Heading down to Stampede Park? Enjoy special Indigenous Family Storytimes at Elbow River Camp. These storytimes are led by Library staff and local Treaty 7 authors, with oral stories, songs, and rhymes about Indigenous culture. Storytimes will be held at 11:00 am in the Otter Tipi on the following days:
Read more about "Visit us at Elbow River Camp"Rocky Ridge Library at Shane Homes YMCA opens January 15. This express Library is focused on convenience; think grab and go, library style. The new Library — located in a northwest City of Calgary recreation facility — is the first of its kind in Calgary to operate on a self-service model. Join us for the Grand Opening of Shane Homes YMCA Thursday, February 1, 10 am – 12 pm.At Rocky Ridge Library, you can pick up hold items from an innovative system of self-service lockers, browse popular collections, including 4,000 books for kids and 2,500 adult books, and use self-checkouts to borrow materials.Mark Asberg, Director, Service Delivery at Calgary Public Library, says the express model is based on years of learning at Calgary Public Library about which services can be offered in a self-service format. The new approach helps to bring the Library into more people’s lives, Asberg says.“We want to be in spaces where our resources are as available as possible to as many people as possible,” he says. The opening follows Calgary Public Library’s 2016 move into the Westbrook CTrain Station, with Nicholls Family Library, and the new Quarry Park Library located in the Remington YMCA.Rocky Ridge Library is an open, active 3,000-square-foot space within the 284,000-square-foot YMCA. The beautiful new building, designed to complement the neighbouring landscape, is nestled between a reconstructed wetland and an existing hill that offers city and mountain views.The Library’s features include public seating, a children’s area, a study space, and free Wi-Fi. Staff will be on-site daily to attend to the Library collection and deliver free programs, including Drop-In Storytime, Words and Wiggles, and Career Coaching.As the rhythm of the new recreation centre develops, it will inform what Library programs are offered when. Already, demand for Library services at the new location is expected to be strong. The growing northwest quadrant of the city is home to Calgary’s busiest community library based on circulation, Crowfoot Library.Rocky Ridge Library at Shane Homes YMCA is located at 11300 Rocky Ridge Road NW. The Library is open from 5:30 am to 10:30 pm Monday through Friday, and 7:00 am to 8:30 pm on weekends. Not yet a Library member? Join online for free today. See you at Rocky Ridge Library!
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Read more about "Family Reading Kit Book Club: The Paper Bag Princess"Early in the Library’s journey of Truth and Reconciliation it became clear that we needed a consistent, systemwide Land Acknowledgment to ensure that the complex history of the land and its people were reflected in Library services and spaces.
Read more about "Our journey of Truth and Reconciliation"Tours are temporarily unavailable. The Library is taking a measured response to reopening and will make more programs and services available as recommended by public health and safety officials.Please visit calgarylibrary.ca/covid-19 for regular updates.
Read more about "Learn about the stories, history, and architecture."Calgary Public Library locations are open. Calgary Public Library locations are open, in addition to offering a wide range of virtual and contactless services . The health and safety of our employees and visitors remain our top priority, and we are committed to providing as much service as safely possible.
Read more about "Calgary Public Library locations are open."Drop in and join Library staff and a Calgary Fire Department firefighter for a special family storytime. Firefighter subject to availability.
Read more about "Firefighter Storytime"Drop in and join Library staff and a Calgary Fire Department Chief for a special family storytime. Fire Chief subject to availability.
Read more about "Chinook Blast: Storytime with the Fire Chief"Mental Health Resources Crisis Counselling Calgary Distress Centre 24-hour crisis counselling conducted over the phone. Eastside Mental Health Community Services (Urgent) Available to support families in crisis over the phone or in person. Hope for Wellness Hotline This resource offers immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples across Canada. For kids, teens, and parents Calgary ConnecTeen Phone, text, chat, or find mental health resources for teens and parents. Run by the Calgary Distress Centre. Equipped from CMHA Calgary EQUIPPED offers mental health courses and tools for young adults. It provides an online platform for learning through modules and workbooks. Kids Help Phone Canada Phone, text, chat, or find resources for children and teens looking for mental health support. General Wellness 211 Alberta Information and community resources including mental health and support with basic needs. Dial 2-1-1 to call. 811 Health Link Alberta Provides 24/7 advice from a Registered Nurse. Available in 200 languages. Dial 8-1-1 to call. Awo Taan Healing Lodge Local resource centre provides healing resources guided by the seven sacred teachings, and traditional knowledge. Community Education Service (CES) Provides parents/caregivers and other community members with opportunities to access free, public education sessions on child and youth emotional wellness and health topics. Run by Alberta Health Services Help in Tough Times Links to all support services and wellness resources provided by Alberta Health Services. Steps to Support Created by the United Way and Social Impact Lab, this toolkit is helpful for people who want to learn more about mental health, or support those in need of mental health assistance. General Mental Health Text4Hope A free Alberta Health Service program providing three months of daily Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) based text messages written by mental health therapists. Calgary Counselling Centre Offers counselling for individuals, couples, and families. Access Mental Health A non-urgent service providing information, consultation, and referrals for individuals with addiction and / or mental health concerns. Visit the website or call 403.943.1500. Canadian Mental Health Association Calgary Region Peer Support Speak to someone with lived experience of mental health or substance use concerns. Mental Health Wellness Videos A series of short (one to 2.5 minutes) videos on mental wellness by a doctor from Alberta Health Services on a variety of topics. MoreGoodDays Receive a daily dose of inspiration and advice, straight to your phone via text message. The project was started by a University of Alberta researcher to support mental health during the pandemic.
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Read more about "Library Materials"Say goodbye to 2023, and hello to 2024! Join us for a family-friendly, fun-filled day to ring in the New Year. Activities will include a family dance party, a special storytime, a...
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