Learn English or improve your existing language skills with this app, which can help with reading, speaking, and listening.
Read more about "Rosetta Stone"Acknowledging the importance of the land What is a land acknowledgment? On November 21, we launched new resources to help c hildren, caregivers, and educators learn the Treaty 7 land acknowledgment, including how to pronounce place and Nation names correctly. Learn the Treaty 7 Land Acknowledgment The Library Land Acknowledgement has changed. These videos will be updated in the near future to reflect the new wording.
Read more about "Acknowledging the importance of the land"Our Historian, Storyteller, and Newcomer Artist are hosting free programs and workshops all month long.
Read more about "Learn from the Residents"We're looking for our next Author, Artist, and Musical Artist in Residence. Apply now!
Read more about "Apply to our residencies"Have an idea for the next hit song? Ever wondered what it takes to write, record, and perform a good song? Join the Library’s Musical Artist in Residence, Emma Harding, as she...
Read more about "Musical Artist in Residence 2022: Songwriting Basics"In kindergarten, a child’s natural curiosity and eagerness to learn are encouraged through purposeful, play-based activities. These activities teach foundational literacy and numeracy skills, while fostering social and emotional development. Kindergarten is a great way for your child to learn what school is like while having fun, making new friends, and becoming part of their larger community. Whether your child has experienced preschool or not, there are lots of things you can do this spring or summer to help them feel kindergarten-confident this fall!Register your child for a FREE Calgary Public Library card. Get started with a Kindergarten Book Bag from your local Library, available in late April. There are no late fines and all Library programs are free. Explore TumbleBook Library to listen and read along to animated story books (in English, French, and Spanish). It also lets you play online games and watch science videos from National Geographic. This and other great eResources for kids are FREE through the Digital Library. Read books, snuggle, and sing together as much as you can. Point out the words, numbers, and letters in the world around you, wherever you are — at the bus stop, in a store, or in the kitchen. Speak, sing, read, and play together in your home language. Use pencils for writing and practice cutting with child-safe scissors. Make art and draw often. Help your child recognize their name in print. Visit your school’s playground this summer to become familiar with the school grounds and entrances. Encourage them to be a big helper at home by putting toys away and doing other simple tasks. Let your child practise dressing themselves, including outdoor clothing. Shoes with Velcro are a great beginner shoe. Let them practise opening and closing snack containers and using a water bottle. Encourage your child to go to the bathroom independently and wash their hands on their own. Practise going to bed early enough to get the recommended nine to eleven hours of sleep each night. Develop a routine of waking up with enough time you’ll need to get to school. Allow twice as much time for free indoor and outdoor play as time spent on screens. Talk about your child’s feelings around starting school. Assure them that it is normal to feel nervous and excited at the same time. Kindergarten is a big change for the whole family! Ready to register for kindergarten?Children entering kindergarten must turn five years old on or before December 31, 2021. All children must register through their designated school. For more detailed information, including where to find your child’s designated school and information for registering children who are not Canadian citizens, please visit:Calgary Board of Education Calgary Catholic School DistrictAlberta Education’s My Child’s Learning: A Parent Resource (Kindergarten)Check out these great reads to get excited and prepare for kindergarten! This blog post is published as part of The Kitchen Table Classroom: A Series to Support Learning from Home, a partnership with Edmonton Public Library. Visit calgarylibrary.ca/programs to register for the next live, online workshop in the series.
Read more about "Stories Top Tips to Get Ready for Kindergarten The Kitchen Table Classroom: A Series to Support Learning from Home"It's Alberta Culture Days! Join us inside the Genesis Centre for a live performance by keyboardist and songwriter Cam Buie.
Read more about "Rozsa Arts at the Library & Alberta Culture Days: Cam Buie Performs"'\n ', 'This Early Learning Centre promotes early literacy, giving the youngest visitors a dedicated place to read, learn, and explore. Reading nooks, spots for storytime, play areas, lots of books, and a Nursing Room make up this incredible 12,200-square-foot space.', '\n '
Read more about ""The Jocelyn Louise Anderson Children's Library""Wriggle to the Library for stories and rhymes about creepy crawlers.
Read more about "Creepy Crawlers"An article by Melanie Kletter from School Library Journal.
Read more about "The Importance of Critical Thinking"Make the back to school transition easy with these Library resources.
Read more about "Back to school"The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s 94 Calls to Action and the White Goose Flying Report call upon the Calgary Public Library to help share the true history of what happened to Indigenous peoples at Canadian 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 residential school victims, survivors, and their families through this work.
Read more about "Learning the true history"Apply before December 18 to be considered for this paid residency.
Read more about "Call for Indigenous Artist in Residence"Return your books and then find your next great read. Explore Library Express, where you can find popular new titles, pick up your holds, and browse through books recommended by Library staff. Displays change regularly, including art exhibits.
Read more about "Return your books and then find your next great read."