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Read more about "Come Play the Buggy Game of Life!"Take your Library out into the world Homebound Readers Deliver Library materials to those who are unable to visit the Library due to health or mobility challenges. Help new Canadians learn English English Conversation Group Help new Canadians improve their English language conversation skills.
Read more about "Take your Library out into the world Help new Canadians learn English"Calgary, AB – To thank its members, supporters and community, the Calgary Public Library is throwing a birthday bash for the Central Library on Saturday, November 2. Since the doors opened on November 1, 2018, Central Library has welcomed more than 1.74 million visitors, checked out nearly 754,000 items and delivered an astounding 5,100 programs.“This past year has been an incredible year in the history of the Calgary Public Library,” says Mark Asberg, CEO, Calgary Public Library. “We are so grateful to our community for helping to create this dynamic hub in the heart of the city while continuing to connect our members to ideas and experiences, inspiration and insights.”Celebrations will run from 9 am – 4 pm and feature pop-up performances and activities, free tours, a special storytime with Mayor Nenshi, a Friendship Round Dance and much more! Below are a few highlights of the celebrations:First 500 people to arrive at 9:00 am will receive a free gift Special Storytime with Mayor Nenshi at 10:30 am Friendship Round Dance takes over the building from 12 – 12:30 pm Buskers, performers, art installations throughout the building from 10 am – 4 pm Family activities and craft stations all day A surprise treat from Lukes Sneak peek of the new Indigenous Languages Resource Centre and Elder’s Storytime Visit with our Artist in Residence and Author in Residence Food trucks, outdoor street hockey (weather permitting), and giveaways courtesy of East Village For full details visit calgarylibrary.ca.The Central Library has become a go-to destination signing up 61,300 new Library members, offering 860 free tours and providing over 5,100 programs to 107,600 attendees since opening one year ago. The 240,000 square foot architectural icon has also been recognized for its inspiring design, designated as a ‘library of the future’ by the prestigious Architectural Digest and being named one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Greatest Places of 2019.For those wishing to celebrate the one-year birthday party and give the Library a gift, the Calgary Public Library Foundation is accepting donations through its website. By the numbers since opening on November 1, 2018:1.74 million visitors 61,300 new members 754,000 items checked out 860 tours given 203,000 print jobs 21,000 room bookings 5,100 programs delivered to 107,600 attendees -30-Calgary Public Library Calgary Public Library, with 738,000+ members and 21 locations, 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 14.4 million physical and digital items and with 6.9 million in-person visits last year. The awe-inspiring 240,000 sq. ft. new Central Library — the newest gathering place for our city — opened on November 1, 2018.Media Contact:Mary KapustaDirector, CommunicationsCalgary Public Library 403.774.7256mary.kapusta@calgarylibrary.ca
Read more about "Stories Central Library Celebrates First Birthday"Gather with your peers to share ideas or book some quiet time alone to study or take a call. Room bookings are available at select locations and can be booked up to 30 days in advance.Book a room for a larger group at any location, or try a smaller space at Bowness, Central, Crowfoot, Fish Creek, Nose Hill, or Village Square libraries for up to three hours per day.
Read more about "Meeting rooms are available to book at most libraries"Our 110th birthday celebrations continue with the launch of our 2023 – 2026 Strategic Plan: Everyone Belongs at the Library. Watch for more exciting news as we continue to celebrate 110 years together.
Read more about "Celebrating 110 years of Library love"Visit Central Library from July 7 – 16 to enjoy free activities and performances.
Read more about "Yahoo! It's Stampede!"Heading down to Stampede Park? Enjoy special Indigenous Family Storytimes at Elbow River Camp. These storytimes are led by Library staff and local Treaty 7 authors, with oral stories, songs, and rhymes about Indigenous culture. Storytimes will be held at 11:00 am in the Otter Tipi on the following days:
Read more about "Visit us at Elbow River Camp"Celebrate the magic of the season with Winter Wonderland at Central Library and Memorial Park Library.
