LIBRARY GUIDE

April 2018

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Children’s Department

Man in the Moon™: Sundays, April 8, 15, 22 @ 11:00 am. Ages 0-18 months.

An early literacy program for Dads, Step Dads, Grand Dads, Uncles, Foster Dads, and any other male

caregivers with children 0-18 months. Songs, rhymes, stories, and lullabies bring Dad and baby to-

gether. Space is limited. Register by calling 643-7239.

**Man in the Moon is trademarked by Vancouver Public Library. Used with permission from Vancou-

ver Public Library**

Toddler Time: Mondays @ 10:30 am. Ages 18-36 months.

Bring your favourite adult to the Library for 30 minutes of songs, rhymes, & stories.

Preschool Storytime: Tuesdays & Saturdays @ 10:30 am. Ages 3-5 years.

Give your child the skills needed to learn to read through Reading, Writing, Talking, Singing, and Play-

ing with Every Child Ready to Read®. Explore weekly themes with stories, rhymes, crafts, and activi-

ties! Younger children welcome with a caregiver.

Family Storytime: Thursdays @ 6:30 pm. Ages 0-5 & caregivers.

30 minutes of stories, rhymes, and songs for the whole family just before bedtime. Pyjamas welcome!

Bébés à la bibliothèque: Friday, April 6 @ 10:30 am. Ages 0-18 months.

Enjoy 30 minutes of rhymes, stories, and songs to share with your baby. For families interested in

learning or practicing French together. Space is limited. Register by calling 643-7239.

Welcome to Kindergarten Bag Day: Saturday, April 7 @ 2:30 pm.

Especially for children attending kindergarten in the Fall of 2018. Have fun with activities including

practicing numbers and patterns, identifying letters, using scissors, and enjoying stories and songs.

Hans Christian Andersen Storytime: Saturday, April 14 @ 10:30 am.

In honour of the birthday of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, join us for stories and activities based on

the imagination of Denmark’s most celebrated storyteller, plus treats courtesy of the Danish Consulate.

Did you know The Little Mermaid, Princess and the Pea, and The Ugly Duckling are all by Hans Chris-

tian Andersen?

Manxmouse: Saturday, April 14 @ 2:30 pm.

Join us to sculpt creatures inspired by Manxmouse, a most unlikely hero and friend. Would you like to

win 4 tickets to see Manxmouse at the Imperial Theatre on Sunday, April 22? The show is based on the

children’s book by Paul Gallico (a favourite book of J.K. Rowling) and performed by the amazing pup-

pets of Kwatta Theatergroep from The Netherlands.

PD Day in the Bored Room: Wednesday, April 25 from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm. Ages 5+.

No school? No problem! Drop-in for activities like LEGO®, board games, videogames, and crafts.

Children’s Department

Chess Club: Saturdays @ 2 pm All ages & skill levels welcome!

Fundy Comic Arts Society: Saturday, April 21 from 10 am-1 pm - Discuss, create, learn

and share your passion for the art of comic books, graphic novels and manga!

PLAY X-BOX and CHESS whenever the library is open!

THE TEEN ZONE

Bridge Club: Mondays from 1-2 pm Learn & play the game of bridge with Cliff Shea!

Writing Prompts: Tuesdays @ noon Writing with facilitator Cathy Fynn.

L’Arche @ the Library: Wednesdays from 1-3 pm All are welcome to attend.

Ebook/Tech /Computer Help: Thursdays, April 5, 12, 19 & 26 @ 7:15 pm &

Saturday, April 7, 14, 21 & 28 @ 2:15 pm

French Conversation: Fridays @ noon Bring your lunch & practice speaking French!

Scrabble Fridays: Fridays from 1:30-4 pm Fun with friends– boards provided!

Newcomers Saturday Social: Saturdays from 2-4 pm Come & practice your English!

Library’s Millennium Artplace: Exhibition by Shirley Scott from March 8 - Apr. 22, 2018.

