Learn about famous scientists and research topics in applied sciences, biology, chemistry, earth science, energy, and astronomy in journal articles, ebooks, and images. Not sure how to start? Watch the tutorial in Niche Academy: Explora Science tutorial
Read more about "Discover the world of science"Volunteer Qualifications Adult and senior high school students (Grade 10 to Grade 12) Strong academic standards Positive attitude Strong communication skills Able to interact with students of diverse backgrounds and ages Able to work in a team environment Volunteer Responsibilities Attend an orientation and training session Be a positive role model for participants Provide one-on-one and small group assistance to students with schoolwork assignments, creative writing projects and in the use of basic internet, online resources and other learning materials that support school success Volunteer responsibilities include checking-in with participants as they work, inviting alternatives to solve a problem, modeling appropriate behavior, asking open-ended inquiry questions, helping with reading, and engaging parents to assist if they are available and willing. Support students with writing or reading comprehension activities.
Read more about "Volunteer Qualifications Volunteer Responsibilities"1960s 1960: Chinook Library opens. 1962: Forest Lawn Library becomes part of Calgary’s Library system when the City annexes the village of Forest Lawn. 1963: Central Library opens at 616 Macleod Trail South. 1964: Westbrook Library opens and Bowness Library is added to Calgary’s Library system when the City annexes the village of Bowness. 1965: Georgina Thomson Library opens in the Collingwood neighbourhood. 1966: Southwood Library opens. 1967: Memorial Park closes and the collections moves to Central Library.
Read more about "1960s"Join Author in Residence Elizabeth Haynes to discover different poetic styles and forms. Use what you’ve learned to write your own poetry based on provided prompts and share with...
Read more about "Author in Residence: Poetry Can Save Your Life"Find out about all the amazing resources you can access with your Calgary Public Library Card!
Read more about "Learn and Explore the Digital Library Gr. 4 - 6 (Oct 25)"Rosemary Griebel, Design Lead for Readers’ Services at the Calgary Public Library, started writing poetry as soon as she could start forming letters on a page. She started practising poetry more seriously 15 years ago, when she took a course with Richard Harrison, a Calgary poet and professor. Harrison won this year’s Governor General’s Literary Award for Poetry.Rosemary’s favourite kinds of poetry are music, spoken word, and form poetry. However, she most often reads lyrical and free verse. Rosemary has advice for aspiring poets: “Read, read more, and keep on reading!”“I really believe that if you don’t have a passion for reading you won’t have the right passion for writing,” she said.One of her poetry mentors, Patrick Lane, said it is important to learn from the masters, and the only way you can learn from the masters is by reading them.If you’re an aspiring poet, follow Rosemary’s top five tips to start writing:Just breatheIn the Inuit language Inuktitut, the words “to breathe” and “to make a poem” are the same. Rosemary thinks of this often as it provides her the freedom to just sit down and write and see what appears, without worrying about meaning or listening to her inner critic. You must start somewhere, and it starts with that first word or sentence. Welcome what comes. The poems choosing you are the ones that need to be written.Commit to a regular time to writeFor Rosemary, it is early morning when her mind is clear and the world is quiet. But for many, it is late at night when the rest of the house is sleeping.Take inspiration from the world around youSometimes we forget that what is most miraculous is the ordinary. What poetry does best, is to make us see the familiar with awe.Be proud of your voiceAlways remember that what you write only you can write. Use of language and experiences are unique, so be proud of your authentic voice and experience. Find your method and voice, and then sing loud.Be patientBe patient and don’t be afraid of failure. It takes a lifetime to learn a craft and failure is part of the journey.
Read more about "Stories Poetic Advice from Rosemary Griebel, Local Poet and Longtime Writer"The Business Plans Handbook in Gale eBooks includes hundreds of business plans compiled by, and aimed at, entrepreneurs seeking funding for small business. Use these examples to learn how to approach, structure and compose business plans for your own business ventures.
Read more about "Real Business Plans by and for Entrepreneurs "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? "Volunteer Qualifications Comfortable and enthusiastic about working with teens Comfortable working in a busy, unstructured environment Curiosity and flexibility are key traits — volunteers don’t have to know everything, but willing to figure it out with teens Creativity or technology skills Able to work independently and with a small team of peers Fluent in English Friendly personality Enjoys learning new things and sharing their knowledge Volunteer Responsibilities Attend an orientation and training session Inspire and engage teens in the Teen Tech Lab space Demonstrate and encourage teens using the equipment and materials available in the space using your own creative or technology skills as a foundation Bring your own project to work on during slower times Be a positive adult role model Interact with stakeholders in a friendly and respectful manner Abide by the Volunteer Standards of Conduct
Read more about "Volunteer Qualifications Volunteer Responsibilities"Learn about famous scientists and research topics in applied sciences, biology, chemistry, earth science, energy, and astronomy in journal articles, ebooks, and images. Not sure how to start? Watch the tutorial in Niche Academy: Science Reference Centre tutorial
Read more about "Discover the world of science"Learn more about the recent advances made in radiocarbon dating chemistry. Through its use on Camelops and Bison tooth enamel fragments recovered from late Pleistocene alluvial...
Read more about "Archaeological Society of Alberta: Utilizing Tooth Enamel from Extinct Megafauna to Date the Earliest Occupations at Rimrock Draw Rockshelter"Calling all aspiring rockstars! Join us for beginner guitar lessons at the library. This lesson is perfect for children who are curious about guitar and want to learn the...
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