When Mona the mouse loses her home in a storm, she finds home and belonging inside a majestic tree in the heart of Fernwood Forest.
Read more about "Heartwood Hotel"Attend online programs with Kristy North Peigan during her residency. Join her as she discusses her artistic practice, teaches digital art techniques, and more.
Read more about "Programs with the Indigenous Aritst in Residence"Sharpen your pencils, and your spatial imagination to give your words dramatic intention. Stories are just painting with words - but what if we start with the art that leads into...
Read more about "Art of the Metaphor: A Visual Storytelling Workshop"This Land Acknowledgment was created in consultation with members of the Elders’ Guidance Circle, Indigenous Staff members, members of the Library's Truth and Reconciliation Stewardship Group, and representatives from the five Treaty 7 signatories and the Métis Nation of Alberta Region 3.
Read more about "An official Land Acknowledgment is one of the ways Calgary Public Library lives its commitment to Truth and Reconciliation. "Brenda is an author and retired lawyer who lives in Calgary. She was raised on a farm in southern Alberta with stories about her colourful grandfather, Wildhorse Jack. Brenda’s first novel, "The Art of Rebellion," was inspired by her family history.
Read more about "Brenda Joyce Leahy"Welcome to LitCon, a virtual festival for kids and teens. During the festival, young writers, readers, artists, and musicians, can connect with their peers and professional writers to learn more about their creative passions. LitCon is open to educators and students from Calgary and area from Tuesday to Friday, and to any Library member in Grades 4-12 on Saturday at Central Library.Educators can sign entire classes up, or students can attend individually.
Read more about "Discover the literary arts from May 30 – June 3"Learn more about kidney health and preventing chronic kidney disease (CKD), including: the parts and function of kidneys; preserving kidney health; CKD and its treatment options.
Read more about "Healthy Living: Your Kidney Health"Sign up for a Family Reading Kit Book Club. Receive additional activities, resources and special event invitations, right to your inbox, twice this year!
Read more about "Heartwood Hotel: Family Reading Kit Book Club"Being held in advance of May 5th, National Red Dress day, this workshop is to create awareness and understanding about the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls...
Read more about "MMIWG2S+ Awareness & Ribbon Skirt/Shirt Pin Workshop"Join CBC Calgary's Young Calgary Launch Mixer to share your stories and connect with peers on the challenges of starting out in the city. Meet CBC staff, pitch ideas to reporter...
Read more about "Young Calgary Launch Mixer"Recommended read-a-likes for those who enjoyed our most popular books of the year.
Read more about "If You Liked the Top 10 Adult Titles of 2022"If you're thinking, "it's the new year, plans can't possibly go wrong", think again.
Read more about "New Year, New Plans Going Awry"It's the Year of the Rabbit according to the Chinese zodiac. Here are recommendations for the quick-witted, patient, and modest reader.
Read more about "Year of the Rabbit"These titles were among the most checked out by teens in the Calgary area in 2022.
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