Glenbow Western Research Centre Glenbow Western Research Centre at the University of Calgary's Taylor Family Digital Library documents the history of Calgary and southern Alberta. Find personal history records, including diaries, letters, and family albums there. The Research Centre has more than 2 million Western Canada photographs from the 1870s – 2000s as well as historical maps and newspapers from Calgary and rural communities. No appointment is required. Glenbow Western Research Centre
Read more about "Glenbow Western Research Centre"Meet CONTRA 2024 Filmmaker in Residence CONTRA is a visionary artist, creating immersive and transformative experiences through film, music, and creative direction. As the Co-Founder of the art and production house FOREIGNERZ , she is often found building worlds as a film director and producer. Her most well-known alter ego is as one half of the path-breaking music project Cartel Madras, now signed to the legendary American label Sub Pop Records. In all her endeavours , including her residency at the Library , she pioneers new narratives and fosters cultural evolution.
Read more about "Meet CONTRA"'\n ', 'Learn about', ' science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Read the complete National Geographic Kids magazine\xa0from 2009 to the present, as well as eBooks, videos, and images.\xa0', 'Not sure how to start? Watch the tutorial on Niche Academy: ', 'National Geographic Kids tutorial', '.', '\n '
Read more about "'Explore the world like never before'"What will you do? Lead one-hour tours of the Central Library. Tours occur weekday mornings and afternoons along with limited evening and weekend tours. Central Library Tours cover the stories, brief history, and services of the Central Library, as well as the architectural advances and features of the building. Program Length: Two- to three- hour shifts What’s in it for you? Develop interpersonal, leadership, problem-solving, communication, and time management skills Gain experience in public speaking and facilitation Meet new people Have fun and contribute to your community
Read more about "What will you do? What’s in it for you?"We connect people and organizations who want to make a difference with the opportunity to improve our shared community. All donations cultivate innovation and bring the Library to those who need it most.Since 2011, the Library Foundation has raised more than $60 million in support of the Calgary Public Library. Our 21,500 donors are helping to build a stronger Calgary.
Read more about "The Calgary Public Library Foundation supports the Library through fundraising."'\n ', 'Explore a rich collection of historical research databases including those related to First Nations and Indigenous peoples, as well as the Associated Press Collections, Smithsonian Collection Online, Archives of Human Sexuality and Gender, and Sabin Americana. ', 'You will find historical documents including books, manuscripts, photographs, newspapers, maps, magazines, and more.', '\n '
Read more about "'Discover a world-class collection of historical documents'"Jim Chisholm Director, Technology Jim is an alumnus of the University of Calgary where he completed both his undergrad and post graduate education. Before joining Calgary Public Library , Jim spent time across the public and private sectors including senior IT leadership roles in the Utilities and Telecommunications sectors , as well as the Canadian Federal Government. Jim has received multiple awards for innovation and brings his passion for IT and its ever-changing potential to the Library as the Director of Technology and Chief Technology Officer.
Read more about "Jim Chisholm"History of Louise Riley Library Louise Riley Library opened in 1959 in the northwest community of Hounsfield Heights-Briar Hill and has been a community hub ever since. It was named after Louise Riley, a beloved children’s librarian and author. Riley became well-known as the “story lady” for her popular children’s Story Hour sessions, broadcast weekly on radio airwaves starting in 1943. Photo: Calgary Public Library Archives, Our Story in Pictures
Read more about "History of Louise Riley Library"The concept behind the collaborative mural for Central Library has a big emphasis on the past, present, and future of the traditional pride within the tribes of Treaty 7. This includes the Blackfoot Confederacy, Tsuut’ina, Stoney Nakoda, and Métis Nation Region 3. The triptych shows a progression of the (Past) from when tribal traditions were an essential part of life and dictated how the land was respected, the animals, as well as each other.
Read more about "Keegan Starlight"Glenbow Western Research Centre at the University of Calgary's Taylor Family Digital Library documents the history of Calgary and southern Alberta. Find personal history records, including diaries, letters, and family albums there. The Research Centre has more than 2 million Western Canada photographs from the 1870s – 2000s as well as historical maps and newspapers from Calgary and rural communities.
Read more about "Glenbow Western Research Centre"My Account Manage your contact details, access your print balance, book rooms, register for programs, and submit suggestions for titles to add to the catalogue. Learn more about My Account Borrowing Basics Find out how to borrow, place holds, renew, and return your items — as well as other hacks and insider tips. Learn more about borrowing basics
Read more about "My Account Borrowing Basics"Calgary Public Library locations are open, in addition to offering a wide range of virtual and contactless services
Read more about "Calgary Public Library locations are open."History of Sage Hill Library Sage Hill Library opened on June 16, 2017, at 19 Sage Hill Passage NW as a starter location for the quickly developing community of Sage Hill. At just 1,700 sq. ft. this Library is small but mighty. With its well-used hold service and popular children’s programming, Sage Hill is a favourite destination for many young families and adult learners. With more than 24,000 visits each year, this location boasts an annual circulation of over 173,000 items. Photo of original Sage Hill Library street-front, circa 2017.
Read more about "History of Sage Hill Library"We connect people and organizations who want to make a difference with the opportunity to improve our shared community. All donations cultivate innovation and bring the Library to those who need it most.Since 2011, the Library Foundation has raised more than $60 million in support of the Calgary Public Library. Our 21,500 donors are helping to build a stronger Calgary.
Read more about "The Calgary Public Library Foundation supports the Library through fundraising."Join photographer Luca Malaguti to hear about the lessons he’s learned from underwater photography.
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