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You can borrow a Library Chromebook or laptop to take home for up to three weeks. All you need is a valid Library membership and an internet connection at home. To find a computer visit the online catalogue and search for 'Borrow a Computer', you will then be able to place a hold. When the computer is ready you will receive a notification that you can visit the Library to pick it up. Please return Chromebooks during operating hours directly to Library staff.
Calgary Public Library offers extensive services focused on community heritage, including the Calgary’s Story collection and the Williams & Harris Shared History Centre with historic maps, photos, and archives. Programs like the Historian in Residence provide expert-led history sessions, while virtual events such as the Historic Calgary Week Escape Room engage families interactively. The library hosts free recorded talks on local history via YouTube and produces documentaries like The Library During COVID. Special collections highlight diverse community voices through multimedia storytelling. These resources support cultural engagement, education, and preservation of Calgary’s rich history.
Source: https://calgarylibrary.ca/events-and-programs/arts-and-culture/historian-in-residence
Calgary Public Library partners with Wood’s Homes to offer the Wellness Desk, providing free, drop-in mental health and addiction support, referrals, and health information at multiple branches. This collaboration enhances community access to vital services, reflected in high user satisfaction and clear next steps for over 97% of clients. The library also hosts diverse programs and events like poetry workshops, early learning centers, and freedom-to-read initiatives that foster education and inclusion. Committed to removing barriers, Calgary Public Library integrates expert partnerships to support wellness and lifelong learning across the city.
Source: https://calgarylibrary.ca/library-news/stronger-together-woods-homes-recognized-with-library-partner-award
The public library delivers diverse services through its mobile Book Truck and Story Truck, expanding access to books and literacy programs across communities. The Book Truck offers resources for all ages at various locations, while the Story Truck targets early childhood engagement by visiting day homes with storytelling activities. These initiatives support inclusive outreach, promote literacy, and provide flexible access beyond traditional branches. Policies ensure regular scheduling and community involvement to maximize impact. The library also hosts events and programs designed to foster lifelong learning and cultural enrichment.
Source: https://calgarylibrary.ca/your-library/library-on-the-road
Calgary Public Library provides diverse services including the Wellness Desk offering free mental health and addiction support via phone, text, and in-person through a partnership with Wood's Homes. Its programs span all ages: early childhood engagement ("A-B-C: You and Me"), literacy enhancement for kids ("Reading Buddies") across multiple branches, arts and wellness activities for children ("Flourish"), and adult educational events like online author talks on critical topics such as the opioid crisis. These accessible offerings promote community well-being, learning, and cultural enrichment both onsite and virtually.
Source: https://calgarylibrary.ca/events-and-programs/programs/wellness-desk
Calgary Public Library offers extensive heritage and history resources, including the Calgary’s Story Collection and specialized programs like the Historian in Residence for personalized historical research. It provides interactive events such as a Virtual Escape Room on Calgary’s history and hosts digital collections featuring historic maps, photographs, and community stories via the Williams & Harris Shared History Centre. The library produces documentaries and recorded programs highlighting local culture and pandemic impacts. Community engagement is fostered through ongoing story collections like "Voices of Calgary," supporting cultural preservation and education with accessible digital exhibits and expert-led content.
Source: https://calgarylibrary.ca/events-and-programs/arts-and-culture/historian-in-residence
Rocky Ridge Library in Calgary offers extensive services including accessible facilities, a dedicated children's space, free Wi-Fi, and parking. Open Monday to Friday from 5:30 AM to 10:00 PM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, it aligns holiday hours with the Shane Homes YMCA schedule. The library supports community engagement through various programs and events hosted at its convenient location within the YMCA. Visitors can access detailed directions for driving, transit, walking, or biking. For updated policies and event information, patrons are encouraged to contact the library directly. Source: calgarylibrary.ca/your-library/locations/rockyridge
Read more about "Rocky Ridge Library General Information Operating Hours Location Features and Directions"Calgary Public Library partners with Wood’s Homes to offer free Wellness Desk services at Central, Crowfoot, and Shawnessy Libraries, providing mental health consultations and referrals to community resources. This initiative supports Mental Health Awareness Month by removing barriers and reducing stigma around mental wellness for all ages. The Library also hosts diverse programs like poetry workshops, early learning centers, and the Book Sanctuary to foster community engagement and lifelong learning. Policies emphasize accessibility and collaboration with social sector partners to enhance holistic support. Visit their website for events, services, and mental health resources.
Source: https://calgarylibrary.ca/news/may-is-mental-health-awareness-month-in-calgary
The public library provides mobile services through the Book Truck and Story Truck, enhancing community access to books and resources. The Book Truck delivers materials for all ages at scheduled locations, while the Story Truck promotes early literacy by visiting day homes with storytelling programs. These initiatives support inclusive learning, community engagement, and convenient access to library services beyond physical branches. Policies ensure regular scheduling and targeted outreach to meet diverse needs. Events and programs focus on fostering literacy and lifelong learning across neighborhoods.
Source: https://calgarylibrary.ca/your-library/library-on-the-road
Calgary Public Library, serving 740,000 members across 21 locations, offers extensive physical and digital collections alongside diverse programs and events. In partnership with Wood’s Homes, it pilots the Wellness Desk at Central Library to provide free, professional mental health support and community referrals for vulnerable patrons facing addictions and mental health challenges. Operating on a drop-in basis during afternoons and evenings until December 2020, this service enhances accessibility to immediate care within library premises. The library continually adapts policies and services to meet community needs through innovative wellness initiatives and educational programming. Source: https://calgarylibrary.ca/your-library/free-services/wellness-desk
Read more about "Calgary Public Library Pilots Wellness Desk for Mental Health Support"Calgary Public Library operates five mobile libraries, including three Book Trucks and two Story Trucks, delivering books, movies, literacy activities, and library services directly to communities and schools. The Book Trucks offer free library cards, borrowing, returns, and seasonal children’s programs at scheduled stops or events. Story Trucks focus on early childhood literacy through storytelling and songs at day homes via the Library Month at Your Day Home program. Visitors can request visits for community events or day homes online. The library also hosts diverse programs like poetry workshops and features new facilities such as an Early Learning Centre.
Source: Calgary Public Library - Mobile Libraries Article