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JANUARY | FEBRUARY | 2019
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FREE PROGRAMS FOR EVERYBODY
CENTRAL LIBRARY TOURS
Registration starts Monday, December 17. All tours are 45 minutes, for all ages, and take place at Central Library.
VISITOR TOUR
Discover the unique and innovative elements of Central Library’s spaces, services,
and art in a free public tour led by a volunteer guide.
From January 3 to February 28, tours are offered:
Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 12 pm & 1 pm
Every Wednesday at 5:30 pm
Every Sunday at 12:30 pm
(There is no tour on Monday, February 18.)
ARCHITECTURAL TOUR
This volunteer-guided tour highlights the creative construction process and iconic
architecture of the Central Library designed by the international firm Snøhetta and
local firm DIALOG.
From January 3 to February 28, tours are offered:
Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 11:30 am
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Visit Central Library Today!
SESSION LENGTH DURATION AGES
There’s so much to see and do at Calgary’s new Central Library. Not sure where to start?
Here are some tips.
• Library Express: This Level 1 spot is the place to pick up your holds, find popular new titles, and
browse through books recommended by Library staff and others.
• Children’s Library: The 12,000-square-foot Children’s Library on Level 1M is the place for
families to play, read, and learn.
• LUKES: Take a break at LUKES, located inside the Library or outside. These two exciting café
collaborations are by Gareth Lukes and Chef Eric Hendry.
• Indigenous Placemaking: Six Indigenous artists have created permanent pieces throughout
the Library, including a wall mural, buffalo sculpture, and furniture.
• Laptop Bar: The laptop bars on Levels 2 and 3 are great places to work, with views of the
Oculus skylight above and the Shaikh Family Welcome Gallery below.
Program #
• Kids’ Tech Lab: Join kids and teen programs like Code Club, codeTEEN: Intro to Web Design,
Central VR Explorers, and more in the Kids’ Tech Lab.
Bowness
Country Hills
• Job Desk: Drop in for employment advice, provided by career coaches from Career
Crowfoot
Connection, at the Level 3 Job Desk.
Fish Creek
Forest Lawn
Giuffre • Idea Lab: Join our Idea Coaches in the Level 3 lab to learn about design thinking and more.
Judith Umbach
• The
Louise Riley Norrep Foundation Tech Connect Studio: Take technology programs about eBooks,
Mem Park cloud technology, Microsoft Excel, and more in this Level 3 space.
Nicholls
Nose Hill • Teen Tech Lab: This Level 3 lab has equipment ranging from sewing machines to robotics. PLUS, don’t miss ell
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Quarry Park Come create at the Library!
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Rocky Ridge
Saddletowne
attending an event in the
• Vintage Media Lab: Visit this room on Level 4 in the Williams & Harris Shared History Centre to
Sage Hill Performance Hall, admiring
see equipment once commonplace in libraries, like microfilm readers, typewriters, a book
Shawnessy
press, and 16mm film reels. The Archway, studying in the
Signal Hill TD Great Reading Room, and
Southwood
• Calgary’s Story, presented by Walt & Irene DeBoni: Take a step back in time with the enjoying a good book in
Village Square
Living History: Glimpses of our Past interactive digital installation on Level 4. The Prow. See you at
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BABIES
Registration starts Monday, December 17 unless otherwise noted. For more resources, visit calgarylibrary.ca/babies.
TODDLERS & PRESCHOOLERS
Registration starts Monday, December 17 unless otherwise noted. For more resources, visit calgarylibrary.ca/toddlers.
SESSION LENGTH DURATION AGES SESSION LENGTH DURATION AGES
1 BABY RHYME TIME 2 BABY BOOKWORMS 3 POP ‘N TOT 1 A-B-C: YOU AND ME 2 1-2-3: COUNT WITH ME 3 COLOSSAL CALGARY 4 WORDS AND WIGGLES
Welcome your baby to the Have fun sharing books, It’s adventure time for male Read, sing, talk, and play Your toddler will love this PLAYDATE Learn new ideas for play with
Library. Enjoy songs, rhymes, rhymes, and songs with your caregivers and their babies! together in this interactive introduction to numeracy and Play builds the foundation for your preschooler in this active
and stories that will make your little one. Features fun games, books, circle time. have fun with numbers using a lifetime of learning. Come program that explores all five
baby smile. A – Registration: Dec 19 rhymes, and activities. A – Registration: Dec 19 rhymes, songs, books, and prepared to play with your senses through movement,
A – Registration: Dec 20 B – No registration required. A – Registration: Dec 19 B – No registration required. active play. baby or toddler at the biggest play, story, and song.
