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.
The Library supports learning and educational goals for students of all ages.
Read more about "Is your child starting kindergarten this year?"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"Immerse yourself in the emotional depth and scenic beauty that inspired the Romantic Music Era. Join us for "Understanding the Romantic Music Era," a concert-lecture that dives...
Read more about "Between the Notes: Understanding Romantic Music"What books inspire the artistic practice of Sumin Choi? This list contains titles on artistic processes, emotional journeys and embracing imperfections.
Read more about "Recommended reads from the Children's Illustrator in Residence"We want to welcome them to school with a tote bag filled with Library books. Each bag comes with a special bookmark,
Read more about "Is your child entering kindergarten this year?"This website offers a convenient location to organize, plan, and track your book club’s meetings, reading progress, and more.
Read more about "Bookclubs.com"Materials can be returned inside when the Library is open. Exterior book return chutes also remain open during and after open hours at most Library locations.
Read more about "Returns, Holds, and Fines"Wordfest presents best-selling author Jody Wilson-Raybould & her timely new book, True Reconciliation: How to Be a Force for Change. For those who want to be genuine allies & join...
Read more about "Wordfest presents Jody Wilson-Raybould"Napi's World: Stories and Teachings from the Land is a virtual program for grades K – 6. In this program, Elders, knowledge keepers, Treaty 7 authors, illustrators, performers, and Library staff share the diverse perspectives and ways of knowing of First Nations, Métis and Inuit people living in Alberta. Use the information, activities, booklists, and resources on this page at home or in class to support students as they learn about Indigenous ways of knowing.
Read more about "Stories and teachings from the land."The music, TV and other media we consume influence how we see the world. To be informed consumers, kids need to develop media literacy skills. These skills include observation, research, and critical thinking. Libraries are great places to find reliable sources of information and learn to use them. The Library is excited to launch an online quiz in collaboration with Media Smarts. Kids in Grades 4 - 6 can test their media literacy skills with this fun learning game.
Read more about "Become an Info Investigator "Stream the world's largest collection of on-demand full-length music performances, concert films, and music documentaries. Find Qello Concerts on the Libby app under the "Extras" section on the home screen. When you open Qello Concerts in Libby, you receive a free 7-day pass for unlimited access. After the pass expires, simply return to Libby to renew access for another week. Download the Libby App from the App Store or Google Play.
Read more about "Transform your mobile device into the ultimate live music concert experience"Young readers can enjoy the latest summer titles from WilderFutures and Owl’s Nest Books with…
Read more about "Love, Identity and Pride Live-Reading"These books embody the strength and resilience of women facing impossible choices, insurmountable challenges, and heartbreaking dilemmas—and rising stronger.
Read more about "Here's To Strong Women"Learn about home safety and the life of a firefighter with colouring sheets, puzzles, and games in the new Fire Safety Activity Book.
Read more about "Fire safety starts with you"Hear author and illustrator Lyndsay Wasko read from her book, "Best Nest."
Read more about ""Best Nest" Read-A-Long"