Indigenous languages have long been underrepresented in literature — especially in children's books. To honour the United Nations' International Year of Indigenous Languages in 2019, the Library worked with aspiring Treaty 7 writers to start changing that.In the Indigenous Writers Workshop, participants worked with author Richard Van Camp to create children's books in their traditional languages. These books are now available in the Library's permanent collection at every location.
Read more about "Indigenous stories, written by Indigenous authors"Join us at Memorial Park Library for an outdoor movie screening of Encanto. Come enjoy the magical world of the family Madrigal and enjoy the delight of watching a movie in the...
Read more about "Movie in the Park: Encanto"Calgary Public Library is working with master storyteller Richard Van Camp, to gather COVID-19 stories from Calgarians and members of the Treaty 7 Nations.
Read more about "Pieces of a Pandemic"Top staff picks to get buried in this winter, if snow ever does arrive, from the Central Library's friendly team of readers' advisory experts.
Read more about "Read All Winter Away "Inside Central Library, a Listening Assistance system is available to help you enjoy performances, lectures, and tours. This system uses technology to communicate with Bluetooth-linked hearing aids.
Read more about "Listening Assistance systems"Homebound Reader volunteers provide Library service to patrons who are temporarily or permanently unable to visit us in person due to mobility or health concerns.
Read more about "What will you do?"Whether you support the Library because you are an active member yourself, or because you know it provides Calgarians with the programs and resources they need, thank you. Your donation improves our city.
Read more about "Donate"Librarystore.ca carries literary-themed and locally-made products, and proceeds from every purchase supports the Calgary Public Library.
Read more about "Shop"1920s and 1930s 1923 : Reference librarian Georgina Thomson is hired. 1936: The Library begins regular broadcasts on CJCJ radio.
Read more about "1920s and 1930s"Kindergarten Book Bags are not available at Memorial Park, and Rocky Ridge libraries.
Read more about "Get ready for school with a Kindergarten Book Bag!"Director, Visitor Experience
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Read more about "Shannon Slater"Library staff are big music lovers! Check out what we're listening to with these playlists you can stream for free on Freegal.
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