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Sensory play lays an important foundation for your child's learning. These activities from our librarians and staff, which can all be done with materials found around your house, encourage brain development, open-ended thinking, fine motor skill building, and even language learning.
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Read more about "Newcomers"The Artist in Residence are paid community engagement residencies that support artists, collectives, and arts organizations working in Indigenous art and placemaking, children's art and illustration, or the Newcomer experience.Residents work in a designated space at Central Library and engage with the public at libraries across the city. The Newcomer Artist in Residence is generously supported by TD Bank Group.
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Read more about "Adaptive Technologies and Special Services at the Library"Kristy North Peigan is a member of the Piikani First Nation and is a freelance artist and designer in Calgary. S
Read more about "Meet Kristy North Peigan"If you aren't able to visit the Wellness Desk in person, you can call 403.299.9699, text 587.315.5000 (9 am — 10 pm), or live chat (9 am — 10 pm) to speak with a mental health professional and get immediate care for emotional or mental health challenges.
Read more about "Newcomer Services"Natalia Ionescu is a Romanian-Canadian illustrator and designer.
Read more about "Natalia Ionescu"Kay Burns is a multidisciplinary artist and researcher who is exploring the Library’s map collection during her residency.
Read more about "Kay Burns"Tess has a wealth of experience in queer and women’s history and is working at the Galt Museum & Archives in Lethbridge. Tess is committed to promoting accessibility and diversity in historical narratives.
Read more about "Tess McNaughton"This residency recognizes the contribution of children’s artists to literature through exhibitions and workshops for all ages.
Read more about "Children's Artist in Residence"We can’t wait to show you Calgary’s newest Library! The Seton Library at the Brookfield Residential YMCA opens January 14, 2019, and we want you to join us for our BIG opening weekend!January 19 is the official opening of the Hopewell Early Learning Centre, a space for kids built around a real helicopter courtesy of The Hangar Flight Museum. The celebration, from 10 am to 1 pm, will also include a special family storytime at 11 am, free crafts and activities, treats, games, door prizes, and more.The new 25,000 square foot Seton Library has plenty to offer the growing south Calgary community, such as a Teen Centre, bookable meeting rooms, automated Chromebook lending lockers, and lots of programs and services for children and families, including the Questionarium and the Hopewell Early Learning Centre.Access everything at Seton Library (and our 20 other locations) for free with your free Library card! Get a membership online today or visit any Library location to become a member.See you at Seton Library!
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