B – No registration required. 45 min B – No registration required. 45 min A – Registration: Dec 19 and best playdate ever. Supported by TD Friends of
45 min 6 weeks 45 min 6 weeks B – No registration required. No registration required. the Environment.
6 weeks ages 13 – 23 months 6 weeks ages 2 – 3 45 min 90 min Registration: Dec 19
ages 0 – 12 months ages 6 – 23 months 6 weeks 1 day 60 min
ages 2 – 3 ages 0 – 3 6 weeks
ages 3 – 5
4 BABY’S BIG PLAYDATE 5 CUDDLES AND KISSES 6 BABY, IT’S COLD OUTSIDE 5 MARVELLOUS MATH 6 DIG THOSE DINOSAURS 7 I LOVE WATER
Let’s play! Join us for a fun Join us for a cuddly storytime Join us for winter-themed Get your child thinking What do you call a dinosaur Explore how water supports
and social hour of discovery in celebration of Valentine’s songs, stories, and finger plays with numbers in this fun, that eats plants? Or meat? our lives through hands-on
and exploration. Day. — just for babies! early numeracy program. Learn all about dinosaurs with activities and learn how to
No registration required. A – Registration: Dec 17 30 min In partnership with Mad Science. protect this precious resource.
60 min B – No registration required. 1 day EducationWise Inc. 45 min In partnership with Green
1 day 30 min ages 6 – 23 months 50 min 1 day Calgary.
ages 0 – 12 months 1 day 1 day ages 3 – 5 45 min
ages 6 – 23 months ages 3 – 5 1 day
ages 3 – 5
Programs begin on the dates below. All baby programs require a parent or caregiver. See page 43 for registration details. Programs begin on the dates below. All toddler & preschooler programs require a parent or caregiver. See page 43 for registration details.
Program # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Program # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
M Jan 7 11:00 B, Tu Jan 8 10:00 B OR Tu Jan 8 11:00 B, M Jan 7 10:00 B, W Jan 16 11:00, Th Feb 14 10:00 B OR M Jan 7 9:30 A OR Th Jan 10 9:30 B OR Th Jan 10 10:30 B W Jan 16 10:00,
Central Sa Jan 12 11:00 A Th Feb 14 11:00 B Central M Jan 7 10:30 A W Feb 20 10:00 Tu Jan 8 9:30 W Jan 30 10:00
W Jan 9 11:00 B, Th Jan 10 10:00 B OR Th Jan 10 11:00 B, W Jan 9 10:00 B, W Jan 30 11:00,
F Jan 11 11:00 B, W Jan 23 11:00 B, W Feb 6 11:00 B F Jan 11 10:00 B W Feb 13 11:00,
W Feb 27 11:00
Bowness W Jan 16 10:15 B OR W Jan 16 11:30 B Tu Jan 15 10:15 A Bowness M Jan 14 10:30 A F Jan 11 10:30
M Jan 14 9:30 A OR M Jan 14 11:00 A, W Jan 16 2:00 A, Tu Jan 15 10:30 A, F Feb 8 10:30 A W Jan 16 10:30 A, Th Jan 17 11:15 A
Country Hills Sa Jan 19 10:30 B Th Jan 17 9:30 A
Th Jan 17 6:45 A F Jan 11 10:00 Country Hills M Jan 14 1:30
M Jan 7 9:15 A OR M Jan 7 10:45 A, F Jan 11 9:15 A Tu Jan 29 10:00, Th Jan 10 9:30 A OR W Jan 9 2:00
Crowfoot Sa Jan 12 11:15 B OR F Jan 11 10:45 A Sa Jan 12 9:30 B Tu Feb 26 10:00 Sa Feb 9 1:00 A Sa Jan 12 1:30 Crowfoot Th Jan 10 11:00 A Tu Feb 12 9:30 F Jan 11 1:00 F Feb 22 10:00
