Learn amazing fact, such as which bird of prey is like a stealth bomber! This program acquaints participants with the different birds of prey found in Alberta, including hawks...
Read more about "STEM Explorers: Birds of Prey"Learn about science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Read the complete National Geographic Kids magazine from 2009 to the present, as well as eBooks, videos, and images. Not sure how to start? Watch the tutorial on Niche Academy: National Geographic Kids tutorial.
Read more about "Explore the world like never before"A Message from our CEO As we launch our new 2023 – 2026 Strategic Plan, it provides an opportunity to reflect on our achievements, lessons, and growth over 110 years of service. Today, Calgary Public Library is proud to be an internationally respected leader in library service and innovation, and we are just getting started. We emerge from years of disruption and transition and see a community that needs us more than ever. We are a city facing urgent issues that require many voices around the table. That table where everyone is welcome is your public library. We see this strategic plan as a powerful roadmap to create space to drive action and ensure equitable outcomes. We provide the space for people to access new ideas and inspiration, find valuable community connections and supports , and work together to create a strong future where everyone can find success and belonging. We are where literacy and learning live. We create places for people to become neighbours , and we work every day to address barriers so everyone can realize their potential. The future we envision is bold and optimistic because we know what our community can accomplish when we work together. As our city grows, we will always be there to help you fall in love with reading, start a business, navigate a new country, learn a new skill, or have a conversation with someone new. Our promise is that everyone belongs at the Library because the Library belongs to you. Sarah Meilleur CEO
Read more about "A Message from our CEO"Acknowledging the importance of the land What is a land acknowledgment? On November 21, we launched new resources to help c hildren, caregivers, and educators learn the Treaty 7 land acknowledgment, including how to pronounce place and Nation names correctly. Learn the Treaty 7 Land Acknowledgment The Library Land Acknowledgement has changed. These videos will be updated in the near future to reflect the new wording.
Read more about "Acknowledging the importance of the land"Discover and learn the unique and innovative elements of Central Library spaces, programs, services, and art in a free public tour on Love Your Library Day. The tour will be...
Read more about "Central Library Tour – Ukrainians"Thinking of moving to a new career? Learn about the unique challenges and opportunities that come with looking for work mid-life and how to smoothly transition to a new career...
Read more about "Career Basics: Career Transitions"In this fun and interactive program, children will learn some basic information about Alberta's fuzziest pollinators, as well as some practical steps to protect these...
Read more about "These Bees Need Me: how to help our pollinators (for real)"Summer Programs at the Library School may be out for the summer, but programs at the Library definitely aren’t ! Enjoy in-person or virtual programs for all ages to learn something new, improve a skill, or meet new friends . Register today!
Read more about "Summer Programs at the Library"Find 100 language courses, including ESL lessons. Pronunciator features lessons, pronunciation analysis, live tutor opportunities, and quizzes for adults and children. You can also work on ESL courses or learn a new language using your first language.
Read more about "Pronunciator "Learn about habitats, methods of camouflage, how animals protect themselves, what teeth can tell us about an animal, animal tracks and what they can tell us about behavior, the...
Read more about "All About Animals"Dive into water safety with the Calgary Fire Department! Join us for an interactive all-ages presentation where you will learn how to recognize the dangers in different water...
Read more about "Water Safety"Learn strategies and connect to support for managing grief during holiday seasons. What are some of the challenges grieving people face? What are strategies that can help? How do...
Read more about "Healthy Living: Grief and Managing the Holidays"Join the Library’s new Indigenous Artist in Residence, Kristy North Peigan, as she guides you through painting over one of her digital images on water colour paper. Learn about...
Read more about "Indigenous Artist in Residence: Layered Art - Painting Over Digital Images"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"It’s our 110th birthday this year! Learn about our shared history as a resource, community hub, and more in this video.
Read more about "Celebrating 110 years of Library service"