Read more about "Winter Wonderland "Longer nights mean more time to spend curled up with a good book. Register for the Read 110 Challenge online through Beanstack, and use your reading map to track 110 hours of reading. Sign up from December 15 – February 28 for your chance to win.
Read more about "Read 110 hours and win amazing prizes!"Learn about the role libraries play in your community This program is an opportunity for school classes in Calgary to visit the Library location nearest them to see how it is a learning space and resource in their community. L ibrary staff will share resources and expertise, and lead hands-on activities to support students in building awareness of the role of public libraries in their school community. Visits are 45 minutes long and are conducted for one class at a time (maximum 30 students per class). Bookings can be made for up to two classes ( larger groups possible at Crowfoot only ), with an option to extend your stay with a 25-minute activity. Book borrowing is not included in your visit, but you are welcome stay with your class afterwards to do so. Opportunities may vary depending on community Library location and size of group. If you would like to bring a non-school group to the Library for a tour, please call Library Hotline.
Read more about "Learn about the role libraries play in your community"A local commitment to reconciliation The Calgary Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee reviewed the 94 Calls to Action from the Federal Truth and Reconciliation Commission to determine which are actionable by Calgary's municipal government. The results are Calls to Action identified in White Goose Flying: A Report to Calgary City Council on the Indian Residential School Truth and Reconciliation PDF , which includes local context and alignments. The report specifies that Calgary Public Library should: "... inspire stories, and through its work with community partners including the Heritage Triangle, coordinate and collaborate on exhibits and programming about the true history and legacy of Indian residential schools, in and surrounding Calgary. Libraries and museums are among the most highly utilized and trusted public ‘gathering spaces’ in the city, therefore their reach is substantial. A two-pronged approach in (a) training City staff internally while at the same time as (b) creating outward-facing public awareness and learning opportunities for Calgary citizens, creates impact."
Read more about "A local commitment to reconciliation"For Jesse Campbell, growing up down the road from the public library in the southern Alberta community of Crowsnest Pass was a big deal.“I was in there all the time,” says Campbell, now 28 years old. A former geologist, Campbell recently returned to university for medical school. “Reading triggered curiosity in me as a kid, and Ibelieve that has helped me in all aspects of life. I just wanted to be able to help other kids feel the same way.”To that end, Campbell started volunteering with Calgary Public Library a year ago, with the School Support program (formerly Homework Help). Campbell heads to Nose Hill Library once a week to help students in Grade 1 to Grade 6 with school assignments.Campbell enjoyed that experience so much, he picked up another volunteer assignment—at Crowfoot Library. With the Learning Advantage program, Campbell helps an adult develop basicreading, writing, and numeracy skills. “I like being able to have a one-on-one interaction, to sit across from someone and feel like I’m having a direct impact,” he says.Both volunteer gigs have come with a bonus benefit. “I think it’s easy to get detached from your community a little bit, and volunteering in these positions has made me feel so much moreconnected to my community,” he says.Just as Campbell’s early library experience played a defining role in his life, his volunteer work at Calgary Public Library is making a difference in the lives of others.If you’d like to join the Library’s team of volunteers, please visit the Volunteers page.
Read more about "Stories Meet our Volunteers: Jesse Campbell Jesse volunteers to connect to his community"Dana Saric Committee Membership: Audit and Finance; Chair of Governance Term End: 2025 Dana discovered her love of books at the same time as she discovered her local public library. As a newcomer to Canada, reading was a way to learn a language as well as a wonderful way to explore different ideas, places, and perspectives. These days, Dana enjoys the Calgary Public Library with her young family, reading the children’s collections together and participating in the robust and sociable early literacy programming. She is a lifelong learner and looks forward to contributing to the Board some of the legal and business skills she learned along the way. Dana believes that together, we can facilitate the continued growth of the Calgary Public Library as a world-class library network with learning opportunities, connection and a sense of belonging for all.
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