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Super Saturday: Super Saturday: Valentine’s DayValentine’s Day

Ladies Night OutLadies Night Out

Extended Library HoursExtended Library Hours

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General InformationHours of OperationMonday: 10:00am to 5:00pmTuesday: 10:00am to 8:00pmWednesday: 10:00am to 8:00pmThursday: 10:00am to 8:00pmFriday: 10:00am to 5:00pmSaturday: 10:00am to 5:00pmSunday: 1:00pm to 5:00pm

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Did you know that the library loans out eReaders?

You can pick up and take home your choice of a Sony eReader or Kobo eReader.

For more information please speak to the staff at the Circulation Desk.

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The Library will be closed Sunday February 17 and Monday February 18 for the Family Day holiday, reopening on Tuesday February 19.

Special Events

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Children’s ProgramsTales for TotsWednesdays, January 16 to February 2010:15am to 10:45amFridays, January 18 to February 222:30pm 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 or by calling 403-362-2947 for this free children’s event.

Ready to ReadWednesdays, January 16 to February 202:00pm to 2:30pmFridays, January 18 to February 2210:15am 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.

Sleepy Time Story Time Thursday 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.

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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.

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Super Story Time: Valentine’s DaySaturday February 910:30am to 11:30am

Parents and kids ages six and under are invited to join us for a morning fi lled with hearts and fun. Come and enjoy Valentine’s Day stories, goofy games, creative crafts, and a special Valentine’s Day treat. Pre-registration for this program is required, sign up at the Circulation Desk today!

Super Saturday: Valentine’s DaySaturday February 92:00pm to 4:00pm

Looking for some Valentine’s Day fun? Kids ages 7 to 12 are invited to join us for an afternoon full of fun. Come enjoy making some unique Valentine’s Day crafts, playing fun games, and participating in Valentine’s Day themed stories. Pre-registration for Super Saturday is required, sign up today at the Circulation Desk.

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Teen Gaming @ 3:30pm

Tales for Tots

Planet 51 @ 2

Ready to Rea @ 2:00pm

Teen Gaming @ 3:30pm

Ladies Night Out@ 6:30pm

Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted @ 2:00pm

Teen Gaming @ 3:30pm

Teen Gaming @ 3:30pm

Status Quo? @ 6:30pm

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Grandparen @ 12 Noon

Ready to Rea @ 2:00pm

Tales for Tots

Ready to Rea @ 2:00pm

Amelie @ 2:00pm

Breakfast at Tiffany’s @ 2:00pm

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Ready to Read @ 10:15am

Tales for Tots @ 2:30pm

Ready to Read @ 10:15am

Star Wars: The Clone Wars @ 2:00pm

Tales for Tots @ 2:30pm

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Ice Age: Continental Drift @ 2:00pm

Ready to Read @ 10:15am

Tales for Tots @ 2:30pm

Wii for Tweens @ 3:30pm

Sleepy Time Story Time @ 6:30pm

Wii for Tweens @ 3:30pm

Sleepy Time Story Time @ 6:30pm

Paranorman @ 2:00pm

Wii for Tweens @ 3:30pm

Sleepy Time Story Time @ 6:30pm

Wii for Tweens @ 3:30pm

Sleepy Time Story Time @ 6:30pm

Ready to Read @ 10:15am

Tales for Tots @ 2:30pm

Library Members Gallery Sneak Peek @ 3:00pm

Super Story Time: Valentine’s Day @ 10:30am

Super Saturday: Valentine’s Day @ 2:00pm

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Teen ProgramsTeen GamingTuesdays After School3:30pm to 4:45pm

Think you’re the best gamer in town? Come into the library every Tuesday after school and play our XBox Kinect, board, and dice games. Teen Gaming is for teens ages 13 to 17, and we supply snacks and drinks for all teen gamers.

Ladies Night OutTuesday February 126:30pm to 8:00pm

Join Jodi Lamotte as she teaches you how to make cupcake fl owers for a cupcake bouquet for that someone special(or yourself). Wine and snacks will be provided. Space is limited so sign up today!

Must be 18 and over to attend. $5.00 cost recovery fee.

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Adult Programs

Videoconferences

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Law @ Lunch: Grandparents, Grandchildren, & LawWednesday February 1312:00 Noon to 1:30pm

If parents separate or divorce, it can become diffi cult for grandparents to maintain this relationship with their grandchildren. This session looks at subjects like parenting, and contact with children, maintenance, and guardianship from the grandparent-grandchild perspective.

Presented by the RISE Videoconference Network

Horticulture Permaculture BasicsWednesday February 67:00pm to 8:30pm

Get an overview of this holistic approach to the design and maintenance of sustainable residential living. A solid mix of old practice meeting new science, there is much to learn about this philosophy of harmonious integration of landscape and people providing food, energy and shelter, sustainably!

Presented by the RISE Videoconference Network

Sharks: Devouring the MythWednesday February 201:00pm to 2:00pm

Hey kids - don’t be afraid! See sharks up close and learn the truth about them! Find out why it’s more dangerous to be at home than in the water with these fascinating creatures.

Presented by the RISE Videoconference Network

Movies @ the Library

Amelie (PG-13)Sunday February 102:00pm to 4:00pmFrench with English subtitlesAmelie, an innocent and naive girl in Paris, with her own sense of justice, decides to help those around her and along the way, discovers love.

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Breakfast at Tiffany’s (PG) Tuesday February 42:00pm to 4:00pmA young New York socialite becomes interested in a young man who has moved into her apartment building. Based on the novel by Truman Capote.

Planet 51 (PG)Wednesday February 202:00pm to 4:00pmAstronaut Charles “Chuck” Baker lands on Planet 51 thinking he’s the fi rst person on it. To his surprise, he fi nds that the planet is inhabited by little green people whose only fear is that it will be overrun by alien invaders - like Chuck!

Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (PG)Tuesday February 192:00pm to 4:00pmAlex, Marty, Gloria and Melman are still fi ghting to get home to their beloved Big Apple. Their journey takes them through Europe where they fi nd the perfect cover: a traveling circus. eling circus

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Ice Age: Continental Drift (PG)Saturday February 232:00pm to 4:00pmManny, Diego, and Sid embark upon another adventure after their continent is set adrift. Using an iceberg as a ship they battle pirates, encounter sea creatures, and explore a new world.

Star Wars: the Clone Wars (PG)Friday February 222:00pm to 4:00pmAs the Clone Wars sweep through the galaxy, the heroic Jedi Knights struggle to maintain order and peace. Obi-wan Kanobi, Anakin Skywalker each fi nd themselves on missions with far-reaching consequences.

ParaNorman (PG)Thursday February 212:00pm to 4:00pmA misunderstood boy takes on ghosts, zombies and grown-ups to save his town from a centuries-old curse.

Status Quo?Tuesday February 266:30pm to 8:00pmFeminism has shaped the society we live in. But just how far has it brought us, and how relevant is it today?

Presented by the National Film Board of Canada

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

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The Gallery

Wine and Cheese Reception* with artisit Linda HajashWine and Cheese Reception* with artisit Linda Hajash

Saturday February 2, 2013Saturday February 2, 20133:00pm to 5:00pm3:00pm to 5:00pm

Images curtesy of Red Roof Studios

Gallery Sneak Peek for Library MembersGallery Sneak Peek for Library Members

*Must be 18 years and older to attend.