'\n ', 'Le', 'arn 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', '.', '\n '
Read more about "'Learn 30 languages with interactive online courses.'"'\n ', 'The Historian in Residence is a six-month paid residency supporting researchers in any genre related to the social, cultural, and built history of Calgary, Treaty 7 and Métis Nation Battle River Territory, Nose Hill Métis District 5, and Elbow Métis District 6.', 'They deliver free programs, offer mentorship, and curate an exhibit at Central Library.', 'Presented in partnership with ', 'Heritage Calgary.', '\n '
Read more about ""Chat about Calgary's past.""What will you do? Volunteers help in a creative technology space at Central Library. Volunteers share their own expertise through one-on-one or small group mentoring for teens (ages 13-17). This space supports connected, social learning and is guided by the HOMAGO model (Hanging Out, Messing Around, and Geeking Out) developed by Dr. Mizuko Ito. An evidence-based approach incorporates research on teen development and learning, and best practices developed by the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and its partners. The technology in the room — ranging from sewing machines to robots — is there to support teens' innate creativity and can be used in many ways. The volunteer role is to inspire and engage, and to give teens a positive adult role model — someone who cares about them and what they're interested in and is always willing to lend a hand. The volunteer’s own creative or technology skills are a foundation to build from, but they will find themselves doing a wide variety of activities in this role. Program Length: Three- hour shift maximum What’s in it for you? Develop interpersonal, leadership, problem-solving, communication, and time management skills Gain experience in facilitation Meet new people Have fun and contribute to your community
Read more about "What will you do? What’s in it for you?"Meet CONTRA 2024 Filmmaker in Residence CONTRA is a visionary artist, creating immersive and transformative experiences through film, music, and creative direction. As the Co-Founder of the art and production house FOREIGNERZ , she is often found building worlds as a film director and producer. Her most well-known alter ego is as one half of the path-breaking music project Cartel Madras, now signed to the legendary American label Sub Pop Records. In all her endeavours , including her residency at the Library , she pioneers new narratives and fosters cultural evolution.
Read more about "Meet CONTRA"Early Learning Centres are vibrant and interactive spaces. At 12 libraries across the city, there are 13 Early Learning Centres that offer opportunities for kids ages zero to five to learn, play, and take part in activities and games. Each Early Learning Centre, built around a distinct concept, is designed to be flexible, open-ended, and fun. Find an Early Learning Centre
Read more about "Early Learning Centres are vibrant and interactive spaces."'\n ', 'Listen and read-along to animated story books for young children. Play games and watch videos from National Geographic. You will even find a selection of French picture books.', 'Not sure how to start? Watch the tutorial on Niche Academy: ', 'TumbleBook Library tutorial', '.', '\n '
Read more about "'Practice your reading with fun stories for kids.'"Read current newspapers and magazines from over 100 countries in many languages. PressReader features only the most recent 3 months of published content. PressReader works best in a web browser on your computer.When you log in to PressReader for the first time you are given complimentary access. When it expires, refresh your complimentary access by returning to this page, and logging in again.Note: Access to the Globe and Mail is only available in-libraries.
Read more about "Local and international newspapers and magazines at your fingertips."Did you know that sensory play lays an important foundation for your child’s learning? It encourages brain development, open-ended thinking, fine motor skill building, and even language learning. We’ve rounded up three of our favourite sensory activities to help preschoolers explore sounds and engage their sense of hearing — all you need are a few household objects. Besides, who doesn’t love making some noise. 1. Egg Shaker Matching GameThis fun and simple activity turns listening into a game and helps preschoolers refine their sense of hearing while promoting problem-solving skills.What you’ll need:Six plastic eggs in two different colours for a total of twelve eggs (e.g. six purple, six orange) Small objects that make noise. Some good options include: Small jingle bells Buttons Pennies Dry beans Rice Cheerios Broken crayons Paper clips What to do:Fill pairs of eggs with different items so that there is one egg of each colour filled with the exact same noisy object. For example, there should be one purple egg with rice and one orange egg with rice, and so on. Tape the eggs shut to prevent peeking or spilling. Have your preschooler listen to an egg of one colour and try to find its match in the other set of eggs. For example, have them listen to one purple egg, then try to find its match in the orange eggs. This game can also be done with siblings to encourage social-emotional skills and negotiation. 