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Read more about "Newcomer Services"The Calgary Fire Department presents “Remembering When”, a fire and fall prevention program for seniors. “Remembering When” focusses on eight fire and eight fall prevention...
Read more about "Remembering When"This Land Acknowledgment was created in consultation with members of the Elders’ Guidance Circle, Indigenous Staff members, members of the Library's Truth and Reconciliation Stewardship Group, and representatives from the five Treaty 7 signatories and the Métis Nation of Alberta Region 3.
Read more about "An official Land Acknowledgment is one of the ways Calgary Public Library lives its commitment to Truth and Reconciliation. "Join a Calgary Opera Community Ambassador and learn some of the basics of what makes up an opera! Try a vocal warm up, learn a melody, decide on a character, write new lyrics, and...
Read more about "Creative Explorers: Opera Makers"Early Learning Investment will Prepare Calgary's Children for Lifelong Learning and Success MEDIA RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 7, 2017Calgary, AB — Local children and families participating in a colossal playdate helped to celebrate the opening of the fourth and final Calgary Foundation Early Learning Centre at Crowfoot Library today.“Play is such an important part of building literacy skills for children,” says Eva Friesen, President & CEO, Calgary Foundation. “We’re so pleased to support these Early Learning Centres that allow youth to grow and learn by being creative and using their imagination at such an important stage of their lives.”Early Learning Centres are vibrant and interactive spaces that focus on play-based learning — one of the five focus areas outlined in the Library’s Early Learning Strategy released earlier this year. Each centre is built around a distinct theme, including energy and motion at Forest Lawn Library, a construction site for little builders at Signal Hill and a “Birds Eye View” that overlooks the clear mountain views at Crowfoot Library.In September, the Calgary Public Library Foundation announced the $1 million transformational investment in early learning from the Calgary Foundation and an anonymous donor. Funding from the Major & Signature Grant established Calgary Foundation Early Learning Centres at Saddletowne, Signal Hill, Forest Lawn and the new space at Crowfoot Library — the busiest community library in the city. The gift will also enhance early learning training for staff and volunteers. The Calgary Foundation is a Founding Partner of Add In—the Campaign for Calgary’s Library.“Thanks to Calgary Foundation and its anonymous donor, we have opened four new Early Learning Centres in the last four months,” said Ellen Humphrey, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Calgary Public Library Foundation. “We want to create a world-leading library model for Early Learning, which includes an Early Learning Centre in every library in the city, but we can’t do it alone.”Through the Library Foundation, the Library is seeking $20 million of philanthropic investment in early learning to support the Library’s Early Learning Strategyopens a new window, which focuses on spaces, people, collections, programs and research. There are more than 89,000 children under the age of five in our city, and research shows that healthy development in early childhood sets the course for a child’s future.To support early learning at the Library, visit addin.ca/early-learning.Calgary Public LibraryCalgary Public Library, with 600,000+ members, has been inspiring the life stories of Calgarians for more than 100 years. It is currently the second largest library system in Canada and the sixth largest municipal library system in North America, with Calgarians borrowing more than 15.8 million physical and digital items and with 6.7 million in-person visits last year. Preparations are underway for the awe-inspiring 240,000 sq. ft. New Central Library, to open in late 2018.Calgary Public Library FoundationAdd In—the Campaign for Calgary’s Library, is the largest public campaign for a public library in Canadian history. The $350 million campaign will support a system of community libraries across Calgary and activate and enhance the New Central Library. To learn more about Add In and the Calgary Public Library’s vision to create the best public library in the world for Calgarians, visit addin.ca.Calgary FoundationSince 1955, Calgary Foundation has been nurturing a healthy, vibrant, giving and caring community that values diversity and supports all people. We build a community where citizens are engaged, and where a strong and sustainable charitable sector serves the current and emerging needs of Calgary and area.- 30 -Media Contacts:Mary KapustaDirector, CommunicationsCalgary Public LibraryP: 403.774.7256mary.kapusta@calgarylibrary.caRachael TernerManager of CommunicationsCalgary Public Library FoundationC: 403.680.0626rachael@addin.caJanice FranceyCommunications AssociateCalgary FoundationC: 403.617.1998JFrancey@calgaryfoundation.org
Read more about "Stories"Calgary Public Library empowers community by connecting people to ideas and experiences, inspiration and insight. The organization’s vision is Potentials Realized.
Read more about "Potentials Realized."Delight your little ones with a musical storytime led by a professional teaching artist from Calgary Opera! Laugh, play, and sing together in an opera discovery journey for the...
Read more about "Opera 212: Musical Tales for Tots, from the Opera!"Learn about Chinese music and culture with Calgary flutist Jiajia Li.
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Read more about "Visit the Newcomer Desk"Memorial Park Library was Alberta’s first public library. The effort to build it was spearheaded by Annie Davidson, one of Calgary’s cultural pioneers, beginning in 1906. As the founder and president of the Calgary Women’s Literary Club, Davidson organized a petition to prove to City Hall that there was enough interest to support a public library in Calgary.
Read more about "History of Memorial Park Library "Learn about our shared history as a resource, community hub, and more in this video.
Read more about "Calgary Public Library celebrates 110 years"Discover the magical world of opera through storytelling and music-making! A professional teaching artist from Calgary Opera will be your guide as together we sing, dance, read...
Read more about "Opera 212: Musical Tales from the Opera"Innovation. Inspiration. Exploration. Join us to connect with Calgary's innovation leaders at Avenue's 5th Annual Innovation Event. The day is capped off with a networking...
Read more about "Avenue Innovation Event 2024"The Calgary Public Library is committed to providing exceptional Library experiences to all residents of Mohkinstsis and surrounding area. For this reason, all residents of Alberta Indigenous communities and Métis settlements can receive their Library card for free, regardless of where they live.
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