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Read more about "Thanks for your interest."The Book Truck is a mobile public library that brings books, movies, programs, and Library services to the community and gets people of all ages excited about reading.
Read more about "What’s a Book Truck?"CALGARY, AB – Calgarians will now be able to borrow musical instruments thanks to the Sun Life Financial Musical Instrument Lending Library program – the first of its kind in the region. This innovative program, available at the Calgary Public Library’s Memorial Park location, gives anyone with a valid library card the opportunity to borrow a variety of musical instruments. Earlier this year, Sun Life Financial announced the expansion of its highly successful Sun Life Financial Musical Instrument Lending Library program to more cities across Canada in celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday. Calgary is now the fourth city in the country to be part of this innovative program.“Music can have a profound impact on a person’s life and being able to share and make music is something everyone deserves to experience,” said Paul Joliat, Assistant Vice-President, Philanthropy and Sponsorships, Sun Life Financial. “At Sun Life, we understand the importance of building healthy, sustainable communities and we are thrilled to be able to increase access to music through this program.”Sun Life Financial will be making a $140,000 philanthropic donation to the Calgary Public Library Foundation to fund the program operating costs, and is donating 150 instruments and accessories to the Memorial Park Library, including guitars, ukuleles, violins, drums, xylophones and portable keyboards. Sun Life has also created a series of seven short videos to assist individuals with the use, care and enjoyment of the instruments. Whether you’re a beginner picking up an instrument for the first time or a seasoned musician, the program is designed for anyone looking to explore the world of music.The Sun Life Financial Musical Instrument Lending Library program is a natural extension of Sun Life’s support of music education, one that aligns perfectly with the company’s award-winning Making the Arts More Accessible™ program. Sun Life Financial believes arts and culture should be celebrated within our communities and made available to everyone, regardless of their means.“Music, like reading, is a gateway to the wider world of creativity and ideas,” said Bill Ptacek, CEO, Calgary Public Library. “The Library, through the Sun Life Financial Musical Instrument Lending Library program, is bringing arts and culture to more Calgarians. We are grateful for Sun Life Financial’s continued investment in the Library and to arts and culture in our city. With their investment in innovation, Sun Life Financial is a valued Add In Campaign Founding Partner.”The Library will also be holding a Musical Instrument Donation Drive running from June 1 to July 1. Calgarians may drop off their donations at Memorial Park Library (1221 2 Street SW) and at Long & McQuade (225 58 Ave SE). See the instrument wish list for more information.The Sun Life Financial Musical Instrument Lending Library program was first launched at the Toronto Public Library in April 2016, and was later expanded to the Vancouver and Montréal Public Libraries. The program is already an overwhelming success in the first three cities, and all libraries are currently experiencing wait times to borrow an instrument.About Sun Life Financial in the communityAt Sun Life Financial, we are committed to building sustainable, healthier communities for life and we’re proud to hold the Caring Company designation from Imagine Canada. Community wellness is an important part of our sustainability commitment and we believe that by actively supporting the communities in which we live and work, we can help build a positive environment for our Clients, employees, advisors and shareholders. Our philanthropic support focuses on two key areas: health, with an emphasis on diabetes awareness, prevention, care and research initiatives through our Team Up Against DiabetesTM platform; and arts and culture, through our award-winning Making the Arts More AccessibleTM program. We also partner with sports properties in key markets to further our commitment to healthy and active living. Our employees and advisors take great pride in volunteering over 40,000 hours each year and contribute to making life brighter for individuals and families across Canada. Read more about Sun Life Financial in the community.opens a new windowAbout Calgary Public LibraryCalgary Public Library, with 600,000+ members, 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 15.8 million physical and digital items and with 6.7 million in-person visits last year. Preparations are underway for the awe-inspiring 240,000 sq. ft. New Central Library, to open in late 2018.About Calgary Public Library FoundationAdd In—the Campaign for Calgary’s Library, is the largest public campaign for a public library in Canadian history. The $350 million campaign will enhance and support a system of community libraries across Calgary and is inspired by the New Central Library, which will open its doors to the world in 2018. To learn more about Add In and the Calgary Public Library Foundation’s vision to create the best public library in the world for Calgarians, visit addin.ca.-30-Media Relations Contacts:Alessandra NigroManager, Corporate CommunicationsSun Life FinancialT. 416-979-4884C. 416-859-6918alessandra.nigro@sunlife.com
Read more about "Stories"Get interview tips Learn how to prepare for job interviews, answer questions with ease, and impress potential employers. Career Basics is a program series by Bow Valley College that helps job seekers prepare for success in the workplace. This program is supported by the Government of Alberta. Stream free on YouTube Listen to The Offer Letter podcast 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. Start listening
Read more about "Get interview tips Listen to The Offer Letter podcast"Available for six months each year, the Historian in Residence delivers specialized programs about Calgary's rich past, and meets one-on-one with Library patrons to discuss your history-related questions.
Read more about "Do you know the stories of Calgary?"Kim Firmston is the Youth Program Director at the AWCS, an instructor of youth writing, and a published YA novelist. When they are not writing, they are doing weird things with movie-making, electronics, and plasticine.
