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The Library will be closed Monday May 20 in honour of the Victoria Day holiday. We will resume our regular hours on Tuesday May 21.

Special Events

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Star Wars: May the Fourth

Droid TossSaturday May 41:00pm to 1:30pm

May the Fourth be with you as we celebrate Star Wars Day on Saturday May 4th.Test your skills and accuracy at our fun droid toss game!

Outdoor Pod RacesSaturday May 4

Make your own wearable Pod Racer ship costume at home, then come race against other pilots. Pre-registration for this event is required, sign up at the library now.

Race 1: 6 years and under Race begins at 1:30pmRace 2: 7 to 12 years old Begins at 1:45pmRace 3: 13 to 17 years old Begins at 2:00pmRace 4: 18 years and overBegins at 2:15pm

Padawan Story TimeSaturday May 41:00pm to 1:20pm

Join the Brooks Public Library as we celebrate Star Wars Day on Saturday May 4th.Come enjoy listening to tales about the Jedi, droids, and your favourite Star wars characters at Padawan Story Time. All padawans and their masters (aka, kids and parents) are welcome to attend.

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Star Wars: May the FourthStar Wars Tech Creation StationSaturday May 4Build your own Lightsaber1:00pm to 2:00pmEvery Jedi and Sith needs their very own light-saber! Drop in and make yours!

Build your own Droid2:00pm to 3:00pmBuild your own best friend out of droid parts at the library! For more information please call us at 403-362-2947.

Gungan Energy Ball Fight Saturday May 42:00pm to 2:30pm

Ready to get wet? Choose a side and have fun participating in our Gungan energy ball fi ght. All participants will be supplied with water balloons. May the best team win!

Star Wars TriviaSaturday May 42:30pm to 3:00pmThink you know everything about the Star Wars universe. Test your knowledge against other fans at our game show style trivia contest.Participants must sign up at least 15 minutes prior to the event. Names will be randomly selected to play. Must be present at the event when your name is drawn.

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The Motorcycle Diaries @ 2:00pm

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Children’s Programs

Sleepy Time Story Time Tuesday Evenings6:30pm to 7:00pm

Families and kids are welcome to join us for a free, relaxing evening before bed. Come for bed time stories, fun activities, and exciting sing-along-songs. Feel free to dress in your pajamas and bring your favourite bedtime buddy along.

Tales for TotsWednesdays, May 15 to June 1910:15am to 10:45amFridays, May 24 to June 212:30pm to 3:00pm

Tales for Tots is our popular early literacy education program that incorporates stories and activities for preschool aged children. Parents and children ages three and under are welcome to sign up at the library today.

Ready to ReadWednesdays, May 17 to June 192:00pm to 2:30pmFridays, May 24 to June 2110:15am to 10:45am

Ready to Read is our popular early literacy program that incorporates stories and activities for school age children to help prepare them for the challenges of learning how to read. Kids age four to six are welcome to sign up at the library today or by calling 403-362-2947 for this free children’s event.

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Children’s ProgramsWii for TweensThursdays After School3:30pm to 4:45pm

Calling all gamers! Come in and enjoy playing the coolest multi player games the Wii has to offer. Looking for more to do? We also have board games available to play with your friends. Wii Game Day is a free program for kids ages 7 to 12, and we supply snacks for all tween gamers.

Mother’s Day Craft DaySaturday May 111:00pm to 4:00pm

NO Mom’s allowed! Dads, Grandpas - bring the kids in to make a special gift for Mom. This is a free program no registration is required. Just drop on in!

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Movies @ the LibraryBen HurMonday May 61:00pm to 4:00pm

When Prince Judah Ben-Hur hears that his friend Messala has been named to command the Roman garrison of Jerusalem, he is thrilled. He soon fi nds, however, that his friend has changed. When Judah refuses to divulge the names of Jews who oppose Roman rule, Messala decides to make an example of him.

The Motorcycle DiariesSunday May 122:00pm to 4:00pmSpanish with English Subtitles

In 1952, 23 year old medical student Ernesto Guevara de la Serna - Fuser to his friends and later better known as ‘Ernesto Che Guevara’ - decides to postpone his last semester to accompany his friend ‘Alberto Granado’ on an 8,000 km dream motorcycle trip throughout South America.

Hard LightThursday May 306:00pm to 8:00pm

Michael Crummey’s seminal piece of Newfoundland literature examines cultural change and modern relationships. Filmmaker Justin Simms offers viewers a timely refl ection on compassion, storytelling and identity.

Sponsored by the National Film Board of Canada

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Teen ProgramsHomework HelpSaturday Afternoons1:00pm to 2:30pm

Homework Help offers free one-to-one tutoring to students from Grades 7 to 12. Students can sign up at the Brooks Public Library, or at BCIS to get help from volunteer tutors. For more information please contact Deanna at BCIS, 403-362-0404, or Tamara at 403-362-2947.

This edition of Booked In published April 2013All program dates and times subject to change without notice.

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