Help engage children (ages three and under) and their families in activities during Colossal Calgary Playdates and Baby’s Big Playdates. Play builds the foundation for a lifetime of learning. It contributes to brain development and is one of the best ways for children to build language and literacy skills. Families that attend the Playdates participate in interactive and exploratory play using simple objects that could easily be found at home.
Read more about "What will you do?"We want to welcome them to school with a tote bag filled with Library books.
Read more about "Is your child entering kindergarten this year?"The Library entrance leads to the Shaikh Family Welcome Gallery, featuring a wall mural by Indigenous artists Roland Rollinmud, Keegan Starlight, and Kalum Teke Dan. Head into the Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hall, or visit Library Express.
Read more about "Level 1"Discover the Teen Centre, filled with cool activities just for teens, along with the CNOOC Digital Commons, where you can find computers and Chromebooks to use for free. The Idea Lab, services for new Canadians, and the Job Desk, are also on this level.
Read more about "Level 3"Check out a musical instrument from the Sun Life Musical Instrument Lending Library at Memorial Park Library for free with your Library card.
Read more about "Catch a performance"January 27 is Family Literacy Day! Use these titles to inspire your child's reading journey.
Read more about "Family Literacy Day"Sensory play lays an important foundation for your child's learning. These activities from our librarians and staff, which can all be done with materials found around your house, encourage brain development, open-ended thinking, fine motor skill building, and even language learning.
Read more about "Look, Touch, Play, Learn"Access historical materials from the Glenbow Library and Archives, the Library, and the City of Calgary Archives.
Read more about "The Heritage Triangle"Find resources that complement the Alberta curriculum. Sign up for courses with your province and grade and select a subject. Each subject includes a list of topics, lessons, and practice tests to take along the way.
Read more about "SOLARO"Winston is super curious about everything, especially how humans share stories. He loves sci-fi, LEGO, and singing in choir. He is a dad, a designer, and a student librarian. He sometimes wrecks books for fun.
Read more about "Winston Pei"