The National Geographic Virtual Library gives you access to the complete archive of National Geographic magazine at your fingertips — every page of every issue — along with a cross-searchable collection of National Geographic books, maps, images and videos.Not sure how to start? Watch the tutorial on Niche Academy: National Geographic Virtual Library tutorial.
Read more about "Explore history through a new lens"The Prairie Indigenous eBook Collection brings together over 300 titles from publishers in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. This significant addition to the Alberta eBooks repository increases access to stories by Indigenous authors and writings about Indigenous culture, serving as the first of its kind in Canada.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 "Browse over 300 titles"Indigenous languages have long been underrepresented in literature — especially in children's books. This collection of
Read more about "Indigenous stories from Treaty 7 authors"Browse articles and eBooks on biology, chemistry, earth science, energy, and astronomy.
Read more about "Science Reference Centre"The Family Reading Pick for 2025 is The Wild Robot, by Peter Brown. The kits include a booklet with discussion questions, related activities, and more staff-recommended titles to read aloud in your classroom.
Read more about "Family Reading Pick"Display posters for community events or activities at the Library.
Read more about "Third-Party Poster Display Criteria"Use free settlement services to get comfortable in Calgary.
Read more about "Newcomers"Join CPAWS and Green Calgary as you become a bug scientist with this fun-filled and interactive citizen science program. Discover what pollinators are, explore why we need them...
Read more about "YYC’s Young Citizen Scientists: Pollinators (Ages 13-16)"For Indigenous people, the land is their mother, providing enough for people, animals, plants, the waters, and the land to live in harmony with each other. It is where their laws, values, and practices come from.
Read more about "What is a land acknowledgment, and why is it important to learn?"In Calgary,
Read more about "The land in Indigenous languages"Participants will learn a variety of ways to save money while planning and going on vacation so they can have fun without worrying about money.
Read more about "Vacations on a Budget"Howdy, Buckaroos. Get into the Stampede spirit with this action-packed reading-and-roping storytime session. Kicks off with a trick roping demo by Comedy Cowgirl Sheila Edgar...
Read more about "Western Storytime"What do Iron Man, Captain Marvel, and the Black Panther all have in common? They’re Heroes that use their gifts & abilities to make a positive change in themselves and others...
Read more about "The Heroes Program – Confidence"Let’s dig! Using our imaginations and real specimens of rocks, fossils, and meteorites, we will virtually excavate what Calgary was like during the Ice Age and the Age of...
Read more about "Historic Calgary Week: What's Under Calgary? Excavating Alberta's Ancient History"Get creative with all kinds of critters. Learn basic coding skills through fun animal-themed tutorials.
Read more about "Hour of Code: Go Wild"