Mary Hays is a travelling storyteller based in Alberta.
Read more about "Meet Our Current Residents"Materials can be returned inside when the Library is open. Exterior book return chutes also remain open during and after open hours at most Library locations.
Read more about "Returns, Holds, and Fines"These four works are permanently installed at Crowfoot, Seton, Saddletowne, and Shawnessy libraries. They include work by eight artists and are part of the third round of Indigenous Placemaking at Calgary Public Library. The installations will be officially unveiled on June 26, 2021.
Read more about "2018 Artists and Installations"Do you work in a shop, a daycare or maybe a kitchen table? A CBC Calgary writing workshop, these four sessions will give you step-by-step coaching through this creative writing...
Read more about "Telling your story: CBC Calgary's writing workshops"Supported by Mary Rozsa de Coquet, Rozsa Arts at the Library is an initiative that brings artists to Library locations for free performances and workshops. These artists work in genres that include music, dance, puppetry, drama, oratory and circus arts, and more.In addition to providing Calgarians with access to a variety of arts and culture experiences, Rozsa Arts at the Library supports emergent artists to build their brand and reach new audiences.
Read more about "Connecting patrons to ideas, experiences, and inspiration"Attend programs with Shelly McElroy during her residency. Registration is available online.
Read more about "Programs with the Historian in Residence"The Storyteller in Residence is a new residency that includes workshops, one-on-one consultations, and the gathering of stories from the community. Storytellers and listeners of all ages will find elements to enjoy during this residency.
Read more about "Connecting people to new ideas and stories "Learn Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese (Mandarin), Hindi, Persian (Farsi), and more, or improve your English skills with this interactive program. Build your reading, speaking, and listening skills, then practice what you’ve learned, all within the app.Not sure how to start? Watch the tutorial on Niche Academy: Rosetta Stone Library Solution tutorial.
Read more about "Learn 30 languages with interactive online courses."Read the latest news articles published in the New York Times online newspaper, or research history, technology, and politics in the archives. Find articles and editorials from 1851 to 1922, and 1981 to present.Note: The crossword and cooking sites are not available with this access.
Read more about "The latest news from the New York Times newspaper"Research Canadian history and culture from 1905 to 2015. Search articles, cover pages, and advertisements. And read individual articles, or full cover-to-cover issues as originally published. Find current issues of Maclean’s Magazine in Flipster.
Read more about "Canada's national current affairs magazine "Search by author, work, or topic to find full-text scholarly journals, literary magazines, biographies, criticisms, summaries, and more. Literature Resource Center is an interactive research database. You can translate articles to over 40 languages, have articles read aloud to you, highlight and add notes, generate citations, and email, save or download selections and full articles to read later.
Read more about "Anything you want to know about literature"Find practice tests for occupations such as firefighting, law enforcement including RCMP, Canadian armed forces, cosmetology, nursing, and real estate. Newcomers can find Canadian citizenship tests and English language proficiency tests, such as IELTS, TOEIC and TOEFL. Students in Grades 4 and up can also practice their reading and math skills.Not sure how to start? Watch the tutorial on Niche Academy: Learning Express Tutorial.
Read more about "Practice tests and tutorials for careers, newcomers, and students in Grades 4 and up"La Encyclopaedia ofrece actividades prácticas que animarán a los estudiantes a interesarse en la investigación. Una guía de enseñanza, acompañada de temas de discusión y una matriz de evaluación, está disponible para cada actividad. Explore articles and videos from a variety of topics, learn new words from a visual dictionary, and try fun activities like making your own play dough.
Read more about "World Book Kids Encyclopedia in Spanish"Access detailed company and industry profiles including SWOT reports, market share reports, and financial reports. Gain a comprehensive picture of businesses and industries around the world with new and updated full-text scholarly journals, business news, and more.
Read more about "The tools you need to interpret a global business landscape"