World Book is a collection of online encyclopedias which can teach you all kinds of things. Calgary Public Library has four versions you can choose from in the Digital Library. World Book Online for Kids is great for young readers. World Book Online Student is meant for elementary and junior high students. World Book Advanced is perfect for high school assignments. World Book Timelines is an interactive database of world events.
I live in another Alberta community without its own public library. For a $112 annual non-resident membership fee, all family members at the same address can get a Calgary Public Library card. Annual non-resident memberships can be purchased at any Calgary Public Library location. You can use your non-resident membership to borrow books, CDs, and DVDs, to place holds on items, book meeting rooms, and to attend Calgary Public Library programs. Some restrictions apply.
Read more about "I live in another Alberta community without its own public library."'\n ', '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', '.', '\n '
Read more about "'Practice your reading with fun stories for kids.'"'\n ', '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.', 'Not sure how to start? Watch the tutorial in Niche Academy:\xa0', 'Bookflix tutorial', '\n '
Read more about "'Read-along storybooks for early learners.'"Natalia Ionescu is a Romanian-Canadian illustrator and designer. Natalia’s illustrations explore a variety of stories, characters, and environments in a distinctly cute and playful style. She works mainly in digital formats, enjoying the versatility and endless possibilities they provide. Natalia is motivated by the power of visual storytelling, and inspired by expressive figures, whimsical settings, and organic elements. She has fallen in love with the process of visual development and is eager to share her characters and stories with the world.
Read more about "Meet Natalia Ionescu"Join us for storytime, where we'll feature some of Mo Willems' silly, crazy and fabulous picture books.
Read more about "Mo Willems Mayhem"Storytelling is an essential part of Truth and Reconciliation. The following books mix genres and formats to tell Indigenous stories.
Read more about "Indigenous Reads"Tricksters, Shapeshifters and Spiritual Beings Did you know “trickster” is a contemporary word anthropologists use to describe important beings in Indigenous cultures? The more appropriate name used in Blackfoot communities is “Spiritual Beings,” as these figures have immense spiritual power. Trickster stories often teach lessons about how to behave and treat other people; they have been used to teach children for many centuries. Tricksters are smart and use their knowledge to play tricks or bend the rules. A trickster often appears as an animal with human traits — like being able to talk. Many trickster stories feature a coyote or raven because these creatures are clever, but tricksters can also be shapeshifters, moving easily between our world and the spirit world, and can appear as animals, humans, or even rocks! "Napi is a Blackfoot character that is central to our stories. Often called the “Old Man,” Napi is the creator — along with “Old Woman” — of many of our objects and creatures. Napi is not our god, yet like many divine entities, he is credited with the creation of the world and everything in it. But Napi also gets into a lot of trouble when he starts messing with his creation. This is why we refer to Napi as a trickster. His many stories help guide our lives, giving us insight into our human condition. While Napi stories are often told by Elders who have been the recipients of these stories from time immemorial, a new generation of Blackfoot artists, actors, and storytellers have created new Napi stories. Napi is not static, he is dynamic." — Adrian Stimson, Blackfoot artist Learn more about Napi with these titles , or check out these stories about Trickster gods from different cultures.
Read more about "Tricksters, Shapeshifters and Spiritual Beings"Library Named for Pioneering Calgarian Judith Umbach MEDIA RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 26, 2015Calgary, AB — Judith Umbach is an unassuming Calgarian who has done a truly extraordinary thing.By making a seven-figure gift in her will to the Calgary Public Library Foundation, Umbach is paving the way for other Calgarians to give to the Library in a meaningful way.“It’s difficult for many of us who may not have cash on hand to say, ‘I’m giving something right now,’” said Umbach. “For many people this makes it possible to leave a legacy now.”“We call Judith a best friend of the Library,” said Paul McIntyre Royston, President & CEO, Calgary Public Library Foundation. “Calgary and the Library are part of her DNA – she grew up in Calgary, spending her free time at the Library. As an adult, Judith has taken up the Foundation’s bold, audacious vision to transform Calgary Public Library into the best library in the world for Calgarians.”Umbach chaired the Calgary Public Library Board for 8 years of her 12-year tenure and now sits on the Board of Directors of the Calgary Library Foundation and chairs its Council of Champions. She was honoured today with the Library’s announcement of the renaming of the Thorn-Hill Library to the Judith Umbach Library.The naming announcement was part of a grand re-opening celebration. Patrons from throughout the community, along with Mayor Naheed Nenshi, were on hand to witness the official ribbon cutting and tour the completely renovated library.Highlights of the renovation include: a lighter, more open interior; a colourful and inviting children's area, as well as a themed collection and display; shelving complete with dedicated lighting and new easier-to-navigate end panels; and, a new laptop loan program that will, at first augment and then replace, the fixed work stations – allowing patrons to be truly connected and comfortable during their visit.As patrons enter the Judith Umbach Library, they are welcomed by a distinctive wall that honours Judith, her gift, her Calgary-focused photography, and, of course, her favourite book, Jane Eyre.The 7,697-square-foot Judith Umbach Library is located in a multi-service building along a major transportation route and serves the 80,000+ Calgarians living in the communities of Beddington, Huntington Hills, and Thornhill.Judith Umbach is a Founding Partner for Add In, the Campaign for Calgary’s Library, a bold, audacious vision to take a great library system and transform it into the best in the world for Calgarians. The city-wide campaign will build capacity for each and every community library and will include projects with a strong impact for Library customers. For more information, visit www.addin.ca.The Calgary Public Library Foundation was created in 1999 to provide an opportunity for all Calgarians to participate in building a library system for today and future generations. Its vision is to enable the citizens of Calgary to have the best public library in the world.-30-
Read more about "Stories"Looking to read more history, memoir, or motivational books? These 11 titles were loved by Calgarians in 2023.
Read more about "Must-Read Non-Fiction"Get excited about this snowy season by cuddling close and diving into these delightful picture books.
Read more about "Wonderful Winter"May 30 at 9:30 am: Kenneth Oppel will talk about his creative process, from brainstorming, outlining, and successive drafts to finished book.
Read more about "A Life Scribbling: Kenneth Oppel Keynote"Spring is a great time get outside and enjoy the joys of nature. Here are some great books to help you explore!
Read more about "All Things Spring!"A list of contemporary romance books for young adults. The main requirements: must be set during the summer, and there must be l-o-v-e!
Read more about "Sizzling for Summer"Hear author and illustrator Lyndsay Wasko read from her book, "Best Nest."
Read more about ""Best Nest" Read-A-Long"You couldn't always pay for your books with loonies and toonies! The ancient Greeks are known for their detailed coin system that has heavily influenced today's money system...
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