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.
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Read more about "'Search thousands of grantmaking opportunities'"'\n ', 'It’s easy and convenient to borrow, place holds, renew, and return your items, either online or in person at any community Library.', '\n '
Read more about "'Borrow, place holds, renew, and return your items.'"'\n ', 'Healthy development in early childhood sets the course for a child’s future, leads to kindergarten readiness, and prepares children for lifelong learning and success. ', '\n '
Read more about "'Early Learning Centres are one piece of Calgary Public Library’s Early Learning Strategy.'"Help students ages eight to 14 play literacy games, work on creative writing projects and school writing assignments to help foster a love for literacy and writing and to encourage success in English Language Arts. Volunteers meet weekly with students in the Library to provide academic support.
Read more about "What will you do?"Learn Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese (Mandarin), Hindi, Persian (Farsi), and more, or improve your English skills with this interactive program. Build your reading, speaking, and listening skills, then practice what you’ve learned, all within the app.Not sure how to start? Watch the tutorial on Niche Academy: Rosetta Stone Library Solution tutorial.
Read more about "Learn 30 languages with interactive online courses."Visit the Welcome Kiosk to view Library events or book a meeting room. Drop your return items into the Bookscalator — a giant escalator just for books — and watch the conveyor belt travel up to the second floor. After hours, this space doubles as a space for community celebrations and special events.
Read more about "The donor-named Shaikh Family Welcome Gallery is both beautiful and versatile."Call for Applications Be part of the experience at the Library Are you an artist, performer, musician, storyteller, or have other knowledge and skills you want to share? Consider applying. Call for 2024 Author in Residence Call for 2024 Children's Artist/Illustrator Call for 2024 Musical Artist in Residence Call for Performing Artists Partner-presented programs
Read more about "Call for Applications"We're currently looking for volunteers for this program! Volunteer positions are available at Southwood, Giuffre Family, Quarry Park, Judith Umbach, Forest Lawn and Nicholls Family libraries . If you're interested in volunteering, please complete an application and we will contact you as soon as possible.
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Read more about "'Making history accessible to all Calgarians.'"At Central Library, you can visit the Newcomers Desk without an appointment to meet with Immigrant Services Calgary, who can provide information on immigration, citizenship, housing, employment, English language learning, healthcare, childcare, transportation, recreation, education, and more.
Read more about "Get settled at the Newcomer Desk"'\n ', "Discover new and upcoming independent authors from Alberta in a variety of genres from romance to fantasy, biographies to picture books. There's something for everyone to enjoy.", 'Check out the highlighted titles for the best reads as selected by ', 'Library Journal', '.', '\n '
Read more about "'Discover Local Authors'"The Elders’ Guidance Circle This is a space for anyone to speak to Indigenous Elders from multiple nations. Here, Elders are able to provide education, storytelling, and a spiritual component to programming and services, including ceremony and smudges. Drop in on this level of Central Library to experience the space for yourself. Supported by Suncor Energy Foundation. Learn about Elders' Guidance Circle
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Read more about "'Are you the next big YouTube, IGTV, or podcast creator? '"Your items automatically renew. Your items will automatically renew the morning of their due date. If you receive email notifications from the Library, an email will be sent on the due date to let you know whether the auto-renewal was successful. Most items can be renewed up to four times. You can check the due dates of your items any time by signing into your Library account online. Items may be manually renewed before their due date by signing into your account online or calling 403.262.2928. Interlibrary loans, items that have already been renewed four times, and items on hold for other patrons cannot be renewed.
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