An article by Melanie Kletter from School Library Journal.
Read more about "The Importance of Critical Thinking"Books to support teachers and parents as they help their kids navigate the digital world.
Read more about "Media Literacy: Read About It"November is Financial Literacy Month in Canada! Use these resources to support financial literacy understanding for grades k- 6.
Read more about "Financial Literacy for Kids and Teens"Classical music from black composers who changed the course of music history.
Read more about "Black Composers You Should Know"Silence is a service in the TD Great Reading Room The floors get quieter as you make your way up inside the Library. The peace and quiet come to a pinnacle in this space where, surrounded by wood-paneled walls and special collections, a bibliophile can read or study to their heart’s content.
Read more about "Silence is a service in the TD Great Reading Room"Want to chat about social, cultural, or built history? The Historian in Residence leads workshops and lectures about Calgary, Treaty 7, and Métis Region 3 throughout their six-month residency, presented in partnership with Heritage Calgary. Meet the current Historian in Residence
Read more about "Want to chat about social, cultural, or built history?"Calgary Public Library is a community space for everyone. Together, let’s create a welcoming and safe Library we can all enjoy.
Read more about "Code of Conduct"Kierra is 15, and from the Blood, Peigan, and Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw tribes. She currently resides in Calgary with her parents and siblings. She is a sketch artist, using traditional and digital mediums. Her goal is to enroll in art school after graduation.
Read more about "Kierra First Charger"Mice are having a celebration that Napi and the dogs want to join. What could go wrong?
Read more about "Napi and the Dogs"Winter Count Rodney Big Bull Forest Lawn Library, teen fiction collection (2019) On January 23, 1870, in the Piegan Blackfoot territory of Montana, the American army attacked an Indigenous band led by Chief Heavy Runner, to whom the government had previously promised protection. This attack, known as the Baker Massacre, resulted in the deaths of approximately 200 Indigenous peoples, most of who were women, children, and elderly people. Big Bull’s work recounts this tragedy as this nation itself might have, had they lived to share their story. The winter count is a pictorial history in which important events for a nation are recorded. This history, depicted on elk hide, memorializes the Indigenous peoples who lost their lives in that battle, and considers how the Indian Wars impacted our shared history as a nation. About the Artist Rodney Big Bull (March 17, 1957 – November 29, 2019) was from the Piikani First Nation. He was a human rights activist, playwright, art teacher, and mentor for Indigenous artists for over 40 years. His work sheds light on the hard truths of colonialism, and the need to reconcile these tragedies through art and documenting history. He loved to teach children and youth, empowering them to tell their stories, connect with their culture, and learn about the world around them. Tragically, Rodney Big Bull passed away on November 29, 2019, but his spirit and passion for his craft lives on through his works. The Library is honoured to house his final handcrafted piece as part of this collection.
Read more about "Winter Count"Shaikh Family Welcome Gallery The main entrance opens into the Shaikh Family Welcome Gallery, a versatile and breathtaking space for large-scale special events, celebrations, and after-hours private bookings. Unfortunately, we are unable to host weddings at the Library. 5,000 sq. ft Direct access to the Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hall reception area Feature stairs with seating Flexible layout options There is no built-in AV in the Shaikh Family Welcome Gallery
Read more about "Shaikh Family Welcome Gallery"These videos are part of the Newcomer Stories Collection from the Centre for Newcomers, as their 30th Anniversary Legacy Gift to the Community.
Read more about "Newcomer Stories Collection "The Library During COVID The pandemic fundamentally changed how Calgary Public Library operated for more than two years and has affected how it continues to operate moving forward. T he Library During COVID documents the Library’s experiences of meeting the challenges of COVID-19 while staying connected throughout changes to service, staffing, and operations. This documentary recognizes an important historic moment for the Library community. We couldn’t have done it without the support of all Library staff, including those who shared their experiences on camera with us, and the community. Thank you all for your continued support.
Read more about "The Library During COVID"Tips for multilingual families as they teach their children more than one language.
Read more about "How to Support Your Child's English Learning Journey"Michelle Bence and Dr. Miriam Ramzy share tips for making learning to read fun.
Read more about "Helping Your Child Learn to Read (Gr. K – 2)"