December 2017 Program Guide
Booked In
BrooksPublicLibrary
323 1st Street East 403.362.2947
@brookslibrary
brooks.shortgrass.ca
General Programs
December 2017
Movie Night Tuesday, December 5th, 6:00pm Everything Everything This is a free drop in program for all ages
Nifty Needles Wednesday, December 6th, 2:00pm Come in for a relaxing afternoon of chatting with others and working on your latest knit, crochet, or cross-stitch project. Trudy Zimmer will be here to answer your questions and get you going if you are having trouble Drop ins are welcome for this free program
AniManga Club Wednesday, December 27th 6:30 to 8:00pm This is a free, drop in program for adults and teens, ages 13+
This month we’ll be watching episodes of Your choice!
Readers’ Choice Book Club Tuesday, December 12th, 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
December 2017
Winter Driving & Safety Thursday, December 7th, 6:30pm Please join us for this presentation with Deputy Fire Chief Stewart Luchies and learn how to stay safe this winter. Questions are encouraged! This is a free drop in program
Easy Holiday Treats Thursday, December 14th, 6:30pm Come sample our staffs easy holiday treats and take home some new recipes. Feel free to bring in one of your own holiday recipes to share! This is a free drop in program
Last Minute Gift Wrapping Thursday, December 21st, 5:00-8:00pm Would you like help with your gift wrapping? Our staff is offering gift wrapping by donation. All donations will be given to Scotia Bank in Brooks for their Toy Drive.
Board Game Night Tuesday, December 19th 6:30 to 8:00pm This is a free, drop in program for all ages.
Give us a call! 403.362.2947
This months feature game: Giant Scrabble Bring your own game or play one of ours. We provide the snacks, you provide the fun! 3 Events
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Little Listeners @10:15am
Hours of Operation Monday: 930am to 5pm Tuesday: 930am to 8pm Wednesday: 930am to 8pm Thursday: 930am to 8pm
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Writers Group @2:00pm Artist Reception @6:30pm
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Little Listeners @10:15am TAB @6:30pm Nifty Needles @2:00pm Writers Group @6:30pm
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Little Listeners @10:15am Candy Cane Olympics @6:00pm
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Reader’s Choice Book Club @6:30pm Christmas Craft TweenScene @3:45pm
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Little Listeners @10:15am
Family Tales @2:30pm
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Books n’ Babies @10:15am Board Game Night @6:30pm Rudolph Escape Room TweenScene @3:45pm
Little Listeners @10:15am Writers Group @6:30pm
Little Listeners @2:15pm Last Minute Gift Wrapping @5:00pm
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Lego Club @2:30pm
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Friday: 930am to 5pm Saturday: 930am to 5pm Sunday: 1pm to 5pm Brooks Public Library will be closed for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day
Contact Information Phone: 403.362.2947 Fax: 403.362.8111 Email: brolib@shortgrass.ca Website: brooks.shortgrass.ca
This edition of Booked In published November 2017. All program dates and times subject to change without notice.
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Brooks Public Library is a proud member of the Shortgrass Library System.
Tween & Teen's Programs Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Wednesday, December 6th 6:30 to 7:30pm It’s your Library … Make a Difference!
December 2017
Help plan programs, decide what materials to buy, and gain volunteer experience. For more info contact Kim our Teen Programming Coordinator
Candy Cane Olympics Friday, December 8th, 6:00pm Come out to the library to decorate Christmas cookies, and play holiday themed games! Pizza, pop, and snacks will be provided Doors open 5:45-6:15pm This is a free drop in program for teens 13-17 yrs
Christmas Craft TweenScene Tuesday, December 12th, 3:45pm Come on out to the library and make some Christmas crafts This is a free drop in program for tweens 10-13 yrs
Rudolph’s Escape Room TweenScene Tuesday, December 19th, 3:45pm Rudolph loves to play games, especially if puzzles are involved. During his recent visit to the library, Rudolph dropped some off for you to play. See if you can solve them as fast as he did! This is a free drop in program for tweens 10-13 yrs 6 Tween & Teen's Programs
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Children’s Programs
December 2017
Little Listeners Storytime Please register for this free program for ages 1-5
Wednesdays 10:15 to 11:00am until December 20th Thursdays 2:15 to 3:00pm until December 21st Fridays 10:15 to 11:00am until December 22nd 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 10:45am No program December 12th
Lego Club Saturday, December 23rd 2:30 to 3:30pm Please register for this free program for ages 5 to 10
Family Tales Saturday, December 16th, 2:30pm Come join us for Family Tales at the library where this month we will be making gingerbread houses out of graham crackers! Please register for this free program Give us a call! 403.362.2947
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Events
December 2017
Brooks Public Library Writers Group Sundays, 2:00-4:00pm & Wednesdays, 6:30pm Are you a seasoned or aspiring writer? Want to meet with other writers while working on your craft? Writers block? Whether you are writing short stories, novels, or poems, 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 Artist Reception Monday, December 18th 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Pat Neufeld
Come meet Pat Neufeld and all our student exhibitors.
New and old works December 1st-29th
BCHS Student Art Show December 15th—January 13th