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CLEARBROOK LIBRARY PROGRAMS
Posted March 2nd, 2009 Updated March 2nd, 2009Recurring Programs
Cuddle Time with Baby - Series One
Mondays- This program ends Sep 27th
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 20th
10:30am-11:00am
A unique 2-session program (each session is 20 minutes) for babies that introduces them and their parents/caregivers to the world of children's literature, song, rhyme and rhythm. Join in for a bouncing good time!
For newborns to 23 months and their parents. Registration required at least one week prior to start date.
Mondays- This program ends Sep 27th
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 20th
10:30am-11:00am
A unique 2-session program (each session is 20 minutes) for babies that introduces them and their parents/caregivers to the world of children's literature, song, rhyme and rhythm. Join in for a bouncing good time!
For newborns to 23 months and their parents. Registration required at least one week prior to start date.
Cuddle Time with Baby - Series Three
Mondays- This program ends Nov 29th
This program has not yet started - it will start Nov 22nd
10:30am-11:00am
A unique 2-session program (each session is 20 minutes) for babies that introduces them and their parents/caregivers to the world of children's literature, song, rhyme and rhythm. Join in for a bouncing good time!
For newborns to 23 months and their parents. Registration required at least one week prior to start date.
Mondays- This program ends Nov 29th
This program has not yet started - it will start Nov 22nd
10:30am-11:00am
A unique 2-session program (each session is 20 minutes) for babies that introduces them and their parents/caregivers to the world of children's literature, song, rhyme and rhythm. Join in for a bouncing good time!
For newborns to 23 months and their parents. Registration required at least one week prior to start date.
Cuddle Time with Baby - Series Two
Fridays- This program ends Oct 22nd
This program has not yet started - it will start Oct 15th
10:30am-11:00am
A unique 2-session program (each session is 20 minutes) for babies that introduces them and their parents/caregivers to the world of children's literature, song, rhyme and rhythm. Join in for a bouncing good time!
For newborns to 23 months and their parents. Registration required at least one week prior to start date.
Fridays- This program ends Oct 22nd
This program has not yet started - it will start Oct 15th
10:30am-11:00am
A unique 2-session program (each session is 20 minutes) for babies that introduces them and their parents/caregivers to the world of children's literature, song, rhyme and rhythm. Join in for a bouncing good time!
For newborns to 23 months and their parents. Registration required at least one week prior to start date.
Enchanted Evening Storytimes
Mondays- This program ends Nov 29th
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 13th
7:00pm-7:30pm
There's nothing better than a bedtime story at the library! Let your imagination roam with books, puppets, and songs. You can even wear your pajamas if you want to! Kids ages 2 to 7. No registration required.
Mondays- This program ends Nov 29th
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 13th
7:00pm-7:30pm
There's nothing better than a bedtime story at the library! Let your imagination roam with books, puppets, and songs. You can even wear your pajamas if you want to! Kids ages 2 to 7. No registration required.
Poetry Night with MSA Poets Potpourri Society
Sept 7, Oct 26- This program ends Oct 26th
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 7th
6:30pm-8:30pm
Join the MSA Poets Potpourri Society to celebrate International Literacy Day on September 7 and for their regular poetry night on October 26. The Society offers evenings of inspiration from the pens of local poets. An open mike is available to both members and public who wish to read their work, and guest writers share insight into their work and the art of writing. Registration is not required.
Sept 7, Oct 26- This program ends Oct 26th
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 7th
6:30pm-8:30pm
Join the MSA Poets Potpourri Society to celebrate International Literacy Day on September 7 and for their regular poetry night on October 26. The Society offers evenings of inspiration from the pens of local poets. An open mike is available to both members and public who wish to read their work, and guest writers share insight into their work and the art of writing. Registration is not required.
Science Rocks - Series One
Wednesdays- This program ends Nov 17th
This program has not yet started - it will start Nov 3rd
7:00pm-8:30pm
Science students from the University of the Fraser Valley can't wait to show you how cool science really is! Sponsored by UFV Faculty of Science and the Clearbrook Library, this mini-Science Camp offers 3-weeks of non-stop bubbling, fizzling, wondering, watching, and experimenting! Get free stuff, have fun, meet new friends, and start on the path to becoming the next Einstein!
Space is limited to 20 participants, open to students in grades 4, 5 & 6. Registration required (at Clearbrook Library) by one week prior to start date.
Wednesdays- This program ends Nov 17th
This program has not yet started - it will start Nov 3rd
7:00pm-8:30pm
Science students from the University of the Fraser Valley can't wait to show you how cool science really is! Sponsored by UFV Faculty of Science and the Clearbrook Library, this mini-Science Camp offers 3-weeks of non-stop bubbling, fizzling, wondering, watching, and experimenting! Get free stuff, have fun, meet new friends, and start on the path to becoming the next Einstein!
