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You can find great reads for children of all ages in the Library Catalogue. You can also find staff recommendations online for babies and toddlers as well as older children. If you are interested in eBooks and eAudiobooks for kids, you can find them in our Digital Library.
Calgary Public Library offers free membership granting access to diverse digital resources and apps for learners of all ages, including eBooks on coding, business, and science via Gale Virtual Reference Library, educational videos through Kanopy, and interactive learning on World Book Online for Kids. The library supports STEM education with curated content like coding tutorials and engineering series. Policies allow easy online sign-up without a card. Regular events and programs such as poetry workshops and new early learning centers enhance community engagement. Explore technology, security, and science through hands-on experiments and multimedia resources designed to inspire young minds.
Source: https://calgarylibrary.ca/read-learn-and-explore/digital-resources-for-students
The library supports children’s literacy by offering diverse reading materials—including audiobooks, graphic novels, and multilingual resources—to engage reluctant readers. Its expert staff provide personalized recommendations and promote inclusive policies that encourage freedom of choice without banning content. The library hosts family-oriented programs and events to foster a love of reading through shared activities, storytelling, and role modeling. Emphasizing relaxed, enjoyable reading experiences with short sessions helps build confidence in young readers. Accessible both in-person and online, the library is a vital community hub for literacy development and lifelong learning. Source: https://calgary.bibliocommons.com/list/share/456564857_marylee72/1815035209_lol_books_to_help_you_get_your_giggle_on
Read more about "Many children struggle with learning how to read: Ten tips to motivate your infrequent reader"Calgary Public Library offers diverse free digital resources and programs to engage children during breaks, including streaming movies on Kanopy Kids, music via Freegal, and interactive coding lessons with Code Combat. Their services also feature virtual exploration through National Geographic Kids, on-demand music instruction with ArtistWorks paired with a Musical Instrument Lending Library, and educational content from World Book Online for Kids. These offerings support literacy and learning while accommodating various interests. The library regularly updates policies and hosts events like poetry workshops and early learning center openings to foster community engagement. Source: https://calgarylibrary.ca/library-news/keeping-little-ones-entertained-over-march-break
Read more about "Keeping Little Ones Entertained Over March Break with Six Free Digital Library Resources"The Calgary Public Library offers free digital resources and programs to support children’s literacy and learning, accessible with a free library membership. Services include personalized reading recommendations via Beanstack, eBook borrowing through the eReading Room for Kids, interactive story apps like Bookflix and Tumble Book Library, educational videos on Kanopy Kids, and research tools such as the Canadian Encyclopedia. The library also provides practice tests and career resources via Learning Express. These offerings foster reading skills, comprehension, cultural knowledge, and lifelong learning through engaging events and user-friendly policies. Source: https://calgarylibrary.ca/read-learn-and-explore/digital-library
Read more about "Free eResources to Help Your Child Discover the Magic of Reading and Writing"Calgary Public Library offers diverse services and programs including free digital resources like winter-themed booklists, music playlists on Freegal, and kids’ shows on Kanopy Kids to engage families during winter. Their policies enable immediate online library card registration for access. The library partners with Chinook Blast to host community events such as light installations and virtual author readings, fostering local arts and culture. Recent initiatives include new early learning centers and poetry programs, emphasizing inclusive education and cultural exploration. These offerings support both in-person enjoyment and at-home learning throughout the year. Source: https://calgarylibrary.ca/library-news/winter-fun-with-chinook-blast
Read more about "Winter Fun with Chinook Blast and Calgary Public Library"The Calgary Public Library offers free digital resources and apps to support school-age children’s science learning at home, accessible with a free library membership. Services include Flipster for interactive science magazines, PressReader for global newspapers and kid-friendly science titles, National Geographic Kids for multimedia content, World Book Online with easy experiments and animal facts, Kanopy Kids streaming educational videos like Science Max, and the Science Reference Centre providing curriculum-aligned research and experiment ideas. These programs foster curiosity through hands-on activities, engaging media, and comprehensive scientific topics tailored to various age groups. Learn more at https://calgarylibrary.ca/read-learn-and-explore/digital-library/.
Read more about "Helping your school-age child with their science lessons at home? Check out our curated list of free digital resources from the Digital Library"Calgary Public Library offers the Ultimate Summer Challenge, a free program encouraging kids (0–12) and teens (13–17) to engage in reading milestones, activities, and interactive online events with prize incentives. The library promotes diverse reading methods including read-alouds, audiobooks via its Digital Library, book swaps, and family book clubs to enhance literacy skills. It provides curated summer reading lists and partners on educational workshops supporting learning from home. Recent initiatives include poetry programs and new early learning centers. These services foster continuous learning, community engagement, and accessible resources for all ages.
Source: https://calgarylibrary.ca/events-and-programs/ultimate-summer-challenge
Calgary Public Library offers diverse digital resources and programs to support children’s literacy, including BookFlix for animated read-alongs, LOTE4Kids with books in 50+ languages, Libby’s eReading room for audiobooks and magazines, NoveList K–8 for book discovery, TumbleBook Library with read-alongs and games, plus Beanstack to track reading progress. The library also hosts events like poetry workshops and features new facilities such as the Early Learning Centre. Policies encourage inclusive access to multilingual content and interactive learning tools that engage families year-round. Explore more at their news portal for updates on services and community programs.
Source: https://calgarylibrary.ca/library-news/six-digital-resources-to-help-kids-read-over-spring-break
Calgary Public Library offers free membership granting access to diverse digital services including Kanopy for streaming movies and kids’ shows, Freegal Music for daily music streaming and downloads, and Libby for unlimited eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines. Members can also read top newspapers via Flipster Magazines and PressReader. The library hosts events like poetry workshops and features new facilities such as the Early Learning Centre. Its policies promote broad access to educational resources and community programs that foster learning and cultural engagement while saving members over $70 monthly on subscriptions. Source: https://calgarylibrary.ca/your-page-url
Read more about "A Library card is good for more than just books"Calgary Public Library offers diverse services and programs celebrating cultural and social achievements, including curated book and film collections for International Women's Day featuring biographies, Indigenous women’s stories, children’s books, and films on Kanopy. The library supports community engagement through events like poetry workshops and new facilities such as the Early Learning Centre. Policies emphasize freedom to read, showcased by initiatives like the Book Sanctuary. These resources promote education, inclusivity, and creativity across all ages while fostering awareness of gender parity and historical resilience. Explore their offerings online for enriching literary experiences.
Source: https://calgarylibrary.ca/library-news/international-womens-day-resources