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The Calgary Public Library offers a Fire Safety Activity Book designed for families to learn about home safety and the life of firefighters through engaging activities such as coloring sheets, puzzles, and games. This activity book is available for pickup at any Calgary fire hall or library location and can also be downloaded as a PDF from their website. Additionally, the library provides related classroom safety activities and other educational materials focused on water safety and emergency preparedness. These resources support family engagement and community education in a fun and accessible way.
You can download the Fire Safety Activity Book here:
Fire Safety Activity Book (PDF) .
The Calgary Public Library, serving 740,000 members across 21 locations with over 14 million items borrowed annually, partners with the Calgary Fire Department to promote community safety through educational programs and events. Their joint initiative launched a newly updated Fire Safety Activity Booklet for children, distributed at all library branches and fire halls. The library hosts related events like firefighter storytimes to engage families while supporting literacy and safety awareness. Backed by the Calgary Public Library Foundation, this program exemplifies CPL’s commitment to accessible learning, public safety education, and community engagement. Source: https://calgarylibrary.ca/connect/students/engine-23
Read more about "Calgary Fire Department and Calgary Public Library Launch New Fire Safety Activity Booklet for Children"The Calgary Public Library offers diverse family reading programs, including the 2026 Family Reading Pick featuring A Wrinkle in Time and its graphic novel adaptation, available in physical and digital formats. The library provides downloadable lesson plans, activity booklets, and multimedia content to engage families and support literacy development. Programs emphasize shared reading to strengthen family bonds and improve children's language skills. Additional curated kits with age-appropriate titles foster inclusive learning experiences. Educational tips and events further promote active participation in reading. Access resources and participate at most Calgary Library branches with select exclusions.
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Calgary Public Library offers Family Reading Kits designed to support lifelong learning and family connections through diverse children’s books, activity booklets, discussion questions, and digital resources. Available for loan or download at six locations, these kits cater to various reading levels and encourage interactive family engagement. The library also hosts events like poetry workshops and features programs such as the Early Learning Centre and Book Sanctuary to promote literacy and freedom of reading. Calgary Public Library’s policies emphasize accessibility and community enrichment through inclusive, educational services. Learn more at https://calgarylibrary.ca/students/family-reading-kits
Read more about "Calgary Public Library Launches Family Reading Kits to Support Lifelong Learning and Family Connections"Calgary Public Library offers dynamic services including the Engine 23 exhibit at Fish Creek Library, featuring a retired fire truck that promotes interactive literacy and fire safety education for children aged 0–12 through immersive play and role-play activities. Supported by partnerships with the Calgary Fire Department and the Library Foundation, it provides accessible learning experiences alongside early learning centres. The library also distributes free educational materials like fire safety activity books and downloadable classroom resources to enhance community outreach. These programs emphasize hands-on engagement, safety awareness, and skill development within a culturally connected environment.
Source: Calgary Public Library – Engine 23 Exhibit
The public library provides educational services focused on children's coding skills through the Coding Buddies live program for ages 6-9, where kids learn coding basics and game creation at multiple locations with required registration. It also offers self-guided online coding modules from Code.org under a Creative Commons license, enabling independent computer science learning. Complementing these are beginner workbook activities aligned with official lesson plans covering algorithms, debugging, loops, conditionals, sequencing, creativity, and game building. These programs promote accessible STEM education via in-person events and online resources.
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The public library offers diverse services and programs for Grades K-3, including free Kindergarten Book Bags and Indigenous Treaty 7 language story collections with author videos. Educational resources like the Fire Safety Activity Book promote safety awareness. Featured productions such as the "Wildflower" book trailer enrich literacy experiences. Interactive programs include Reading Buddies for one-on-one support, Math Quest for numeracy challenges, Coding Buddies teaching game creation, and LEGO Club fostering creativity. Curated themed reading lists support varied interests. These offerings emphasize early learning, cultural connection, and skill development in a supportive environment.
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Calgary Public Library offers dynamic services combining literacy and safety education through the Engine 23 exhibit at Fish Creek Library, featuring an accessible retired fire truck for immersive play and learning for children ages 0–12. The library provides related programs including firefighter-led storytimes, fire safety activity books available in print and online, and downloadable classroom resources on water safety. These initiatives promote early childhood development, emergency preparedness, and community engagement via partnerships with the Calgary Fire Department and support from the Calgary Public Library Foundation. Visit Calgary Public Library Engine 23 for details.
Read more about "Public Library Services Productions Programs and Events Analysis Engine 23 Exhibit and Educational Safety Programs at Calgary Public Library"Calgary Public Library offers the Ultimate Summer Challenge, a free, inclusive summer reading program from June 1 to August 31 for kids, teens, and adults. Participants track reading hours via in-person or virtual superhero-themed activities and use the Beanstack app. The library emphasizes literacy development while providing engaging events, weekly prize draws, and grand prizes like iPads and personalized books. Registration opens June 1 at all locations or online. This program supports skill retention during summer breaks and is part of the national TD Summer Reading Club. Calgary Public Library fosters community learning through diverse programs and accessible services.
Source: https://calgarylibrary.ca/events-and-programs/ultimate-summer-challenge
Calgary Public Library offers diverse programs and services, including the annual Family Reading Pick, which in 2025 features The Wild Robot to promote family literacy and engagement through shared reading, activity booklets, and art contests. The library supports healthy reading habits with resources available at most locations and hosts events like poetry workshops and early learning center openings. Its policies encourage community participation and freedom to read, fostering connection through educational programs that emphasize cooperation, nature, and creativity for all ages. Discover more about their offerings and upcoming events online.
Source: https://calgarylibrary.ca/family-reading-pick
Calgary Public Library operates five mobile libraries, including three Book Trucks and two Story Trucks, delivering books, movies, literacy activities, and library services directly to communities and schools. The Book Trucks offer free library cards, borrowing, returns, and seasonal children’s programs at scheduled stops or events. Story Trucks focus on early childhood literacy through storytelling and songs at day homes via the Library Month at Your Day Home program. Visitors can request visits for community events or day homes online. The library also hosts diverse programs like poetry workshops and features new facilities such as an Early Learning Centre.
Source: Calgary Public Library - Mobile Libraries Article