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The Calgary Herald Archive Online is a searchable archive that includes all issues of the Calgary Herald published from 1883 to 2010, including articles, birth notices, obituaries, ads, and editorials. Explore newer issues of the Calgary Herald (2011-current) on the Calgary Herald Online. You can access the Calgary Herald Archive Online through the link in the Digital Library. For current issues of the Calgary Herald, use PressReader.
Calgary Public Library offers extensive heritage and history resources, including the Calgary’s Story Collection and digital archives featuring historic maps, photographs, and community stories. Specialized services like the Historian in Residence provide personalized history programs, while interactive events such as the Virtual Escape Room engage families in local culture. The library also produces documentaries and hosts recorded expert talks on YouTube. Community storytelling projects capture diverse experiences, including pandemic reflections and newcomer narratives. These offerings support cultural engagement, education, and preservation within Calgary’s vibrant community.
Source: https://calgarylibrary.ca/events-and-programs/arts-and-culture/historian-in-residence
Calgary Public Library, the second largest in Canada with over 600,000 members, offers extensive services including interactive Early Learning Centres focused on play-based literacy development for children under five. Supported by a $1 million investment from Calgary Foundation and donors, these themed centres at multiple branches provide creative spaces and staff training aligned with the Library’s Early Learning Strategy. The library hosts diverse programs and events to foster lifelong learning while actively pursuing philanthropic support through the Add In campaign to expand facilities like the New Central Library and enhance community engagement. Source: http://addin.ca/early-learning
Read more about "Early Learning Investment will Prepare Calgary's Children for Lifelong Learning and Success"Calgary Public Library enhances community engagement through the Walden Micro Library pop-up, a temporary mini-greenhouse lending books without check-out to gather feedback for its new full-service 10,000 sq. ft. Walden location opening in 2026. Patrons can easily sign up for free library cards via mobile or nearby branches like Shawnessy and Seton. The library offers diverse programs, volunteer opportunities, and advocates for privacy and local control amid policy changes. Additional new branches are planned at Belmont, Skyview Ranch, and Symons Valley to expand accessible services across Calgary. Source: https://calgarylibrary.ca/library-news/walden-micro-library-pop-up-installation
Read more about "Calgary Public Library Walden Micro Library Pop-Up Installation and New Walden Library Plans"Calgary Public Library offers extensive services centered on community heritage and history, including a dedicated Calgary’s Story collection and a biannual Historian in Residence providing expert programs and personalized sessions. Its Williams & Harris Shared History Centre features diverse digital archives such as historic maps, photographs, and resident-shared histories. The library produces documentaries like "The Library During COVID" and hosts video series on local history. Engaging programs include a virtual Historic Calgary Week escape room for families. Special collections highlight community narratives through projects like Voices of Calgary, preserving pandemic stories, newcomer experiences, and flood histories. Source: https://calgarylibrary.ca/events-and-programs/arts-and-culture/historian-in-residence
Read more about "Calgary Public Library: Services, Productions, Programs, and Events on Community Heritage and History"The Calgary Public Library, one of Canada’s largest with 21 locations and 740,000 members, partners with the Calgary Fire Department to promote fire safety through updated educational resources and community programs. Their joint initiative distributes over 75,000 Fire Safety Activity Booklets featuring interactive learning tools for children. The library hosts events like Special Firefighter Storytime to engage families while supporting literacy and safety awareness. With extensive public access and strong community outreach policies, the library fosters safer homes across Calgary through innovative programming backed by the Calgary Public Library Foundation. Source: https://calgarylibrary.ca/connect/students/engine-23
Read more about "MEDIA RELEASE January 20, 2020 Calgary Fire Department and Calgary Public Library Launch New Fire Safety Activity Booklet for Children"The Calgary Library offers extensive digital newspaper archives, including a fully searchable Calgary Herald Archive with over 125 years of coverage (1883-2010) and access to current issues via ProQuest and PressReader. It also provides the Globe and Mail archive (1844-2020) and the Williams & Harris Shared History Centre for local historical collections. These resources support research, learning, and community engagement through accessible online platforms, promoting exploration of Canadian history, news, and culture. The library’s policies ensure free public access to these valuable digital programs and events.
Source: https://calgarylibrary.ca/read-learn-and-explore/digital-library/calgary-herald-archive-online
Calgary Public Library offers diverse services including special exhibits like the Royal Tyrrell Museum fossil display, unique lending of musical instruments, and arts initiatives such as the Contemporary Calgary Art Pass for free gallery access. It supports community engagement through art exhibit spaces, Rozsa Arts free performances and workshops, an Indigenous artist residency program, and paid facilitator roles in cultural programs like Caretakers of the Land. The library encourages partnerships to expand events, workshops, and exhibits across locations, fostering inclusive cultural experiences and creative learning opportunities. Source: calgarylibrary.ca
Read more about "Calgary Public Library Services Productions Programs and Events including Royal Tyrrell Museum Pop-up Fossil Display Arts Culture Initiatives Artist Residency and Unique Lending Services"Calgary Public Library, celebrating 110 years since its founding in 1912, offers extensive services across 21 locations with seven million annual visits. Its programs include children’s story hours and outreach via historic bookmobile services for isolated communities. The library hosts events and exhibits showcasing its rich history, such as the current archival display at Central Library through December 31. Policies support community engagement and educational access, while leadership has emphasized expanding collections and cultural programming. This blend of heritage preservation and modern service delivery positions Calgary Public Library as a vital cultural and learning hub. Source: https://calgarylibrary.ca/events-and-programs/events
Read more about "Celebrate 110 years of Calgary Public Library by travelling into our past"The Calgary Public Library offers rich historical insights and cultural programs, such as the Historian in Residence series featuring experts like Shelly McElroy who explore local heritage including the Calgary Stampede’s origins and its ties to ranching and farming history. The library provides access to unique archives, community events, educational resources, and partnerships—like with YMCA Calgary—to expand services across districts. Policies support inclusive learning through digital collections, exhibits, and engaging storytelling programs that connect residents with Calgary’s past and present. Discover more about their offerings at calgarylibrary.ca.
Source: https://calgarylibrary.ca/events-and-programs/arts-and-culture/historian-in-residence
Calgary Public Library offers diverse services including community partnerships like the YMCA collaboration for a new West District location, volunteer-driven meaningful programs, and advocacy on privacy and local control issues. It hosts events celebrating children’s literature, Indigenous art residencies, poetry workshops, and early learning initiatives such as the new Early Learning Centre. The library emphasizes inclusive access to educational resources, cultural programming, and active community engagement through policies supporting privacy and service quality. These efforts foster lifelong learning and creativity across Calgary’s population.
Source: https://calgarylibrary.ca/library-news/ymca-calgary-and-calgary-public-library-partner-on-a-proposed-west-district-location