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Read more about "Career Coaching"Lynda.com, an eResource with thousands of professional learning videos at the click of your keyboard, just became better. LinkedIn retired Lynda.com and replaced it with LinkedIn Learning for Library. The site continues to provide great skill-building content, but now it is a more personalized learning experience. LinkedIn Learning combines Lynda.com’s courses with LinkedIn’s customization to recommend courses based on your interests, occupation, and skills.With your free Library card, you can access more than 16,000 self-paced courses in seven languages, hundreds of online resources to help reinforce new knowledge, and tutorials covering topics on business, technology, design, and more.LinkedIn Learning for Library is available through our Digital Library portal.What does this mean for Library members?Library members will continue to have free access to the same great courses from Lynda.com, but the upgraded experience is more user-friendly. All the existing Lynda.com content, features, and functionalities are still available in LinkedIn Learning for Library. Your course history from Lynda.com transferred to your new LinkedIn Learning for Library account under your existing Library card number.How can I access LinkedIn Learning for Library?It’s in our Digital Library. Members can sign in to LinkedIn Learning for Library using their Library card number and PIN. A LinkedIn profile is not required to access the site’s content through the Library. If you don’t have a Library membership, you can sign up for a free account online and start using your card immediately.What if I don’t remember my Library card number?If you’ve forgotten your Library card number or PIN, call the Library Hotline for further support. Please note that if you are issued a new Library card or account, you will no longer have access to your course history. More information on LinkedIn Learning for Library can be found here.
Read more about "Stories Lynda.com is now LinkedIn Learning for Library. Here’s what you need to know."Lynda.com, an eResource with thousands of professional learning videos at the click of your keyboard, just became better. LinkedIn retired Lynda.com and replaced it with LinkedIn Learning for Library. The site continues to provide great skill-building content, but now it is a more personalized learning experience. LinkedIn Learning combines Lynda.com’s courses with LinkedIn’s customization to recommend courses based on your interests, occupation, and skills.With your free Library card, you can access more than 16,000 self-paced courses in seven languages, hundreds of online resources to help reinforce new knowledge, and tutorials covering topics on business, technology, design, and more.LinkedIn Learning for Library is available through our Digital Library portal.What does this mean for Library members?Library members will continue to have free access to the same great courses from Lynda.com, but the upgraded experience is more user-friendly. All the existing Lynda.com content, features, and functionalities are still available in LinkedIn Learning for Library. Your course history from Lynda.com transferred to your new LinkedIn Learning for Library account under your existing Library card number.How can I access LinkedIn Learning for Library?It’s in our Digital Library. Members can sign in to LinkedIn Learning for Library using their Library card number and PIN. A LinkedIn profile is not required to access the site’s content through the Library. If you don’t have a Library membership, you can sign up for a free account online and start using your card immediately.What if I don’t remember my Library card number?If you’ve forgotten your Library card number or PIN, call the Library Hotline for further support. Please note that if you are issued a new Library card or account, you will no longer have access to your course history. More information on LinkedIn Learning for Library can be found here.
Read more about "Stories Lynda.com is now LinkedIn Learning for Library. Here’s what you need to know."Suncor Energy Foundation invests in cross-cultural learning and connection programs at Calgary Public Library Calgary, AB – The Calgary Public Library Foundation is delighted to announce a commitment by the Suncor Energy Foundation to support Indigenous programming and cross-cultural learning opportunities. The $1.6 million donation will continue to support the Central Library’s goal of being an inclusive gathering place for all Calgarians. The funding will facilitate the hiring of two Indigenous program interns, roles that will focus on Indigenous engagement to ensure Library services can be designed to meet community needs. Funding will also support collaboration with external Indigenous-led researchers to develop appropriate forms of evaluation for Indigenous services. These meaningful additions to the Calgary Public Library’s Indigenous strategy will ensure that Indigenous community members are involved in decision-making and delivery of services is prioritized.“In the White Goose Flying Report, Calgary Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee identifies the Calgary Public Library as uniquely positioned to provide accessible and barrier-free Indigenous inclusion and cross-cultural understanding, learning, and celebration,” says Alayna Many Guns, Indigenous Services Design Lead at the Calgary Public Library. “The Library is excited to work with Suncor Energy Foundation to better fulfil this role.”Additional strategic priorities supported by this investment include Indigenous language resources including an online learning platform, Indigenous cultural initiatives such as a speaker and performance series, and a sustained focus on Indigenous Placemaking and art in libraries across the city.The hub for this initiative is the Elders’ Guidance Circle space in the Central Library, which provides urban Indigenous peoples with access to Elders’ knowledge and guidance. The space will be formally named at a later date through a process established by Indigenous community members and leaders. Learnings from the Circle and feedback from the community will inspire and inform the expansion of Indigenous initiatives across the Calgary Public Library system.“When we have spaces, places and tools to help us come together, celebrate, and learn about each other we can better appreciate the rich diversity that exists in our communities and that is a foundation for the strong and vibrant Calgary we’re all proud to call home,” says Eric Axford, Suncor Energy Foundation Board chair. “We see tremendous value in supporting the Calgary Public Library Indigenous programming and we are hopeful this space will be a special place to connect.” The purpose of Indigenous Placemaking at the Calgary Public Library is to prioritize equity and inclusiveness by listening to, learning from, and building relationships with local Indigenous communities. These resources, spaces and events provide an open and safe place for Indigenous peoples to learn, share, and create; and for non-Indigenous Albertans to learn the diverse history and cultures of Treaty 7 Nations and Métis Nation Region 3.On April 15, registration opens for free library programming celebrating Indigenous peoples throughout the month of June at calgarylibrary.ca. These programs mark Indigenous History Month, Aboriginal Awareness Week Calgary, and the International Year of Indigenous Languages.