Discover the Teen Centre, filled with cool activities just for teens, along with the CNOOC Digital Commons, where you can find computers and Chromebooks to use for free. The Idea Lab, services for new Canadians, and the Job Desk, are also on this level.
Read more about "Level 3"What the Library offers Get a card Check out 99 items or access countless eBooks and audiobooks, including languages other than English and access hundreds of free services and resources, online and in person. Sign up today. Visit a location Anyone can visit any of our 21 locations to pick up or return books and use services like computers, laptops, room booking, and more. Access valuable services Get $5 free printing per month, book meeting rooms, use desktop computers or borrow a laptop, attend programs to practice English with other newcomers, or get help with job searches — explore the free services available.
Read more about "Get a card"Find the Book Truck at regularly scheduled locations with books, movies, and other Library services on board for all ages.
Read more about "Bringing the Library to your community."What kind of bug are you? How many nymphs will you have? Which ecosystem services will you provide? Roll the dice and see how many resources you can collect by the end of the...
Read more about "Come Play the Buggy Game of Life!"What kind of bug are you? How many nymphs will you have? Which ecosystem services will you provide? Roll the dice and see how many resources you can collect by the end of the...
Read more about "Come play The Game of a Bug's Life!"Seton Library has lots of room — enough room for a helicopter to fit comfortably among the shelves of books and other Library services.When the under-construction Library opens, young children will have the opportunity to explore an Alouette III helicopter, one of 11 Early Learning Centres in the Library system. A partnership with the Hangar Flight Museum provided the decommissioned helicopter. Able to fly at higher altitudes and carry seven passengers, two stretchers, or small cargo loads, the Alouette III was the choice of those who worked in mountainous regions.The incredibly successful installation of Engine 23 at Central Library has inspired other creative spaces, like the Alouette III at Seton Library. Watch the video to get a sneak peek before the Library opens in early 2019.
Read more about "Stories Seton Library Home to Alouette III Helicopter"The floors get quieter as you make your way up inside the Library. The peace and quiet come to a pinnacle in this space where, surrounded by wood-paneled walls and special collections, a bibliophile can read or study to their heart’s content.
Read more about "Silence is a service in the TD Great Reading Room"The floors get quieter as you make your way up inside the Library. The peace and quiet come to a pinnacle in this space where, surrounded by wood-paneled walls and special collections, a bibliophile can read or study to their heart’s content.
Read more about "Silence is a service in the TD Great Reading Room"Making reading accessible to all Read and Write Gold This software is available on all of our accessible computers, and allows you to input text and have it read back to you, with the spoken phrases highlighted. This is helpful for patrons who are learning English, or have difficulty reading due to dyslexia or other learning disabilities. Libby Most eBook titles available on Libby are screen reader compatible, making this a favourite resource for digital access. Audiobooks are also available on this app. Ebooks and audiobooks on Libby have a maximum loan period of 21 days. CELA All Special Services card holders get access to CELA, a large catalogue of audiobooks and e-texts titles. The e-text titles are used with the accessibility software Dolphin Easy Reader. This software is specifically designed for individuals with low vision or dyslexia. Extended Loan Periods Your Special Services Library card also gives you access to books for 6 weeks, as opposed to 3 weeks. This extended loan period is helpful for patrons who read more slowly.
Read more about "Making reading accessible to all"'\n ', 'The Centre for Equitable Library Access, CELA, is a national not-for-profit organization that provides accessible reading services to the approximately 3 million people across Canada with print disabilities.', 'CELA provides access to a collection of over 1 million titles in multiple accessible formats, including audio, braille, printbraille and text.\xa0', '\n '
Read more about "'Public library service for Canadians with print disabilities'"It's important for all Canadians to learn the true history of Indigenous peoples. Libraries have a big role to play in helping our communities heal by providing resources about Truth and Reconciliation.June is National Indigenous History Month. It's a great time to start your learning journey. Learn with us this month, and all year long — and don't forget to join us in-person to celebrate the cultures and traditions of the Indigenous peoples of Treaty 7.
Read more about "Celebrating and honouring our shared history."The Book Truck is a mobile public library that brings books, movies, programs, and Library services to the community and gets people of all ages excited about reading. Remember, in order to have the best Book Truck visit possible, we recommend that your event have reserved parking available for the Book Truck, and a safe way for people to approach the vehicle.
Read more about "What’s a Book Truck?"Find over 1,000 fiction and non-fiction titles in English and French, available to read on the Cantook Station Platform. The Prairie Indigenous ebook Collection is also included in this catalogue. Courtesy of the Public Library Services Branch and the Book Publishers Association of Alberta.
Read more about "Audiobooks and eBooks from 24 Alberta-based publishers."