2. Rain MakerThis craft is easy to make at home with a few household supplies and creates a beautiful rain maker that preschoolers love to tip back and forth.What you’ll need:Cardboard paper towel roll Paper bag Aluminum foil Tape 1 cup corn kernels, uncooked rice, or a mix of both Paper Markers What to do:Cut out a circle from a paper bag that's slightly larger than the circumference of your paper tower roll. Trace the paper towel roll in the middle of your circle. Then, cut out about 4 equally spaced slits from the edge of the paper bag circle to your traced circle. Fold up your paper bag circle over your cardboard roll. Use masking tape to attach your circle to your cardboard tube and seal off an end. Rip out a sheet of aluminum foil that's about three times as long your tube. Scrunch the aluminum foil into a long snake (your child can help with this fun task). Then, fold it back and forth, creating a bunch of kinks in a zigzag (this will slow down the fall of your rice or corn to make it sound more like a real rain stick). When you're done, slide the foil snake into your tube. Pour the rice or corn (or a mix of both) into your cardboard tube. Then seal the other end following the same directions found in steps one and two. Now it's time to decorate your rainmaker. Cut out a piece of paper that will cover your cardboard tube. Doodle a design, tape it around your tube, and you’ll have a lovely rainmaker that creates a soothing pitter-patter sound. 3. “Guess the Sound” JarsA simpler version of the plastic egg activity, you only need one container for this fun guessing game that will engage your child’s sense of hearing.What you’ll need:Opaque jar or container, like a yogurt tub Variety of small items (e.g. beans, salt, jewelry, rubber bands, coins, buttons, rice, bouncy balls) What to do:Fill your jar with a small object that makes noise when you shake it. If you have more than one container, you can set up multiple containers with different objects. Ask your child to guess which object is making noise. Then hide a different object in the container and repeat as many times as they’re willing to guess. This is also a great opportunity to expand vocabulary if you and your child try to describe each sound with words like rattling, ringing, loud, soft, etc. Enjoy this fun game together with your preschooler! Learning is fun with these simple but engaging sensory activities. Want even more great early literacy activities you can do at home? Be sure to check out Your Library at Home for more resources like these.Not yet a member? Sign up for your free Library card.Sources:https://playtolearnpreschool.us/sound-matching-game/http://www.pinkstripeysocks.com/2015/09/how-to-make-cardboard-rainmakers-preschool-craft.htmlhttps://handsonaswegrow.com/easy-sound-sensory-jars-to-make-play/
Read more about "Stories Three Preschool Sensory Activities that Explore Sound"What will you do? Help children aged six to 12 conduct arts & crafts activities. Library staff leads the program including storytime and team games. This program is for volunteers ages 15 to 17. Program Length: One hour, weekly for six weeks What’s in it for you? Gain leadership and coaching skills Meet new people Have fun and contribute to your community
Read more about "What will you do? What’s in it for you?"Add additional print funds Your $5 credit renews every month, and unspent credit does not accrue from month to month. You can add money to your print account for additional printing, but the free $5 credit must be used up first. To add money to your print account, please visit your local Library or call 403.260.2600. View your print balance
Read more about "Add additional print funds"The Historian in Residence is a six-month paid residency supporting researchers in any genre related to the social, cultural, and built history of Calgary, Treaty 7 and Métis Nation Battle River Territory, Nose Hill Métis District 5, and Elbow Métis District 6.They deliver free programs, offer mentorship, and curate an exhibit at Central Library.Presented in partnership with Heritage Calgary.
Read more about "Chat about Calgary's past."'\n ', 'The ', 'Creatives in Residence is a flexible residency that allows ', 'different types of creative professionals to share their expertise with Library patrons.\xa0', 'The residents share knowledge that is often otherwise underrepresented in our communities. ', 'The resident is in office July 15 – September 13.', '\n '
Read more about "'Serving our creative communities '"'\n ', '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 work experience requests, or to ask about volunteering as a family.', '\n '
Read more about "'Youth volunteers must be at least 12 years old and in Grade 7 to volunteer independently.'"Glenbow Western Research Centre at the University of Calgary's Taylor Family Digital Library documents the history of Calgary and southern Alberta. Find personal history records, including diaries, letters, and family albums there. The Research Centre has more than 2 million Western Canada photographs from the 1870s – 2000s as well as historical maps and newspapers from Calgary and rural communities.
Read more about "Glenbow Western Research Centre"What will you do? Help students in Grades 5 to 9 with their math homework and foster good study habits to inspire lifelong learning. Volunteers meet weekly with students in the Library to provide academic support. This is an adult and a youth volunteer opportunity. Program Length: One hour, ongoing throughout the academic year What’s in it for you? Meet new people and explore new opportunities Help individuals to develop their academic skills Have fun and contribute to your community Develop leadership, problem-solving, communication, and time management skills
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