The scholarships (one at $3,500 and two at $1,000 each) are made possible by a gift from Barbara Killick, formerly a senior staff member at Calgary Public Library, and witness to the positive impact made by young volunteers on the lives of Calgarians.
Read more about "The Bright Futures Scholarship"Students K – 6 can drop-in and explore the building in small groups with an adult using our self-guided scavenger hunt.
Read more about "Visit Central Library with your class"Canadian non-profit organization developing digital and media literacy resources for families, students and educators, and communities.
Read more about "Media Smarts "A curated selection of NFB films to help students construct and reflect on big questions about wars in the past century.
Read more about "Campus (NFB)"Students in grades 2 – 6 can learn and create together with an award-winning musical artist.
Read more about "Rhythm and Rhymes with Bubba B the MC"Go behind the headlines of today's news, explore biographies of important people, find resources, interactive maps, articles and videos by topic and more. World Book Online Student is designed specifically for grades 4 through 9 students.Not sure how to start? Watch the tutorial on Niche Academy: World Book tutorial.
Read more about "Research the history of people, places, and events"Helpful resources for school The Library supports learning and educational goals for students of all ages. Our staff are always working with educators and learning experts to develop new ways to support students' journey through the Alberta curriculum. Learn more about our School-Age Learning Strategy PDF
Read more about "Helpful resources for school"What will you do? Help students in Grades 5 to 9 with their math homework and foster good study habits to inspire lifelong learning. Volunteers meet weekly with students in the Library to provide academic support. This is an adult and a youth volunteer opportunity. Program Length: One hour, ongoing throughout the academic year What’s in it for you? Meet new people and explore new opportunities Help individuals to develop their academic skills Have fun and contribute to your community Develop leadership, problem-solving, communication, and time management skills
Read more about "What will you do? What’s in it for you?"Why is media literacy important? Accessing and using media is a fundamental skill for youth today – and so is the ability to analyze and evaluate that media critically. Strong media literacy skills allow kids to properly interpret the information they find, especially on the internet. We support students’ online research, for both school and personal interest, by providing access to informed sources and expertise. Check out the digital resources, outreach programs, and other articles below to help your children and students learn to consume, share, and produce media thoughtfully and responsibly.
Read more about "Why is media literacy important?"This workshop guides students through the history of fairy tales and their vast impact on our world, and an interactive, exciting round of fractured fairy tale writing. Students...
Read more about "LitCon 2022 - Fairytales and Folklore"A curriculum guide for students that encourages the study of oral, print, visual and multimedia texts.
Read more about "Media Literacy in Alberta Curriculum"The Library’s vibrant and quality programming for children is made possible with the help and the dedication of student volunteers. Their passion and support in mentoring younger students makes these programs come alive, leaving a lasting positive impact on both participants and volunteers. The Bright Futures Scholarship provides three scholarships, one valued at $3,500 and two valued at $1,000 each to young Library volunteers who are committed, enthusiastic, and takes initiative in their volunteer role. The scholarship is made possible by a gift from Barbara Killick, formerly a senior staff member at Calgary Public Library, and witness to the positive impact made by young volunteers on the lives of Calgarians. Meet the 2020 recipients of the Bright Futures Scholarship:Debadrita Chowdhury ($3,500 scholarship) Debadrita has been an enthusiastic volunteer in a variety of Library youth programs, including Reading Buddies and Make it Messy Art. She draws upon her volunteer experience at the Library to influence her work with students in the community. Inspired by the youth she mentored in Library programs, Debadrita started a poetry club for Grade 9 students at her school and helps them prepare for regional and national competitions. She is also a founding member of the Calgary Science Spelling Bee. After graduation, Debadrita plans to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.Keerthana Chockalingam ($1,000 scholarship) An active and engaged volunteer with the Library since 2016, Keerthana enjoys programs like Reading Buddies that help students develop their literacy and problem-solving skills. Her volunteer work at the Library inspires her to continually seek opportunities to engage with her community. She has volunteered with a variety of other local programs, including a summer camp for children with disabilities. Mentoring students in Library programs helped Keerthana discover a passion for working with children. She is now investigating a career path where she can combine her passion for health science and working in pediatrics.Risham Sharma ($1,000 scholarship) Risham has logged many volunteer hours with the Library and enjoys teaching technology to kids in programs like Coding Buddies. Volunteering with the Library motivated Risham to mentor students at her school in robotics and engineering programs, in addition to teaching coding to children fighting cancer at Alberta Children’s Hospital. Risham has been positively impacted by the relationships she formed in Library programs and enjoys seeing the outcomes of her coaching as students learn and grow. Risham is pursuing post-secondary study in Engineering. Congratulations to this year’s winners! Submissions for the 2021 Bright Futures Scholarship will open next spring.
Read more about "Stories"Volunteer Qualifications Senior high school students (Grade 10 to Grade 12) Strong academic standards Positive attitude Strong communication skills Able to interact with students of diverse backgrounds and ages Able to work in a team environment Volunteer Responsibilities Attend an orientation and training session Be a positive role model for participants Provide one-on-one and small group assistance to students with schoolwork assignments and in the use of basic internet, online resources, and other learning materials that support school success
Read more about "Volunteer Qualifications Volunteer Responsibilities"A news and media literacy learning platform that helps students navigate the ever-changing digital landscape.
Read more about "Checkology"Students from kindergarten to grade 6 will enjoy this frightfully fun virtual event with Mayor Jyoti Gondek.
Read more about "Mayor's Halloween Storytime (Oct 31)"