No. However, kids and teens can attend free programs like our Level Up! Gaming Club. View dates, times and locations on our events page.
A video series to inspire budding architects and engineers, ages 10 – 12.
Read more about "Understanding the World's Greatest Structures"Learn phrases in Treaty 7 Indigenous languages with these brief videos.
Read more about "Treaty 7 Language Lessons"Take a closer look at reglions across the world with the videos in the Exploring Religion series.
Read more about "Exploring Religion "Last week, the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation announced the discovery of the remains of 215 children buried at the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School.This national tragedy must be acknowledged.As noted in the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and the City of Calgary’s White Goose Flying Report, Calgary Public Library has an obligation to share the truth about residential schools and the ongoing, intergenerational trauma they caused.June is National Indigenous History Month, and the Library has planned a range of programs and events. In advance of our opening ceremony on Friday, June 4, we will be sharing information and resources about residential schools on our social media and website. I encourage you to read these materials, ask questions, and learn.We will also be sharing mental wellness and community resources to support those who have been personally impacted by residential schools.Learning the truth is an important first step to healing our community and we hope to honour all residential school victims and their families through this work.Sarah MeilleurInterim CEOLinks and ResourcesHonouring the Truth, Reconciling for the Future: Summary of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of CanadaPublished in 2015, this summary report from the Federal Truth and Reconcilation Commission includes details on the history and legacy of residential schools as well as 94 Calls to Action. White Goose Flying: A Report to Calgary City Council on the Indian Residential School Truth and ReconciliationThe Calgary Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee reviewed the 94 Calls to Action from the Federal Truth and Reconciliation Commission to determine which are actionable by Calgary's municipal government. The results are Calls to Action identified in this White Goose Flying report and include local context and alignments.Indigenous Peoples Atlas of CanadaThis digital resource has Indigenous perspectives shared through maps, artwork, history, and culture. You can find more information about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. It was created for Grades 5 and up. Library BooklistsTitles recommended in these lists help continue the conversation around truth and reconciliation.Residential Schools: Books for ChildrenResidential Schools: Books for TeensResidential Schools: Books for AdultsOrange Shirt Day 2020Orange Shirt DayIndigenous Canadian HistorySupport systems and resourcesIndian Residential Schools Crisis Line This phone line is available 24-hours a day for anyone experiencing pain or distress as a result of their Residential school experience. Call 1-866-925-4419.Elbow River Healing LodgeThe Elbow River Healing Lodge offers a full range of primary care services and visiting specialists to First Nations (Status and Non-Status), Métis, and Inuit people and their families.
Read more about "Stories Truth and Reconciliation Resources A response to the discovery at the grounds of a previous Kamloops Indian Residential School"These videos are part of the Newcomer Stories Collection from the Centre for Newcomers, as their 30th Anniversary Legacy Gift to the Community.
Read more about "Newcomer Stories Collection "Engage with Canadian history and culture with over 30,000 multimedia items, including: articles, videos, images, maps, and games.
Read more about "Discover the diverse history and culture of Canada"If you are unfamiliar with the equipment, please use these tutorial links for help: Audio Recording Studio Cubase LE software Reaper audio editing software Audacity audio editing software User manual | Tutorials and tips RODEcaster Pro podcast production studio Video tutorials Sound Recording Booth RODEcaster Pro podcast production studio Video tutorials Please note, there is no computer provided in this booth; you can bring your own or record directly onto your own microSD card. The Library does not provide microSD cards. Video Recording Studio LitePad axiom lighting Introduction | Light set-ups
Read more about "Audio Recording Studio"Calling all black, indigenous, and people of colour youth writers. Come and talk about the things that matter to you and how you use your writing to get them across.
