Indigenous languages have long been underrepresented in literature. In 2019, the Library worked with aspiring Treaty 7 writers and illustrators to help them create children's books in their traditional languages.
Read more about "Learn the original languages of this land"New Nature Playground Fosters Early Learning for Calgary’s Kids Calgary, AB — Calgary Public Library unveiled its first outdoor Early Learning Centre today at Forest Lawn Library. The Forest Lawn Library Nature Playground will help Calgary’s kids learn and develop foundational skills through play and was made possible with the support of the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program and Friends of the Library.“The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program represents a sense of unity for Canadians,” said the Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veteran Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence. “The Forest Lawn Library Nature Playground will bring community members together through a shared interest in learning more about our environment and the outdoors.”The Forest Lawn Library Nature Playground is a fully accessible space featuring large-scale letters for children to play in, under, and around, surfaces for writing and drawing, and moveable elements that children can interact with. Raised berms provide a sensory and spatial feature, which will support creative play and exploration.“We know that learning happens everywhere, especially for children,” says Bill Ptacek, Calgary Public Library CEO. “This new destination will provide 16,000 neighbourhood kids—and even more across the city—with a free and safe place to learn, imagine, and explore their environment.”Early learning and outdoor learning research guided the design of the Forest Lawn Library Nature Playground, which was constructed using a variety of recycled materials, including steel for the fencing and benches, recovered wood for safety surfacing and tree stump seating that would have otherwise become firewood.Since 2016, Calgary Public Library has opened Early Learning Centres at five libraries. The Forest Lawn Library Nature Playground is its first outdoor Early Learning space. For more information on how you can support early learning and the creation of spaces like the Forest Lawn Library Nature Playground, visit www.libraryfriends.ca.Calgary Public LibraryCalgary Public Library, with 600,000+ members, 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 15.8 million physical and digital items and with 6.7 million in-person visits last year. Preparations are underway for the awe-inspiring 240,000 sq. ft. New Central Library, to open in late 2018.Calgary Public Library FoundationAdd 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 will open its doors to the world in 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.-30-Media Contacts:Rachael TernerManager of CommunicationsCalgary Public Library FoundationC: 403.680.0626rachael@addin.ca
Read more about "Stories"MEDIA RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 6, 2018Calgary, AB — Calgary Public Library is thrilled to announce the artists who are creating Indigenous art installations for the new Central Library, opening November 1, 2018. The collaborative works by six Indigenous artists — all from, or with a connection to Treaty 7 territory — will define three spaces in the new Central Library.Keegan Starlight, Kalum Teke Dan, and Roland Rollinmud are collaborating on a colourful and vast wall mural in the new Central Library’s main entrance. Visitors will carry this impactful piece with them as they travel throughout the Library.On the feature stairs leading to the mezzanine level, there is a platform in the heart of the building that will feature a life-size buffalo sculpture made up of metal letters that spell various words in Indigenous languages, created by Lionel Peyachew.On Level 4, the Elders’ Guidance Circle will feature a stunning table and distinct furniture by Glenna Cardinal and a large photo and text-based piece by Brittney Bear Hat. The Elders’ Guidance Circle is a safe and comfortable space where anyone can meet with Elders, join in Indigenous programming, and more."Calgary Public Library knows that a public library is about more than just providing access to books; it’s about creating public gathering spaces where people can connect with one another and share ideas, knowledge, stories, and culture. Indigenous Placemaking at New Central Library will create a welcoming environment where Indigenous people can feel their culture reflected in an urban setting and where all Library visitors can learn about the original inhabitants of the land that we also call Calgary," says Shereen Samuels, Vice Chair of the Calgary Public Library Board."I’m pleased to be a part of this important initiative with the Calgary Public Library. For myself this project brings me a step closer to uncovering my family's heritage and understanding of our history through storytelling. I am creating a project that is about reminiscing and focusing on the care that reveals itself in the moments that are shared between family members," says Brittney Bear Hat.The project began nearly a year ago with insight from the Indigenous Place Making Council of Canada followed by community engagement meetings at Stoney Nation, Siksika Nation, Tsuu’tina Nation, Métis Nation of Alberta, and the Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary."What makes this process so unique is how community-driven it has been,” says Teneya Gwin, Indigenous Services Design Lead at the Library. “We’ve been so adaptive based on the feedback we’ve received."The new Central Library is located in the growing community of East Village, close to Fort Calgary, where the Bow and Elbow Rivers meet and where Indigenous Peoples gathered for thousands of years.The permanent art installations are part of a $500,000 Indigenous Placemaking project, funded by the Calgary Public Library Foundation. More spaces for Indigenous art in the new Central Library are expected to be announced in 2019.The ProcessIndigenous Placemaking at Calgary Public Library began in the fall of 2017. In early 2018, Library staff and members of the Indigenous Place Making Council of Canada visited the Stoney Nation, Siksika Nation, Tsuu’tina Nation, Métis Nation of Alberta, and Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary. Open meetings were held to receive input and guidance on the placemaking process.Input from those meetings led the Library to form an Artist Selection Committee. The Library heard how important it was for the process to be community-driven, collaborative, and representative of all Treaty 7 communities: TsuuT’ina Nation, the Blackfoot Nations (Piikani, Kainai, and Siksika), Stoney Nations (Chiniki, Wesley, and Bearspaw), and Métis Nation Region 3.On May 30, 2018, the