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Read more about "Teen Pride"Celebrate the diversity of Indigenous cultures with books by First Nations, Métis and Inuit authors.
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Read more about "Borrow up to 99 items."Go behind the headlines of today's news, explore biographies of important people, find resources, interactive maps, articles and videos by topic and more. World Book Online Student is designed specifically for grades 4 through 9 students.Not sure how to start? Watch the tutorial on Niche Academy: World Book tutorial.
Read more about "Research the history of people, places, and events"Anything troubling you? We can help. Access free mental health and recovery support, health information, and referrals to services by calling or texting with a Wood's Homes mental health professional. This free service is available by calling 403.299.9699 (8 am – 11 pm) or texting 587.315.5000 (9 am – 10 pm). Central Library Hours Monday - Thursday: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Saturday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Sunday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Central Library Wellness Desk is located in room 3-19A. Crowfoot Library Hours Monday: 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm Shawnessy Library Hours Wednesday: 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm In partnership with Wood's Homes. This initiative is generously supported by BMO Financial Group, Boone-Poole Family Foundation, the City of Calgary, Totem Charitable Foundation, and donors of the Calgary Public Library Foundation.
Read more about "Anything troubling you? We can help."Growing up near Fish Creek Library, Lindsay Hracs would visit the pyramidal building often. “It’s just somewhere I always gravitated to,” she says.Through university — a bachelor’s and master’s degree in linguistics — Lindsay would travel out of her way to study at the Library. Today, Lindsay is a PhD candidate in linguistics, and Fish Creek Library continues to be an important part of her life.It’s now where Lindsay volunteers with the Library’s Learning Advantage program, helping an adult learner. Over weekly meetups in Fish Creek Library’s breakout rooms, Lindsay and her learner work towards her learner’s goal of attending university.These days, they’re reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and working on information processing. When the pair was matched three years ago, the learner was getting by in daily life but struggling with reading and writing."There’s so much stigma around not having perfect literacy skills that the acknowledgment of needing help is a huge hurdle in itself," Lindsay says.Patricia Stephenson, Learning Advantage Program Coordinator, says people are often shocked to learn how prevalent low literacy rates are. Data from Statistics Canada shows that 17% of adults in Canada are essentially illiterate, scoring at level one or below on a system with five proficiency levels.Through one-on-one coaching and support, volunteers with the free Learning Advantage program help others. Lindsay has seen her learner’s literacy skills — as well as her independence and confidence — blossom.For Lindsay, the meetups have become a favourite part of her week. "When you have a personal connection with someone and you can help them meet their goals, it’s just so worth it," she says.While Lindsay brings a deep interest in language and the mind to the volunteer role, such a background is not necessary."Anyone who has time and enjoys books and reading can do this, and I think they should do it," Lindsay says. "It’s awesome."If you’d like to join the Library’s team of youth or adult volunteers,
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Read more about "'Research the history of people, places, and events'"Rupert looks like a cat, he meows like a cat, but Rupert does not act like a cat. Until…One day disaster strikes and Farmer Joe needs help that only a kitty can provide. In...
Read more about "Rupert Goes to Pet School, Author Reading and Book Signing"The ultimate soundtrack for comic book and superhero movie fans.
Read more about "Superhero"Snuggle up with these books to learn about interacting kindly.
Read more about "Let's Talk about Sharing "Interested in fiction featuring LGBTQ+ characters and perspectives? Try these recommendations by selecting Fiction A to Z and then LGBTQIA Fiction.
Read more about "Novelist Plus"Your Library card gives you free access to device borrowing, printing, creative spaces, and programs — not to mention our entire collection of books, movies and music.
Read more about "There are so many reasons to become a member"If your family enjoyed the titles in this year's Family Reading Kits, you'll enjoy the books in these lists, which explore similar themes to the selected titles.
Read more about "More to Read"The books we read have the power to entertain, educate or encourage us. As writers, it's meaningful to craft touching characters that reflect the diversity of people in our world...
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