Read more about "LitCon 2022 – BIPOC Writers with Michelle Owusu"Equipment to borrow You can borrow equipment to use in the audio, video, or post-production studios. Please visit a staff member at the service point on Level 3 to request this equipment. Tascam US-4x4 audio interface User manual | How to get started Rode NT-1 microphones User manual | Recording vocals Rode NT-3 microphone User manual | Recording vocals RDL EZ-HDA4A headphone distribution amp Audio Technica AT8022 X/Y Stereo Microphone Presonus ERIS E5 monitor speakers User manual | Intro video | Q&A 1012 Radial JDI Smart Sheet | Intro video Sony Handycam FDR-AX33 video camera How-to and support | Community | Video full tour | Wi-Fi set-up and demo Sony ECM-44B lapel microphone Tascam DR-05 stereo portable digital recorder User manual | Tutorial video Aston Halo microphone reflection filter User manual Blue Yeti multi-pattern USB microphone User manual Sennheiser HD 280 professional monitoring headphones Shure SM73 dynamic vocal microphone User manual
Read more about "Equipment to borrow"In Spring 2020, a new collection will be available for you to browse through the Calgary Public Library website. The Newcomer Stories Collection from the Centre for Newcomers is a digital archive of personal stories shared by new Canadians. This collection of videos offers a glimpse into each subject’s immigration experience, and sheds light on the trials and triumphs of moving to a different country.The videos in this collection were created by the Centre for Newcomers with the help of the Audio and Video Recording Studios located at Central Library. The project was part of the Centre’s Legacy Gift to the Community, celebrating their 30th anniversary, and was made possible with the support of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Canadian Heritage, and Alberta Culture and Tourism.The full collection, which includes over 300 personal accounts from new Canadians, will be available to the public in 2020 through Calgary Public Library’s Digital Library, but you can preview a few videos now.
Read more about "Stories Introducing the Newcomer Stories Collection The Centre for Newcomers' 30th Anniversary Legacy Gift to the Community"These videos are part of the Newcomer Stories Collection from the Centre for Newcomers, as their 30th Anniversary Legacy Gift to the Community.
Read more about "Newcomer Stories Collection "Last week, the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation announced the discovery of the remains of 215 children buried at the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School.This national tragedy must be acknowledged.As noted in the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and the City of Calgary’s White Goose Flying Report, Calgary Public Library has an obligation to share the truth about residential schools and the ongoing, intergenerational trauma they caused.June is National Indigenous History Month, and the Library has planned a range of programs and events. In advance of our opening ceremony on Friday, June 4, we will be sharing information and resources about residential schools on our social media and website. I encourage you to read these materials, ask questions, and learn.We will also be sharing mental wellness and community resources to support those who have been personally impacted by residential schools.Learning the truth is an important first step to healing our community and we hope to honour all residential school victims and their families through this work.Sarah MeilleurInterim CEOLinks and ResourcesHonouring the Truth, Reconciling for the Future: Summary of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of CanadaPublished in 2015, this summary report from the Federal Truth and Reconcilation Commission includes details on the history and legacy of residential schools as well as 94 Calls to Action. White Goose Flying: A Report to Calgary City Council on the Indian Residential School Truth and ReconciliationThe Calgary Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee reviewed the 94 Calls to Action from the Federal Truth and Reconciliation Commission to determine which are actionable by Calgary's municipal government. The results are Calls to Action identified in this White Goose Flying report and include local context and alignments.Indigenous Peoples Atlas of CanadaThis digital resource has Indigenous perspectives shared through maps, artwork, history, and culture. You can find more information about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. It was created for Grades 5 and up. Library BooklistsTitles recommended in these lists help continue the conversation around truth and reconciliation.Residential Schools: Books for ChildrenResidential Schools: Books for TeensResidential Schools: Books for AdultsOrange Shirt Day 2020Orange Shirt DayIndigenous Canadian HistorySupport systems and resourcesIndian Residential Schools Crisis Line This phone line is available 24-hours a day for anyone experiencing pain or distress as a result of their Residential school experience. Call 1-866-925-4419.Elbow River Healing LodgeThe Elbow River Healing Lodge offers a full range of primary care services and visiting specialists to First Nations (Status and Non-Status), Métis, and Inuit people and their families.
Read more about "Stories Truth and Reconciliation Resources A response to the discovery at the grounds of a previous Kamloops Indian Residential School"It’s our 110th birthday this year! Learn about our shared history as a resource, community hub, and more in this video.
Read more about "Celebrating 110 years of Library service"Browse over 30,000 images, maps, games, audio, and video about Canadian history and cultures.
Read more about "Canadian Encyclopedia"Birds of the World is a comprehensive and authoritative database from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Identify the birds in your backyard (and beyond) with images, video and audio recordings then learn more about their habitats, habits and behaviour.
Read more about "Step-Up Your Bird Watching Game"