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Storytelling is an essential part of Truth and Reconciliation. The following books mix genres and formats to tell Indigenous stories.
Read more about "Indigenous Reads"Celebrate the launch of “Olya & Olena Escape the Invaders” with author readings and an instrumental concert by Volodymr Shyba streamed from Ukraine. The book is about two young...
Read more about ""Olya & Olena Escape the Invaders" Launch Party"Join us for for a conversation with Nita Prose, includes an audience Q&A and book signing. Use promo code CPLMPL22 at link below to secure your ticket.
Read more about "IMAGINARIUM by wordfest: A Clean Start with Nita Prose"We can’t think of a better book (and author) for our special Sunday morning conversation in the stunning TD Great Reading Room on the top floor of Central Library. This...
Read more about "IMAGINARIUM by wordfest: A Morning with Marsha Lederman"In her writings, Anna Barth’s book captures the long-term effects of child sexual abuse, specifically when children don’t have the tools to understand and share their experiences...
Read more about "Using Literature to Discuss Child Sexual Abuse: Annabelle’s Secret - Discussing the Impacts of Isolation"Young readers can enjoy the latest summer titles from WilderFutures and Owl’s Nest Books with…
Read more about "Love, Identity and Pride Live-Reading"These books embody the strength and resilience of women facing impossible choices, insurmountable challenges, and heartbreaking dilemmas—and rising stronger.
Read more about "Here's To Strong Women"Learn about home safety and the life of a firefighter with colouring sheets, puzzles, and games in the new Fire Safety Activity Book.
Read more about "Fire safety starts with you"Hear author and illustrator Lyndsay Wasko read from her book, "Best Nest."
Read more about ""Best Nest" Read-A-Long"Read and listen to picture books in 65+ languages, including English, French, Spanish, Ukrainian, Punjabi, Tagalog, Arabic, German, and Russian.
Read more about "LOTE4Kids"'\n ', 'Stories come to life with animated pictures and words that help young children learn to read.', 'Fiction stories are paired with nonfiction books on similar topics to keep the learning going. Choose books about animals, people, imagination, music, counting, and so much more. Continue learning after the story with fun quizzes and puzzles.', 'Not sure how to start? Watch the tutorial in Niche Academy:\xa0', 'Bookflix tutorial', '\n '
Read more about "'Read-along storybooks for early learners.'"The Moms’ Stairway in Central Library honours moms everywhere. Eveline Wheatley Goodall, the donor who named this special spot, shares the story behind the name.There was no library in the small Alberta town where I grew up — a fact that seems shocking to me now. What is even more shocking is that there was no library in the school. There was a room in the school called the library, but it held typewriters. This was post World War II, in a relatively affluent town.What I did have in those early years of my life was what my mother called the blanket cupboard. Located in our house on the landing of a stairwell, it was child-sized. I remember being lifted into it to retrieve some stored item too difficult for my mother to reach. It also contained books. Once I eagerly learned to read, it was a wellspring of stories. When I finished one book I would simply hand it to my mother and she would reach another from the blanket cupboard.What did I read? The Bobbsey Twins; all the Anne books by Lucy Maud Montgomery; Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island and Kidnapped. The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew series likely started me on my life of paying attention and figuring things out. There were many others with titles now forgotten. A travel book, by a writer who swam the Dardanelles and climbed the Matterhorn, most likely started me on my life as a traveller.When I was about ten and in Grade 4, a miracle happened. One of the service clubs in town started a library! Using a basement room in one of the medical clinics, they simply asked the townsfolk for any books they could donate. (No magazines and no Reader’s Digest condensed books.) The library, open Thursday nights and Sunday afternoons, had one full wall of children’s books and three walls of adult books.Thursday night I was there: in the back door of the medical building, down steep stairs, a long hallway, a turn to the left, another long hallway, and in the door. The room was always full of people. Clearly, I was not the only one hungry for more books and the adventure and story and beauty of word they provided.The Moms’ Stairway in Central Library honours moms everywhere. Eveline Wheatley Goodall, the donor who named this special spot, shares the story behind the name.I have continued to love libraries and reading throughout my life. I adore fiction; my all-time favourite author is David Adams Richards. When I moved to Calgary and had my own children we regularly visited our local library, Louise Riley. Today, I borrow books and browse magazines at Nose Hill Library and attend Wordfest events at Memorial Park Library.When Calgary Public Library started work on Central Library and shared renderings, I was thrilled. I thought it was the most beautiful of buildings, the sort of architectural marvel I have longed for in Calgary. My husband and I were eager to support the new Library.As donors, the Library offered us a naming opportunity. I was instantly drawn to a wonderful stairway. This spot links the exciting and unique Jocelyn Louise Anderson Children’s Library and coffee shop, making it a logical place for moms. We chose the name “The Moms’ Stairway” to honour all of those good moms past, present, and future who encourage reading. And, of course, it is named for my Mom too, M. Oren Wheatley. After all, she was my first librarian, reaching into the blanket cupboard in the stairwell to share books.
Read more about "Stories Honouring All Moms The story behind a Central Library stairway"How glorious to be able to wake up to Omar El Akkad and Lawrence Hill in person! This one-hour conversation, hosted by Zain Velji, includes an audience Q&A and book signing. To...
Read more about "IMAGINARIUM by wordfest: A Morning with Omar El Akkad & Lawrence Hill"Join us for a discussion on democracy & political decision-making with David Moscrop. This 60-minute conversation, which is all about the audience Q&A (and book signing), will be...
Read more about "IMAGINARIUM by wordfest: Democracy in Peril with David Moscrop"Available at six locations, the Questionarium is a dedicated space for children ages 6 – 12 to enjoy books for their reading levels, engage with programs, and explore activity tables, interactive furniture, and designed spaces.
Read more about "Learn and grow at the Questionarium"