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Read more about "Common Sense Media "What will you do? Help students in Grades 1 to 6 and their families as they complete numeracy quests throughout the Library. Share your passion and expertise in math during this drop-in afterschool program and have fun! This is an adult and youth volunteer opportunity. Program Length: One hour weekly What’s in it for you? Share your passion for numeracy Meet new people Have fun and contribute to your community Develop interpersonal, leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
Read more about "What will you do? What’s in it for you?"November in Canada marks Financial Literacy Month, with this booklist tailored for Grade 4-6, highlighting its link to both media literacy and essential life skills.
Read more about "Financial Literacy Grade 4-6"si’káániksi~blankets Hali Heavy Shield, Nato’yi’kina’soyi (Holy Light that Shines Bright) Saddletowne Library (2021) In this piece, seven large panels resemble blankets of various geometric designs, thematic colours, and symbols of nature. In contemporary Blackfoot culture, blankets are often gifted as gestures of gratitude, comfort, and protection. These seven blanket panels were designed to celebrate and honour the Indigenous communities within the Treaty 7 area. si’káániksi~blankets was created during the COVID-19 pandemic and began to take on other meanings for the artist. During the onset of colonization, Blackfoot nations survived the smallpox disease as it claimed thousands of lives. The Blackfoot continue to be a strong and spiritual people, who continue to thrive, particularly through education. Public libraries serve to provide a place for all people to gather, access knowledge, and engage in meaningful learning. About the Artist Nato’yi’kina’soyi, Hali Heavy Shield is a multidisciplinary artist and educator and is a member of the Blood Tribe (Kainai) of southern Alberta. Hali’s work is influenced by experiences in her home community, including Blackfoot stories, significant sites, family, and women as sources of strength and goodness. She often uses vibrant colours, text, and symbolism to braid contemporary and traditional Indigenous realities with imagined futurisms. Hali is also a literacy activist who works to engage others in generative discussion and practices of reconciliation and creativity.
Read more about "si’káániksi~blankets"Get ideas for play-based activities that teach foundational literacy and numeracy skills.
Read more about "Top Tips to Get Ready for Kindergarten"The Summer Slide is slippery slope that can send your child’s learning progress backward during the summer. Get tips for helping kids retain their learning progress
Read more about "Keep Kids Learning All Summer Long"Kindergarten Book Bags are not available at Memorial Park, and Rocky Ridge libraries.
Read more about "Get ready for school with a Kindergarten Book Bag!"Experts from the Tom Baker Cancer Centre and the University of Calgary’s Department of Oncology share the latest on cancer clinical trials and updates on the Calgary Cancer Centre.
Read more about "Cancer Clinical Trials"Explore accessible art Calgary Public Library is helping increase access and remove barriers to arts and culture in our community through an exciting new partnership with Contemporary Calgary art gallery. The Contemporary Calgary Art Pass is an interactive book that can be checked out at all Library locations, giving Library patrons free access to visit Contemporary Calgary with the opportunity to add their own creations to the book. Explore the full story
Read more about "Explore accessible art"Babies eat and poop ... a lot! Learn to make meals and diaper changes a fun bonding time for you and your child.
Read more about "Eating and Pooping"From Dua Lipa to Boygenius, find your next great read from the next generation of book clubs.
Read more about "Gen Z Celebrity Book Clubs"Author Ali Bryan coaches us down the path of becoming a professional writer.
Read more about "How to Become a Writer in 3 Easy Steps"Get excited about this snowy season by cuddling close and diving into these delightful picture books.
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