Computer Tutorial: One-on-one help. Call 643-7224 or email ref.sjfpl@gnb.ca for appoint-

ments

April - Celebrating National Film day (For Mature Viewers)

Thurs. April 5, 7pm One from the Heart (1982, 1h 40m)

Sun. April 8, 1:30pm The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (1966, 3h)

Thurs. April 12, 7pm Junior (1h 41m)

Sun. April 15, 2pm Loving (2h 3m)

Thurs. April 19, 6:30pm Maudie (1h 55m)

Sun. April 22, 2pm Professor Marston & the Wonder Women (1h 48m)

Thurs. April 26, 7pm Better Than Chocolate (1999, 1h 41m)

Sun. April 29, 2pm Ginger Snaps (2000, 1h 48m)

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Adult Programs

Central Branch will be CLOSED on April 1st & 2nd, 2018 for Easter.

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Adult Programs

Saturday Sketchers: Saturdays, April 7, 21 from 10:30 am-11:30 am. Practice making fun,

easy pencil drawings in a relaxed atmosphere. Bring your own project or try our weekly theme.

No experience required!

Traditional Book Club: Wednesday, April 11 @ noon - Discussing Sycamore Row by John

Grisham.

New Brunswick Loyalist Journeys: Thursday, April 12 @ 7 pm. The NB Branch of the

United Empire Loyalists invites our members and the public to attend our April gathering, with

guest speaker Leah Grandy. Contact for more info; (506) 632-3485.

Tuesday Tea and Poetry: Tuesday, April 17 @ 2:30 pm. Guest Poetry Workshop with Cath-

erine Owen (Sponsored By Fog Lit)

Author visit - Michelle Winters: Sunday, April 22 from 2 pm-3 pm. Michelle will be at the

library doing a reading of her book I Am A Truck.

New Brunswick Genealogical Society Meeting: Wednesday, April 25 @ 7 pm. Contact for

more info; dfraser@nbnet.nb.ca or (506) 849-7922.

Fake News, Real Problems: Wednesday, April 25 from 7-8 pm. An Information Session on

Disinformation. As the news gets stranger and more unbelievable each day, learn how to keep

yourself safe from fake news and internet hoaxes.

Letter Writing Social: Thursday, April 26 @ 7 pm. Join Daniel Mark Wheaton from the Cas-

per Agency and craft the perfect letter for Mother’s Day on an old-fashioned typewriter.

Wellness Series: Sunday, April 29 from 2pm-3pm. Exploring the relaxing world of Mandalas

with Cheryl Brown!

Résumé Rescue: Need help creating or updating your résumé and cover letter? Please

call Sarah at 643-7224 to book a 1-hour appointment.

iHelp: iPhone or iPad giving you iTrouble? We have one-on-one iTraining to iHelp you get an

iHandle on your iDevices! Call 643-7224 and make an iAppointment with Sarah.

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LE CORMORAN

Temps du conte @ 10h

11 (exceptionnellement à 10h25) et 12 (exceptionnellement à 8h45) avril – thème des

monstres et sorcière.

25 et 26 avril – thème des histoires favorites.

Rencontre du club de livre pour adultes

3 avril @ 19h – discussion du livre Monster par Patrick Bauwen.

Tous les jours de la semaine après les heures scolaires:

Coloriage ou bricolage ou jeux.

Heures d'ouverture d'automne,

d'hiver et du printemps:

Cet horaire débute après la Fête du travail.

Lundi : 8 h 30 - 17 h 30

Mardi : 8 h 30 - 20 h 30

Mercredi : 8 h 30 - 17 h 30

Jeudi : 8 h 30 - 17 h 30

Vendredi : 8 h 30 - 17 h 30

Heures d'ouverture d'été :

Cet horaire débute le quatrième lundi de juin.

Lundi : 9 h 00 - 12 h 00 et 13 h 00 - 17 h 00

Mardi : 12 h 30 - 17 h 00 et 18 h 00 - 20 h 30

Mercredi : 9 h 00 - 12 h 00 et 13 h 00 - 17 h 00

Jeudi : 9 h 00 - 12 h 00 et 13 h 00 - 17 h 00

Vendredi : 9 h 00 - 12 h 00 et 13 h 00 - 17 h 00

WEST BRANCH LIBRARY

Children’s Programs Moon & Star Play Time: Wednesday @ 6 pm. For children aged 18-36 months.

Time for Tots: Thursday @ 10:30 am. For children aged 18-36 months.

