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The perfect books to read on a park bench with leaves falling all around you.
Read more about "Cozy Fall Reads"Find a book list of English literature classics, adapted for ESL learners to enjoy.
Read more about "Best Novel Adaptations for ESL Readers"Wordfest’s fall Imaginairium festival is back. Check out their books!
Read more about "Wordfest 2023"Calgary, AB – To thank its members, supporters and community, the Calgary Public Library is throwing a birthday bash for the Central Library on Saturday, November 2. Since the doors opened on November 1, 2018, Central Library has welcomed more than 1.74 million visitors, checked out nearly 754,000 items and delivered an astounding 5,100 programs.“This past year has been an incredible year in the history of the Calgary Public Library,” says Mark Asberg, CEO, Calgary Public Library. “We are so grateful to our community for helping to create this dynamic hub in the heart of the city while continuing to connect our members to ideas and experiences, inspiration and insights.”Celebrations will run from 9 am – 4 pm and feature pop-up performances and activities, free tours, a special storytime with Mayor Nenshi, a Friendship Round Dance and much more! Below are a few highlights of the celebrations:First 500 people to arrive at 9:00 am will receive a free gift Special Storytime with Mayor Nenshi at 10:30 am Friendship Round Dance takes over the building from 12 – 12:30 pm Buskers, performers, art installations throughout the building from 10 am – 4 pm Family activities and craft stations all day A surprise treat from Lukes Sneak peek of the new Indigenous Languages Resource Centre and Elder’s Storytime Visit with our Artist in Residence and Author in Residence Food trucks, outdoor street hockey (weather permitting), and giveaways courtesy of East Village For full details visit calgarylibrary.ca.The Central Library has become a go-to destination signing up 61,300 new Library members, offering 860 free tours and providing over 5,100 programs to 107,600 attendees since opening one year ago. The 240,000 square foot architectural icon has also been recognized for its inspiring design, designated as a ‘library of the future’ by the prestigious Architectural Digest and being named one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Greatest Places of 2019.For those wishing to celebrate the one-year birthday party and give the Library a gift, the Calgary Public Library Foundation is accepting donations through its website. By the numbers since opening on November 1, 2018:1.74 million visitors 61,300 new members 754,000 items checked out 860 tours given 203,000 print jobs 21,000 room bookings 5,100 programs delivered to 107,600 attendees -30-Calgary Public Library Calgary Public Library, with 738,000+ members and 21 locations, has been inspiring the life stories of Calgarians for more than 100 years. It is currently the second largest library system in Canada and the sixth largest municipal library system in North America, with Calgarians borrowing more than 14.4 million physical and digital items and with 6.9 million in-person visits last year. The awe-inspiring 240,000 sq. ft. new Central Library — the newest gathering place for our city — opened on November 1, 2018.Media Contact:Mary KapustaDirector, CommunicationsCalgary Public Library 403.774.7256mary.kapusta@calgarylibrary.ca
Read more about "Stories Central Library Celebrates First Birthday"May 30 at 1:00 pm: Grades 3 – 6 can learn about character drawing with local children’s book illustrator Vanja Kragulj.
Read more about "Character Illustration with Circles"Discover a variety of book lists specially selected for young adults, covering different genres and themes to satisfy every reader's interests.
Read more about "Young Adult"The show will feature a special presentation by Kate, which includes music by Peter Macinnis. A short conversation with Calgary comic book artist (and environmental engineer...
Read more about "Wordfest presents Kate Beaton"Get on the path to find a job, build your own website, start a business, improve your English, write your book, brush up on your computer skills, prepare for college, and more.
Read more about "Free, interactive, instructor-led online courses. "Best-selling author and urban explorer Lori Beattie is back and this time she is exploring the city on two wheels in her new book, Calgary’s Best Bike Rides. Join her for a slide...
Read more about "Calgary’s Best Bike Rides"Dog Man isn't the only series to have action and adventure with zany and wise-cracking crime-fighting animals. These books will have you laughing with a lunch lady and a few wacky humans too!
Read more about "If You Like Dog Man"Find detailed timelines for notable people, places, and events in this highly interactive database. Build, save, and share timelines for an authentic learning experience.Not sure how to start? Watch the tutorial on Niche Academy: World Book tutorial.
Read more about "More than 650 historical timelines and 14,000 world events"A recipient of the Order of the Northwest Territories, Richard Van Camp is a proud Tlicho Dene from Fort Smith, NWT, living in Edmonton, AB. Richard is an internationally renowned storyteller and best-selling author of 30 books and graphic novels.
Read more about "Richard Van Camp"Eleven-year-old Esandi Babaranda loves Calgary’s libraries. She has been visiting libraries weekly for the past four years, ever since her family moved to Calgary from Vancouver.Esandi goes to Crowfoot Library, in the city’s northwest, most often. “It’s beautiful here,” she says.It’s hard for Esandi to pick her favourite thing about Crowfoot Library, because there is so much she likes to do.She enjoys reading, especially the Magic Tree House and Dragon Masters series. Her preferred reading nook at Crowfoot Library reminds her of the comfy leather couch she likes to read on at home.“I like that you can read quietly in those little cubicles,” Esandi says. “It’s my little secret hideout.” She also loves to play at the Library. “The best thing here is the family zone. I spend time with my brother, dad, and mom, making puzzles, playing on the play structures, and participating in Library activities,” she says. Esandi’s six-year-old brother Warun likes playing games on the play structure, joining Library programs, and reading books. Their father Lanka is also a big fan of libraries. Originally from Sri Lanka, he appreciates that Calgary’s libraries are about much more than books.“There’s tremendous opportunities here, for connecting with people, for joining programs,” he says. He has joined a Toastmasters club that meets at Crowfoot Library and taken online classes with Gale Courses.Esandi also gets weekly visits from the Library to her elementary school, thanks to the Book Truck. Esandi likes that she can return books she checked out from Crowfoot Library to the Book Truck, or sign out new books inside the mobile Library.Crowfoot Library is also a good place to study for school, Esandi says. Sometimes she studies at home using Solaro, an online Library resource that has course lessons, reviews, and practice tests. “It’s helped me lots,” she says.For Esandi, the Library is like a good friend. “I’m proud to be a friend of the Library,” she says.We want to know how the Library has made a difference in your life. Submit your own Library Story online.
Read more about "Stories ‘A Friend of the Library’ Esandi Babaranda explores everything a library can offer in her Library Story"Is there a title we should purchase? We want to make sure the books you're interested in are available on Library shelves. If you don't see an item you're looking for in our collection, let us know! Log in to your Library account and submit a suggestion using your Library card number and PIN. You can suggest up to five titles per month. Calgary Public Library reviews suggestions for purchase for books, eBooks and eAudiobooks in consideration of popularity, budget, availability, and currency.
Read more about "Is there a title we should purchase?"Al-Karim Khimji Committee Membership: Board Vice-Chair Term End: 2024 Al-Karim remembers the many hours he spent at Louise Riley, Shaganappi, and Signal Hill libraries as a child, reading books that allowed his imagination to wander. He loved getting lost in the story, language, and characters of the many books by Roald Dahl. Those early days of exploration and excitement at the Library were foundational to Al-Karim and his professional and volunteering journey. His appreciation for the Library further deepened as he began to understand the impact the Library has as a safe place of gathering, learning, and collaboration for all ages and members of the community. He looks forward to contributing to the Library's extensive programming and continuing the positive impact it has on the community.
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