February starts out with a bang at the Brooks Public Library! Our annual Around the World in 28 Days is back again. This popular noon hour program invites speakers from the community in to discuss the countries they’ve lived in or have visited. Every week we travel to a new and exciting place - it’s a great way to spend your lunch break. On Friday February 4, Lucy Newnes will be in to talk about Singapore. Come in and learn about the world’s fifth busiest port as Lucy takes us on a tour of this world city and shares her insider knowledge. This is a free event and everyone is welcome to attend. Don’t forget your lunch!
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Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Around the World in 28 Days - Singapore
February starts out with a bang at the Brooks Public Library! Our annual Around the World in 28 Days is back again. This popular noon hour program invites speakers from the community in to discuss the countries they’ve lived in or have visited. Every week we travel to a new and exciting place - it’s a great way to spend your lunch break. On Friday February 4, Lucy Newnes will be in to talk about Singapore. Come in and learn about the world’s fifth busiest port as Lucy takes us on a tour of this world city and shares her insider knowledge. This is a free event and everyone is welcome to attend. Don’t forget your lunch!
Friday, January 28, 2011
Super Saturday: Chinese New Year
The year of the Tiger coming to a close, and the rise of the Rabbit on the horizon: The Brooks Public Library is ready to celebrate! Kids ages 7 to 12 are invited to join us for Super Saturday: Chinese New Year on Saturday February 7th at 1:00pm. This fun afternoon is filled with games, stories, crafts, and yummy treats. This program is free, but pre-register at the Library today as space is limited.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
NFB Film Club
The NFB Film Club is back for 2011 with two great features. Join us for an afternoon of Canadian films presented by the National Film Board of Canada on Saturday January 29th at 2:00pm. Come enjoy the animated short, Pierogie Pinch. As a young woman finds herself lost in daydreams while clumsily making traditional pierogies, she invokes the presence of her grandmother, who guides her through the messy ritual. Also showing Invisible City, Academy Award-nominated director Hubert Davis’s acclaimed documentary about transformation – of an inner-city community and of personal identity. This is a free double feature and everyone is welcome to attend.
Reading with Ronald
The Brooks Public Library is proud to announce that Ronald McDonald® will be coming to the Brooks Public Library on Wednesday February 16 at 10:30am for a special story hour. Come down and enjoy stories, jokes, and fun surprises! This free event is geared towards kids ages four to eight, but everyone is welcome to attend. For more information please call the library at 403-362-2947.This learning experience is brought to you by your local Brooks McDonald's®.
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