Music is a fundamental form of expression that connects cultures and creates bonds. As Hans Christian Andersen said, “Where words fail, music speaks.”The Composer in Residence is a 10-week program that supports individual musicians in developing and performing compositions. The Composer in Residence offers free one-on-one consultations, workshops, and public performances.This program is sponsored by Sun Life.
Read more about "Building and Inspiring Community with Music"The Author in Residence program has been offered at the Library for over 30 years. Through this program, we have hosted many exceptional authors who continue to contribute to Calgary's strong literary community.During their residency, these authors champion the joy of reading and help patrons appreciate the craft of writing. They deliver programs and review manuscripts, providing advice to both beginner and established writers.The Author in Residence is available from September to November.
Read more about "Connecting readers and writers."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.Not sure how to start? Watch the tutorial on Niche Academy: TumbleBook Library tutorial.
Read more about "Practice your reading with fun stories for kids."This health and medical database brings together trusted content from journals, preprints, conference proceedings, dissertations and more related to COVID-19 and other coronaviruses. Search thousands of open-access articles as well as current research.
Read more about "Search coverage of the COVID-19 outbreak"Assess your interests and skills, then explore your education options. Learn job search strategies using employment guides, including resume and interview help.
Read more about "Interactive education and career planning tools."Search Canadian business profiles and the Canadian White Pages. Find accurate phone-verified information on every company in Canada, in this database of 2.1 million businesses.
Read more about "For small business owners, researchers, and job seekers."Interact with live tutors in Alberta curriculum (K to 12) subjects from 2pm to 11pm daily. Get constructive feedback on your writing in the 24-hour writing lab, and submit your homework questions for expert help.Adults learners can access a library of content and live, professional assistance in resume/cover letter writing, Canadian citizenship prep, MS Office Essential Skills Series, and more!Not sure how to start? Watch the tutorial in Niche Academy: brainfuse HelpNow tutorial
Read more about "Free tutoring and homework help"The Indie Author Project helps your book reach a wider audience, by sharing it with Calgary Public Library members, and other participating libraries.Need help formatting or publishing your book? Pressbooks can help you create and professionally format books, poetry, novels and any other written content into digital and print-ready formats.
Read more about "Have you always wanted to write a book?"Sign up to Beanstack for personalized reading recommendations sent every week to your inbox. You can also track your growing TBR (to be read) pile and reading progress.Make Reading Your Superpower. Login to Beanstack to join the Ultimate Summer Challenge.
Read more about "Find your next great book"Browse fiction and non-fiction audiobooks for all audiences: Adults, Teens, and Children. These audiobooks can be used simultaneously, so there are usually no waitlists.
Read more about "Listen to Audiobooks anywhere and anytime."Explore a rich collection of historical research databases including those related to First Nations and Indigenous peoples, as well as the Associated Press Collections, Smithsonian Collection Online, Archives of Human Sexuality and Gender, and Sabin Americana. You will find historical documents including books, manuscripts, photographs, newspapers, maps, magazines, and more.
Read more about "Discover a world-class collection of historical documents"Search full-text academic journals, magazines, trade publications, and newspapers on all major areas of research. You can also find over 75,000 videos (from 1930 to the present) from the Associated Press.Not sure how to start? Watch the tutorial in Niche Academy: Academic Search Premier tutorial
Read more about "A Leading Multidisciplinary Research Database"Borrow a Computer lets you take home a Library Chromebook or laptop for up to eight weeks. Whether you want to work on a project, take an online course, meet virtually with friends, or search the web for information, our Chromebooks and laptops can help you get it done. All you need is a valid Library membership and an internet connection at home.
Read more about "Need a Computer? Borrow one from the Library! "Find over 1,000 fiction and non-fiction titles in English and French, available to read on the Cantook Station Platform. The Prairie Indigenous ebook Collection is also included in this catalogue. Courtesy of the Public Library Services Branch and the Book Publishers Association of Alberta.
Read more about "Audiobooks and eBooks from 24 Alberta-based publishers."Healthy development in early childhood sets the course for a child’s future, leads to kindergarten readiness, and prepares children for lifelong learning success.Find all the tools you need to support your child's learning journey at the Library. Enjoy Early Learning Centres at 12 locations, free early literacy programs, and our extensive collection of books, movies and resources for each stage of a child’s early development.
Read more about "Supporting families as they help their children learn and grow."