Printing and photocopying services are available at all community libraries, with the exception of Rocky Ridge.
Available Library Services Browsing physical collections Printing and copying* Wi-Fi Desktop and Chromebook access* Study space* Public meeting room bookings at select locations Eating and drinking in public areas Indoor seating for groups Interior book returns and exterior return chutes Early Learning Centres and access to small toys Wellness Desk Third-party poster displays Third party events *All locations except Rocky Ridge
Read more about "Available Library Services"The Indie Author Project helps your book reach a wider audience, by sharing it with Calgary Public Library members, and other participating libraries.Need help formatting or publishing your book? Pressbooks can help you create and professionally format books, poetry, novels and any other written content into digital and print-ready formats.
Read more about "Have you always wanted to write a book?"Check out 99 items or access countless eBooks and audiobooks, including languages other than English and access hundreds of free services and resources, online and in person.
Read more about "Get a card"Manage your contact details, access your print balance, book rooms, register for programs, and submit suggestions for titles to add to the catalogue. You can also contact us with questions or suggestions.
Read more about "My Account"Special Services includes programs for those who are unable to travel to a Library location, tools at the Library such as accessible computers and other electronic aids, and an extensive collection of large print books, talking books, digital books, and Digital Readers.
Read more about "Making the Library experience available to everyone."The Indie Author Project helps your book reach a wider audience by sharing it with Calgary Public Library members and other participating libraries.Need help formatting or publishing your book? Pressbooks can help you create and professionally format books, poetry, novels and any other written content into digital and print-ready formats.
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Manage your contact information, notifications, print balance, program registrations, and room bookings.
Read more about "Manage My Account"Filled with short fiction and poetry by local authors, this machine is a collaboration between the Library and Short Édition. Press a button to print a story that takes just 1, 3, or 5 minutes to read.
Read more about "Take a moment to enjoy a great read."A curriculum guide for students that encourages the study of oral, print, visual and multimedia texts.
Read more about "Media Literacy in Alberta Curriculum"Manage your contact information, notifications, print balance, program registrations, and room bookings.
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Read more about "'Have you always wanted to write a book?'"Your free Calgary Public Library card is an important step in finding support in Calgary. At the Library, you can borrow books, movies, and music, use computers and Wi-Fi, print documents, attend programs to practise your English skills, and get connected to newcomer services agencies who can help you. It’s all free!
Read more about "Welcome to Canada and the Library"You can pick up your copy at any Calgary fire hall or Library location, or download and print your
Read more about "Fire safety starts with you"1. Use your Calgary Public Library card to access free eBooks. It’s easy to download eBooks onto a computer, smartphone, or tablet using our Digital Resources, including Libby, Overdrive, Gale Virtual Library, Read Alberta eBooks, and TumbleBookLibrary (just for kids). Happy reading!2. Love podcasts? You’re going to love audiobooks. Nothing makes your daily commute — or a long road trip — better than having the perfect audiobook to accompany you. 3. Did you know there are more than 60 free meeting rooms available at libraries across Calgary? Book a space for your business, not-for-profit, study group, book club, or event.4. Early Learning Centres! These free spaces, located in 12 libraries around Calgary, are designed to encourage young children to learn through play. Whimsical and wonderful, your kids are never going to want to leave the Library.5. It’s Sunday, you’re ready to hit print on your final paper for the semester. But oh no, you’re out of ink and your printer won’t stop jamming. What do you do? Come to the Library, of course! All Library members receive $5 of free printing each month. You’ll never be in another jam with a Library card.6. Read your favourite magazines for free with Digital Resources like Flipster Magazines. Flipster gives you access to Time, People, Us Weekly, Maclean’s, Canadian Geographic, Today’s Parent, and many more. Plus our Digital Resource National Geographic Virtual Library gives you access to every edition of National Geographic since 1888. Wow.7. You can use your Library card to borrow musical instruments! The Sun Life Financial Musical Instrument Lending Library at Memorial Park Library has instruments including guitars, ukuleles, banjos, mandolins, violins, keyboards, and bongos. Plus, the Library offers a variety of free programs to help you learn a new instrument or develop your skills, and there’s also a Practice Room at Memorial Park Library —perfect for aspiring musicians — that can comfortably accommodate two people. What are you waiting for? Start learning a new instrument today.8. Programs, programs, and more programs... and they’re all free. Calgary Public Library has programs for babies, families, kids, teens, adults, seniors, newcomers, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking for learning and enrichment. Discover a world of free programs with Library Connect, our program guide, or search our programs online to find what you’re looking for. We ♥ programs!9. More into listening to music than learning to play it? Stream free music on Freegal, a music service with nearly 13 million songs. Download five free songs per week and listen to three hours of streaming per day.10. Looking to learn another language? The Library has got you covered. Get free access to language learning Digital Resources including Rosetta Stone Library Solution and Pronunciator.11. Low-income Calgarians with a City of Calgary Recreation Fee Assistance card can use the Library to access arts and culture events, including the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Lunchbox Theatre, Alberta Ballet and more. Learn about how the Sun Life Financial Arts + Culture Pass works.12. Love learning? So do we! Take free online courses at Lynda.com and Gale Courses. The interactive, instructor-led online courses cover topics like business skills, web design, photography, graphic design, and much more.13. Attention all movie buffs! Access more than 30,000 films for free with Kanopy. Watch award-winning documentaries and acclaimed films, rare and hard-to-find titles, must-see classic films, Canadian cinema selections, and an array of foreign language films.14. Love books? Love talking about books? Love listening to others talk about books? Join a book discussion group. Discover a new bestseller or relive a favourite classic book at monthly Book Discussion Groups, facilitated by trained Library volunteers. The Library will also lend you the book; just ask at the Library service desk. Want to host your own book club? The Library makes it extra easy with our Book Club in a Bag.15. Read thousands of popular newspapers, including local and international newspapers in multiple languages, with PressReader. Read on your browser or mobile device… no more ink-stained fingers for you!
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