If you're in a library, you can try the 'We Recommend' collection for great staff picks. Our Build a Book Bag service may also be of interest. We offer curated lists on our website and access to the NoveList Plus database. You can also find staff picks through our eBook collection.
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Read more about "Frosty fun for the whole family"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"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 the nationwide bookclub reading Katherena Vermette's "The Break."
Read more about "One eRead Canada"Attend online programs with Claudia Chagoya during her residency. Join her as she discusses her artistic practice, teaches beading techniques, and more.
Read more about "Online programs with the Newcomer Artist in Residence"Teens can get inspired to make changes in their world and themselves with lessons from…
Read more about "The Heroes Program"Tune in for updates on the Library's festival for young writers, artists and creatives.
Read more about "LitCon"For over 35 years, Quest Theatre has created community through exceptional theatre adventures for young people throughout Alberta with touring school productions, Artists in School programming, and wildly creative Summer Camps.
Read more about "Quest Theatre"Calgary Public Library now has five mobile libraries that are rolling into communities around the city!Three vehicles are Book Trucks, bringing books, movies, and other Library services directly to the community. Our Book Trucks stop at regularly scheduled locations, and are also available to visit school or community events. Come aboard the Book Truck to get a free Library card, browse and borrow items, return items, or attend seasonal children’s programs.The fleet of libraries on wheels also includes two Story Trucks. These vehicles are designed to bring literacy activities directly to young children at day homes in select neighbourhoods. Library staff share stories, songs, and rhymes with children, through the Library Month at Your Day Home program.For our newest Story Truck, the Library worked with Mo Willems, children’s author and creator of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and many other beloved titles.“The fact that the Story Truck team is leaving the building and going directly to the kids means they rock that much more!” Mo Willems says.Want the Story Truck to visit your day home? Requests can be made via this form. You can also request a Book Truck visit for your community event or school.
Read more about "Stories Meet the Library’s Newest Story Truck"Questions to ask when teaching media literacy Who created this? Was it a company? Was it an individual? (If so, who?) Was it a comedian? Was it an artist? Was it an anonymous source? Why do you think that? Why did they make it? Was it to inform you of something that happened in the world (for example, a news story)? Was it to change your mind or behaviour (an opinion essay or a how-to)? Was it to make you laugh (a funny meme)? Was it to get you to buy something (an ad)? Why do you think that? Who is the message for? Is it for kids? Grown-ups? Girls? Boys? People who share a particular interest? Why do you think that? What techniques are being used to make this message credible or believable? Does it have statistics from a reputable source? Does it contain quotes from an expert? Does it have an authoritative-sounding voice-over? Is there direct evidence of the claims it’s making? Why do you think that? What details were left out, and why? Is the information balanced with different views — or does it present only one side? Do you need more information to fully understand the message? Why do you think that? How did the message make you feel? Do you think others might feel the same way? Would everyone feel the same, or would certain people disagree with you? Why do you think that? Source: EduBirdie
Read more about "Questions to ask when teaching media literacy"Our 21 libraries are all welcoming and accepting spaces, and the Library is proud to host Reading with Royalty at a different location each month. This family-friendly storytime program, supported by ATB Financial, celebrates inclusion and diversity. Local drag queen and king performers read books to children and families, sharing messages of acceptance and respect. "What I hope that kids take away from these things is just to be myself, not to treat my friend who might be different differently, and to have that respect that we are all the same, but we are all different," said Shane Onyou, a drag king perfomer for Reading with Royalty. Clayton, a 10-year-old who performs in the all-ages drag scene as Summer Cadence, comes to the program with his mom, Beckie."The fact that it teaches acceptance and like, there's drag performers actually reading, and not just, same-day-here Library staff. It makes it, like ... I don't know what the word is," said Clayton. "Fabulous?" Beckie offered. Reading with Royalty is offered in various Library locations throughout the year. No registration is required; visit the programs page to find an upcoming storytime.
Read more about "Stories Library Stories: Meet Summer Cadence A Reading with Royalty performer and a Calgary family share what this program means to them"