Help adults with an intermediate level of English improve their reading, writing and grammar skills. Volunteers lead a group of ESL adults at one of our Library locations.
Read more about "What will you do?"Share your expertise and provide career development assistance to participants of our Career Coaching program. Volunteers with a strong background in Human Resources and/or Career Planning help adults with job searching, resume writing, interview preparation, and cover letters.
Read more about "What will you do?"Help an adult with low literacy skills experience the joys of reading. Volunteer coaches help participants develop basic reading, writing, and numeracy skills. A learner-centered method builds upon each person’s needs, strengths, learning styles, and life experiences.
Read more about "What will you do?"Help a young reader in Grades 1 to 6 discover the magic of reading. Volunteers share literacy-based games and fun books and support children one-on-one to foster a lifelong love of reading.
Read more about "What will you do?"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"