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Read more about "'Access resources from other Alberta libraries'"Photographs tracing the redevelopment of the East Village, considered Calgary’s oldest and newest neighbourhood.
Read more about "The East Village Story"These titles were among the most checked out by teens in the Calgary area in 2022.
Read more about "Top 10 Titles for Teens"On Friday, November 9, Calgary Public Library proudly celebrated its 4,300 volunteers at the 44th annual Volunteer Recognition Awards ceremony, held at Central Library.Library volunteers allow the Library to offer more programs to Calgarians, in more locations, more often. Every year, our volunteers contribute more than 80,000 hours of their time to the Library. During the recent four-day opening celebrations for Central Library, 400 roles were filled by volunteers, who contributed over 1,500 hours. For the tours alone, volunteers engaged with over 1,800 patrons.Volunteers help the Library enhance services and strengthen connections to the community. They help ensure that there is universal access to resources that lead Calgary Public Library members to learn, be inspired, and connect to their community. Library volunteers give their time, energy, and talent — and our members are the direct beneficiaries every year.The following outstanding volunteers received awards at the event:Milestone Service Award – Margaret Manko Rising Star Award – Kim Dolny Emerging Leaders Award – Abby Goldstein Bright Futures Scholarship – Alisha Elbrahim Teamwork Award – Dr. Susan Bennett and Dr. Stefania Forlini Legacy Award – William Musani Library Builder Award – Janet Hutchinson Library Builder Award – Patricia Moore Youth volunteers are integral to the work of the Library. Over 55% of our volunteers are between the ages of 12 – 17. The celebration featured a youth speaker, Asha Nenshi Nathoo, who volunteers for several programs including ELL school success, Action Squad, Conoco Phillips Reading Buddies, and special events.Thank you to each one of our volunteers for another year of incredible volunteering. Your work is an integral part of a strong and vibrant Calgary. You ensure our city and our country is Library strong!
Read more about "Stories Library Volunteers Recognized at Awards Event"The Engine 23 experience Kids ages 0 – 12 will find age-appropriate and fun ways to engage in imaginative play and learning, with a hands-on approach to literacy skill-building and safety education. Our young patrons will be able to: Interact with a real, retired fire engine; listen to pre-recorded, fake emergency calls, lights and sounds Climb inside the back of the cab to interact with real switches and levers Explor e the upper level of the truck with a large map and small fire truck toys for children to learn navigation and map reading Try and “beat the clock” gett ing dressed up in fire gear Pretend to be firefighters in an imagination area Get Low and Go! Crawl through the tunnel and learn what to do in an emergency Enjoy s torytimes with real Calgary Fire Department firefighters Engine 23 is a partnership between Calgary Public Library and the Calgary Fire Department, and generously supported by the Calgary Public Library Foundation. You can learn more about the plans behind this play and learning experience and help Calgary Public Library get a ladder up on literacy by visiting the Calgary Public Library Foundation online.
Read more about "The Engine 23 experience"Find articles, birth notices, obituaries, political cartoons, ads, and editorials published in The Globe and Mail between 1844 and 2009. For current issues use PressReader.
Read more about "A completely searchable archive of The Globe and Mail."Access historical materials from the Glenbow Library and Archives, the Library, and the City of Calgary Archives.
Read more about "The Heritage Triangle"Glenbow Western Research Centre Glenbow Western Research Centre at the University of Calgary's Taylor Family Digital Library documents the history of Calgary and southern Alberta. Find personal history records, including diaries, letters, and family albums there. The Research Centre has more than 2 million Western Canada photographs from the 1870s – 2000s as well as historical maps and newspapers from Calgary and rural communities. No appointment is required. Glenbow Western Research Centre
Read more about "Glenbow Western Research Centre"MEDIA RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 13, 2018Calgary, AB — The Library is the place to be this summer. Calgary Public Library invites kids, families, and teens to join the Ultimate Summer Challenge, involving more than 500 free programs at 20 libraries.Visit a Library this summer and you might be surprised at what you find: concerts, wandering magicians, exploding science experiments, dance classes, drumming circles, splatter painting, bunny obstacle courses, family yoga, tiny book making, puppy rooms, gardening, and much more. Calgary Public Library is partnering with nearly 40 local artists and community organizations to deliver free workshops, performances, demonstrations, and large-scale installations from now until September 7.The Ultimate Summer Challenge provides fun and educational experiences for everybody. The Library knows not all families can afford camps or lessons while school is out, so all 500+ programs are free. In addition to attending programs at libraries, kids and families can track their reading on Challenge Maps, while teens can complete online challenges. Everybody who registers for Ultimate Summer Challenge is entered to win awesome prizes, including iPads, Library Boss for a Day, and Chromebooks.“This year’s edition of our annual summer learning program is unlike anything we’ve done before,” said Kate Schutz, Service Design Lead, Calgary Public Library. “We’re offering free science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, and math programs. Kids are sure to be surprised, delighted — and learn something new — when they visit the Library this summer.”The Ultimate Summer Challenge is part of the TD Summer Reading Club, which is a national program for kids held by Canadian public libraries. Visit calgarylibrary.ca/summer for a full list of community partners, upcoming programs (including dates and descriptions), and registration details.Calgary Public LibraryCalgary Public Library, with 630,000+ members and 20 locations, 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 14.6 million physical and digital items and with 6.8 million in-person visits last year. The awe-inspiring 240,000 sq. ft. Central Library — the newest gathering place for our city — opens November 1, 2018.- 30 -Media Contact:Mary KapustaDirector, CommunicationsCalgary Public Library403.774.7256Mary.kapusta@calgarylibrary.ca
Read more about "Stories"Elizabeth Haynes is a Calgary-based
Read more about "Meet Elizabeth Haynes"The award-winning film, “CARL’S WAY,” about Scandia pioneer Carl Anderson, shows the creativity and resilience of rural people in overcoming the economic devastation of the...