M Jan 7 11:30 A, Tu Jan 8 10:15 A OR Tu Jan 8 11:45 A, M Jan 7 10:00 A, M Jan 7 10:15 A, Tu Jan 8 10:15 W Jan 30 2:10
Fish Creek W Jan 9 11:30 A W Jan 9 10:00 A Sa Jan 5 10:00 A Fish Creek W Jan 9 10:15 A Sa Jan 19 2:15
Forest Lawn Th Jan 10 10:30 A, F Jan 11 10:30 B M Jan 7 10:30 A Tu Feb 19 10:30 W Feb 27 10:30 A Forest Lawn Tu Jan 8 10:30 A M Feb 25 10:30 W Jan 9 10:30
M Jan 14 11:30 B, Tu Jan 15 10:10 A OR Tu Jan 15 11:30 A, M Jan 14 10:10 B, W Jan 16 10:10 A OR W Jan 16 11:30 A,
Giuffre Th Jan 17 10:10 A OR Th Jan 17 11:30 A Sa Jan 19 10:10 B Giuffre Sa Jan 19 11:00 B
F Jan 18 11:00
Judith Umbach Tu Jan 8 10:15 A OR Tu Jan 8 11:45 A W Jan 9 11:45 A Sa Jan 19 2:30 A W Feb 20 10:30 A Judith Umbach W Jan 9 10:15 A W Feb 27 10:00 F Jan 11 10:30
Tu Jan 8 10:15 A, Tu Feb 19 10:30 Th Feb 7 2:30 A, Th Feb 14 2:30 A, Tu Feb 26 10:30 OR M Jan 7 11:30 A
Louise Riley Tu Jan 8 11:30 A, W Jan 9 10:15 A, Th Jan 10 11:30 A Th Jan 10 10:15 A Tu Feb 19 12:00 A Tu Feb 26 12:00 Louise Riley W Jan 9 2:15 A W Jan 9 11:30 W Jan 9 3:30
Mem Park W Jan 9 11:30 A W Jan 9 10:15 A W Feb 20 11:00 Mem Park Tu Feb 12 10:30
Nicholls F Jan 11 10:00 A OR F Jan 11 11:15 A F Feb 22 10:30 Nicholls M Jan 7 10:00 A Th Jan 10 10:00
M Jan 7 9:45 A OR W Feb 20 10:30 A OR Tu Jan 8 2:30 A
Nose Hill Tu Jan 8 9:45 A OR Tu Jan 8 11:00 A M Jan 7 11:00 A Th Jan 10 6:00 B Th Jan 17 10:30 W Feb 20 11:15 A Nose Hill W Jan 9 10:00 A Th Feb 21 10:00 W Jan 9 2:00
Th Jan 10 10:00 A OR Th Jan 10 11:30 A Sa Feb 9 10:00 A OR Tu Jan 8 10:00 A M Feb 4 10:00
Quarry Park Tu Jan 8 11:30 A W Jan 16 10:30 Sa Feb 9 11:00 A Quarry Park M Jan 7 2:30
Rocky Ridge M Jan 7 11:00 B M Jan 7 9:30 B Rocky Ridge Tu Jan 8 9:30 B
Saddletowne M Jan 7 2:15 A Tu Jan 8 10:00 A Tu Feb 19 10:00 F Feb 8 10:15 A Saddletowne Th Jan 10 10:15 A Th Feb 21 10:30 W Jan 9 10:00 Sa Jan 26 10:00
Sage Hill Th Jan 10 10:15 A OR Th Jan 10 11:30 A Tu Jan 8 10:15 A Tu Feb 19 10:15 F Feb 15 10:15 A Sage Hill M Jan 7 10:15 A W Jan 9 10:15
W Jan 16 10:00 A, Tu Jan 29 11:00, F Feb 15 10:00 A OR F Jan 18 10:00 OR
Shawnessy M Jan 14 9:30 A OR M Jan 14 11:30 A, W Jan 16 12:00 A
Sa Jan 19 10:00 B Tu Feb 26 11:00 F Feb 15 11:00 A F Jan 18 11:00 Shawnessy Th Jan 17 11:30 A Tu Jan 22 2:00
Tu Jan 15 11:30 A OR Tu Jan 15 1:00 A, W Jan 16 10:15 A, M Jan 14 10:00 A, M Jan 14 11:45 A,
Signal Hill Th Jan 17 11:30 A Sa Jan 19 9:30 B W Feb 27 9:00 Tu Feb 12 10:00 A Signal Hill W Jan 16 11:45 A W Feb 27 9:00 F Jan 18 10:00
M Jan 7 10:15 A
Southwood Tu Jan 8 10:15 A, Th Jan 10 12:00 A W Feb 13 12:00 A Tu Feb 26 10:30 Southwood M Jan 7 12:00 A Sa Feb 2 11:00
M Jan 7 2:15 A
Village Square W Jan 9 11:00 A Sa Jan 19 11:30 Th Feb 14 11:30 A Village Square M Jan 7 11:00 A Tu Jan 8 2:30
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FAMILIES
Registration starts Monday, December 17 unless otherwise noted.
