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Have you ever wondered what your dog is thinking? In this presentation, you will be introduced to the in-depth world of reading a dog’s body language. We will discuss how to properly introduce yourself to a dog, ways to interact and how to respond to the cues a dog is giving you about their emotions.
Read more about "STEM Explorers: How to Speak Dog"Resources and activities for students in grades 4 – 6.
Read more about "Grades 4-6"Make your very own paper puppet! Bring a little dog to life using a toilet paper roll, cardstock and glue. Give the dog its own personality by drawing its face and fur. Let your creativity shine as you transform recycle materials into a fun toy!
Read more about "Creative Explorers: Dog Puppet - Paper Roll Puppet"The Leadership Team guides Calgary Public Library and manages daily operations. This team is comprised of Sarah Meilleur (CEO), Heather Robertson (Director, Service Design), Mary Kapusta (Director, Communications and Engagement), Paul Lane (Director, Corporate Services), Melissa Legacy (Director, Service Delivery) and Scott Stanley (Director, Information and Technology). Service delivery managers are also assigned to each location. Library Administration is comprised of Collections, Facilities, Financial Services, Human Resources, Information Technology, Volunteer Resources and Program Support, and Service Design.
Read more about "Library Leadership"Special Services cards are provided based on self-assessed need to Calgarians with a visual or hearing impairment, disabilities, or health or mobility limitations. There are accessible workstations at select Library locations and large print, talking books and the DAISY standard available at all locations.
Read more about "Special Services"In the Indigenous Writers Workshop, participants worked with author Richard Van Camp to create children's books in their traditional languages. These 12 new children's books in Treaty 7 languages are being added to the Library's permanent collection at several community libraries.
Read more about "Treaty 7 language books"In this workshop, create your own scratch paper by layering crayons and black paint, then design a cozy sweater for a cute dog. Let your creativity shine as you transform simple paper cutouts into a masterpiece!
Read more about "Art Night In: Dogs with Sweaters – Scratch Paper Collage"Trained Pet Access League Society (PALS) volunteers and their highly socialized dogs provide a calm, accepting presence for newer readers to practise reading aloud. Each participant chooses a book then meets a dog from PALS for a 15-minute reading session. Story PALS is best suited for children who can read independently.
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