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Racism – what is it? “Racism starts with the belief that people can be divided into groups called races,” states Anne Marie Aikins in Racism : Deal with it before it gets under your skin . " Racism is the idea that some races are superior to others and should have more power than others. It is a form of prejudice, or pre-judging a person based...

Roasted Brusssel Sprouts If I say "brussel sprouts" to you, what immediately comes to mind? Nauseating, sulphurous cabbage smells? Mushy, tasteless blobs of sickly green vegetal mass? Well, put all those nasty thoughts away, as I have crossed a new frontier here. I have essentially orchestrated the reincarnation of the homely brussel sprout...

Planning a vacation for spring break with the kids? Let Calgary Public Library help you! We have some great books on travelling with children. Here are several of our newer titles: Frommers 500 Places to Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up 2009 Wanderlust & Lipstick: Travelling With Your Kids For those of you who are heading south, we have: Next...

- Thursday, April 1st - ...@ NOON... Come down to the Castell Central library to hear Craig Dilouie read from his latest novel - "The Great Planet Robbery". This is a sweet opportunity to gather with like-minded fans, indulge in live story-telling straight from the author, and share some laughs courtesy of Dilouie's hilarious characters...