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Is your student looking for a good book to read in French or Spanish? Our Digital Library offers tons of free resources for kids who want to learn, read, and listen to books in French or Spanish. Check out our favourite tools below for supporting bilingual literacy.
Read more about "French and Spanish Language eResources for school-age kids"There are free programs, services, and resources for newcomers to help you get settled in Calgary. There are lots of ways to use the Library for free, including improving your English language skills and accessing Settlement Services.
Read more about "New to Canada"Engage with Canadian history and culture with over 60,000 multimedia items, including articles, videos, images, maps, and games. Educators and Students can delve deeper into topics with education guides, curated exhibits, timelines, classroom resources, quizzes and study guides. In English and French. Free with your Calgary Public Library card.
Read more about "Canadian Encyclopedia"Search Canadian history from the 16th century to 20th century through monographs (books), serials (newspapers, annuals and periodicals), and government publications. Find information on major historical events, the development of institutions, genealogy, Canadian literature and politics, trades and tariffs, and more. In English and French.
Read more about "Canadiana "Read and listen to online picture books in over 100 languages, including English, French, Spanish, Punjabi, Tagalog, Arabic, German, and Russian. Free with your Calgary Public Library card.
Read more about "LOTE4Kids - World Language Storybooks"Listen and read-along to animated story books for young children. Play games and watch videos from National Geographic. You will even find a selection of French picture books. Free with your Calgary Public Library card.
Read more about "TumbleBook Library "Search over 8,500 biographies of Canadians who lived between 1000 A.D. and 1930. Read histories of significant events in Canada's past. Free with your Calgary Public Library card.
Read more about "Dictionary of Canadian Biography "The Library is a trusted source for reading recommendations. Check out our annual books of the year selections, programs for readers, and book club tips and picks.
Read more about "Book and Media Recommendations"