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.
Read more about "Wonderful Winter"Available at All Locations Animal Upon Animal 2-4 Players (Best: 4) | 15 Min | Ages 3+ | Learn to play video Anomia 3-6 Players (Best: 5) | 30 Min | Ages 10+ | Learn to play video Catan 3-4 Players (Best: 4) | 90 Min | Ages 8+ | Learn to play video Chess 2 Players | 60 Min | Ages 6+ | Learn to play video Clue 3-6 Players (Best: 4-5) | 45 Min | Ages 8+ | Learn to play video Cribbage 2-4 Players (Best: 2) | 30 Min | Ages 8+ | Learn to play video Disc Push 2-4 Players (Best: 2-4) | 10 Min | Ages 6+ | Learn to play video Hanabi 2-5 Players (Best: 4) | 25 Min | Ages 10+ | Learn to play video Love Letter 3-4 Players (Best: 4) | 20 Min | Ages 8+ | Learn to play video Qwirkle 2-4 Players (Best: 4) | 45 Min | Ages 6+ | Learn to play video Scrabble 2-4 Players (Best: 2) | 90 Min | Ages 10+ | Learn to play video Spot It 2-8 Players (Best: 4-5) | 15 Min | Ages 7+ | Learn to play video Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza 2-8 players (Best: 4-6) | 30 Min | Ages 8+ | Learn to play video Timeline Twist 2-6 Players (Best: 4) | 15 Min | Ages 8+ | Learn to play video Tsuro 2-8 Players (Best: 4, 6) | 15 Min | Ages 6+ | Learn to play video Uno 2-8 Players (Best: 4-6) | 30 Min | Ages 5+ | Learn to play video
Read more about "Available at All Locations"Meet Tess McNaughton 2024 Historian in Residence Tess has a wealth of experience in queer and women’s history and is a recent graduate from the University of Lethbridge working at the Galt Museum & Archives in Lethbridge . As Calgary Public Library’s Historian in Residence, they will be focusing on documenting the experiences of queer women, nonbinary, and transgender individuals living in Moh’kins’tsis (Calgary). Tess aims to create a dedicated queer archive, commemorating the overlooked stories of these marginalized communities.
Read more about "Meet Tess McNaughton"Volunteer Qualifications Adult and senior high school students (Grade 10 to Grade 12) Strong academic standards Positive attitude Strong communication skills Able to interact with students of diverse backgrounds and ages Able to work in a team environment Volunteer Responsibilities Attend an orientation and training session Be a positive role model for participants Provide one-on-one and small group assistance to students with schoolwork assignments, creative writing projects and in the use of basic internet, online resources and other learning materials that support school success Volunteer responsibilities include checking-in with participants as they work, inviting alternatives to solve a problem, modeling appropriate behavior, asking open-ended inquiry questions, helping with reading, and engaging parents to assist if they are available and willing. Support students with writing or reading comprehension activities.
Read more about "Volunteer Qualifications Volunteer Responsibilities"Making space for learners of all ages. Libraries are vital community hubs, where people of all ages and backgrounds come together and access needed resources. The Library’s teen spaces, collections, and programs are intentionally designed to support teens as they grow from childhood to adulthood. Learn more about our Teen Engagement Strategy in this PDF.
Read more about "Making space for learners of all ages."Ten math and measurement activities kids can do at home.
Read more about "Math Quest at Home"2010s 2011: East Village is chosen as the location of the new Central Library on July 24, 2011. 2012: Saddletowne Library opens on January 3, with an official celebration on January 14, 2012. 2014: Bill Ptacek is appointed as the new CEO. 2015: Thorn-Hill Library is renamed Judith Umbach Library to recognize the contributions of Calgarian Judith Umbach to the Library system. 2016: Nicholls Family Library opens on April 23 and Quarry Park Library opens on July 2, 2016. The Book Trucks start visiting communities without a local Library. 2017: Sage Hill Library opens on June 16, 2017. The Musical Instrument Lending Library launches at Memorial Park Library. 2018: Rocky Ridge Library opens on January 15, 2018. Alexander Calhoun Library is renamed Giuffre Family Library to recognize the Giuffre family’s legacy in the community and their support of the Library. Memorial Park Library is designated a National Historic Site. Central Library, at 616 Macleod Trail South, closes on October 25, 2018. The new location in East Village opens on November 1, 2018, at 800 3 St SE. 2019: Seton Library opens on January 14, 2019. Mark Asberg is appointed as the new CEO.
Read more about "2010s"Outside the Library, watch Christian Moeller’s TRIO bobbing back and forth. Meeting spaces are also found on this level.
Read more about "Level 0"Borrow up to 99 items. Our collection of nearly 1.4 million items includes books, digital books, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, magazines, newspapers, and even musical instruments. It’s a good thing you can take out up to 99 items at a time (including up to 30 DVDs and Blu-rays).
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