Read more about "Historic Calgary Week: Eastern Irrigation District – “CARL’S WAY”"Christ Church Archives strives to be a dynamic, exciting and vital part of its community. Past projects included recording oral history, and researching stained glass windows. To...
Read more about "Historic Calgary Week: Integrating Archives and Community at Christ Church Elbow Park"Suncor Energy Foundation invests in cross-cultural learning and connection programs at Calgary Public Library Calgary, AB – The Calgary Public Library Foundation is delighted to announce a commitment by the Suncor Energy Foundation to support Indigenous programming and cross-cultural learning opportunities. The $1.6 million donation will continue to support the Central Library’s goal of being an inclusive gathering place for all Calgarians. The funding will facilitate the hiring of two Indigenous program interns, roles that will focus on Indigenous engagement to ensure Library services can be designed to meet community needs. Funding will also support collaboration with external Indigenous-led researchers to develop appropriate forms of evaluation for Indigenous services. These meaningful additions to the Calgary Public Library’s Indigenous strategy will ensure that Indigenous community members are involved in decision-making and delivery of services is prioritized.“In the White Goose Flying Report, Calgary Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee identifies the Calgary Public Library as uniquely positioned to provide accessible and barrier-free Indigenous inclusion and cross-cultural understanding, learning, and celebration,” says Alayna Many Guns, Indigenous Services Design Lead at the Calgary Public Library. “The Library is excited to work with Suncor Energy Foundation to better fulfil this role.”Additional strategic priorities supported by this investment include Indigenous language resources including an online learning platform, Indigenous cultural initiatives such as a speaker and performance series, and a sustained focus on Indigenous Placemaking and art in libraries across the city.The hub for this initiative is the Elders’ Guidance Circle space in the Central Library, which provides urban Indigenous peoples with access to Elders’ knowledge and guidance. The space will be formally named at a later date through a process established by Indigenous community members and leaders. Learnings from the Circle and feedback from the community will inspire and inform the expansion of Indigenous initiatives across the Calgary Public Library system.“When we have spaces, places and tools to help us come together, celebrate, and learn about each other we can better appreciate the rich diversity that exists in our communities and that is a foundation for the strong and vibrant Calgary we’re all proud to call home,” says Eric Axford, Suncor Energy Foundation Board chair. “We see tremendous value in supporting the Calgary Public Library Indigenous programming and we are hopeful this space will be a special place to connect.” The purpose of Indigenous Placemaking at the Calgary Public Library is to prioritize equity and inclusiveness by listening to, learning from, and building relationships with local Indigenous communities. These resources, spaces and events provide an open and safe place for Indigenous peoples to learn, share, and create; and for non-Indigenous Albertans to learn the diverse history and cultures of Treaty 7 Nations and Métis Nation Region 3.On April 15, registration opens for free library programming celebrating Indigenous peoples throughout the month of June at calgarylibrary.ca. These programs mark Indigenous History Month, Aboriginal Awareness Week Calgary, and the International Year of Indigenous Languages.- 30 -About Add In–the campaign for Calgary’s LibraryAdd In—the Campaign for Calgary’s Library, is the largest public campaign for a public library in Canadian history. The $350 million campaign will enhance and support a system of community libraries across Calgary and is inspired by the New Central Library, which opened its doors on November 1, 2018. 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.About the Calgary Public Library FoundationThe Calgary Public Library Foundation was created in 1999 to provide an opportunity for individuals, businesses and foundations to participate in building a library system for today and future generations. Its vision is to enable the citizens of Calgary to have the best public library in the world. Learn more about the Calgary Public Library Foundation by visiting addin.ca.About the Calgary Public LibraryCalgary Public Library, with 688,000+ members and 21 locations, 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 14.4 million physical and digital items and with 6.9 million in-person visits last year. The awe-inspiring 240,000 sq. ft. new Central Library – the newest gathering place for our city – opened on November 1, 2018.Media Contacts: Maegan MarshallCommunications AssociateCalgary Public Library Foundation403.774.2543maegan@addin.caKelsey MarklundSenior Account ExecutiveEdelman403.817.0633kelsey.marklund@edelman.com
Read more about "Stories"Celebrate Neighbour Day at Calgary Public Library. Enjoy special programming at
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