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Join us for storytime, where we'll feature some of Mo Willems' silly, crazy and fabulous picture books.
Read more about "Mo Willems Mayhem"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"Looking to read more history, memoir, or motivational books? These 11 titles were loved by Calgarians in 2023.
Read more about "Must-Read Non-Fiction"Get excited about this snowy season by cuddling close and diving into these delightful picture books.
Read more about "Wonderful Winter"May 30 at 9:30 am: Kenneth Oppel will talk about his creative process, from brainstorming, outlining, and successive drafts to finished book.
Read more about "A Life Scribbling: Kenneth Oppel Keynote"Spring is a great time get outside and enjoy the joys of nature. Here are some great books to help you explore!
Read more about "All Things Spring!"A list of contemporary romance books for young adults. The main requirements: must be set during the summer, and there must be l-o-v-e!
Read more about "Sizzling for Summer"Hear author and illustrator Lyndsay Wasko read from her book, "Best Nest."
Read more about ""Best Nest" Read-A-Long"You couldn't always pay for your books with loonies and toonies! The ancient Greeks are known for their detailed coin system that has heavily influenced today's money system...
Read more about "Coins of Ancient Greece (Ages 9 - 12)"In need of a break from haybales and country music? Bring a book to the calm oasis of Memorial Park for your lunch hour during the week of Stampede. You can escape the frenzy and...
Read more about "Reading in the Park"Have you read a book and felt like you were actually in its world, even if it took place in a remote jungle, or on a far-off planet? Together, we’ll explore worldbuilding and...
Read more about "LitCon 2022 - World-building in Fiction (fantasy/sci-fi)"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"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"Travel through time with characters in these books to the past or to the future.
Read more about "Journey of time"