Titles that pay tribute to the soldiers who have flown in combat.
Read more about "Aviation History Month"History of Sage Hill Library 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. With its well-used hold service and popular children’s programming, Sage Hill is a favourite destination for many young families and adult learners. With more than 24,000 visits each year, this location boasts an annual circulation of over 173,000 items. Photo of original Sage Hill Library street-front, circa 2017.
Read more about "History of Sage Hill Library"History of Louise Riley 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. Photo: Calgary Public Library Archives, Our Story in Pictures
Read more about "History of Louise Riley Library"Contribute to the city’s shared history by telling your own stories. Named in honour of Cyril & Dorothy Williams and Bernard & Barbara Harris through a legacy gift, the Williams & Harris Shared History Centre ensures that stories are told and collected, through new technology in the Story Studio, and old technology like microfiche machines, typewriters, and more in the Vintage Media Lab. Explore online archives
Read more about "Contribute to the city’s shared history by telling your own stories."History of Nicholls Family 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. This Library was made possible with the help of a generous $1 million donation by the Nicholls Family , a prominent philanthropic family from Calgary. Brenda and Greig Nicholls are longstanding supporters of the Calgary Public Library Foundation , believing that, “when you give to the Library, you give to the whole city.”
Read more about "History of Nicholls Family Library"History of Bowness 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. The northwest Library moved again in 1979 to a larger leased location, at 7930 Bowness Road. Bowness Library moved to its current location in 2012, in the old Bow Cycle Building at 6532 Bowness Road. Photo: Calgary Public Library Archives, Our Story in Pictures
Read more about "History of Bowness Library"Join us for a walking tour of the history and architectural features of Memorial Park Library and Central Memorial Park. Archival photographs will provide perspective.
Read more about "Historical Walking Tour: Memorial Park Library and Central Memorial Park"'\n ', 'Calgary Public Library commits to listening to, learning from, and building relationships with local Indigenous communities. We have a responsibility to share the true history of what happened at Indian residential schools and the ongoing, intergenerational trauma they caused.', 'Learning the truth is an important first step for all Canadians toward healing our community. We hope to honour all those who attended residential schools and their families through this work.', '\n '
Read more about "'Learning the true history'"A decade of researching the history of Alberta quilts involved working with 38 museums across Alberta and hosting public “quilt documentation” events. This presentation samples...
Read more about "Historic Calgary Week: Alberta Quiltmakers and Their Quilts: Piecing History Together"Want to chat about social, cultural, or built history? The Historian in Residence leads workshops and lectures about Calgary, Treaty 7, and Métis Region 3 throughout their six-month residency, presented in partnership with Heritage Calgary. Meet the current Historian in Residence
Read more about "Want to chat about social, cultural, or built history?"Search Canadian history from the 16th century to 20th century through monographs (books), serials (newspapers, annuals and periodicals), and government publications. Find information on major historical events, the development of institutions, genealogy, Canadian literature and politics, trades and tariffs, and more.
Read more about "Research Canadian history with heritage sources and scholarly journals"'\n ', 'The Heritage Triangle is the Glenbow Western Research Centre, the Calgary Public Library, and The City of Calgary Archives. These three organizations each specialize in different material and documents, collecting and preserving Calgary’s history and ensuring it is available to you.', '\n '
Read more about "'Making history accessible to all Calgarians.'"Come on an adventure of sound and learn indigenous songs and play simple instruments from SE Asia, India, early America, Africa and more!
Read more about "Mr. Rayz Adventures in Sound - World Music Program"Search Canadian history from the 16th century to 20th century through monographs (books), serials (newspapers, annuals and periodicals), and government publications. Find information on major historical events, the development of institutions, genealogy, Canadian literature and politics, trades and tariffs, and more. In English and French.
Read more about "Research Canadian history with heritage sources and scholarly journals"Discover Calgary’s Italian history from researcher and author Adriana Davies, PhD. Learn about people like successful guest ranch operator George Pocaterra, entrepreneurs Nick...
Read more about "Historic Calgary Week: From Sojourners to Citizens – Alberta’s Italian History"