Story Time: Friday @ 10:30 am. For children 3-5 years old.

Reading Buddies: Saturday @ 2:30 pm Reading buddies is a program in which two or more individuals read together. This program can model good reading. West Branch Library is looking for volunteers from the community who can read with students of all ages. Please pre-register.

Babies in the Library & Baby Massage: April 3, 10, 17 & 24 @ 11:30 am - For babies not

yet crawling. Please pre-register.

STEAM: April 5, 12, 19 & 26 @ 4 pm. Welcome to STEAM *Science*Technology*Engineering*Arts*Mathematics. Learning has never been so much fun!

Family Movie Matinée: Saturday, April 7 @ 11:30 am – Viewing: Coco

National Film Day: Saturday, April 21 @ 11:30 am – Viewing: The Breadwinner (PG)

Earth Day: Saturday, April 21 @ 2:30 pm

P D Day Movie Fun: Wednesday, April 25 @ 2:30 am – Viewing: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle 2017 (PG)

What Do Stuffies Do At Night?: Bring your favourite stuffed animal for a sleepover at the library. The next day pick up your Stuffy and find out what goes on when the library is closed and what Stuffies do at night.

We are a Pokémon Go® Pokéstop: Come to the library and replenish your supplies. Spin for Pokéballs, potions and capture some rare Pokémon.

LEGO® * Imagine*Build*Create*: All day, every day!

Literacy Tutoring: Elementary and Middle school aged children are invited to call

643-7260 to book a free one-0n-one tutoring lesson.

Family Drop-In Table: All day, every day! Books, a craft, puzzles and colouring sheets or-

ganized around a different theme each week.

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Adult/Young Adult Programs West Branch Library Celebrates Volunteers: Heartfelt thanks! The library is a better place

because of you!

Knit 2 Together (k2tog): Tuesday @ 2 pm. We have knitted squares, tea and treats; if you

have the time drop in and put two or more together to make a blanket.

Learn to Play Bridge: Wednesday @ 6:30 pm & Friday @ 2:30 pm

“It is not the handling of difficult hands that makes the winning player. There aren't enough of

them. It is the ability to avoid messing up the easy ones.”

Chick Lit Book Club: Wednesday, April 4 @ 7 pm Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand by Helen

Simonson

Chick Flick: Thursday, April 12 @ 6:30 pm.— Viewing: I, Tonya

National Film Day: Wednesday, April 18 @ 6:30 pm.— Viewing: Maudie

Mystery Book Club: Thursday, April 19 @ 7 pm.— Mysteries by James Runcie

WBL Gallery: Thursday, April 26 from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm Donate to Create: Seniors Art Pro-

gram by Artmamma, Kim Cookson. Drop in to view their lovely exhibit. Open house & meet

and greet.

Friday Flick: Friday, April 27 @ 2 pm.— Viewing: Darkest Hour

WBL In the Window: Hobbies and Collectibles by Eric Garnett

Adult Literacy Tutoring: Those interested in a free one-on-one tutoring session call 643-

7260.

Blankets For Canada Society Inc.: Crocheters and knitters are welcome to make 8 X 8

squares or 8 X 48 strips to create blankets for people without shelter in the Saint John Area.

Donations of yarn and knitting needles gratefully appreciated.

Computer Lab: Available to check your e-mail, do research and use the internet. The service

is FREE. Book a tutorial and learn basic computer skills. Free Wi-Fi.

Community Room Rental: West Branch Library has a spacious room offering tables, chairs

and limited kitchen facilities.

Use this link to sign up for the West Branch Newsletter! https://goo.gl/52f3TK

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EAST BRANCH LIBRARY

EAST BRANCH LIBRARY

Children’s Programs

LEGO® & LEGO® Table: Available anytime the library is open.

Learn. Read. Play. Create: Daily @ 3 pm . Weekly themes ~ Art, Rain, Spring and Gar-

dening. Available at the children’s table.

Afternoon Children’s Craft: Tuesdays from 3 pm-5 pm. Craft sessions for children.

Story Time Every Child Ready to Read @ your library!: Thursdays from 10:30 am-

11:00 am. Come sing, talk, play, read and write with us today!

Babies In The Library: Fridays @ 10:30 am. Pre-registration is required.

