No. However, kids and teens can attend free programs like our Level Up! Gaming Club. View dates, times and locations on our events page.
Keynote speeches from the Calgary Remembered conference in 2015.
Read more about "History & Heritage Videos "Bring your proton pack, trap a ghost, share spooky stories, try on a uniform and take photos with characters from the Calgary Ghostbusters.
Read more about "Who You Gonna Call?"Research the history of people, places, and events with interactive maps, articles and videos.
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Read more about "Ask our experts"Listen and read-along to animated story books for young children. Play games and watch videos from National Geographic. You will even find a selection of French picture books.Not sure how to start? Watch the tutorial on Niche Academy: TumbleBook Library tutorial.
Read more about "Practice your reading with fun stories for kids."Get help with school projects and satisfy your curiosity. Use the search bar to find encyclopedia articles, maps, images, videos, and websites to learn about the topic you're researching. The Research & Resources tab has newspapers from around the world.
Read more about "World Book Online"Find eBooks, enhanced novels, graphic novels, audiobooks, and even videos. TeenBookCloud offers students access to an amazing range of content. No waiting.
Read more about "eBooks and audiobooks for teens"Explore the world in easy-to-read articles, images, and videos.
Read more about "World Book Online for Kids"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"Gather with your peers to share ideas or book some quiet time alone to study or take a call. Room bookings are available at select locations and can be booked up to 30 days in advance.Book a room for a larger group at any location, or try a smaller space at Bowness, Central, Crowfoot, Fish Creek, or Village Square libraries for up to three hours per day.
Read more about "Meeting rooms are available to book at most libraries"Research the history of people, places, and events with interactive maps, articles and videos.
Read more about "World Book Online Student"Learning the truth is an important first step for all Canadians toward healing our community. Libraries have an important role to play in providing resources and awareness around Truth and Reconciliation. It is our duty and commitment to Indigenous peoples and communities.
Read more about "The Library’s Commitment to Reconciliation"Give your creativity a boost at Central Library. Your free membership gives you access to bookable studios for audio and video recording, creative multimedia editing, and green screen filming.As a precaution to help limit the spread of COVID-19, creative studio booking is currently paused. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your ongoing support.
Read more about "Are you the next big YouTube, IGTV, or podcast creator? "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
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