You can read all about and register for our programs online here. Calgary Public Library programming is currently happening online, with plans to begin some in-person programs at select locations April 4.
Kids and teens can learn about food sustainability and agriculture with our friends at Calgary…
Read more about "Journey 2050"Your Library card gives you free access to device borrowing, printing, creative spaces, and programs — not to mention our entire collection of books, movies and music.
Read more about "There are so many reasons to become a member"If you've visited the Library or attended one of our programs, you may have heard this land acknowledgment before. But what is a land acknowledgment, and why is it important to learn?
Read more about "Children's Land Acknowledgment"Join us for a film festival, discussion with newcomer business owners, and presentation by Tareq…
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Read more about "Learn to lead your own book club "What do Iron Man, Captain Marvel, and the Black Panther all have in common? They’re Heroes that use their gifts & abilities to make a positive change in themselves and others...
Read more about "The Heroes Program – Confidence"Join musicians Jérémie de Pierre and Élyse Lamanque Girard for an interactive concert featuring the…
Read more about "Early Music: Voyageur Virtuose"The Library’s vibrant and quality programming for children is made possible with the help and the dedication of student volunteers. Their passion and support in mentoring younger students makes these programs come alive, leaving a lasting positive impact on both participants and volunteers. The Bright Futures Scholarship provides three scholarships, one valued at $3,500 and two valued at $1,000 each to young Library volunteers who are committed, enthusiastic, and takes initiative in their volunteer role. The scholarship is made possible by a gift from Barbara Killick, formerly a senior staff member at Calgary Public Library, and witness to the positive impact made by young volunteers on the lives of Calgarians. Meet the 2020 recipients of the Bright Futures Scholarship:Debadrita Chowdhury ($3,500 scholarship) Debadrita has been an enthusiastic volunteer in a variety of Library youth programs, including Reading Buddies and Make it Messy Art. She draws upon her volunteer experience at the Library to influence her work with students in the community. Inspired by the youth she mentored in Library programs, Debadrita started a poetry club for Grade 9 students at her school and helps them prepare for regional and national competitions. She is also a founding member of the Calgary Science Spelling Bee. After graduation, Debadrita plans to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.Keerthana Chockalingam ($1,000 scholarship) An active and engaged volunteer with the Library since 2016, Keerthana enjoys programs like Reading Buddies that help students develop their literacy and problem-solving skills. Her volunteer work at the Library inspires her to continually seek opportunities to engage with her community. She has volunteered with a variety of other local programs, including a summer camp for children with disabilities. Mentoring students in Library programs helped Keerthana discover a passion for working with children. She is now investigating a career path where she can combine her passion for health science and working in pediatrics.Risham Sharma ($1,000 scholarship) Risham has logged many volunteer hours with the Library and enjoys teaching technology to kids in programs like Coding Buddies. Volunteering with the Library motivated Risham to mentor students at her school in robotics and engineering programs, in addition to teaching coding to children fighting cancer at Alberta Children’s Hospital. Risham has been positively impacted by the relationships she formed in Library programs and enjoys seeing the outcomes of her coaching as students learn and grow. Risham is pursuing post-secondary study in Engineering. Congratulations to this year’s winners! Submissions for the 2021 Bright Futures Scholarship will open next spring.
Read more about "Stories"Our 21 libraries are all welcoming and accepting spaces, and the Library is proud to host Reading with Royalty at a different location each month. This family-friendly storytime program, supported by ATB Financial, celebrates inclusion and diversity. Local drag queen and king performers read books to children and families, sharing messages of acceptance and respect. "What I hope that kids take away from these things is just to be myself, not to treat my friend who might be different differently, and to have that respect that we are all the same, but we are all different," said Shane Onyou, a drag king perfomer for Reading with Royalty. Clayton, a 10-year-old who performs in the all-ages drag scene as Summer Cadence, comes to the program with his mom, Beckie."The fact that it teaches acceptance and like, there's drag performers actually reading, and not just, same-day-here Library staff. It makes it, like ... I don't know what the word is," said Clayton. "Fabulous?" Beckie offered. Reading with Royalty is offered in various Library locations throughout the year. No registration is required; visit the programs page to find an upcoming storytime.
