Programs and Events
A vibrant and inspiring resource connecting our diverse community to the world.
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Programs and Events
A vibrant and inspiring resource connecting our diverse community to the world.
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RISE Videoconferences - NEW 02/28/2010 The Brooks Public Library, in association with the RISE Videoconferencing Project, is pleased to offer a wide array of programming to our community via videoconference!
These sessions are FREE and drop-in participants are welcome! For more information on videoconferenced sessions, please call the library at 403-362-2947. Wii Launch Day: - NEW 02/28/2010 We are launching our new Wii video game console on Saturday, March 27th. Challenge a librian, friend, or parent. We will be playing Mario and Sonic Winter Olympics, and would love to see you there! The Ribbon-cutting begins at 11:30am, followed by an afternoon of playing Wii!
Date: If you have any questions, please call the library at 403-362-2947. Toddler Time - NEW 02/28/2010 Toddler Time is a hugely popular program that incorporates stories, activities, and crafts for children aged three and under with a parent. Toddler Time runs for six week sessions at a cost of only $6.00 per child per session. These sessions fill up quickly, so be sure to register early!
Dates: If you have any questions or would like more information about a session of Toddler Time, please call the library at 403-362-2947. Story Time - NEW 02/28/2010 Story Time sessions are here again! Story Time is a fun and popular program that introduces children aged 4 to 6 to a variety of stories, activities, and crafts. Story Time runs for six week sessions at a cost of only $6.00 per child per session. This program fills up quickly, so be sure to register early!
Dates: Please call the library at 403-362-2947 if you would like more information or to register for a Story Time session! ESL Family Story Time - NEW 10/23/2009 ESL Family Story Time is a program for English as a Second Language parents and their children. Come to the Library with your children and have fun listening to stories, playing games, practicing your English, and meeting other parents! ESL Family Story Time runs for six week sessions at a cost of only $6.00 per child per session. Come into the library and join the fun!
Dates: If you would like more information about a session of ESL Family Story Time or if you would like to register, please call the library at 403-362-2947. ESL Book Club - NEW 11/26/2009 English as a Second Language students are invited to come into the library to meet new friends and practice their reading skills in our ESL Book Club. Book Club members will read books together and talk about their opinions to improve their reading and conversation skills. Please be advised that these classes are meant to supplement, not replace, ESL classes. Students are expected to have a fairly advanced grasp of English (Level 3) to be able to participate.
Dates: If you would like more information about the ESL Book Club or if you would like to register, please call the library at 403-362-2947. FREE Computer Classes for Beginners - NEW 11/26/2009 Brooks Public Library offers FREE Computer Classes for Beginners and ESL Beginners! If you need basic computer skills, help using the internet, or help figuring out your e-mail, these classes are for you! Sign up for specific sessions or for all four. If you cannot make the class times, need extra help, or want help with a more advanced topic, we also have one-on-one sessions by appointment! These courses are extremely popular, so please register early! Computer Classes for Beginners
The Gallery - NEW 02/28/2010 In cooperation with the Alberta Foundation for the Arts and the Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre in Medicine Hat, the Brooks Public Library is proud to introduce The Gallery, rotating collections of art that will be displayed in the library and available for public viewing. Aaron Hagan's collection of work, Directions, is the March gallery exhibit. Mr. Hagan creates powerful yet subtle abstract art, and we are very excited to display it. Come and see it - it's only here for March! Brooks Reads - NEW 11/26/2009 Brooks Reads 2010 has a winner: Jonathan Kellerman's When the Bough Breaks selected by radio personality Courtney Potts! Visit the Brooks Reads Blog at http://brooksreads.blogspot.com for more information on this fantastic annual event! Here are all of this year's picks:
Looking for more great reads? Check out our Online Book Club here! Shortgrass Library System Events Are you interested in attending events offered by other libraries in the Shortgrass Library System? Click here to view the Shortgrass Library System's Events Calendar! |
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