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.
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Read more about "Reading in the Wild"Information from Government of Alberta, including immigration information, jobs, health, education, and more.
Read more about "Moving to Alberta"Shelly McElroy is now available for free one-on-one consultations.
Read more about "Meet the Historian in Residence"Readers of all ages can sign up to compete, conquer challenges, and win awesome prizes.
Read more about "Sign up for the Ultimate Summer Challenge"When you sign up for the Ultimate Summer Challenge, you’re automatically entered to win one of our grand prizes. There are three grand prize draws: one for anyone registered before July 1, one in mid-summer, and one at the end of summer.
Read more about "Register to win!"Featured titles about Inuit ways of knowing as discussed in a Caretakers of the Land school program.
Read more about "Caretakers of the Land"Music is a fundamental form of expression that connects cultures and creates bonds. As Hans Christian Andersen said, “Where words fail, music speaks.”The Composer in Residence is a 10-week program that supports individual musicians in developing and performing compositions. The Composer in Residence offers free one-on-one consultations, workshops, and public performances.This program is sponsored by Sun Life.
Read more about "Building and Inspiring Community with Music"What will you do? Share your expertise and provide career development assistance to participants of our Career Coaching program. Volunteers with a strong background in Human Resources and/or Career Planning help adults with job searching, resume writing, interview preparation, and cover letters. Program Length: Two hours What’s in it for you? Meet new people and explore new opportunities Help individuals to develop their career development skills Have fun and contribute to your community Develop leadership, problem-solving, communication, and time management skills
Read more about "What will you do? What’s in it for you?"Helping your child learn from home? Check out these free resources for help guiding their studies. These online options for young children and teens can all be easily accessed from the comfort of your home.BrainfuseThis online tutoring resource is aligned with the Alberta curriculum for students in Grade 2 to Grade 12. Get expert online help with your homework from 2 pm to 11 pm daily. Support for adult learners is also available.SolaroUse this online resource to access course lessons, reviews, and practice tests for students in Grade 3 to 12. Prepare for tests and final exams in Math, Science, Social Studies, and English, through study guides and practice questions aligned to the Alberta curriculum.Study BuddyStudy Buddy is perfect for kids ages six and up. It allows students to find eBooks and articles by searching multiple digital resources at once, including OverDrive for Kids, World Book Kids, National Geographic Kids, Flipster, and Gale Virtual Reference Library. Study Buddy also offers premade searches on popular topics, like Alberta history or nature.TumbleBookLibraryTumbleBooks offers unlimited access to a collection of eBooks for young children, their parents, and teachers, including more than 250 animated, talking picture books, Spanish and French books, read-along chapter books, non-fiction books, and games.Plus Much MoreAre you an adult who wants to learn from home? Check out our Digital Library for free access to learning resources like LinkedIn Learning for Library, Gale Courses, Rosetta Stone, and Pronunciator. Use your free Calgary Public Library card to access all these resources, plus more like eBooks, audiobooks, magazines and newspapers online for free.
Read more about "Stories 8 Resources to Help Students Learn from Home"We can’t wait to show you Calgary’s newest Library! The Seton Library at the Brookfield Residential YMCA opens January 14, 2019, and we want you to join us for our BIG opening weekend!January 19 is the official opening of the Hopewell Early Learning Centre, a space for kids built around a real helicopter courtesy of The Hangar Flight Museum. The celebration, from 10 am to 1 pm, will also include a special family storytime at 11 am, free crafts and activities, treats, games, door prizes, and more.The new 25,000 square foot Seton Library has plenty to offer the growing south Calgary community, such as a Teen Centre, bookable meeting rooms, automated Chromebook lending lockers, and lots of programs and services for children and families, including the Questionarium and the Hopewell Early Learning Centre.Access everything at Seton Library (and our 20 other locations) for free with your free Library card! Get a membership online today or visit any Library location to become a member.See you at Seton Library!
Read more about "Stories Seton Library Opens in the New Brookfield Residential YMCA"Help kids, ages six to 12, with hands-on STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Math) activities. The program's activities use supplies that children find at home (i.e. baking soda, vinegar, etc.) so that children can re-create the experiments and activities outside the program and reinforce learning. This program is for volunteers ages 15 and up.
Read more about "What will you do?"Manage your contact information, notifications, print balance, program registrations, and room bookings.
Read more about "Manage My Account"It's important for all Canadians to learn the true history of Indigenous peoples. Libraries have a big role to play in helping our communities heal by providing resources about Truth and Reconciliation.June is National Indigenous History Month. It's a great time to start your learning journey. Learn with us this month, and all year long — and don't forget to join us in-person to celebrate the cultures and traditions of the Indigenous peoples of Treaty 7.
Read more about "Celebrating and honouring our shared history."All volunteer positions for this program are currently filled. Please
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