Read more about "Stories Library Stories: Meet Summer Cadence A Reading with Royalty performer and a Calgary family share what this program means to them"Whether you support the Library because you are an active member yourself, or because you know it provides Calgarians with the programs and resources they need, thank you. Your donation improves our city.
Read more about "Donate"In this introduction to coding in this workshop will put their problem-solving and creativity skills to the test. Working through challenges and develop the skills needed to build...
Read more about "Learn to Code: Programming With Scratch"The Library’s vibrant and quality programming for children is made possible with the help and the dedication of student volunteers. Their passion and support in mentoring younger students makes these programs come alive, leaving a lasting positive impact on both participants and volunteers.2020 brought unexpected challenges and put a pause on many volunteer opportunities. The Library is incredibly grateful for its dedicated volunteers who have waited patiently while opportunities were suspended, and we appreciate their eagerness to return to the Library.The Bright Futures Scholarship provides three scholarships, one valued at $3,500 and two valued at $1,000 each to young Library volunteers who are committed, enthusiastic, and take initiative in their volunteer roles.The scholarship is made possible by a gift from Barbara Killick, formerly a senior staff member at Calgary Public Library, and witness to the positive impact made by young volunteers on the lives of Calgarians.Meet the 2021 recipients of the Bright Futures Scholarship:Rachael Peng ($3,500 scholarship)A committed volunteer with the Library since 2016, Rachael finds teaching STEM concepts through Library programs highly rewarding. Volunteering with the Library has spurred her personal growth and motivated her to volunteer in other organizations, like Youth Central’s Youth Volunteer Corps, where she volunteers as a co-chair executive. Rachael was also inspired by the Library’s Math Quest program to continue teaching STEM skills to students, and now works in a leadership volunteer role in Stem Fellowship. Rachael is excited to continue fostering a love of learning in youth while she pursues Engineering in her post-secondary education.Chaitanya Kumar Mahajan ($1,000 scholarship)Chaitanya has been a dedicated volunteer with the Library since he was 12 years old. His enthusiasm for coding and science first prompted him to start volunteering with the Library’s Coding Buddies program, which launched him on a meaningful journey of volunteering in a variety of other Library programs and events. Through these programs, he discovered the joy of helping kids understand and apply new scientific concepts. Chaitanya is moving to Ontario to attend the University of Toronto’s Physics program, where he hopes to teach science and math to kids whose education has been affected by COVID-19.Kayden Ruda ($1,000 scholarship)Kayden is an enthusiastic and engaged volunteer who enjoys helping with programs like Reading Buddies, Coding Buddies, and Math Quest. Logging over 350 volunteer hours with the Library, Kayden often adopted a leadership role in his programs, acting as a mentor to less experienced volunteers. Volunteering at the Library inspired him to take on an active volunteer role in other community organizations, including WinSport. His volunteer efforts have been recognized with a feature in the Library’s former publication Library Connect, the 2019 Western Legacy Award for Youth, and by being selected to participate in the Global Encounters Program India. Kayden looks forward to finding more opportunities to volunteer in university as he pursues Actuarial Science and Business.Congratulations to this year’s winners! Applications for the 2022 Bright Futures Scholarship will open next spring.As Library programs grow and change, our volunteer needs change as well. Visit calgarylibrary.ca/volunteer to view upcoming volunteer opportunities.
Read more about "Stories Meet the 2021 Recipients of the Bright Futures Scholarship Congratulations to these three dedicated student volunteers."Partner-presented programs
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Read more about "The Heroes Program – Character"Your Library card gives you free access to device borrowing, printing, creative spaces, and programs — not to mention our entire collection of books, movies and music.
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