Read more about "Kim Firmston"Send this form home with your classroom so that your students can easily obtain their free Library card. With this card, they can enjoy free programs, access various supports, borrow up to 99 items, and much more!
Read more about "Child Library Card Application"Share your expertise and provide career development assistance to participants of our Career Coaching program. Volunteers with a strong background in Human Resources and/or Career Planning help adults with job searching, resume writing, interview preparation, and cover letters.
Read more about "What will you do?"Volunteer Qualifications Junior or senior high school students (Grade 7 to Grade 12) Strong communication skills Ability to motivate and mentor children from diverse backgrounds Reliable, with a positive attitude Strong literacy skills Commit to all program dates Volunteer Responsibilities Attend an orientation and training session Create a positive, fun, and rewarding environment Be a positive role model for participants Attend each program in the volunteer term
Read more about "Volunteer Qualifications Volunteer Responsibilities"Thank You Volunteers! On April 15, we celebrated the 75th National Volunteer Week with our 42nd annual Volunteer Recognition Event. The theme of 2016’s National Volunteer Week is “volunteers are the roots of strong communities,” a sentiment with which Calgary Public Library—and Calgarians—passionately agree.Here at the Library, 2,511 Calgarians give back more than 56,980 hours of volunteer effort annually. Our volunteers’ time adds an economic value of $1,538,590 to our libraries and communities every year! Their efforts allow the Library to offer more programs, in more locations, more often, to so many more Calgarians. Library volunteers give their time, energy, and talent—and over 14,000 patrons benefit.We’d like to thank every volunteer for their outstanding contributions to all of the Library’s programs.We’d also like to pay tribute to one of the Library’s very first volunteers, Becky Lathrop. In 1974, Becky started volunteering for the Library’s Homebound Readers program. She was known as unflappable, warm, and supportive. Becky Lathrop passed away on March 8, at the age of 90.The John Dutton Volunteer of the Year Award seeks to recognize an extraordinary individual whose service is exemplary. Marian Erb received the award.“Volunteering at the Library allows me to do what I love, surrounded by beautiful, wonderful books in the company of friendly, like-minded people.” Marian says.The following outstanding volunteers also received awards at the event:Linda Lathrop was recognized for her 10 years of volunteer service for the Library. Betty Giles, our Milestone Award recipient, was honoured for 30 years of voluntary service to the Library. Theresa and Dean Cassidy, the wife and husband team behind the Library’s mascot Curious the Chameleon, received the 2016 Community Spirit Award. Shovon Das was honoured as the Youth Speaker. Darby, a Golden Doodle, along with the intrepid and the equally remarkable Patti Johnston, were honoured for their work volunteering for the Story PALS program. Doug Leisch received the 2016 Literacy Support – Digital Award. Daniel Park received the 2016 Literacy Support – Numeracy Award. Rachelle Dueck received the the 2016 Literacy Support – Reading and Writing Award. Barbara Mathies received the the 2016 Professional Support Award. Doreen Richards received the 2016 Foundation Award. Jon McBurnie received the 2016 Language Coaching Award. Alisha and Inaara Ebrahim received the Emerging Leader Award.
Read more about "Stories"Tours are temporarily unavailable. The Library is taking a measured response to reopening and will make more programs and services available as recommended by public health and safety officials.Please visit calgarylibrary.ca/covid-19 for regular updates.
Read more about "Learn about the stories, history, and architecture."Anees is a Seattle-based programmer with a passion for web applications and game programming. His interests include the use of games as a gateway into software development, and deep YouTube dives into how to make dishes from foreign cuisines.
Read more about "Anees Y"Need fresh ideas, information, or insight? The School Support Librarian offers office hours to support educators by answering questions related to resources for remote learning, virtual field trips to the Library, and virtual classroom programs.
Read more about "School Support Librarian"Our Commitment to You Employee Benefits Calgary Public Library offers a competitive total rewards package to our employees including competitive salary, benefits , and perks. We support our staff by offering a variety of valuable resources and services. From supporting a positive work-life balance to providing health and wellness resource s, we pr ioritize our team’s well-being . Health and Safety The Library is committed to the health and safety of our employees. We ensure employees are trained in proper work procedures, follow safe work practices, and co - operate in creating a safe, healthy, and productive work environment. As an employee, you’ll receive: Free and confidential services through the Employee Family Assistance Program Bike storage and on-site parking (location dependent) Employee Recognition Program Tuition Assistance to support personal development An extensive range of training programs and workshops Full time regular employees will also be eligible for Extended Health and Dental Benefits, Health Spending Account, Life Insurance coverage , and participation in the Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP) Part time and On-Call employees receive a minimum of 16% pay in lieu of benefits Eligibility for benefits may vary based on your job status, work location and/or the terms of any applicable collective agreement or terms and conditions of employment.
Read more about "Our Commitment to You"Help teens aged 13 to 17 learn coding skills as they work through tutorials (as beginners) or their own projects (intermediate/advanced) in this drop-in program. Volunteers coach and support participants individually or in teams, as they develop coding skills to create web pages, apps, and games in an open, free learning environment.
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