"Calgary Public Library is committed to eliminating racial and social equity barriers. We stand with the communities we serve against racism and injustice." – Sarah Meilleur, CEOLinks and ResourcesThe Library is a signatory for the Urban Libraries Council’s Statement on Race and Social Equity. Children's Books on Racism on OverDriveChildren’s books on racism and prejudice as well as information about the history of African Americans in the US, including books about Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King, and Rosa Parks. Black Lives Matter Reading List on OverDriveA reading list to help you stay informed about the history of systemic racism in America and the work of those who are trying to make a change. An Essential Black Lives Matter Film List on KanopyIf you're feeling overwhelmed by the news and want to take action, take the first step and deepen your understanding of racism and the experiences of Black people in America with these powerful and timely documentaries from Kanopy. The Skin We're In Reading List on OverDriveThis list of adult fiction books addresses racism as a topic.I Hope You Get This Message Reading List on OverDriveTeen reads about racial equity, social justice, and diversity.
Read more about "Stories Race and Social Equality Resources"Napi's World: Stories and Teachings from the Land is a virtual program for grades K – 6. In this program, Elders, knowledge keepers, Treaty 7 authors, illustrators, performers, and Library staff share the diverse perspectives and ways of knowing of First Nations, Métis and Inuit people living in Alberta. Use the information, activities, booklists, and resources on this page at home or in class to support students as they learn about Indigenous ways of knowing.
Read more about "Stories and teachings from the land."What will you do? Help us organize and host fun community events at your local library! Volunteers assist with various special event duties including helping presenters, greeting and/or directing attendees, helping with activities, and set up and tear down. This is a youth and an adult volunteer opportunity. Program Length: Ongoing What’s in it for you? Meet new people and explore new opportunities Bring joy and fun to the community Have fun and contribute to your community Develop interpersonal, leadership, problem-solving, communication, and time management skills
Read more about "What will you do? What’s in it for you?"Need a place to practice? Memorial Park Library has a free music practice room. Our practice space can comfortably accommodate two musicians and you can book the practice room twice per week, up to two hours each time. The room has an upright double bass, donated by k.d. lang, an electric piano, electric drum kit, and a guitar.
Read more about "Need a place to practice?"Calgary Public Library commits to listening to, learning from, and building relationships with local Indigenous communities. We have a responsibility to share the true history of what happened at Indian 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 those who attended residential schools and their families through this work.
Read more about "Learning the true history"Each year, Sisters in Spirit Day is recognized in Alberta on October 4 to honour the memories of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people (MMIWG2S+). The Library will have displays for Sisters in Spirit at all locations from October 1 – 6.As a display of remembrance and action with location MMIWG2S+ banners, we invite you to write messages on red dress cutouts and take home a button.
Read more about "Recognizing Our Sisters in Spirit on October 4"Volunteer Resources can provide a certificate of hours or a reference letter upon request for volunteers who need a record of their Library volunteer contributions. If you need to complete community service hours, please let Volunteer Resources staff know before beginning the assignment.Please contact Volunteer Resources at volunteers@calgarylibrary.ca for more information.
Read more about "Youth volunteers must be at least 12 years old and in Grade 7 to volunteer independently."Enjoy a live performance by singer-songwriter Justine Giles and composer-pianist Sarah Houston as part of the Women’s Empowerment Fair.
Read more about "Rozsa Arts at the Library: Justine Giles and Sarah Houston Perform for the Women's Empowerment Fair"Napi's World: Stories and Teachings from the Land is a virtual program for grades K – 6. In this program, Elders, knowledge keepers, Treaty 7 authors, illustrators, performers, and Library staff share the diverse perspectives and ways of knowing of First Nations, Métis and Inuit people living in Alberta. Use the information, activities, booklists, and resources on this page at home or in class to support students as they learn about Indigenous ways of knowing.
Read more about "Stories and teachings from the land."'\n ', 'Calgary Public Library commits to listening to, learning from, and building relationships with local Indigenous communities. We have a responsibility to share the true history of what happened at Indian 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 those who attended residential schools and their families through this work.', '\n '
Read more about "'Learning the true history'"Family Reading Kits are now available at six Library locations. Featuring four different titles for school-age children and one picture book, the kits include discussion questions to spark lively conversation, related activities, and more staff-recommended titles to keep reading as a family.
Read more about "Start a family book club"Volunteer Resources can provide a certificate of hours or a reference letter upon request for volunteers who need a record of their Library volunteer contributions. If you need to complete community service hours, please let Volunteer Resources staff know before beginning the assignment.
Read more about "Youth volunteers must be at least 12 years old and in Grade 7 to volunteer independently."Alongside partners, the Library will celebrate and honour Indigenous peoples in Calgary with events, activities, and resources. From a round dance at The Confluence (formerly Fort Calgary), to performances by Indigenous artists, and Elder Storytimes, National Indigenous History Month is filled with moments to celebrate, reflect, and learn.
Read more about "Ultimate Summer Challenge "Treaty 7 Art Mural Nathan Patrick Meguini s (Traveling Rock, Buffalo Boy, Kind Hearted Man) Village Square Library (2023) The concepts behind Treaty 7 Art Mural are balance, mentorship, learning, and staying connected to Treaty 7 lands we share and protect. Libraries are a source of knowledge that bridges cultures and generations through the written word, stories, and entertainment. This piece depicts yellow hands, representing men and women helpers at ceremonies, feasts, and events who have received some form of mentorship by knowledge keepers and Elders. This piece represents one of the ways knowledge and culture have traditionally been shared between generations. Meguinis’ piece blends modern with tradition using ledger-style, pictographic hide art combined with a nod to anime illustration styles and bright colours. Every colour and image chosen is symbolic and holds deep meaning, significance, and reverence. About the Artist Nathan Patrick Meguinis is a Tsuut’ina artist, muralist, illustrator, pow wow dancer, husband, and father to four beautiful children. His artistic style is a mix of abstraction and realism that tells stories, historical events, philosophies, and cultural teachings about his Tsuut’ina (Dene Nation) way of life in Treaty 7. All of his works incorporate Yellow Hands knowledge and symbolic ceremonial colours . Nathan has created numerous murals and projects across s outhern Alberta, including at the cSPACE building , the Luna Centre (formerly the Calgary and Area Child Advocacy Centre) , the Calgary Zoo, in d owntown Drumheller, and now at Village Square Library.
Read more about "Treaty 7 Art Mural"Family Reading Kits are now available at six Library locations. Featuring four different titles for school-age children and one picture book, the kits include discussion questions to spark lively conversation, related activities, and more staff-recommended titles to keep reading as a family.
Read more about "Start a family book club"