Toddler Time: Saturdays from 10:30 am-11:00 am. Rhymes, songs and stories for your

toddler!

Minecraft Gaming: Wednesday, April 4 & 18 from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm. An hour long ses-

sion where kids can have fun gaming.

STEAM Activity: Friday, April 6 & 20 @ 3 pm. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art

and Math based.

Play-Doh Fun: Saturday, April 7. We provide the Play-Doh and you get creative!

Hot Wheels Fun: Thursday, April 12 @ 2:30 pm. Come play with our Hot Wheel cars!

Afternoon Children’s Craft: Friday, April 13 & 27 @ 3 pm. Crafts for kids.

Puppet Performance: Saturday, April 14 @ 2:30 pm. Join us for an entertaining puppet

play.

Earth Day Celebration: Saturday, April 21. Plant some lawn seed.

Children’s Movie Matinee: Wednesday, April 25 @ 3 pm. — Viewing: Disney’s Tarzan.

Rated G.

Children’s Movie: Saturday, April 28 @ 3 pm. — Viewing: Open Season: Scared Silly.

Rated G.

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EAST BRANCH LIBRARY

Adult/Young Adult Programs STEAM For Teens: Tuesday, April 10 & 24 @ 6:30 pm.

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math based fun!

Community Volunteer Income Tax Program: To help fixed income individuals who are

not able to prepare their income tax & benefit returns by themselves. *By Appointment

Only*

April Is Poetry Month: Add to our Poem Tree all month long!

Computer Help: Tuesdays & Wednesdays @ 6 pm. Drop in with your questions and/or

device for free help.

Scrabble Game Drop In: Thursdays from 2 pm-4 pm.

Introduction to Rosetta Stone: Tuesday, April 3 @ 6:30 pm.

Take The April Quiz: Thursday, April 5.

Seniors and Newcomer’s Café: Wednesday, April 11 & 25 from 10:30 am-11:30 am.

Light refreshments & casual conversation.

Sketching For Adults: Friday, April 13 @ 2:30 pm. Sketching Circle. Create a fun pencil

drawing using our step-by-step instructions. No experience required!

Classic Film For Adults: Tuesday, April 17 @ 6 pm.— Viewing: Dead Poet’s Society.

Rated (PG)

National Film Day: Wednesday, April 18 @ 6 pm.— Viewing: Away From Her

Therapy Dogs: Thursday, April 19 from 2 pm-3 pm. Ease the stress of university exams at

the St John Ambulance therapy dog visit.

Adult Crafting: Friday, April 20 @ 3 pm. In a social setting, join us to a make a craft!

Graphic Novel Club For Adults: Saturday, April 21 @ 11 am. Reading The Arab Of The

Future: A Childhood In The Middle East (1978-1984) by Riad Sattouf..

Book Club For Adults: Thursday. April 26 from 2:30 pm-3:30 pm. Reading The Storied

Life Of A. J. Firky by Garbrielle Zevin.

Library’s Millennium Artplace: Exhibition by Heather Richard for the month of April.

LIBRARY HOURS

Central Branch

1 Market Square, Saint John, NB, E2L 4Z6

Circulation: 643-7236, Children’s: 643-7239, Reference: 643-7224, YA/Adult: 643-7227

Facebook: @sjfpl Twitter: @saintjohnfpl

ANNUAL HOURS:

Monday 10 - 5

Tuesday 10 - 5

Wednesday 10 - 9

Thursday 10 - 9

Friday 10 - 5

Saturday 10 - 5

Sunday 10 - 5

East Branch

55 McDonald St., Saint John, NB E2J 0C7: 643-7250

Facebook: East Branch Public Library Saint John Twitter: @EastSJLibrary

ANNUAL HOURS:

Tuesday 10 - 8:30

Wednesday 10 - 8:30

Thursday 10 - 5

Friday 10 - 5

Saturday 10 - 5

West Branch

621 Fairville Blvd., Saint John, NB E2M 4X5: 643-7260

Facebook: @WestBranchLibrarySJ Twitter: @LibraryWest

ANNUAL HOURS:

Tuesday 10 - 5

Wednesday 10 - 8:30

Thursday 10 - 8:30

Friday 10 - 5

Saturday 10 - 5