Family Reading Kits are now available at six Library locations. The kits include discussion questions to spark lively conversion, related activities, and more staff-recommended titles to keep reading as a family.
Read more about "Start a family book club"We’ve all been there. You’ve watched everything there is on Netflix, your eyes are tired from scrolling your newsfeed, and even TikTok can get old after the fifth hour in a row. If you’re out of ideas to keep you busy, you‘ve come to the right place. We’ve rounded up a list of our favourite free boredom-crushing apps and resources to get you through even the longest day of nothing to do. All you need is a Library membership (which just so happens to be free too. Get it online and start trying these apps right away).Take free music lessonsAlways wanted to learn the guitar? Maybe you want to brush up on your piano-playing skills or learn to sing like Ari. ArtistWorks gives you access to a ton of free music lessons that you can do at your own pace and watch on your computer or smartphone wherever, whenever. Learn a new language Start preparing for that future vacation by learning a new language. Guess who gives you access to Rosetta Stone Library Edition for free? We do. Get started now and you’ll be speaking and reading in no time (maybe you can finally watch that anime without subtitles). Can't find a language you're interested in? Check out the new Transparent Language eResource for more options, including Indigenous languages such as Cree, Dakota, Denesuline, Gwich'in, Oji-Cree, Ojibwe, and more. Borrow a book without getting up from the couch Graphic novels, dystopian futures, high school romances — it's all on TeenBookCloud, and titles are always available with no holds. Now you can start reading or listening to that novel you’ve been meaning to get to without having to track down the physical book or worry about getting food stains on the pages. Do that thing you’ve always wanted to try Is “learn animation” on your bucket list? How about photography, creating YouTube content, or Python? We have an app for that too. Check an item off your dream to-do list by learning a new skill or hobby with LinkedIn Learning for Library. It’s got hundreds of expert-led video tutorials on all kinds of skills and topics (that you get access to for free, because we like learning). Listen to a good bookGive your tired eyes a break from screens and borrow an audiobook from Libby. Just download the free app to your smartphone or iPad and start listening to a book while you’re doing chores, making a snack, or winding down before bed. Find something new to watchSo you’ve already seen everything on Netflix and you’re running out of movie streaming ideas. Have you checked out Kanopy yet? Besides being free, it has tons of movies the other platforms don’t. From indie film festival favourites to popular Oscar-winners, we’re pretty sure you’ll discover a new gem. Start with our librarians’ recommendations of Must-See Movies About Growing Up or documentaries about video gaming and tech culture. Stream and download music for freeFind that perfect bop to dance or sing along to. Listen to ad-free music and download five free songs per week to your smartphone with Freegal Music. They have 15 million songs from over 40,000 labels, so you can grab your headphones and get lost in some good music. Want more free things to do at home? Be sure to check out our Library at Home section for other resources like these.Not yet a member? Sign up for your free Library card online and start using it immediately.
Read more about "Stories Seven Boredom-Crushing Ideas for Teens"Share your skills with one of these programs Coding Buddies & Code Club Help students in Grades 1 to 6 learn the basics of coding and to create their own game, or design a website. Math Quest Help students and their families as they complete numeracy quests throughout the Library. School Support: Math Help students in Grades 5 to 9 with their homework, and foster good study habits to inspire lifelong learning. Make it Messy: Science Help students ages six to 12, with hands-on STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Math) activities. Library staff lead the program which uses household items so children can re-create the activities at home and reinforce learning. Volunteers must be 15 years old and up. Make it Messy: Art 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 and up. Reading Buddies Provide one-on-one reading support and fun literacy activities for young readers in Grades 1 to 3. Creative Writing Club Foster a love of literacy with students ages eight to 14 by playing literacy games and working on creative writing projects and school writing assignments. Special Events Help greet guests, provide information, and complete other tasks at special events at the Library.
Read more about "Share your skills with one of these programs"Settle down, baby, it's time for bed! Learn songs and rhymes for bedtime routines and getting ready to sleep.
Read more about "Bath, Book, and Bed"Hurry, baby, it's time to go! Learn songs and rhymes about getting dressed, packing up, and getting out the door.
Read more about "It’s Go Time"Whether you’re interested in learning more about the signing of Treaty 7, Calgary’s boom-and-bust past, exploring your house’s history, who Deerfoot Trail was named after, or what Calgary looked like at the turn of the century, you’ll find the answers in this collection of community heritage and family history resources.Visit Calgary's Story, presented by Walt and Irene DeBoni, on Level 4 of Central Library.
Read more about "Bringing the city’s history and heritage to life."Request a free Kindergarten Book Bag for them. This limited-edition, keepsake tote is full of books and other tools to help your child start their learning journey off on the right foot.
Read more about "Is your child starting kindergarten this year?"Students in Grades 1 through 12 use the Cenovus Classroom in Central Library* for a week of hands-on, inquiry-based learning, including writing, reading, drawing, listening, researching and language skills, and information and media literacy.
Read more about "Library School supported by Cenovus Energy"Follow Along on Social Media Be sure to follow us on social media — Instagram, Facebook, X, or LinkedIn — for the latest Ultimate Summer Challenge updates. We also want to see your progress! Tag us and u se our hashtag #UltimateSummerChallenge as you share with friends and family pictures of books you’ve read, programs you’ve attended, or the progress on your map.
Read more about "Follow Along on Social Media"Technology can be challenging, but we’re here to help! Volunteers with strong computer skills will work with you one-on-one to answer your tech questions. Learn how to use...
Read more about "Tech Mentors - Virtual"Let's go, baby – there's so much to see and do! Help your child learn during activities outside the home.
Read more about "Exploring the World"Take your Library out into the world Homebound Readers Deliver Library materials to those who are unable to visit the Library due to health or mobility challenges. Help new Canadians learn English English Conversation Group Help new Canadians improve their English language conversation skills.
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Read more about "Indigenous programs"Enjoy feature films and documentaries from Asian-Canadian film makers across Canada.
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