Space is limited to 20 participants, open to students in grades 4, 5 & 6. Registration required (at Clearbrook Library) by one week prior to start date.
Science Rocks - Series Two
Wednesdays- This program ends Dec 8th
This program has not yet started - it will start Nov 24th
7:00pm-8:30pm
Science students from the University of the Fraser Valley can't wait to show you how cool science really is! Sponsored by UFV Faculty of Science and the Clearbrook Library, this mini-Science Camp offers 3-weeks of non-stop bubbling, fizzling, wondering, watching, and experimenting! Get free stuff, have fun, meet new friends, and start on the path to becoming the next Einstein!
Space is limited to 20 participants, open to students in grades 4, 5 & 6. Registration required (at Clearbrook Library) by one week prior to start date.
Wednesdays- This program ends Dec 8th
This program has not yet started - it will start Nov 24th
7:00pm-8:30pm
Science students from the University of the Fraser Valley can't wait to show you how cool science really is! Sponsored by UFV Faculty of Science and the Clearbrook Library, this mini-Science Camp offers 3-weeks of non-stop bubbling, fizzling, wondering, watching, and experimenting! Get free stuff, have fun, meet new friends, and start on the path to becoming the next Einstein!
Space is limited to 20 participants, open to students in grades 4, 5 & 6. Registration required (at Clearbrook Library) by one week prior to start date.
The Jazz Club
Sept 8, Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 1- This program ends Dec 1st
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 8th
7:00pm-8:00pm
If you know and love the music of the Swing Era (1930s and 1940s), you won't want to miss this 4-part series of history, trivia, slides and LISTENING! Enjoy a beverage and a snack while enjoying little known facts and the great sounds of Benny Goodman, Ella Fitzgerald, Glenn Miller, and many more greats.
Please register at Clearbrook Library
Sept 8, Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 1- This program ends Dec 1st
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 8th
7:00pm-8:00pm
If you know and love the music of the Swing Era (1930s and 1940s), you won't want to miss this 4-part series of history, trivia, slides and LISTENING! Enjoy a beverage and a snack while enjoying little known facts and the great sounds of Benny Goodman, Ella Fitzgerald, Glenn Miller, and many more greats.
Please register at Clearbrook Library
The Jazz Club: A Library Listening Experience
Sept 8, Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 1- This program ends Dec 1st
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 8th
9:09am-9:09am
If you know and love the music of the Swing Era (1930s and 1940s), you won't want to miss this 4-part series of history, trivia, slides, and LISTENING! Enjoy a beverage and a snack while enjoying little known facts and the great sounds of Benny Goodman, Ella Fitzgerald, Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Sarah Vaughn, Peggy Lee and many more greats. Hosted in the Clearbrook Library Reading Lounge. Registration required.
Sept 8, Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 1- This program ends Dec 1st
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 8th
9:09am-9:09am
If you know and love the music of the Swing Era (1930s and 1940s), you won't want to miss this 4-part series of history, trivia, slides, and LISTENING! Enjoy a beverage and a snack while enjoying little known facts and the great sounds of Benny Goodman, Ella Fitzgerald, Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Sarah Vaughn, Peggy Lee and many more greats. Hosted in the Clearbrook Library Reading Lounge. Registration required.
Tots 'n' Tales Storytimes
Thursdays- This program ends Dec 30th
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 9th
10:30am-11:00am
A half-hour of stories, songs, rhymes and finger plays. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to join in and have fun. For kids aged 2-5 and their caregivers. No registration required.
Thursdays- This program ends Dec 30th
This program has not yet started - it will start Sep 9th
10:30am-11:00am
A half-hour of stories, songs, rhymes and finger plays. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to join in and have fun. For kids aged 2-5 and their caregivers. No registration required.
Events & Programs
Home Inspection: It's Worth It!
Tuesday, Sep 28th
7:00pm-8:30pm
A qualified, accredited, home inspector has the training and necessary tools to do a thorough inspection to cover all of the various systems in your dream home. This presentation will include information on how to find a good home inspector, what systems will be inspected, most common problems found and how to read the inspection report. Registration required.
Tuesday, Sep 28th
7:00pm-8:30pm
A qualified, accredited, home inspector has the training and necessary tools to do a thorough inspection to cover all of the various systems in your dream home. This presentation will include information on how to find a good home inspector, what systems will be inspected, most common problems found and how to read the inspection report. Registration required.
Matsqui Flyball and Agility Club
Thursday, Oct 14th
7:00pm-8:00pm
Doggone Fun! Find out about the popular dog sports of Flyball and Agility. A presentation will be followed by a demonstration of some training techniques and a question and answer period. Check out their website. Registration required.
