May 29 at 10:00 am: Join us for a journey of storytelling with Richard Scrimger's Your Story Matters! Learn to craft your narrative, appreciate others', and celebrate every story!
Read more about "Richard Scrimger and "Your Story Matters" (Gr. 5–9)"Claudia Haines' guide for working with children and families to boost media literacy.
Read more about "Becoming a Media Mentor"The Elders’ Guidance Circle This is a space for anyone to speak to Indigenous Elders from multiple nations. Here, Elders are able to provide education, storytelling, and a spiritual component to programming and services, including ceremony and smudges. Drop in on this level of Central Library to experience the space for yourself. Supported by Suncor Energy Foundation. Learn about Elders' Guidance Circle
Read more about "The Elders’ Guidance Circle"These videos are part of the Newcomer Stories Collection from the Centre for Newcomers, as their 30th Anniversary Legacy Gift to the Community.
Read more about "Newcomer Stories Collection"'\n ', 'Give your creativity a boost at Central Library.', '\xa0Your free membership gives you access to bookable studios for audio and video recording, creative multimedia editing, and green screen filming.', '\n '
Read more about "'Are you the next big YouTube, IGTV, or podcast creator? '"Aaron J. Noga Committee Membership: Audit and Finance; Governance Term End: 2026 Aaron's lifelong love for reading began in childhood in Saskatoon, where the arrival of the neighbourhood Bookmobile sparked his imagination. His mother's passion for books laid the foundation for his literary journey. Now a father, he sees how reading shapes his son's vocabulary and perspectives. Understanding the transformative power of books, he values their role in shaping minds and fostering empathy. Calgary Public Library serves as a space for diverse communities and celebrates varied backgrounds. It's a safe, inclusive community fostering dialogue and collaboration. Aaron aims to enhance the Library's community impact, nurturing its role as a hub for learning, connection, and belonging. He's excited about contributing meaningfully to the Library, ensuring its lasting value within the community.
Read more about "Aaron J. Noga"Spring is a great time get outside and enjoy the joys of nature. Here are some great books to help you explore!
Read more about "All Things Spring!"Adrian Adrian’s research and subsequent writings have formed foundational documents on Indigenous homelessness in Calgary and Edmonton. Published internationally, he has educated tens of thousands of individuals about Aboriginal Peoples’ history, culture, and protocols as an Educator, Executive Director, and Elder. A personal highlight for Adrian was providing cultural guidance and expertise to the Canadian, French, and Belgian governments for the 2005 Aboriginal Calling Home Ceremony.
Read more about "Adrian"Biographies from LGBTQ writers about love and accepting who you are.
Read more about "Living Proud"Calgary’s Story, presented by Walt & Irene DeBoni, at Central Library Browse documents, newspapers, images, microfilm, memorabilia, and audiovisual material pertaining to the history and development of Calgary and Alberta, from pre-history to the present. Calgary's Story is open during regular Central Library hours .
Read more about "Calgary’s Story, presented by Walt & Irene DeBoni, at Central Library"What will you do? Share your expertise and provide career development assistance to participants of our Career Coaching program. Volunteers with a strong background in Human Resources and/or Career Planning help adults with job searching, resume writing, interview preparation, and cover letters. Program Length: Two hours What’s in it for you? Meet new people and explore new opportunities Help individuals to develop their career development skills Have fun and contribute to your community Develop leadership, problem-solving, communication, and time management skills
Read more about "What will you do? What’s in it for you?"Newcomer Artist in Residence Meet Han Sungpil Han Sungpil , Calgary Public Library’s 2024 Newcomer Artist in Residence , strives to understand the world’s diversity by exploring nature, discovering sublime elements of beauty, and interpreting mundane worlds that have been sources of his inspiration. He was born in Seoul, South Korea and immigrated to Canada in 2020. He is a visual artist that uses photography, video, and installation to delve into environmental issues, which has always kept him exploring the Arctic, Antarctic, Amazon, Andes, Alps, Sahara and Canadian Rockies. The Newcomer Artist in Residence program is a partnership with Calgary Arts Development. This Library residency is generously supported by TD Bank Group. The resident is the recipient of the 2024 Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS) New Canadian Artist Award sponsored by TD Bank at the Mayor's 2024 Celebration for the Arts.
Read more about "Newcomer Artist in Residence Meet Han Sungpil"General Photography Rules We can allow free use of Library space under the following conditions: Personal, individual, or family photos using a singular hand-held device News media coverage or recording projects Personal capture of the space cannot affect or impede the public use of the building, and as such, we have the following rules: No tripods No drones No lighting equipment No interfering with the public No dominating or blocking spaces We strongly advise against capturing any patrons on our premises without their permission. This includes news media that must secure their own permission and releases as required. If the Library receives complaints around a visual capture on-site, the offending party may be asked to leave. The Library will post filming notices when capturing events, programs, etc. in the space. Third parties cannot use this signage to cover their own duty to secure releases.
Read more about "General Photography Rules"History of Saddletowne Library Work first began on Saddletowne Library in 2009, when the North East Centre of Community applied for a permit to construct a dedicated community space in their neighbourhood. The groundbreaking ceremony for what would become the Genesis Centre was held on June 23, 2009. Calgary Public Library celebrated its 100-year anniversary on January 2, 2012, and the following day, Saddletowne Library opened at the Genesis Centre at 7555 Falconridge Blvd NE. It is the 18th Library location in operation. Photo: Calgary Public Library Archives, Our Story in Pictures
Read more about "History of Saddletowne Library"Placemaking branches out into the community with new pieces at Forest Lawn and Signal Hill, as well as more work at Central.
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