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Read more about "Top Tips to Get Ready for Kindergarten"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"Eleven-year-old Esandi Babaranda loves Calgary’s libraries. She has been visiting libraries weekly for the past four years, ever since her family moved to Calgary from Vancouver.Esandi goes to Crowfoot Library, in the city’s northwest, most often. “It’s beautiful here,” she says.It’s hard for Esandi to pick her favourite thing about Crowfoot Library, because there is so much she likes to do.She enjoys reading, especially the Magic Tree House and Dragon Masters series. Her preferred reading nook at Crowfoot Library reminds her of the comfy leather couch she likes to read on at home.“I like that you can read quietly in those little cubicles,” Esandi says. “It’s my little secret hideout.” She also loves to play at the Library. “The best thing here is the family zone. I spend time with my brother, dad, and mom, making puzzles, playing on the play structures, and participating in Library activities,” she says. Esandi’s six-year-old brother Warun likes playing games on the play structure, joining Library programs, and reading books. Their father Lanka is also a big fan of libraries. Originally from Sri Lanka, he appreciates that Calgary’s libraries are about much more than books.“There’s tremendous opportunities here, for connecting with people, for joining programs,” he says. He has joined a Toastmasters club that meets at Crowfoot Library and taken online classes with Gale Courses.Esandi also gets weekly visits from the Library to her elementary school, thanks to the Book Truck. Esandi likes that she can return books she checked out from Crowfoot Library to the Book Truck, or sign out new books inside the mobile Library.Crowfoot Library is also a good place to study for school, Esandi says. Sometimes she studies at home using Solaro, an online Library resource that has course lessons, reviews, and practice tests. “It’s helped me lots,” she says.For Esandi, the Library is like a good friend. “I’m proud to be a friend of the Library,” she says.We want to know how the Library has made a difference in your life. Submit your own Library Story online.
Read more about "Stories ‘A Friend of the Library’ Esandi Babaranda explores everything a library can offer in her Library Story"Find thousands of full-text poems, short stories, novels, essays, speeches, plays, biographies, summaries, glossaries and more.
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Read more about "Game on! Gaming Club"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"Aboard Calgary Public Library’s Story Truck, you’ll find storytime, song and rhymes, play time, and of course books — all for children from 0 to five years of age.
Read more about "Library on wheels"Stories come to life with animated pictures and words that help young children learn to read. Fiction stories are paired with nonfiction books on similar topics to keep the learning going. Choose books about animals, people, imagination, music, counting, and so much more. Continue learning after the story with fun quizzes and puzzles.
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Read more about "ArtistWorks on Libby"Scammers are always finding ways to get hold of your hard-earned money, usually by playing on a fear or concern. In this workshop, you will learn some common scams to enable you...
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Read more about "Firefighter Storytime and Storytime with the Fire Chief"Marie Bryce is our 2024 Storyteller in Residence Marie's experience in storytelling began at the Scottish Storytelling Centre. Returning to Calgary, she began performing and facilitating workshops. Her style of storytelling includes traditional tales, movement infused, spoken word, and video. Working in the not-for-profit sector, Marie is passionate about community building and currently completing her Filmmaking Diploma. Collaborating with author Lisa Murphy-Lamb and visual artist Stacey Walyuchow, Marie brings narratives to life in the Badlands and Good Women series. Through insightful 'Artist Statement Videos,' she offers a deep drive into the creative process of local artists. Marie's portfolio includes the acclaimed documentary Wear Your Pink . From enchanting spoken word performances to chilling tales at the Banff Centre, Marie's narratives resonate deeply with audiences. With a background in the not-for-profit sector, Marie excels in facilitation, hosting workshops that encourage participants to explore their imaginations.
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