The 'Build a Book Bag' service is no longer available. You can find books and other Library materials by searching the catalogue. Ebooks and audiobooks are also available through the Libby app.
What will you do? Help us organize and host fun community events at your local library! Volunteers assist with various special event duties including helping presenters, greeting and/or directing attendees, helping with activities, and set up and tear down. This is a youth and an adult volunteer opportunity. Program Length: Ongoing What’s in it for you? Meet new people and explore new opportunities Bring joy and fun to the community Have fun and contribute to your community Develop interpersonal, leadership, problem-solving, communication, and time management skills
Read more about "What will you do? What’s in it for you?"Volunteer Qualifications Passion for numeracy Friendly and able to interact with children Non-judgmental Good problem solving skills Physical range of mobility and flexibility to conduct activities with children Volunteer Responsibilities Support program goals Help participants one-on-one to complete quests Provide encouragement to children and parents Complete an orientation and training session Ensure a positive, comfortable and fun learning environment Abide by the Volunteer Standards of Conduct
Read more about "Volunteer Qualifications Volunteer Responsibilities"Caretakers of the Land is a virtual program for grades K – 6. In this program, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, authors, illustrators, performers, and Library staff share the diverse perspectives and ways of knowing of First Nations, Métis and Inuit people living in Alberta. Use the information, activities, booklists, and resources on this page at home or in class to support students as they learn about Indigenous ways of knowing.
Read more about "Stories and teachings from the land."Enjoy the 12 handmade books on display on your way into the TD Great Reading Room. Located in the west vestibule, these books are a collaboration between Alberta Printmakers and Loft 112. Can't visit Central Library? Watch
Read more about "The Print(ed) Word Exhibit"Listen and read-along to animated story books for young children. Play games and watch videos from National Geographic. You will even find a selection of French picture books.
Read more about "Practice your reading with fun stories for kids."Richard Scrimger is the award-winning author of nine novels for young readers, three picture books, and three books for adults. His works have been translated into eight languages, and have been critically acclaimed around the world.
Read more about "Richard Scrimger"Need legal help? Book a free 30-minute appointment with a lawyer between 9:30-3:30pm. In partnership with Pro Bono Law Alberta and Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP. To book a free...
Read more about "Law Connect Lite 2022: Free Legal Clinic"Read local with these books by Alberta writers.
Read more about "Read Alberta Fiction"Complete your Teen Takeover with these books about music-loving teens.
Read more about "I'm With The Band"Help your child build phonological awareness by practice rhyming, alliteration, and assonance with these books.
Read more about "Learning Speech Sounds"Celebrate the diversity of Indigenous cultures with books by First Nations, Métis and Inuit authors.
Read more about "Indigenous Stories for Middle-Graders"Volunteer Qualifications Enjoys interacting with children ages zero to five Comfortable talking with parents Physically able to bend and stand for extended periods Outgoing and friendly personality Background in early childhood education is a benefit Volunteer Responsibilities Attend an orientation and training session Facilitate small group activities Share basic early-learning principles Encourage safe play, check the play area for safety hazards, and restock play materials Clean identified toys and return them to their proper location Be part of a team that creates a positive, fun, and enriching environment for children Abide by the Volunteer Standards of Conduct
Read more about "Volunteer Qualifications Volunteer Responsibilities"Kindergarten Book Bags are not available at Memorial Park, and Rocky Ridge libraries.
Read more about "Is your child starting kindergarten this year?"Support this pilot program that gives free books to children under the age of five.
Read more about "My First Bookshelf"