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.
Tours are temporarily unavailable. The Library is taking a measured response to reopening and will make more programs and services available as recommended by public health and safety officials.
Read more about "Learn about the stories, history, and architecture."Answers customer questions using a variety of information and online sources. Assists with Library programs and community outreach. A two-year diploma plus experience or a bachelor's degree plus experience is required.
Read more about "Library Experience Facilitator"Tours are temporarily unavailable. The Library is taking a measured response to reopening and will make more programs and services available as recommended by public health and safety officials.Please visit calgarylibrary.ca/covid-19 for regular updates.
Read more about "Learn about the stories, history, and architecture."Need fresh ideas, information, or insight? The School Support Librarian offers office hours to support educators by answering questions related to resources for remote learning, virtual field trips to the Library, and virtual classroom programs.
Read more about "School Support Librarian"The Library is committed to providing a range of specialized materials, facilities, services, and programs at all locations. Additionally, this website was designed to meet WCAG AA standard, the second-highest web accessibility standard as defined by the World Wide Web Consortium, the international standards organization for the internet.
Read more about "The Calgary Public Library is accessible for everyone, in both its physical and digital spaces."Your free Calgary Public Library card is an important step in finding support in Calgary. At the Library, you can borrow books, movies, and music, use computers and Wi-Fi, print documents, attend programs to practise your English skills, and get connected to newcomer services agencies who can help you. It’s all free!
Read more about "Welcome to Canada and the Library"Child Library Card Application Send this form home with your classroom so that your students can easily obtain their free Library card. With this card, they can enjoy free programs, access various supports, borrow up to 99 items, and much more! Child Library Card Application Form PDF
Read more about "Child Library Card Application"Call for Applications Be part of the experience at the Library Are you an artist, performer, musician, storyteller, or have other knowledge and skills you want to share? Consider applying. Call for 2024 Author in Residence Call for 2024 Children's Artist/Illustrator Call for 2024 Musical Artist in Residence Call for Performing Artists Partner-presented programs
Read more about "Call for Applications"The Artist in Residence are paid community engagement residencies that support artists, collectives, and arts organizations working in Indigenous art and placemaking, children's art and illustration, or the Newcomer experience.
Read more about "Bringing art into the Library."Join Indigenous drum groups and dancers to learn about powwow performances, and protocols for attending.
Read more about "Powwow Trail 101"Get answers to all your pressing questions about technology from Library experts.
Read more about "Tech Mentors"Improve your resume, build your professional networks, and learn how to answer the most difficult…
Read more about "Career Basics"Enjoy feature films and documentaries from Asian-Canadian film makers across Canada.
Read more about "Experience FascinAsian "Drop in for free advice from a career coach at community libraries.
Read more about "Career Coaching"MEDIA RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 13, 2018Calgary, AB — The Library is the place to be this summer. Calgary Public Library invites kids, families, and teens to join the Ultimate Summer Challenge, involving more than 500 free programs at 20 libraries.Visit a Library this summer and you might be surprised at what you find: concerts, wandering magicians, exploding science experiments, dance classes, drumming circles, splatter painting, bunny obstacle courses, family yoga, tiny book making, puppy rooms, gardening, and much more. Calgary Public Library is partnering with nearly 40 local artists and community organizations to deliver free workshops, performances, demonstrations, and large-scale installations from now until September 7.The Ultimate Summer Challenge provides fun and educational experiences for everybody. The Library knows not all families can afford camps or lessons while school is out, so all 500+ programs are free. In addition to attending programs at libraries, kids and families can track their reading on Challenge Maps, while teens can complete online challenges. Everybody who registers for Ultimate Summer Challenge is entered to win awesome prizes, including iPads, Library Boss for a Day, and Chromebooks.“This year’s edition of our annual summer learning program is unlike anything we’ve done before,” said Kate Schutz, Service Design Lead, Calgary Public Library. “We’re offering free science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, and math programs. Kids are sure to be surprised, delighted — and learn something new — when they visit the Library this summer.”The Ultimate Summer Challenge is part of the TD Summer Reading Club, which is a national program for kids held by Canadian public libraries. Visit calgarylibrary.ca/summer for a full list of community partners, upcoming programs (including dates and descriptions), and registration details.Calgary Public LibraryCalgary Public Library, with 630,000+ members and 20 locations, has been inspiring the life stories of Calgarians for more than 100 years. It is currently the second largest library system in Canada and the sixth largest municipal library system in North America, with Calgarians borrowing more than 14.6 million physical and digital items and with 6.8 million in-person visits last year. The awe-inspiring 240,000 sq. ft. Central Library — the newest gathering place for our city — opens November 1, 2018.- 30 -Media Contact:Mary KapustaDirector, CommunicationsCalgary Public Library403.774.7256Mary.kapusta@calgarylibrary.ca
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