- 30 -About Add In–the campaign for Calgary’s LibraryAdd In—the Campaign for Calgary’s Library, is the largest public campaign for a public library in Canadian history. The $350 million campaign will enhance and support a system of community libraries across Calgary and is inspired by the New Central Library, which opened its doors on November 1, 2018. To learn more about Add In and the Calgary Public Library’s vision to create the best public library in the world for Calgarians, visit addin.ca.About the Calgary Public Library FoundationThe Calgary Public Library Foundation was created in 1999 to provide an opportunity for individuals, businesses and foundations to participate in building a library system for today and future generations. Its vision is to enable the citizens of Calgary to have the best public library in the world. Learn more about the Calgary Public Library Foundation by visiting addin.ca.About the Calgary Public LibraryCalgary Public Library, with 688,000+ members and 21 locations, has been inspiring the life stories of Calgarians for more than 100 years. It is currently the second largest library system in Canada and the sixth largest municipal library system in North America, with Calgarians borrowing more than 14.4 million physical and digital items and with 6.9 million in-person visits last year. The awe-inspiring 240,000 sq. ft. new Central Library – the newest gathering place for our city – opened on November 1, 2018.Media Contacts: Maegan MarshallCommunications AssociateCalgary Public Library Foundation403.774.2543maegan@addin.caKelsey MarklundSenior Account ExecutiveEdelman403.817.0633kelsey.marklund@edelman.com
Read more about "Stories"Deciding to apply for citizenship in a new country is a big decision, but it’s also exciting. If your goal is to become a Canadian citizen, you can start preparing for your citizenship test right now from home.Use your free Library card to access these resources from the Digital Library. They make studying simple and stress free!Don’t have a Library card? You can sign up for free online and start using it immediately.Learn about your rightsFind out all you need to know about the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizens by downloading the official study guide for the citizenship test. This guide is provided by the Government of Canada and contains information about the history of Canada, how our government works, symbols of Canada and its regions, and more.BrainFuseConnect with tutors online to get answers to your questions as you prepare for the Canadian Citizenship Test. Tutors are available from 2 pm to 11 pm every day. BrainFuse also has an adult learning centre that includes Canadian Citizenship practice tests and resources to help you excel. Canadian EncyclopediaUse this resource to learn more about Canada’s history and culture through images, maps, videos, timelines, and other media. The Canadian Encyclopedia also provides classroom resources, quizzes, and study guides.Road to IELTSNewcomers to Canada can expand their verbal and written communication skills with this resource. Road to IELTS can help you prepare for the International English Language Testing System exam with Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing courses. You can also use a personalized study planner to stay on track.
Read more about "Stories Preparing for the Canadian Citizenship Test from Home"Did you know that sensory play lays an important foundation for your child’s learning? It encourages brain development, open-ended thinking, fine motor skill building, and even language learning. We’ve rounded up our favourite sensory activities for busy toddlers who like active play — all you need are a few household objects to get them moving and exploring.Spider’s WebWeave string, ribbon, or scarves through a laundry basket and place stuffed animals or toys at the bottom of the basket. Place the basket on its side and let your little one explore. Can they get all the toys out? This activity helps babies and toddlers build motor control and spatial awareness as they navigate their hands through the “spider’s web” to reach the objects. Be sure to supervise them. StackingFor this activity, all you need are some blocks, plastic cups, or any toddler-friendly object that they can stack. Through stacking play, your child is discovering shapes, learning how blocks can be balanced, observing how they fall, and discovering what fits together. See if you can build a tower together — but knocking it over is the best part! Explore MusicMaking music is the perfect way to get active if you’re stuck inside. If you don’t have toddler-friendly instruments available, you can make your own drums or shakers from a variety of different household objects including coffee cans, rice or beans in a bottle, pots and pans, even cardboard boxes. This kind of musical play teaches rhythm, spontaneous movement, and promotes both fine and gross motor skills. Enjoy trying these active play ideas with your busy toddler! Want even more great early literacy activities you can do at home? Be sure to check out our Library at Home section for more resources like these.Not yet a member? Sign up online for your free Library card and start using it immediately with our Digital Library resources.
Read more about "Stories Three Indoor Sensory Play Ideas for Active Toddlers"Get settled at the Newcomers Desk Drop in to the Library to get support from newcomer-serving organizations. Meet with staff for needs assessment and referrals, document translation, language training, child support, education and skills training, employment, community connections and more. Newcomers Desk is presented in partnership with Immigrant Services Calgary, Calgary Catholic Immigration Society , and Calgary Immigrant Women's Association who connect recent immigrants to government agencies, organizations, and community members to help them build new lives in Canada. Newcomers Desk is generously supported by the RBC Foundation. Central Library Hours Mondays: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm (CCIS) Tuesdays: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (ISC) Wednesdays: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm (CCIS) Thursdays: 10:30 am – 7:00 pm (ISC) Fridays: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (CCIS) Central Library Newcomers Desk is located in room 3-19B. Country Hills Library Hours Tuesdays: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm (CCIS) Crowfoot Library Hours Wednesdays: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm (CCIS) Forest Lawn Library Hours Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm (CCIS) Saddletowne Library Hours Mondays: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (ISC) Tuesdays: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm (CCIS) Alternate Wednesdays starting June 14, 2023: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (CIWA) Seton Library Hours Saturdays: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (CCIS) Shawnessy Library Hours Tuesdays: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm (CCIS) Village Square Library Hours Mondays and Wednesdays: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm (CCIS) Alternate Thursdays starting June 22, 2023: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (CIWA)
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