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Read more about "ResearchPlus"We were a large and connected community. We turned to books and read a lot. We found new ways to connect safely. The Digital Library became even more important. We gathered to learn and interact online.
Read more about "Stories A Look Back at the Past Year at Calgary Public Library Over the past year, we've altered and innovated our services, adapted to a new normal, and come together as a community."Plans, delivers, and evaluates Library services. A master's degree from an accredited library school program is required.
Read more about "Librarian"Calgary Public Library works collaboratively with many organizations, corporations, and individuals each year to offer high-quality programs and services based on the needs of the community, and varied exhibits and installations to spark the imagination. If you or your organization would like to explore partnering with the Library, please complete our online form.
Read more about "Partnership Opportunities"In Calgary’s Story, presented by Walt and Irene DeBoni, enlarged photographs give you a glimpse of what Calgary and its surrounding area used to look like. Materials celebrating the city, southern Alberta, and Western Canada’s unique stories, can be found here.
Read more about "Imagine going to school for a week at the Library!"A Reading with Royalty performer and a Calgary family share what this program means to them
Read more about "Summer Cadence's Library Story"Our free programs and events cover a range of topics and interests for every age group. Register for upcoming virtual programs, or catch up on something you might have missed with our program recordings on
Read more about "At the Library, there's something for everyone. "From performances to private functions, our event spaces have everything you need to make your gathering a success.The Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hall and Shaikh Family Welcome Gallery can each be requested up to a year in advance. The BMO Community Room, and combined rooms 0-13 and 0-14, can be requested up to 30 days in advance.
Read more about "Host your next event at Central Library."At the Library, we use flannel or felt boards and images cut from fabric to help us tell stories. This flannelgraph was made by Trissa Meguinis, animated by Catherine Cartmill and Peggy Walden, and filmed by Patricia Anne Duquette to help us learn the Library’s Treaty 7 Land Acknowledgment.
Read more about "Have you ever heard of a flannelgraph? "The Library’s vibrant and quality programming for children is made possible with the help and the dedication of student volunteers. Their passion and support in mentoring younger students makes these programs come alive, leaving a lasting positive impact on both participants and volunteers.2020 brought unexpected challenges and put a pause on many volunteer opportunities. The Library is incredibly grateful for its dedicated volunteers who have waited patiently while opportunities were suspended, and we appreciate their eagerness to return to the Library.The Bright Futures Scholarship provides three scholarships, one valued at $3,500 and two valued at $1,000 each to young Library volunteers who are committed, enthusiastic, and take initiative in their volunteer roles.The scholarship is made possible by a gift from Barbara Killick, formerly a senior staff member at Calgary Public Library, and witness to the positive impact made by young volunteers on the lives of Calgarians.Meet the 2021 recipients of the Bright Futures Scholarship:Rachael Peng ($3,500 scholarship)A committed volunteer with the Library since 2016, Rachael finds teaching STEM concepts through Library programs highly rewarding. Volunteering with the Library has spurred her personal growth and motivated her to volunteer in other organizations, like Youth Central’s Youth Volunteer Corps, where she volunteers as a co-chair executive. Rachael was also inspired by the Library’s Math Quest program to continue teaching STEM skills to students, and now works in a leadership volunteer role in Stem Fellowship. Rachael is excited to continue fostering a love of learning in youth while she pursues Engineering in her post-secondary education.Chaitanya Kumar Mahajan ($1,000 scholarship)Chaitanya has been a dedicated volunteer with the Library since he was 12 years old. His enthusiasm for coding and science first prompted him to start volunteering with the Library’s Coding Buddies program, which launched him on a meaningful journey of volunteering in a variety of other Library programs and events. Through these programs, he discovered the joy of helping kids understand and apply new scientific concepts. Chaitanya is moving to Ontario to attend the University of Toronto’s Physics program, where he hopes to teach science and math to kids whose education has been affected by COVID-19.Kayden Ruda ($1,000 scholarship)Kayden is an enthusiastic and engaged volunteer who enjoys helping with programs like Reading Buddies, Coding Buddies, and Math Quest. Logging over 350 volunteer hours with the Library, Kayden often adopted a leadership role in his programs, acting as a mentor to less experienced volunteers. Volunteering at the Library inspired him to take on an active volunteer role in other community organizations, including WinSport. His volunteer efforts have been recognized with a feature in the Library’s former publication Library Connect, the 2019 Western Legacy Award for Youth, and by being selected to participate in the Global Encounters Program India. Kayden looks forward to finding more opportunities to volunteer in university as he pursues Actuarial Science and Business.Congratulations to this year’s winners! Applications for the 2022 Bright Futures Scholarship will open next spring.As Library programs grow and change, our volunteer needs change as well. Visit calgarylibrary.ca/volunteer to view upcoming volunteer opportunities.
Read more about "Stories Meet the 2021 Recipients of the Bright Futures Scholarship Congratulations to these three dedicated student volunteers."Do you have a child starting Kindergarten this fall? Join Calgary Public Library in celebrating the exciting journey of starting school. Games, crafts and stories await as we...
Read more about "Kindergarten Family Event"From sloped walkways and street-level entry on the west side, to an elevator on the east side, the Library is accessible for all. The outside east elevator is staffed by intercom and available 24 hours a day, allowing for easy passage through the archway, connecting people between East Village and City Hall. On the west side, there is an intercom at the doors near the Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hall. Visitors with mobility challenges can use this intercom to contact security in order to use these doors. Or, continue up the sloped walkway to reach the main entrance. Once inside, there are elevators, sloped walkways, and stairways for visitors to move throughout the building. Elevators have braille buttons and an audible elevator signal, and stairs have tactile indicators on the railings, and on the floor at the top of the flight.
Read more about "From sloped walkways and street-level entry on the west side, to an elevator on the east side, the Library is accessible for all."