Celebrate your freedom to read February 23 – 29 with one of your favourite controversial classics, or check out the exhibit in the TD Great Reading Room at Central Library.
Staff-recommended reads
Resources
Pick up your new copy of the Fire Safety Activity book at any Library location or Calgary fire hall. There are colouring sheets, puzzles, and games for students to learn about home safety and the life of a firefighter.
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Central Library
The Indigenous Languages Resource Centre on Level 4 at Central Library is a place for everyone to meet with Elders, share stories under a night sky installation, and learn Treaty 7 languages.
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Library News
The Bill Ptacek Fund for Innovation supports bold new ideas at the Calgary Public Library. Learn how you can contribute, including during the 2020 Scotiabank Calgary Marathon Charity Challenge.
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Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Join panelists for a dialogue on conversion therapy, its impact, and why it was banned.
February 26, March 4, 11 & 25, April 1 & 8
A variety of experts speak about how the ancient world influences our modern one.
Friday, February 28, 2020
Join us to celebrate our newest Early Learning Centre with a special storytime and treats.
Sunday, March 1, 2020
Kick off Fraud Prevention Month with these seven, free discussions on a variety of topics.
Teens
Teens can explore art, robots, photography, coding, and more in this drop-in space.
Families
Challenge your family and friends to a game, with coaching from the Calgary Chess/Junior Chess Clubs.
Adults
Choose from three programs where you'll learn ways to thinking differently when approaching problems, communications, and conveying your ideas.
Newcomers
Meet new people and practice your English language listening, speaking, and comprehension skills.
Picking up new skills is a breeze with free resources like Rosetta Stone Library Solution. Learn over 30 languages, including Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi, and Persian, or improve your English skills with interactive lessons.
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