Come and learn the basics of print making with our Newcomer Artist in Residence. You'll be guided step by step as you carve an image into a foam block, and experiment with ink...
Read more about "Newcomer Artist in Residence 2022: Printmaking Basics (Ages 9-12)"This quote from the Historic Sites and Monuments Board’s plaque aptly describes the Stephen Avenue National Historic Site. Development plans for the 100 west block affect the...
Read more about "Historic Calgary Week: “Witness to the Emergence of the Modern Retail Sector”: Stephen Avenue’s 100 West Block"We often see the Roaring 20s through an American lens - gangsters fighting in the streets, speakeasies, shocking new fashions, fast jazz, scandalous movie idols, relaxed morals...
Read more about "Historic Calgary Week: Ain’t We Got Fun – The 1920s"Investigate various forms of money, from shells and stones to credit cards and crypto-currency, and experience some fascinating ways people have approached cash over the last...
Read more about "Explore the History of Money"For our littlest readers, going to school for the first time is a huge adventure. Help them feel prepared with these titles, inspired by our Kindergarten Book Bags.
Read more about "Let's Go to Kindergarten"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"