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.
Help your child build phonological awareness by practice rhyming, alliteration, and assonance with these books.
Read more about "Learning Speech Sounds"Books for gay, straight, cis, trans, queer and questioning youth.
Read more about "Teen Pride"Celebrate the diversity of Indigenous cultures with books by First Nations, Métis and Inuit authors.
Read more about "Indigenous Stories for Middle-Grade Readers"Request a free Kindergarten Book Bag for them. This limited-edition, keepsake tote is full of books and other tools to help your child start their learning journey off on the right foot.
Read more about "Is your child starting kindergarten this year?"Books on gardening, foraging, and cooking that celebrate traditional Indigenous foods.
Read more about "From the Land to the Table"Support this pilot program that gives free books to children under the age of five.
Read more about "My First Bookshelf"The race to 50,000 words is on! These books can help support and inspire you through your journey.
Read more about "National Novel Writing Month"Celebrate the diversity of Indigenous cultures with books by First Nations, Métis and Inuit authors.
Read more about "Indigenous Stories for Middle-Graders"Napi's World: Stories and Teachings from the Land is a virtual program for grades K – 6. In this program, Elders, knowledge keepers, Treaty 7 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."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"The Print(ed) Word Exhibit 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 the documentary on our YouTube channel that explores the partnership between the authors and printmakers. This project is supported by the J K L MacLachlan Family Fund.
Read more about "The Print(ed) Word Exhibit"Comic books and graphic novels are a great place to find superheroes and villains. Check out these classics to rack up reading hours.
Read more about "Super Graphic Novels"The thoughtfully selected books she presents in this list reflect the profound impact of storytelling, ancestral ties to the Earth, and Indigenous languages on her artistic practice.
Read more about "Recommended reads from the Indigenous Artist in Residence"These eBooks have simultaneous sign-outs on Libby, so you and your whole book club can read them at the same time.
Read more about "Always Available"