Join internationally renowned Jewish author and educator Ben M. Freeman, as he discusses Jewish identity, combating antisemitism, and raising awareness of the Holocaust.
Read more about "The History of Jew-Hate "Tess has a wealth of experience in queer and women’s history and is working at the Galt Museum & Archives in Lethbridge. Tess is committed to promoting accessibility and diversity in historical narratives.
Read more about "Tess McNaughton"Shelly McElroy is the curator of Pioneer Acres Museum in Irricana, Alberta, and her work focuses strongly on agricultural history in the Calgary area.
Read more about "Visit the Historian in Residence"Explore history in the complete archive of National Geographic.
Read more about "National Geographic Virtual Library"The National Geographic Virtual Library
Read more about "Explore history through a new lens"From July 8 – 17, join us at Central Library to enjoy free Stampede activities, including live music, performances, storytimes, film screenings, and more. There's something for the whole family to enjoy!Remember, road closures will take place throughout the East Village and downtown core on July 8 to facilitate festivities, including 3 Street (in front of the Library). We recommend taking transit to visit the Library throughout Stampede week.
Read more about "Yahoo! It's Stampede week at the Library"Investigate various forms of money, from shells and stones to credit cards and crypto-currency, and experience some fascinating ways people have approached cash over the last...
Read more about "Explore the History of Money"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 "Bowness Library was added to the Calgary Public Library system in 1964, when the town of Bowness was amalgamated into the city of Calgary. Initially located in the local community recreation hall, Bowness Library moved to a spot in the Bowness Shopping Centre in 1970.
Read more about "History of Bowness Library"Louise Riley Library opened in 1959 in the northwest community of Hounsfield Heights-Briar Hill and has been a community hub ever since. It was named after Louise Riley, a beloved children’s librarian and author. Riley became well-known as the “story lady” for her popular children’s Story Hour sessions, broadcast weekly on radio airwaves starting in 1943.
Read more about "History of Louise Riley Library"Nicholls Family Library opened on April 23, 2016, and is located inside the Westbrook LRT Station in the Rosscarrock neighbourhood. Created to help patrons connect more easily with the Library on the go, it is currently the only location in our system located inside a transit station.
Read more about "History of Nicholls Family Library"Keynote speeches from the Calgary Remembered conference in 2015.
Read more about "History & Heritage Videos "Quarry Park Library opened on July 2, 2016, and is located inside the Remington YMCA in Quarry Park. It was built to better serve the rapidly expanding community previously served by Glenmore Square Library.
Read more about "History of Quarry Park Library"Read full-text and full-colour eBooks for learners of all ages. Students will enjoy the DK Eyewitness book series on everything from animals and weather, to history and technology. All readers will find the information they need to level-up their skills in coding, writing and math. Entrepreneurs will want to explore handbooks for small business, marketing and all aspects of running your business. Not sure how to start? Watch the tutorial in Niche Academy: Gale eBooks tutorial
Read more about "Educational eBooks. Always available."