Marie Bryce is our 2024 Storyteller in Residence Marie's experience in storytelling began at the Scottish Storytelling Centre. Returning to Calgary, she began performing and facilitating workshops. Her style of storytelling includes traditional tales, movement infused, spoken word, and video. Working in the not-for-profit sector, Marie is passionate about community building and currently completing her Filmmaking Diploma. Collaborating with author Lisa Murphy-Lamb and visual artist Stacey Walyuchow, Marie brings narratives to life in the Badlands and Good Women series. Through insightful 'Artist Statement Videos,' she offers a deep drive into the creative process of local artists. Marie's portfolio includes the acclaimed documentary Wear Your Pink . From enchanting spoken word performances to chilling tales at the Banff Centre, Marie's narratives resonate deeply with audiences. With a background in the not-for-profit sector, Marie excels in facilitation, hosting workshops that encourage participants to explore their imaginations.
Read more about "Marie Bryce is our 2024 Storyteller in Residence"This policy outlines the Library's role in civic dialogue and debate, and terms of use for political parties, including during an election.
Read more about "Political Use of Library Space"The purpose of this policy is to ensure the appropriate use of the Video Surveillance System and the recordings or images collected by it.
Read more about "Calgary Public Library Video Surveillance Policy"Rooms can be booked when the Library is open, up to 30 minutes before closing. Exceptions: Early access for bookings that start right when the Library opens is unavailable. Quarry Park Library's Program Room and Meeting Room 1 can be booked outside of Library hours, when the YMCA is open.
Read more about "Rooms can be booked when the Library is open, up to 30 minutes before closing."We're currently looking for volunteers! Please complete an application and we will contact you about opportunities.
Read more about "We're currently looking for volunteers!"Hurry, baby, it's time to go! Learn songs and rhymes about getting dressed, packing up, and getting out the door.
Read more about "It’s Go Time"Oops! Are you okay, baby? Tantrums and tumbles are part of every child's life. Learn songs and rhymes to help soothe big emotions.
Read more about "Tantrums and Tumbles"'\n ', 'This Early Learning Centre promotes early literacy, giving the youngest visitors a dedicated place to read, learn, and explore. Reading nooks, spots for storytime, play areas, lots of books, and a Nursing Room make up this incredible 12,200-square-foot space.', '\n '
Read more about ""The Jocelyn Louise Anderson Children's Library""Dana Saric Committee Membership: Audit and Finance; Chair of Governance Term End: 2025 Dana discovered her love of books at the same time as she discovered her local public library. As a newcomer to Canada, reading was a way to learn a language as well as a wonderful way to explore different ideas, places, and perspectives. These days, Dana enjoys the Calgary Public Library with her young family, reading the children’s collections together and participating in the robust and sociable early literacy programming. She is a lifelong learner and looks forward to contributing to the Board some of the legal and business skills she learned along the way. Dana believes that together, we can facilitate the continued growth of the Calgary Public Library as a world-class library network with learning opportunities, connection and a sense of belonging for all.
Read more about "Dana Saric"Margaret Wu Committee Membership: Audit and Finance; Strategy and Community; Calgary Public Library Foundation Board Term End: 2026 Before the metaverse was part of everyday conversation, a young Margaret imagined her own version fueled by the Library. It was at the Library that Laura Ingalls Wilder taught Margaret the difference between cake and yeast donuts. Monica Hughes introduced a new way to understand prejudice and how empathy is the only bridge to both sides. And Tolkien showed her that just because something like Lord of the Rings is popular, that doesn’t mean she has to like it. Today, Margaret understands that the Library is more than a physical place; it’s an ideology too. Through the Library, she hopes to gift the next generation a Calgary that has found a healthy balance between our right to intellectual freedom with the responsibility as citizens to participate, respect others, and contribute positively as represented by Calgary Public Library.
Read more about "Margaret Wu"Reading to preschoolers is important, and continuing to read to them after they can read helps with their listening, reading, and comprehension skills.
Read more about "Family Read-Alouds for Kids in Kindergarten – Grade 3"Go on a treasure hunt in your house with this polarizing craft.
Read more about "Magnetic Treasure Hunt"Discover the joys of reading as a family The Family Reading Kits for 2023 are four different titles for children ages 6-17 and one picture book for younger readers. The kits are a booklet with discussion questions to spark lively conversation, related activities, and more staff-recommended titles to read aloud as a family or in your classroom. Family Reading Kits are self-led, so your family can read as many as they like! Download your booklet to the end of December 2023 and happy reading!
Read more about "Discover the joys of reading as a family"Francis Melting Tallow Francis Melting Tallow was born in 1936 on the Siksika Nation to Matthew and Nancy Melting Tallow. His father was from Kainai, his mother Siksika. His childhood name was Bluebird, and later in life, he was given the name Red Bull. Francis was raised by his uncle, Jack Big Eye. Francis learned a lot from Jack, including how to care for cattle and horses, which lead to his lifelong love for ranching and rodeo. He has broken a lot of horses! Jack did not attend residential school, so he had a strong base in traditional culture, which he passed on to Francis. During his childhood, Indigenous families came from all over Western Canada to work at the coal mines in Siksika, where the common language was English. Francis attended Crowfoot Residential School from 1942-1954. His traditional background and command of the English language prepared him as an interpreter and leader among his friends and schoolmates. After graduation, Francis attended business school in Edmonton, and then joined the Canadian Air Force for three years. He then returned to the cowboy life before becoming the first employee of Siksika Administration, beginning the operation with half a pencil! After seven years, Francis studied Social Work at the University of Calgary. He then went to work in Thompson, Manitoba at the nickel mine, before moving to Winnipeg where he worked for Native Alcohol Services and Stony Mountain Penitentiary. Returning to Calgary and Siksika, Francis worked for the Indian Association of Alberta and helped form the Treaty Alliance. Francis has six children and more than twenty grandchildren. He lives with his wife Ruth Scalplock in Cluny. He has many horses and is an avid hunter. Francis wants to see a world where there is a real awareness of Indigenous culture and history, and the effects of colonialism. He hopes for a full rollout of Indigenous control of Child Welfare, the settling of Land Claims, and a time when Indigenous and Western ways live together.
Read more about "Francis Melting Tallow"Books for gay, straight, cis, trans, queer and questioning youth.
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