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.
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Read more about "Library Services and Programs"Discover and learn the unique and innovative elements of Central Library spaces, programs, services, and art in a free public tour. The tour will be delivered in Pashto, led by...
Read more about "Central Library Tour - Afghans"Share your skills with one of these programs Math, Science, and Technology Math Quest Help students and their families as they complete numeracy quests throughout the Library. School Support: Math Help students in Grades 5 to 9 with their homework, and foster good study habits to inspire lifelong learning. Teen Tech Lab Guide Help teens build their creative and technology skills through inquiry-based exploration. Career Coaching Work with Library patrons one-on-one to improve their job searching skills. Tech Mentors Help Library patrons one-on-one with basic computer questions. Literacy, Art, and Music Play Champions Help foster literacy in your community by sharing early literacy basics with parents and kids up to age five at the Library’s Early Learning Centres. Read With Me Help a struggling reader in Grade 1 to 6 discover the magic of reading by sharing fun books and literacy games.
Read more about "Share your skills with one of these programs Math, Science, and Technology Literacy, Art, and Music"Calgarians with a visual or hearing impairment, disabilities, or health or mobility limitations can access a range of specialized materials, facilities, services, and programs with a Special Services library card. These cards allow for more flexibility in return times, fees, and items that may be taken out.Special Services cards are given based on self-assessed need. To complete an application, please call 403-260-2702, or visit Level 2 of Central Library.
Read more about "Collections, programs, services, and facilities for Calgarians of all abilities"Calgarians with a visual or hearing impairment, disabilities, or health or mobility limitations can access a range of specialized materials, facilities, services, and programs with a Special Services library card. These cards allow for more flexibility in return times, fees, and items that may be taken out.Special Services cards are given based on self-assessed need. To complete an application, please call 403-260-2702, or visit Level 2 of Central Library.
Read more about "Collections, programs, services, and facilities for Calgarians of all abilities"Sign up for free winter programs, in person and online.
Read more about "Frosty fun for the whole family"Teens can get inspired to make changes in their world and themselves with lessons from…
Read more about "The Heroes Program"Try out a new instrument with free music programs,
Read more about "Have some fun in the sun!"Discover and learn the unique and innovative elements of Central Library spaces, programs, services, and art in a free public tour on Love Your Library Day. The tour will be...
Read more about "Central Library Tour – Ukrainians"“Help your sister’s boat across the water, and yours too will reach the other side.” ~ Eric HofferSusan Anderson, Special Events Volunteer with Calgary Public Library, strongly identifies with this quote by the American philosopher and the idea that helping others enriches one’s own life. So when she retired from the Library, she immediately set about volunteering…right back at the Library.Volunteering runs in Susan’s family. “I’ve volunteered since I was a teenager. I do it because I like doing it, not for any monetary gain or external reward; I volunteer because it’s interesting to me. And, it’s really fun and a great learning experience.” To date, Susan’s volunteer role has had her playing an active role in the Library’s daytime Colossal Calgary Playdates, as well the Your Ride’s On Us and Author in Residence programs, working with children and adults alike. From Susan’s perspective, someone who wants to volunteer for the Library should like people and want to understand them, have a sense of curiosity, and be a life-long learner. “An effective volunteer has to be reliable, dependable, and passionate about what they are doing!”The Library’s values align very closely with Susan’s, and that’s why she feels so very comfortable volunteering within the Library environment. “It’s a place for people, where I can offer assistance as patrons learn new things. Those four words the Library has—wonder, seek, discover, share—to me that just nails it. That’s what the Library is about and that’s why I’m so happy to be part of it all.”If you’d like to join the Library’s team of volunteers in special events or a wide variety of other programs, please visit the Volunteers page.
Read more about "Stories Meet our Volunteers: Susan Anderson Susan helps patrons learn new things with the variety of programs she volunteers with"Programs for small businesses include topics for startups, working with the government, employment law, and financial statements.
Read more about "Get a boost"Our free programs and events cover a range of topics and interests for every age group. Register for upcoming programs, or catch up on something you might have missed with our program recordings on YouTube.
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