No. However, kids and teens can attend free programs like our Level Up! Gaming Club. View dates, times and locations on our events page.
I am a wildfire evacuee currently sheltering in Calgary Calgary Public Library is providing complimentary, non-resident memberships to anyone currently sheltering in Calgary after being evacuated from the wildfires . Non-resident memberships offer access to item borrowing and placing holds on items, printing, internet, room booking, and Library programs. Non-resident memberships expire after one year. Call Library Hotline at 403.260.2600 or visit any Library location to get your free, non-resident membership.
Read more about "I am a wildfire evacuee currently sheltering in Calgary"'\n ', 'Calgarians with a visual or hearing impairment, disabilities, or health or mobility limitations can access a range of specialized materials, facilities, services, and programs with a Special Services library card. These cards allow for more flexibility in return times, fees, and items that may be taken out.', 'Special Services cards are given based on self-assessed need. To complete an application, please call 403-260-2702, or visit Level 2 of Central Library. ', '\n '
Read more about "'Collections, programs, services, and facilities for Calgarians of all abilities'"Councillor Kourtney Penner Committee Membership: City Councillor, Ward 11 Term End: 2024 Kourtney has always been an avid reader. As a kid, she loved library day in school, book fairs, and visits from what we now call the Book Truck. It’s no surprise that she studied English Literature in university. Now she enjoys attending and hosting events at the Library, bringing her own children to experience reading and playing, and taking out books (and occasionally returning them on time). Kourtney sees Calgary Public Library as an innovative civic institution, leading the way with both programming and building design. She is keen to support the continued value that Calgary Public Library delivers to Calgarians and encourage ongoing initiatives, especially those focused on youth, seniors, marginalized populations, and low-income Calgarians.
Read more about "Councillor Kourtney Penner"'\n ', 'Search full-text academic journals, magazines, trade publications, and newspapers on all major areas of research. You can also find over 75,000 videos (from 1930 to the present) from the Associated Press.', 'Not sure how to start? Watch the tutorial in Niche Academy:\xa0', 'Academic Search Premier tutorial', '\n '
Read more about "'A Leading Multidisciplinary Research Database'"Mental Health Resources Indian 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 Lodge The 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. Wellness Desk Visit the Library's Wellness Desk , available on a drop-in basis. A variety of mental wellness resources are also available to you for free with your Library card. Other Resources Hope for Wellness Help Line Circle of Wisdom Elders and Seniors Centre Native Counselling Services of Alberta Calgary Counselling Centre Distress Centre Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse Kids Help Phone
Read more about "Mental Health Resources"'\n ', 'Explore the world of animals, important people, and places in easy-to-read articles, images, and videos. You can also solve puzzles while learning fun facts or try out science experiments.\xa0', 'World Book Online for Kids', ' is developed expressly for young users.', 'Not sure how to start? Watch the tutorial on Niche Academy: ', 'World Book tutorial', '.', '\n '
Read more about "'Learn about animals, people, and places'"Major multinational publishers are placing restrictions on digital titles, and public libraries face excessively high prices and restrictive purchasing models for both digital audiobooks and eBooks. Libraries lend digital copies just like physical books — on a one-to-one basis — but the cost for digital copies is exponentially higher. This means you may find yourself waiting a very long time to borrow digital titles.
Read more about "eContent for Libraries"Additional Resources Canada History WWI resources, activities, articles, and more for the classroom, including information on Indigenous veterans. Educator’s Guide to Using Primary Sources This package from the Canadian Museum of History guides teachers and students through basic critical thinking concepts. Field of Crosses Each November, 3,500 crosses are placed in a park along Memorial Drive in Calgary, to remember the thousands of southern Albertans who fought in past wars. First World War Education Resources From lesson plans to articles to podcasts, a list of resources to remember World War I. Government of Canada Personnel records from the First World War database. The Great War Video Series From Canada's History, these videos explain key Canadian battles during the First World War. Heritage Explorers An elementary school framework for undertaking projects that explore local history. Historica Canada Video stories of our national history, including the Heritage Minutes. Historical Thinking Lesson plans for teaching historical content, available in a searchable database by grade and topic. How to Read Old Newspapers A teacher resource to support students in using newspapers for primary source research. Looking at Primary Sources on Archive Canada Printable worksheets for students that include how to look critically at artwork, artifacts, photographs, and sound recordings. Nationalism and Canadian Identity Sample Project This project by students at Jack James High School shows how your class could bring history to life with a similar assignment.
Read more about "Additional Resources"Kudos to our Library Staff Every year, Library staff are recognized by their peers for their kindness, dedication, and the skill they bring to their work with the Kudos Awards. Library staff can nominate their peers for awards in eight different categories. Hear the 2023 recipients read some of what their peers had to say about them, and what the awards and their work at the Library means to them personally. Watch the video
Read more about "Kudos to our Library Staff"Post-Production Studios If you are unfamiliar with the equipment, please use these tutorial links for help: Tascam US-4x4 audio interface User manual | How to get started Presonus ERIS E5 monitor speakers User manual | Intro video | Q&A Cubase LE software Reaper audio editing software Audacity audio editing software User manual | Tutorials and tips WeVideo Tutorials | Support
Read more about "Post-Production Studios"1980s 1981 : The new Alexander Calhoun Library building opens. 1983 : Properties Library closes, and Village Square Library opens. 1985 : Fish Creek Library opens. 1986 : Millican-Ogden Library (later named Glenmore Square) opens. 1987 : VHS videos are added to the collection. 1988 : Nose Hill Library opens, replacing Varsity Library.
Read more about "1980s"Two years ago, Michelle Robinson started an Indigenous-focused book club called Chapters & Chat, inspired by the federal government's #IndigenousReads initiative. The book club continues to meet monthly at Forest Lawn Library, where free meeting space is available, to share coffee, snacks, and great conversation. "This book club has changed my life," Michelle says. "It shows me with each session the willingness and desire for reconciliation."We want to know how the Library has made a difference in your life. Submit your own Library Story online.
Read more about "Stories ‘Inclusive as we can to all people’ Michelle Robinson inspires reconciliation with her Library Story"Stream music for 3 hours a day and download up to five free songs per week. Listen to curated playlists or make your own. You can even listen to audiobooks, or watch music videos. With 15 million songs from over 40,000 labels, you’ll always find something to listen to. Not sure how to start? Watch the tutorial in Niche Academy: Freegal Music tutorial
Read more about "Listen to your favourite tunes on demand."Acknowledging the importance of the land What is a land acknowledgment? On November 21, we launched new resources to help c hildren, caregivers, and educators learn the Treaty 7 land acknowledgment, including how to pronounce place and Nation names correctly. Learn the Treaty 7 Land Acknowledgment The Library Land Acknowledgement has changed. These videos will be updated in the near future to reflect the new wording.
Read more about "Acknowledging the importance of the land"'\n ', 'La Encyclopaedia ofrece actividades prácticas que animarán a los estudiantes a interesarse en la investigación. Una guía de enseñanza, acompañada de temas de discusión y una matriz de evaluación, está disponible para cada actividad.\xa0', 'Explore articles and videos from a variety of topics, learn new words from a visual dictionary, and try fun activities like making your own play dough.', '\n '
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