Library posted a call for Indigenous artist/artist teams and for Indigenous candidates for the Artist Selection Committee. Eight committee members joined Library staff and Artist Consultant Tamara Cardinal. The Artist Selection Committee went on to select six Indigenous artists. The selected artists encompass a range of disciplines, backgrounds, and stages of career, and are all willing to work collaboratively with each other and the broader community.The artists have presented their concepts and received feedback from the Artist Selection Committee and the Elders’ Guidance Circle. This month, the artists will present their work to Indigenous communities. Work is now underway on designing and fabricating the pieces, with installation beginning this fall.Calgary Public LibraryCalgary Public Library, with 660,000+ members and 20 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 14.6 million physical and digital items and with 6.8 million in-person visits last year. The awe-inspiring 240,000 sq. ft. the new Central Library — the newest gathering place for our city — opens November 1, 2018.-30-Media Contact:Kelsey MarklundSenior Account Executive, Earned MediaEdelman | edelman.caT 403.817.0633 | C 403.471.1284Kelsey.Marklund@edelman.com
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Read more about "Business & Investing"Calgary's Central Library Set to Open in One Month MEDIA RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 1, 2018Calgary, AB – Today marks the one-month countdown until the new Central Library will open its doors to Calgarians on November 1, 2018. Located in the East Village, the $245-million project boasts 240,000 square feet of striking architecture and functional space, with more than 30 free community meeting areas, performance hall, outdoor plazas and greenery, the 12,000-square foot Jocelyn Louise Anderson Children’s Library, dedicated spaces for teens, recording studios, more than 450,000 collection items, and more.To celebrate this momentous occasion for our city, the Calgary Public Library has announced a number of exciting events and ceremonies that will take place during opening week, including a special presentation by the former International Space Station commander and celebrated Canadian astronaut, Col. Chris Hadfield."Literacy underpins everything I do. So, it’s fitting that I get to help open the new Central Library, a place where literacy underpins every visitor’s experience. Calgary's new Central Library is a truly wondrous space, where imaginations will soar," says Col. Chris Hadfield."We’re thrilled to welcome Col. Chris Hadfield on November 1 to celebrate our opening and inspire our members,” says Bill Ptacek, CEO of Calgary Public Library. “The new Central Library will be a cultural hub for learning and innovation and we couldn’t think of a better person to demonstrate what’s possible when we come together and dream big!”Calgary Public Library and Calgary Transit are proud to announce that to celebrate the opening of the new Central Library, all public transit will be free on Saturday, November 3 from 7:00 am – 7:00 pm. This day marks the kick-off of the new Central Library’s Opening Family Fun Weekend, which will feature free tours, programming, music, and much more!“The new Central Library belongs to all Calgarians—an unparalleled place with opportunity for everyone. To throw open the doors and make it so easy to be a part of the grand opening is truly special. So on November 3, thanks to my colleagues at Calgary Transit, the Calgary Public Library, and the amazing donors to the Calgary Public Library Foundation, we can all take Calgary Transit downtown to experience our new Central Library,” says Mayor Naheed Nenshi.“Like the Library, Calgary Transit is an important and accessible asset for our community. Like all Calgarians, we cannot wait to visit the new library and are happy to have worked with the Calgary Public Library Foundation to celebrate its opening in such a special way,” says Michael Thompson, GM Transportation for the City of Calgary.This unique opportunity to ride free to and from the new Central Library is made possible only through the generous support of donors to Add In– the Campaign for Calgary’s Library, facilitated by the Calgary Public Library Foundation, which has supported the Library’s commitment to accessibility and the successful completion of this project.Here are some of the highlights of the new Central Library’s opening week activities:Thursday, November 1, 2018: Grand Opening Celebration 10:00 am – 8:00 pmBe a part of the historical opening celebration at the new Central Library on November 1 at 10 am. Celebrations will include an opening ceremony, live music, free tours, and special guests.Thursday, November 1, 2018: Opening Night with Chris Hadfield 7:00 pm – 9:00 pmColonel Chris Hadfield — a heavily decorated astronaut, engineer, pilot, author, and musician — headlines new Central Library’s Opening Day celebrations. Listen to the first Canadian Commander of the International Space Station at Calgary’s landmark new Library. Tickets are FREE and registration will open on Tuesday, October 2, at 10:00 am. Register at calgarylibrary.caFriday, November 2, 2018: Lit Gala 7:30 pmA fundraising event unlike any other, the Lit Gala will feature experiences on every level of the new Library, performers, and an array of culinary delights. Proceeds from the event will launch a Spotlight Speaker Series for world-class thought leaders at the new Central Library. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit litgala.ca.Saturday, November 3, 2018 & Sunday, November 4, 2018: Opening Family Fun WeekendExplore the new Central Library from November 3-4 through free programming and tours. Enjoy live music, craft stations, and more.Calgary Public LibraryCalgary Public Library, with 660,000+ members and 20 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 14.6 million physical and digital items and with 6.8 million in-person visits last year. The awe-inspiring 240,000 sq. ft. the new Central Library — the newest gathering place for our city — opens November 1, 2018.Media Contacts:Mary KapustaDirector, CommunicationsCalgary Public LibraryP: 403.774.7256Mary.Kapusta@calgarylibrary.caGemma PasquarelliAccount ExecutiveEdelmanP: 403.817.0622Gemma.Pasquarelli@edelman.com
Read more about "Stories"I am a wildfire evacuee currently sheltering in Calgary Calgary Public Library is providing complimentary, non-resident memberships to anyone currently sheltering in Calgary after being evacuated from the wildfires . Non-resident memberships offer access to item borrowing and placing holds on items, printing, internet, room booking, and Library programs. Non-resident memberships expire after one year. Call Library Hotline at 403.260.2600 or visit any Library location to get your free, non-resident membership.
