Discover the magical world of opera through storytelling and music-making! Together we will sing, dance, and read a timeless operatic story led by a professional teaching artist...
Read more about "Discover Opera - Storytime at the Opera (Ages 6-8)"Yodel-ay-hee-hoo! Calling all Toy Story fans come hear the come-to-life toy cowgirl herself Jessie, read some of her favourite stories! Stay afterward for to meet Jessie and learn...
Read more about "Stampede 2023 Storytime with Jessie the Toy Cowgirl"Calgary Public Library Announces New Program in Partnership with Calgary Fire Department MEDIA RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 8, 2019Calgary, AB — The Calgary Public Library in partnership with the Calgary Fire Department is thrilled to announce a new program that launches this week.From January through June, children and families will have the opportunity to participate in weekly drop-in Firefighter Storytimes at select Library locations. Visitors will enjoy a story read by a local firefighter, and, availability and weather permitting, a tour of a working fire engine – a special experience for children of all ages. This unique partnership will also see firefighters sharing life-saving fire safety tips with the communities in which they serve.“What better way to inspire early learning and literacy in children than with real-life firefighters reading to them?” said Mark Asberg, Director of Service Delivery for the Calgary Public Library. “These local heroes are helping to set the foundation for future learning. We are proud to be working with our partners at the Calgary Fire Department to bring lifechanging programs like this to Calgary’s youngest citizens.”The Library first partnered with the Calgary Fire Department for Engine 23, a popular early learning installation at the old Central Library. Following firefighter and truck visits during 2018 Love Your Library Day, a plan was made to pilot an expanded storytime program across the library system. After the closure of the old Central Library, Engine 23 was moved into storage and plans are underway to install it at a new community library location in 2019.“The Calgary Fire Department encourages our members to visit public libraries in our communities and spend some time reading to children,” says Calgary Fire Chief Steve Dongworth. “I want to thank the Calgary Public Library for working with us to help spark a love of reading among children and ensuring they have access to the reading resources they need.”The Library locations selected for the pilot program were chosen based on their proximity to local fire stations. Storytimes will take place on Sunday afternoons at two different Library locations, beginning at 2:00 pm. Each storytime will last about 30 minutes.A full list of dates and locations of upcoming Firefighter Storytimes can be found at calgarylibrary.ca/programs.Calgary Public LibraryCalgary Public Library, with 688,000+ members and 21 locations, has been inspiring the life stories of Calgarians for more than 100 years. It is currently the second largest library system in Canada and the sixth largest municipal library system in North America, with Calgarians borrowing more than 14.6 million physical and digital items and with 6.8 million in-person visits last year. The awe-inspiring 240,000 sq. ft. new Central Library — the newest gathering place for our city — opened on November 1, 2018.- 30 -Media Contacts:Mary KapustaDirector, CommunicationsCalgary Public Library403.774.7256Mary.Kapusta@calgarylibrary.caGemma PasquarelliAccount ExecutiveEdelman403.817.0622Gemma.Pasquarelli@edelman.com
Read more about "Stories"In this hilarious and clever storytime, a little girl tries to wash her cat.
Read more about "How to Give Your Cat a Bath"Discover a wide range of engaging events for all ages. Learn about space or ancient history, drop in for live theatre and musical performances, learn about different dances performed at a powwow, enjoy a storytime, and so much more.
Read more about "Something is always happening at the Library"June 1 at 1:00 pm: Grades K – 3 can enjoy a storytime and drawing demonstration with author Brenda Leahy and artist Melissa Bruglemans-LaBelle.
Read more about "Flip Flop Flapjack"Join us for free activities and programs to celebrate and recognize Canada’s many stories. Activities will include a special storytime, musical performances, The Big Book Borrow...
Read more about "Canada Day at the Central Library"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"This Early Learning Centre promotes early literacy, giving the youngest visitors a dedicated place to read, learn, and explore. Reading nooks, spots for storytime, play areas, lots of books, and a Nursing Room make up this incredible 12,200-square-foot space.
Read more about "The Jocelyn Louise Anderson Children's Library"In this hilarious and clever storytime, a little girl tries to wash her cat.
Read more about "How to Give Your Cat a Bath"Alongside partners, the Library will celebrate and honour Indigenous peoples in Calgary with events, activities, and resources. From a round dance at The Confluence (formerly Fort Calgary), to performances by Indigenous artists, and Elder Storytimes, National Indigenous History Month is filled with moments to celebrate, reflect, and learn.
Read more about "National Indigenous History Month"What do stories sound like? You get to decide! Join Calgary Opera artists and musicians and explore the multicultural soundscapes in our city in this interactive, family-friendly...
Read more about "Opera 212: Storytime at the Opera “A Little Birdie Has Wings”"Students from kindergarten to grade 6 will enjoy this frightfully fun virtual event with Mayor Jyoti Gondek.
Read more about "Mayor's Halloween Storytime (Oct 31)"Help children aged six to 12 conduct arts & crafts activities. Library staff leads the program including storytime and team games. This program is for volunteers ages 15 and up.
Read more about "What will you do?"Join us for storytime, where we'll feature some of Mo Willems' silly, crazy and fabulous picture books.
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