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Archaeological discoveries, historical sources, genealogical research and oral histories reveal surprising stories of remarkable females from Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park’s past...
Read more about "Historic Calgary Week: The Unbreakable Porcelain Doll: Digging Up the History of Girls and Women"The way a city is organized - where the streets, sidewalks, buildings, parks, and houses go - affects the people who live there. So, is there a right way and a wrong way to build...
Read more about "Ask a Scientist About Cities (and Why Wakanda is So Cool)!"Kindergarten Book Bags are not available at Memorial Park, and Rocky Ridge libraries.
Read more about "Is your child starting kindergarten this year?"My name is Rachel Murphy and I have two boys, Fraser and Anderson, ages three-and-a-half and two. They are growing up with a love of reading and Calgary Public Library is a big reason why.I spent a lot of time at the Library during my maternity leaves. We attended Drop-in Family Storytimes, and signed out each of the six themed Read and Play kits at Quarry Park Library. The Library was a place where I felt very comfortable bringing my boys because kids are encouraged to learn through play.When my oldest was two, I asked him what his favourite place in Calgary was. I assumed he would say an indoor play place but he said the Library, and that made me feel so happy and proud.Now that I’m back at work, the Library continues to be a big part of our lives. I place holds on books online and then pick them up on my lunch break. My boys’ eyes light up when I come home with Library books as if it’s Christmas morning. My oldest even sleeps with Library books at the foot of his bed for the three-week borrowing period.Currently, the boys are very interested in hockey and trains. I love being able to borrow books because as their interests change, so can their selection of books.We also visit several Library locations every month or two to enjoy the Early Learning Centres, as each one is interactive and centered around a different theme. We love the Early Learning Centres at Fish Creek, Shawnessy, and Quarry Park Library, but our favourite is definitely Engine 23 at Central Library.You can’t beat being able to sit inside and pretend to drive a real firetruck. We also love reading firetruck books in the upper reading area. My boys were both firefighters for Halloween because Engine 23 gave them their love of firetrucks.We are SO excited for the new Central Library to open later this year! Calgary Public Library understands that healthy development in early childhood sets kids up for future success. My family and I are so lucky to live in a place where reading is so accessible and lifelong learning is encouraged. Follow Rachel and her boys on Instagram at @newwestmom.We want to know how the Library has made a difference in your life. Submit your own Library Story online.
Read more about "Stories ‘My Boys Are Growing up With a Love of Reading’ Rachel Murphy is helping her children write their own Library Story"In the weekends before the July 24 Early Music: Voyageur Virtuose program and performance; visit Memorial Park Library for a preview “living room” session. In this more casual...
Read more about "Early Music Voyageur Virtuose – “Living Room” Sessions"Who better to share insights into the ecological significance of the buffalo than veteran National Park Warden Wes Olson. This conversation will be hosted by author Kevin Van...
Read more about "IMAGINARIUM by wordfest: Gain Deep Understanding: The Ecological Buffalo"Memorial Park Library has a free music practice room. Our practice space can comfortably accommodate two musicians and you can book the practice room twice per week, up to two hours each time.
Read more about "Need a place to practice?"What will you do? Guide community walking tours designed to explore neighbourhoods using a script provided by Library staff. Walks are focused on civic art, history, or nature. Current walks include: Downtown Library Walking Tour, East Village; Downtown Library Walking Tour, Memorial Park; Memorial Park Historical Walking Tour. Program Length: One hour What's in it for you? Develop interpersonal, leadership, problem-solving, communication, and time management skills Gain experience in public speaking and facilitation Meet new people Have fun and contribute to your community
Read more about "What will you do? What's in it for you?"Join us after dark for a spooky storytime by candlelight in Central Memorial Park! Local storyteller Calum Lykan will share ghost stories from his native Scotland.
Read more about "Ghoulish Ghost Stories"We're currently looking for volunteers for this program! Volunteer positions are now available at Nose Hill, Quarry Park, Fish Creek, Sage Hill and Crowfoot libraries. If you're interested in volunteering, please complete an application and we will contact you as soon as possible.
Read more about "We're currently looking for volunteers for this program!"Bring yourself and your furry friends for a costumed pet parade through Central Memorial Park. There will be prizes for best pet costume, so come ready to impress our judges...
Read more about "Halloween Pet Parade"2010s 2011: East Village is chosen as the location of the new Central Library on July 24, 2011. 2012: Saddletowne Library opens on January 3, with an official celebration on January 14, 2012. 2014: Bill Ptacek is appointed as the new CEO. 2015: Thorn-Hill Library is renamed Judith Umbach Library to recognize the contributions of Calgarian Judith Umbach to the Library system. 2016: Nicholls Family Library opens on April 23 and Quarry Park Library opens on July 2, 2016. The Book Trucks start visiting communities without a local Library. 2017: Sage Hill Library opens on June 16, 2017. The Musical Instrument Lending Library launches at Memorial Park Library. 2018: Rocky Ridge Library opens on January 15, 2018. Alexander Calhoun Library is renamed Giuffre Family Library to recognize the Giuffre family’s legacy in the community and their support of the Library. Memorial Park Library is designated a National Historic Site. Central Library, at 616 Macleod Trail South, closes on October 25, 2018. The new location in East Village opens on November 1, 2018, at 800 3 St SE. 2019: Seton Library opens on January 14, 2019. Mark Asberg is appointed as the new CEO.
Read more about "2010s"Enjoy live music performances by local artists at Central and Memorial Park libraries every Wednesday,…
Read more about "DowntownVibe YYC"Welcome to the amusement park - where we’ll be bumping, spinning, zipping and rolling! Discover the actions and reactions of bumper cars. Explore the forces at work when you spin...
Read more about "Ride’n’Roll with Science"You can now borrow musical instruments from Memorial Park Library for free with your Library card and photo ID. Or take a free music workshop, lesson, or attend an event!
Read more about "Your Library is about much more than just books!"