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Read more about "Media Literacy: Read About It"Grades 6 – 9 can learn how news reporting works and pitch their own community news to CBC.
Read more about "Understanding Media from the Inside (Oct 27)"Become an Info Investigator The music, TV and other media we consume influence how we see the world. To be informed consumers, kids need to develop media literacy skills. These skills include observation, research, and critical thinking. Libraries are great places to find reliable sources of information and learn to use them. That's why we're excited to launch an online quiz in collaboration with Media Smarts, to help kids in Grades 4 – 6 test their media literacy skills. Take the quiz
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Read more about "Words to know""Calgary Public Library is committed to eliminating racial and social equity barriers. We stand with the communities we serve against racism and injustice." – Sarah Meilleur, CEOLinks and ResourcesThe Library is a signatory for the Urban Libraries Council’s Statement on Race and Social Equity. Children's Books on Racism on OverDriveChildren’s books on racism and prejudice as well as information about the history of African Americans in the US, including books about Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King, and Rosa Parks. Black Lives Matter Reading List on OverDriveA reading list to help you stay informed about the history of systemic racism in America and the work of those who are trying to make a change. An Essential Black Lives Matter Film List on KanopyIf you're feeling overwhelmed by the news and want to take action, take the first step and deepen your understanding of racism and the experiences of Black people in America with these powerful and timely documentaries from Kanopy. The Skin We're In Reading List on OverDriveThis list of adult fiction books addresses racism as a topic.I Hope You Get This Message Reading List on OverDriveTeen reads about racial equity, social justice, and diversity.
Read more about "Stories Race and Social Equality Resources"The music, TV and other media we consume influence how we see the world. To be informed consumers, kids need to develop media literacy skills. These skills include observation, research, and critical thinking. Libraries are great places to find reliable sources of information and learn to use them. The Library is excited to launch an online quiz in collaboration with Media Smarts. Kids in Grades 4 - 6 can test their media literacy skills with this fun learning game.
Read more about "Become an Info Investigator "Artists, community groups, and organizations are invited to submit their work (all mediums including photography) for consideration to be displayed at community libraries.
Read more about "Art Exhibit Spaces"Calgary Public Library is committed to eliminating racial and social equity barriers. The Library is a signatory of the Urban Libraries Council’s Statement on Race and Social Equity . We stand with the communities we serve against racism and injustice. Browse these recommended resources to better understand the importance of social and racial equality, and our commitment to it.
Read more about "Calgary Public Library is committed to eliminating racial and social equity barriers.""Calgary Public Library is committed to eliminating racial and social equity barriers. We stand with the communities we serve against racism and injustice." – Sarah Meilleur, CEOLinks and ResourcesThe Library is a signatory for the Urban Libraries Council’s Statement on Race and Social Equity. Children's Books on Racism on OverDriveChildren’s books on racism and prejudice as well as information about the history of African Americans in the US, including books about Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther King, and Rosa Parks. Black Lives Matter Reading List on OverDriveA reading list to help you stay informed about the history of systemic racism in America and the work of those who are trying to make a change. An Essential Black Lives Matter Film List on KanopyIf you're feeling overwhelmed by the news and want to take action, take the first step and deepen your understanding of racism and the experiences of Black people in America with these powerful and timely documentaries from Kanopy. The Skin We're In Reading List on OverDriveThis list of adult fiction books addresses racism as a topic.I Hope You Get This Message Reading List on OverDriveTeen reads about racial equity, social justice, and diversity.
Read more about "Stories Race and Social Equality Resources"