Inside Central Library, a Listening Assistance system is available to help you enjoy performances, lectures, and tours. This system uses technology to communicate with Bluetooth-linked hearing aids.
Read more about "Listening Assistance systems"Find a wide range of 2000+ eBooks from Alberta Publishers and 42 made-in-Alberta eMagazines, including local hiking guides. A Special feature is the Prairie Indigenous eBook Collection: by indigenous authors from publishers in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. Sponsored by the Government of Alberta and Alberta publishers.Accessible on devices including desktop, tablets and eReaders. The Aldiko Next app is recommended.
Read more about "Over 2000 Audiobooks, eBooks and eMagazines from Alberta publishers."Audiobooks on CD are available as the DAISY Standard, allowing readers to move around the text efficiently and flexibly.
Read more about "The DAISY Standard"Research authoritative full-text articles, citations and abstracts for top biomedical and health journals. These journals contain information needed by doctors, nurses, health professionals and researchers. Not sure how to start? Watch the tutorial in Niche Academy: MEDLINE
Read more about "An indespensible tool for medical research"Tune in for updates on the Library's festival for young writers, artists and creatives.
Read more about "LitCon 2024"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?"Search Canadian history from the 16th century to 20th century through monographs (books), serials (newspapers, annuals and periodicals), and government publications. Find information on major historical events, the development of institutions, genealogy, Canadian literature and politics, trades and tariffs, and more. In English and French.
Read more about "Research Canadian history with heritage sources and scholarly journals"Watch films, documentaries, animations, and shorts from 1917 to the present.Expand your mind with educational playlists on topics important to Canadians, such as: Diversity and Inclusion, Indigenous Voices and Reconciliation, and Provinces and Territories. Explore more with the interactive websites, apps, installations, and virtual reality built by NFB. Teachers, access exclusive educational resources in CAMPUS. Read the CAMPUS User Guide for more information.
Read more about "Films that take a stand on issues of global importance that matter to Canadians"Our three seasonal Artists in Residence are paid community engagement residencies that support artists, collectives, and arts organizations working in Indigenous art and placemaking, children's art and illustration, or the Newcomer experience.Residents work in a designated space at Central Library and engage with the public at libraries across the city.
Read more about "Bringing art into the Library."Find materials depicting North America, Africa, and Australasia, including settlers and Indigenous peoples, from 1650 to 1920. This information comes from the Glenbow Museum, Hudson’s Bay Company Archives, Archives of Manitoba, the National Archives UK, and Cambridge University.
Read more about "Postcards, images, and primary source documents of the British colonial frontier."Learn in-demand skills with thousands of online courses taught by real-world industry experts. Watch courses that match your skill level, from job search strategies, and Microsoft applications, to data analysis and software development. NOTE: course certificates do not have your name on them. For enhanced security, the Library version of LinkedIn Learning does not connect with your personal LinkedIn account. Not sure how to start? Watch the tutorial on Niche Academy: LinkedIn Library tutorial.
Read more about "Level-up your creative, technology and business skills"Whether seeking stories of healing or wanting to be an ally, these resources offer information, reflection, and hope amidst the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
Read more about "October 4 -National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG)"Kindergarten Book Bags are not available at Memorial Park, and Rocky Ridge libraries.
Read more about "Get ready for school with a Kindergarten Book Bag!"In a time when we’re being called to stay home, there are still plenty of ways to spend time together. In addition to your favourite online Library resources, patrons of all ages can find fun, at-home learning opportunities from educators and organizations offering innovative solutions for staying connected. Science Get a Daily Dose of the Calgary Zoo on their YouTube channel, where they share short, behind-the-scenes videos with their critters. Explore the surface of Mars from the eyes of NASA’s Curiosity rover, or check out their Image of the Day gallery for a high-definition intergalactic image, with fun facts about what you’re seeing. Kids can also tune in for science-themed stories read by astronauts on the International Space Station with Storytime from Space. Art You might know acclaimed children’s author Mo Willems for his books like Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus and Elephant and Piggy (and this beloved illustrator also designed the Library’s Story Truck). Now you can learn to draw at home with his Lunch Doodles series. Interested in classic artworks? Follow along with #GlenbowFromHome, which includes online gallery tours and other free at-home activities from the Glenbow Museum. Music Freegal is our favourite way to stream contemporary tunes, but if you’re craving a live concert, look no further than the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. They have countless hours of concert footage saved to their YouTube channel, ready for you to have a night out at home. Tours You might not be able to leave your house, but you can still go on an at-home adventure with these online tours. Check out these 12 museums you can visit online to experience their exhibits from your couch. Feel like going for a hike? Visit Yellowstone National Park, make the trek along the Great Wall of China, or browse the botanical gardens of the Cincinnati Zoo. Relaxing Want to kick back and chill out during this time at home? Take some time to unwind and listen to Canadian authors share readings of their work. Create some quality time with your family with cooking lessons with Food Network Kitchen chef Michael Symon — or if your board game cupboard is a little empty, play games together online. Looking for more fun to be had at home? Check out the Digital Library for more free resources.
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