Bat Basics introduces Alberta’s nine bat species and discusses their life histories, the major threats they face, and how having bats around directly benefits humans. Discover the...
Read more about "STEM Explorers: Bat Basics"Sage Hill Library opened on June 16, 2017, at 19 Sage Hill Passage NW as a starter location for the quickly developing community of Sage Hill. At just 1,700 sq. ft. this Library is small but mighty.
Read more about "History of Sage Hill Library"The National Geographic Virtual Library gives you access to the complete archive of National Geographic magazine at your fingertips — every page of every issue — along with a cross-searchable collection of National Geographic books, maps, images and videos.Not sure how to start? Watch the tutorial on Niche Academy: National Geographic Virtual Library tutorial.
Read more about "Explore history through a new lens"Learn all about one of Alberta’s most misunderstood creatures. During this program, skunk life histories and behaviour are discussed, and participants may discover that skunks...
Read more about "Wildlife Wonders: Supremely Skunks"Shawnessy Library opened in September 2001, and is located inside Cardel Rec South, a recreation facility in south Calgary. It is also the only location to share facilities with a school. On opening, it replaced the Midnapore Library, which opened in 1998, but quickly required greater capacity to serve this growing community.
Read more about "History of Shawnessy Library"Explore aviation and space exploration in the
Read more about "Search the history of aviation at the Smithsonian"These works also focus on de-colonizing the historical practice, meaning they expand the perspectives they portray beyond those of the dominant cultural group, particularly white colonizers.
Read more about "Indigenous Canadian History"Calgary was shaped by those who do things their own way. Prosperity Certificates, scrip, and contemporary complementary currencies hail from the AFA, Social Credit, and CCF...
Read more about "Historic Calgary Week: Funny Money, Scrip, and Calgary’s Currency Innovation History"Fish Creek Library opened June 1, 1985. This landmark “pyramid” library was built to replace the small Macleod location that opened in 1979 and had previously served the south end of the city. It was designed by architects Ian McDougall and Ken Hutchinson, who intended the design to resemble the Rocky Mountains. However, its iconic shape was frequently compared to a pyramid, and the nickname stuck.
Read more about "History of Fish Creek Library"Southwood Library opened in 1966. The decision to build it came after a group of 1,000 determined residents signed a petition to have a Library added to their neighbourhood. The majority of the location’s champions at the time were children, who would grow up in this Library, and later bring their children and grandchildren to visit. Several neighbourhood families have been patrons of this location for three generations or more.
Read more about "History of Southwood Library"Memorial Park Library was Alberta’s first public library. The effort to build it was spearheaded by Annie Davidson, one of Calgary’s cultural pioneers, beginning in 1906. As the founder and president of the Calgary Women’s Literary Club, Davidson organized a petition to prove to City Hall that there was enough interest to support a public library in Calgary.
Read more about "History of Memorial Park Library "Research the history of people, places, and events with interactive maps, articles and videos.
Read more about "World Book Online Student"Join Mel Kirby, Manager of Calgary Opera’s McPhee Artist Development Program, and hear about its history and a special appearance by some of Calgary Opera’s current McPhee...
Read more about "CCHS: 50 Seasons of Calgary Opera"This film examines the community archives across British Columbia whereby local knowledge keepers of otherwise overlooked communities aim for a more inclusive history. Through a...
Read more about "Calgary Justice Film Festival presents justREEL: Screening of the National Film Board’s Unarchived."Join presenter Irena Karshenbaum to discover the evolution of Jewish farming from the Argentine Pampas to the Canadian Prairies. We'll examine the Montefiore farming colony within...
Read more about "Jewish History Month: The History of Jewish Farming"