ESL Teen Talk
ESL Teen Talk is a program for youth ages 10 -14, which uses fun activities and games to help young people practice speaking English. The youth who participate are supported by Library staff and peer volunteers, and the emphasis is on fun – not grammar lessons! Through activities like Pictionary and Jeopardy-style trivia, the youth have a chance to practice their spoken English and become more familiar with Canadian trivia, slang, acronyms, etc. The games engage both the participants and the volunteers to share language skills, cultural information, and enjoyable times at the Library! Some wonderful friendships have developed out of this program.
Crowfoot Library
Tuesday August 2nd to Friday August 5th
10:30 am to 12:00 pm
Central Library
Monday August 22nd to Friday August 26th
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
To register, phone 403.260.2620 or visit calgarypubliclibrary.com
CyberSeniors Connect
CyberSeniors Connect brings together teen volunteers with older adults who want to buff up their computer skills. The program is open to participants who are 50 years and up who, with one-on-one help from their own teen computer coaches, are learning to navigate the Web.
The students have a chance to explore their own interests at their own pace. Some are learning keyboards shortcuts; some are mastering Google Maps; others are finding out about Twitter and Facebook. Who better to learn from than a youth mentor?
Volunteer Qualifications
- Volunteers will be junior or high school students (grade 7 – grade 12)
- Volunteers will be reliable, have a positive attitude, good literacy and computer technology skills and enjoy working with children
- Volunteers will be good role models
We are currently looking for volunteers at our Louise Riley and Signal Hill locations.
Apply online here
CyberSeniors Connect Volunteer Coordinator
Katie Radke
Phone: 403-221-2036 E-mail: katie.radke@calgarypubliclibrary.com
ESL Coffee and Conversation is back!
Friday, July 29th.
10 - 11:30 a.m.
5th floor, open area
Central Library, 616 Macleod Trail SE
Coming Soon!
We're constantly working to give you the best web experience possible and will be launching our new Calgary Public Library website soon.
You can check out the new site here.
2011 TD Summer Reading Club
Kids ages 0 to 12 can play for FREE!
Teens: Join us for our 2011 summer reading program, YOUTH READ 2011.
Sign up. Read. Enjoy. Win.
Prizes include gift certificates to the mall, books & swag!
Why should kids have all the fun? Summer.Read is the 2011 summer reading program for adults! For more info click on the Readers’ Nook Blog or follow along on Facebook.
Do you love what you do? If not and you are looking for a new career, drop in for one-on-one help with resume writing, cover letters, and job searching skills. Volunteers will offer advice and feedback while guiding you towards the many career resources the Library offers. Microsoft computer workstations are available for you to update and print your resume — so bring a disk or USB device.
Drop-in or call 403−260−2782 for more information
Free with a Library Card
Central Library – 3rd Floor, 616 Macleod Trail SE
Thursday evenings, 6:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
Crowfoot Library – 8665 Nose Hill Drive NW
Saturday mornings, 10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Fish Creek Library – 11161 Bonaventure Drive SE
Saturday mornings, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Village Square Library – 2623 – 56 Street NE
Thursday evenings, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Living Library works like your local library. However, the books you borrow are “Living Books.” These are real people with whom you can have a conversation. As a “reader” you can learn more about the diversity in our community. Living Books share stories about their personal experiences in a welcoming environment. Readers can ask questions they have always wanted to ask. Living Library helps people to understand each other better, one conversation at a time.
Saturday August 27, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Central Library, 616 Macleod Trail SE
No Registration required
In partnership with: Funded by:
Living Books:
Arts & Culture Adventurer I'm an artist who uses the theatre to build community and to explore the world. Born and raised in Calgary, I love learning about this vibrant city that inspires and frustrates me. Let's talk.
Army Brat A person whose parent has served full-time in the Canadian military during the person's childhood. An Army Brat is shaped by frequent moves, absence of a parent, interesting family dynamics, threat of parental loss in war, and a militarized family unit. Some can struggle to develop and maintain deep, lasting relationships, and can feel like outsiders, but most assimilate quickly as they have to do so with each move.
Cultural Behaviours: Accepted or Not I was born in Trinidad and Tobago and migrated to Toronto, Canada 27 years ago. Along with my new home came many cultural surprises, some were big and others quite simple. It was the simple things that fascinated me the most and which took me a long time to get comfortable with. I would like to share with you some of the little differences between the Canadian culture and my own. I will also share those that were difficult to get used to coming from an island in the Caribbean.
Dazed and Confused Finding your path in life can be difficult, especially in a new city, but compound those challenges with losing your sight and it can seem an insurmountable goal. How a love of books and the world of imagination helped one woman cope with loss.
How To Start a New Life in a New Country: Woman from China A woman from China explains how she made the transition from living in China to Canada.
Laughing Poet I write and publish haiku, a short, imagistic type of poetry that originated in 17th century Japan. I also practice laughter yoga, which started in Mumbai, India in 1955 and teaches people how to laugh for no reason. Find out how I use poetry and laughter to express my creativity and joyfulness, while promoting harmony and peace. I'm a published poet and belong to the following organizations; Magpie Haiku Poets, Alexandra Writers Society Centre, Writers Guild of Alberta, Haiku Canada and Tanka Canada. I teach the occasional poetry workshop at the Alexandra Centre, I'm the co-author of a poetry anthology titled "A Piece of Eggshell" and the author of a poetry book titled "About the Blue Moon".
Modern Female Nomad This book will help you accept self, others and world the way it is, by becoming the "lover of what is", by realizing that the key to successful, fulfilled and happy life is you - your own nature. Learn how to deal with stressful situations based in a tool/method.
Mother of a Generation Gap / Recovery from Surgery Our family is nearly perfect with one exception, our daughters are nearly 10 years apart, which makes them more like “only children”. This situation presents unique challenges as well as joys. / From testing and diagnosis, physical and emotional preparation, facing my mortality, and the aftermath of surgery including the changes I went through and dealing with the physical scars left behind.
Opportunities and Challenges of an Immigrant Youth Arriving in Canada as a teen without English language skills, did not deter this book from graduating from software engineering at the Schulich School of Engineering at the U of C. She will share her stories on how to face challenges and turn many into opportunities; and how the former Chair of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Student Branch gives back to her community in a variety of organizations.
Professional Mentor Former Calgary Public Library board member and retired City of Calgary professional.
We Grew Up Without A Mother In Kabul Afghanistan in 1982, my mother and my baby brother died when a rocket hit our home during the war. Our family became separated because it was difficult for my father to work and care for six children. I will share my family’s story, and describe my life in Canada.