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Read more about "Meet Danielle Piper"As part of its contribution to the Calgary community, the Library provides use of its program rooms and the Central Library’s Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hall to
Read more about "The use of Calgary Public Library space is governed by a principle of free and open access to the public."Two piece of Christian Moeller’s TRIO are located on the west side of the building, while the third is on the east side. TRIO, part of the Library's expansive outdoor plaza, is one of two public art commissions by Christian Moeller — visit FISH on the third level of the Library.
Read more about "These three colourful sculptures move like a pendulum to create a visual choreography."Visitors are greeted by a collaborative wall mural, which focuses on the past, present, and future of the traditional pride within the tribes of Treaty 7. Indigenous people can see their culture reflected, and visitors can learn about the original inhabitants of the land that is now Calgary.
Read more about "Indigenous Placemaking in Central Library creates a welcoming environment."The main entrance opens into the Shaikh Family Welcome Gallery, a versatile and breathtaking space for large-scale special events, celebrations, and after-hours private bookings. Unfortunately, we are unable to host weddings at the Library.
Read more about "Shaikh Family Welcome Gallery"Students in Grades 1 through 12 use the Cenovus Classroom in Central Library* for a week of hands-on, inquiry-based learning, including writing, reading, drawing, listening, researching and language skills, and information and media literacy.
Read more about "Library School supported by Cenovus Energy"Committee Membership: Audit & Finance; Strategy & Community
Read more about "Sheeba Vijayan "Policies including resources selection and sharing, intellectual freedom, parental responsibility, collection maintenance, reconsideration of Library resources, and resources for patrons with special needs.
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