Thursday, Oct 14th
7:00pm-8:00pm
Doggone Fun! Find out about the popular dog sports of Flyball and Agility. A presentation will be followed by a demonstration of some training techniques and a question and answer period. Check out their website. Registration required.
How to Do Business With the Federal Government
Monday, Oct 18th
6:30pm-8:00pm
In celebration of Small Business Week, staff from the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises will discuss the fundamentals of selling goods and services to the Government of Canada. This seminar provides information on how to market to the federal government, how the government does it's buying, and how to keep track of opportunities to bid on Canadian government purchases. An introduction to the MERX and SRI systems is included. Presented in Punjabi and English. Registration required.
Monday, Oct 18th
6:30pm-8:00pm
In celebration of Small Business Week, staff from the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises will discuss the fundamentals of selling goods and services to the Government of Canada. This seminar provides information on how to market to the federal government, how the government does it's buying, and how to keep track of opportunities to bid on Canadian government purchases. An introduction to the MERX and SRI systems is included. Presented in Punjabi and English. Registration required.
Scare Me Silly Halloween Party
Thursday, Oct 28th
7:00pm-8:00pm
It will be hideous, horrible and too silly for small children - this is stories and more for older kids. Drop in - in costume if you dare! Ages 7 and up. No registration required.
Thursday, Oct 28th
7:00pm-8:00pm
It will be hideous, horrible and too silly for small children - this is stories and more for older kids. Drop in - in costume if you dare! Ages 7 and up. No registration required.
Diwali
Saturday, Oct 30th
11:00am-3:00pm
Diwali symbolizes the victory of light over darkness. Apart from being the most widely celebrated, Diwali is perhaps one of the prettiest of all Indian festivals. Join us for a fashion show, henna, bindi art, crafts, sparkling, and sari and turban wrapping demonstrations, and lively entertainment. Refreshments and appetizers will be served while quantities last. Registration is not required.
This event takes place at Rick Hansen Secondary School (31150 Blueridge Drive)
Saturday, Oct 30th
11:00am-3:00pm
Diwali symbolizes the victory of light over darkness. Apart from being the most widely celebrated, Diwali is perhaps one of the prettiest of all Indian festivals. Join us for a fashion show, henna, bindi art, crafts, sparkling, and sari and turban wrapping demonstrations, and lively entertainment. Refreshments and appetizers will be served while quantities last. Registration is not required.
This event takes place at Rick Hansen Secondary School (31150 Blueridge Drive)
A 'Scare Me Beware Me' Halloween with picture book author Daniel De Serrano
Saturday, Oct 30th
1:00pm-2:00pm
Boo! It's going to be a fun Halloween with the author of 'Scare Me. Beware Me!', a book that makes monsters less scary. There will be prizes and snacks. Each child will receive a flashlight and a chance to draw their own monster! Costumes are welcome. All ages welcome. No registration required.
Saturday, Oct 30th
1:00pm-2:00pm
Boo! It's going to be a fun Halloween with the author of 'Scare Me. Beware Me!', a book that makes monsters less scary. There will be prizes and snacks. Each child will receive a flashlight and a chance to draw their own monster! Costumes are welcome. All ages welcome. No registration required.
Author Visit - Hugh Brewster
Wednesday, Nov 3rd
1:00pm-2:00pm
Hugh was a Red Cedar nominee this year for his book Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose, but he is better known for his wonderfully readable books for children about World War I&II - At Vimy Ridge : Canada's Greatest World War I Victory and Dieppe : Canada's Darkest Day Of World War II.. This fall he has a new novel called Prisoner of Dieppe, which is part of the new I am Canada series for boys from Scholastic. All ages welcome. No registration required.
Wednesday, Nov 3rd
1:00pm-2:00pm
Hugh was a Red Cedar nominee this year for his book Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose, but he is better known for his wonderfully readable books for children about World War I&II - At Vimy Ridge : Canada's Greatest World War I Victory and Dieppe : Canada's Darkest Day Of World War II.. This fall he has a new novel called Prisoner of Dieppe, which is part of the new I am Canada series for boys from Scholastic. All ages welcome. No registration required.
Ghost Towns of British Columbia
Saturday, Nov 6th
2:00pm-3:00pm
BC is a treasure trove of ghost towns. Join us for a presentation and discussion about these fascinating communities of long ago, both in the Fraser Valley and across British Columbia. BC historian John Mitchell will be presenting as well as showing artifacts from his collection. Registration required.
Saturday, Nov 6th
2:00pm-3:00pm
BC is a treasure trove of ghost towns. Join us for a presentation and discussion about these fascinating communities of long ago, both in the Fraser Valley and across British Columbia. BC historian John Mitchell will be presenting as well as showing artifacts from his collection. Registration required.
