This software is available on all of our accessible computers, and allows you to input text and have it read back to you, with the spoken phrases highlighted. This is helpful for patrons who are learning English, or have difficulty reading due to dyslexia or other learning disabilities.
Read more about "Making reading accessible to all"Find a wide range of 2000+ eBooks from Alberta Publishers and 42 made-in-Alberta eMagazines. Special feature is the Prairie Indigenous eBook Collection: 300 titles by indigenous authors and writings about indigenous culture from publishers in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta.Sponsored by the Government of Alberta and Alberta publishers.Accessible on devices including desktop, tablets and eReaders. The Aldiko Next app is recommended.
Read more about "Over 2000 Audiobooks and eBooks from Alberta publishers."Students K – 6 can drop-in and explore the building in small groups with an adult using our self-guided scavenger hunt.
Read more about "Visit Central Library with your class"Canadian non-profit organization developing digital and media literacy resources for families, students and educators, and communities.
Read more about "Media Smarts "Stories are cultural teachings handed down through generations. Remember that stories are there to educate or help you; they are not frivolous or strictly for entertainment.
Read more about "Treat stories as a gift."City of Calgary resources to help you and your family get settled in the city. Find transit information, local numbers, and more.
Read more about "Getting Started in Calgary"Prepare to be dazzled by Concerto no. 5. One of Johann Sebastian Bach’s most brilliant works and best examples his ability to show off his own keyboard virtuoso skills. Join...
Read more about "Chamber Muse: Bach's Soloists"Join Adam Kivell, an independent author and experienced self-publisher, and explore the essentials of Kindle Direct Publishing and a range of topics including: how to format your...
Read more about "Navigating Self-Publishing: Pre-Publication"Join us for strategies on how to have a debt-free holiday and avoid going from Noël to nightmare when the bills arrive.
Read more about "Personal Finance: Holiday Spending Treadmill"Learn about the Library’s paid residency and placemaking programs, current opportunities, and learn from past artists' experiences. Hear from arts organizations, AFA and...
Read more about "Residency and Grant Opportunities for Artists"For years, Jews have been gaslit into denying the trauma that thousands of years of persecution has left as its legacy. Join Ben M. Freeman, author and Holocaust educator, as we...
Read more about "The Enemy from Within: The Impact of Internalized Racism"Rose, 78, has just lost her most beloved husband. When her grief gives way to a powerful impulse of life that makes her realize that she can still redefine herself as a woman, the...
Read more about "THIRD ACTion Film Festival: Rose"This year, the theme of International Children's Book Day is "Celebrating Indigenous Picture Books." Enjoy the occasion with these titles recommended by IBBY Canada, the Canadian chapter of the International Board on Books for Young People.
Read more about "From Sea to Sea to Sea: International Children's Book Day"Maintaining work-life balance is important for your personal health and relationships, and can also improve your productivity.
Read more about "Work Life Balance"The weekly careers podcast gives tips and advice from professionals on how to improve your answers for interview questions. Each episode discusses one popular interview question with guest career coaches who talk about why the question is asked, tips on what to say, and an example of how to answer it.
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