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Read more about "Host your book club at the Library"Your free Library card gives you access to books, programs, online courses like LinkedIn Learning for Library and Rosetta Stone, printing, meeting rooms, and more.
Read more about "There are thousands of reasons to become a member."Host your next event at Central Library, in the Shaikh Family Welcome Gallery, Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hall, BMO Financial Group Community Room, or two large meeting rooms.
Read more about "If your event has more than 50 attendees, book a large event space. "Manage your contact information, notifications, print balance, program registrations, and room bookings.
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Read more about "Room Use Guidelines"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. Remember, in order to have the best Book Truck visit possible, we recommend that your event have reserved parking available for the Book Truck, and a safe way for people to approach the vehicle.
Read more about "What’s a Book Truck?"Michael Green (1957 – 2015) was a driving force and visionary for Calgary’s arts community. The green room where speakers and performers prepare prior to entering the Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hall has been named in his honour.
Read more about "The Michael Green Green Room is a testament to the legacy of the co-founder of One Yellow Rabbit Theatre."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"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?"Book clubs are a great way to meet and create lasting connections with people who have similar reading interests to you. Start a new book club or take your existing one to the next level with these free resources.Whether you’re not sure where to start, want to find other likeminded readers, or are looking for book recommendations for your group, we have programs, spaces, and tools to help you stay motivated.
Read more about "Build your book community with help from the Library"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. As a precaution to help limit the spread of COVID-19 and support the City's efforts to promote social distancing, the Library is increasing its response, including cancelling all outreach programs. Please check calgarylibrary.ca/covid-19 for regular updates.
Read more about "What’s a Book Truck?"Silence is a service in the TD Great Reading Room The floors get quieter as you make your way up inside the Library. The peace and quiet come to a pinnacle in this space where, surrounded by wood-paneled walls and special collections, a bibliophile can read or study to their heart’s content.
Read more about "Silence is a service in the TD Great Reading Room"Interested in joining a book club, but don't know where to start? This social program is a chance to meet book lovers in your community and learn the basics of starting and...
Read more about "DIY Book Club"Seton Library has lots of room — enough room for a helicopter to fit comfortably among the shelves of books and other Library services.When the under-construction Library opens, young children will have the opportunity to explore an Alouette III helicopter, one of 11 Early Learning Centres in the Library system. A partnership with the Hangar Flight Museum provided the decommissioned helicopter. Able to fly at higher altitudes and carry seven passengers, two stretchers, or small cargo loads, the Alouette III was the choice of those who worked in mountainous regions.The incredibly successful installation of Engine 23 at Central Library has inspired other creative spaces, like the Alouette III at Seton Library. Watch the video to get a sneak peek before the Library opens in early 2019.
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