Calgary Public Library is helping increase access and remove barriers to arts and culture in our community through an exciting new partnership with
Read more about "Explore accessible art "Find book recommendations, tips for hosting, discussion questions to get you started, and more from the American Library Association.
Read more about "ALA Resource Guide"Students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 can find online reference resources, curated by Learn Alberta. Explore topics including history, current affairs, science and nature.
Read more about "Online Reference Centre"Get to know opera beyond the high notes and costuming and dig into the rich…
Read more about "Discover Opera"Attend a program led by
Read more about "Programs with the Musical Artist in Residence"The Book Truck is a mobile public library that brings books, movies, programs, and Library services to the community and gets people of all ages excited about reading.
Read more about "What’s a Book Truck?"Learn to play a musical instrument at your own pace. Artistworks complements the Sun Life Musical Instrument Lending Library available at Memorial Park Library.
Read more about "Free online music classes from Artistworks on the Libby app"Al-Karim Khimji Committee Membership: Board Vice-Chair Term End: 2024 Al-Karim remembers the many hours he spent at Louise Riley, Shaganappi, and Signal Hill libraries as a child, reading books that allowed his imagination to wander. He loved getting lost in the story, language, and characters of the many books by Roald Dahl. Those early days of exploration and excitement at the Library were foundational to Al-Karim and his professional and volunteering journey. His appreciation for the Library further deepened as he began to understand the impact the Library has as a safe place of gathering, learning, and collaboration for all ages and members of the community. He looks forward to contributing to the Library's extensive programming and continuing the positive impact it has on the community.
Read more about "Al-Karim Khimji"Attend online programs with Natalia Ionescu during her residency. Join her as she discusses her artistic practice, teaches digital art techniques, and more.
Read more about "Programs with the Children's Illustrator in Residence"Join us for a film festival, discussion with newcomer business owners, and presentation by Tareq…
Read more about "Celebrate World Refugee Day"Learn how to host, find other members, choose
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Read more about "Programs with the Author in Residence"Explore virtual photo collections, or get family history research help from experts.
Read more about "Dig into Local History"Walk into Central Library on a Wednesday morning and you’re likely to be greeted with a warm smile from Jackie Portelance. In her role with the Library’s Early Literacy Volunteer Corps (ELVC), Portelance’s responsibilities include shepherding youngsters to storytime with a firefighter at Engine 23 (the Library’s fire truck exhibit), encouraging safe play, and sharing early learning principles with families.“Volunteering is an uplifting part of my day,” Portelance says. “I think it’s very fulfilling, and I think it’s something everybody should experience.” Jackie started volunteering at the Library in October 2016, after retiring from her job as a chartered accountant. “I never had the time to volunteer when I was working, and I knew I wanted to give back to the community when I retired,” she says.Her lifelong love of reading led her to the Library, and she now volunteers with the ELVC, Computer Technology Coaching, and Special Events. ELVC members volunteer in the Library’s Early Learning Centres, designed to engage children ages five and under in play-based learning.At Central Library, Portelance loves the wide-eyed look from children when they first see Engine 23—or a firefighter—in the library. It’s exhilarating to be around youngsters’ enthusiasm and imagination, Portelance says. “No matter the day, something happens that makes me smile and laugh.”If you’d like to join the Library’s team of volunteers, please visit the Volunteers page.
Read more about "Stories Meet our Volunteers: Jackie Portelance Jackie enjoys the enthusiasm and imagination kids bring to her volunteer work"