Read more about "I am a wildfire evacuee currently sheltering in Calgary"Heather Robertson Director, Service Design & Innovation Heather completed her undergraduate degree from the University of Calgary and her Masters in Library and Information Studies from the University of Alberta. With experience in both academic and public library environments, she has been with the Calgary Public Library since 2005, working in various leadership roles including Manager of Diversity Services, Manager of Community Services, and as the Functional Program Lead for the new Central Library project. In her current role, she oversees the Service Design department.
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Read more about "Are you the next big YouTube, IGTV, or podcast creator? "Join the Library, Indigenous drum groups, and dancers from Treaty 7 to learn about the different dances performed at a powwow. You'll also learn about protocols and what to expect...
Read more about "Powwow Trail 101 - Siksikaitsitapi Powwow Demonstration"Research your genealogy and construct your family tree using census and voter lists, vital records, church histories, school records, immigration records, military records, and more.Access to Ancestry Library Edition is only available to users onsite at a library location.Not sure how to start? Watch the tutorial in Niche Academy: Ancestry Library Edition tutorial
Read more about "Discover your family’s story"Snøhetta Fast Company: Most Innovative Company (Winner in part due to Central Library project) Fast Company: Why Snøhetta's amazing new library might remind you of an Apple Store Fast Company: This is the Apple Store of libraries American Institute of Architects: Snøhetta and Dialog, 2020 recipient of the Architecture Award Entuitive Consulting Engineers Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards — Winner: Award of Excellence Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards — Winner: Engineering a Better Canada
Read more about "Snøhetta"Three Ways to Celebrate Freedom to Read Week Even in 2018, books are still being challenged and facing formal attempts of removal from schools and libraries. Freedom to Read Week, running from Sunday, February 25 to Saturday, March 3, 2018, is an annual event encouraging Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom, which is guaranteed under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Here are three ways Calgarians can participate:1. Pick up a Challenged BookOn Monday, Feburary 26, Bill Ptacek, Calgary Public Library CEO, will launch Freedom to Read Week in Calgary by presenting Mayor Naheed Nenshi and City Council with a copy of This One Summer. Written by Mariko Tamaki and illustrated by her cousin Jillian Tamaki, the award-winning graphic novel is a coming of age story set in Ontario’s cottage country about two preteen friends.This One Summer was named the most challenged book in 2016 by the American Library Association. The book includes LGBT characters, drug use and profanity, and is considered sexually explicit with mature themes. School libraries in Florida and Minnesota have removed the book from shelves, a move protested by free-speech groups.2. Celebrate Rebel Readers On Monday, February 26, from 5:30 to 7 pm, join us for Freedom to Read Week activities at Memorial Park Library. Discover an assortment of “rebel” activities on the Main Floor, including banned books trivia and mugshots, readings from censored LGBTQ content by local drag queen royalty, and a curated collection of books and videos from the Calgary Outlink LGBTQ Library and Fairy Tales Presentation Society. Ages 16 and up. Doors open at 5 pm. The collection will be on display until Sunday, March 4.Then, from 7 to 8 pm, Wordfest, the Writers’ Guild of Alberta, and Calgary Public Library are teaming up to present a surprise, incendiary program on This One Summer. Head to the Second Floor for a discussion about the censorship and controversy surrounding Mariko Tamaki and Jillian Tamaki’s This One Summer. Anne Logan, of the website I’ve Read This, hosts the discussion.3. Flaunt Banned BooksShop the Calgary Public Library Foundation’s Library Store and flaunt banned books. Put a sock in censorship with banned books socks, pour your favourite hot drink into the banned books mug and watch as banned book titles begin to appear, stay warm with a banned books scarf, and brighten up your restricted reading section with a banned books matchbox set. Plus, every purchase through librarystore.ca supports the essential work of Calgary Public Library and enhances programs, services, and collections.
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Read more about "Explore history through a new lens"The outside east elevator is staffed by intercom and available 24 hours a day, allowing for easy passage through the archway, connecting people between East Village and City Hall. On the west side, there is an intercom at the doors near the Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hall. Visitors with mobility challenges can use this intercom to contact security in order to use these doors. Or, continue up the sloped walkway to reach the main entrance.
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