come in and enjoy playing the coolest multi-player games the Wii has to offer. Wii for Tweens is a drop in program for kids ages 7 to 12.

Did you know that you can volunteer your fines away?

Lego Tween Scene

Wednesdays November 4 & 18 3:45-4:45 Do you enjoy playing with Lego? Come out after school to our free Lego Club! Each session will have a new theme to help spark your creativity. This club is a free, drop-in program for tweens who are 10 to 13 years old. 8 Teen & Tween Programs

Are You a Teen with Library Fines?

Visit us online at brooks.shortgrass.ca

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s simple-just fill out a volunteer form and for everyone hour that you volunteer $5.00 will go towards your outstanding library fines. Contact Brooks Public Library for more information

Give us a call! 403-362-2947

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Adult Programs

Grandparents, Grandchildren and the Law

Advanced ESL Book Club

This video conference session looks at subjects like parenting of and contact with children (also referred to as custody and access), maintenance, and guardianship from the grandparent-grandchild perspective.

Want to practice reading in English? If so, join our Advanced ESL/ELL Book Club where we will be reading and discussing a book together.

Wednesday, Nov 04 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Wednesday Nights 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Bring your questions to this free drop in event.

Spaces are limited, so please contact SPEC to register. You can reach them at 403-501-1041.

Law & Living Together

Beginner ESL Book Club

Wednesday, Nov 18 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Sunday Afternoons 2:00pm to 4:00pm

In this video conference learn about the responsibilities of unmarried people living together as spouses. Topics for discussing will include cohabitation agreements, what an adult interdependent is, are and support of children, inheritance and property. Bring your questions to this free drop in event.

Join our beginners ESL/ELL Book Club and improve your reading skills. We will be reading and discussing the book in English together. Call Sandra from A.B.L.E. to register at 403-362-1685. Everyone is welcome!

Readerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Book Club Tuesday, November 03 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Join the Readerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Book Club and read whatever you want. Simply pick a book, read it, and then tell the group what you thought. This drop in, once a month program is designed to get adults discussing books, authors, and genres. Everyone is welcome to attend. 10 Adult Programs

Visit us online at brooks.shortgrass.ca

Give us a call! 403-362-2947

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November 2015

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