SESSION LENGTH DURATION AGES
1 DROP-IN FAMILY STORYTIME 2 LEARN ENGLISH STORYTIME: 3 LEARN ENGLISH STORYTIME: 4 LEARN ENGLISH STORYTIME: 5 LEARN ENGLISH STORYTIME: 6 READING WITH ROYALTY 7 CRACK THE CODE
Drop in for stories, songs, and CANTONESE KOREAN PUNJABI SPANISH Celebrate inclusion and Bring the whole family for a
finger plays the whole family Practise your English with Practise your English with Practise your English with Practise your English with diversity with our new fun and fun introduction to computer
can enjoy. other parents and children other parents and children other parents and children other parents and children glamourous family-friendly programming.
No registration required. who speak Cantonese. who speak Korean. who speak Punjabi. who speak Spanish. storytime program, led by No registration required.
30 min Registration: Dec 20 Registration: Dec 20 Registration: Dec 20 Registration: Dec 20 local drag queen and king 90 min
weekly 30 min 30 min 30 min 30 min performers. Supported by ATB 1 day
ages 2 – 5 6 weeks 6 weeks 6 weeks 6 weeks Financial. all ages
ages 0 – 5 ages 0 – 5 ages 0 – 5 ages 0 – 5 No registration required.
30 min
1 day
all ages
8 LOVE YOU FOREVER 9 LUNAR NEW YEAR 10 CELEBRATE FAMILIES 11 DINOSAUR STOMP! 12 BUGS 13 CHESS IN THE LIBRARY 14 FIREFIGHTER STORYTIME 15 CHILD MINDING
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with STORYTIME Join us for stories all about Join us for stories and rhymes Learn about pollination, Play chess supported by Drop in and join a Calgary Fire Caregivers can participate in
stories, songs, and rhymes Join us for stories and songs families. about dinosaurs of all shapes anatomy, defence systems, coaching from the Calgary Department firefighter for a Library programs and services
about families. to celebrate Chinese New No registration required. and sizes. and how bugs adapt. Discover Chess/Junior Chess Clubs. special family storytime, for while their children are cared
30 min Year. 30 min No registration required. an insect’s point of view with Children under 12 must be families of all ages. for. In partnership with the
1 day 30 min 1 day 30 min Mad Science’s Insect-A-Vision. with a parent or caregiver. No registration required. YWCA.
ages 2 – 5 1 day ages 2 – 5 1 day 45 min No registration required. 30 min up to 3 hours
ages 2 – 5 ages 2 – 5 1 day 3 hours 1 day 1 day
ages 3 – 5 A – weekly all ages Ages 3 months – 12 years
B – monthly
all ages
Programs begin on the dates below. All family programs require a parent or caregiver. See page 43 for registration details.
Program # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Central W Jan 2 10:30 OR W Jan 2 2:00, Th Jan 3 10:30 OR Th Jan 3 2:00, F Jan 11 11:15 Sa Jan 5 2:00 Su Jan 6 1:00 A M / Tu / W / Th 5:00 - 8:00
F Jan 4 10:30 OR F Jan 4 2:00, Sa Jan 5 10:30 OR Sa Jan 5 2:00, Fri 9:30 - 12:30
Su Jan 6 12:15 OR Su Jan 6 2:00, M Jan 7 10:30 OR M Jan 7 2:00, Sat 10:00 - 1:00
Tu Jan 8 10:30 OR Tu Jan 8 2:00
Bowness Th Jan 3 10:30 F Feb 22 3:00 Su Jan 13 2:00, Su Feb 10 2:00
Su Jan 20 1:30 B,
Country Hills Su Jan 6 12:30 Sa Jan 19 1:30 Tu Jan 29 1:30
Su Feb 17 1:30 B Su Jan 20 2:00, Su Feb 17 2:00
Crowfoot W Jan 2 10:30, Sa Jan 5 10:30 M Feb 11 7:00 M Feb 11 6:30 Th Jan 10 6:30 Su Jan 6 1:00 A
Fish Creek Th Jan 3 10:15, Sa Jan 5 10:15 Sa Jan 26 2:30 Sa Jan 5 2:15 Sa Jan 12 1:30 Su Jan 20 2:00, Su Feb 17 2:00
Forest Lawn F Jan 4 2:30, Sa Jan 5 2:30 Th Feb 28 6:00
Giuffre F Jan 18 10:05 Su Jan 27 2:00, Su Feb 24 2:00
Judith Umbach Th Jan 3 10:30 Tu Jan 22 6:00 Su Jan 6 2:00, Su Feb 3 2:00
Tu Feb 12 2:30,
Louise Riley F Jan 4 10:30, Sa Jan 5 10:30, M Jan 7 10:30 F Feb 15 11:30
Mem Park Sa Jan 12 11:00
Nicholls W Jan 2 11:00
Nose Hill F Jan 11 11:00 Sa Jan 12 2:00 Th Jan 31 10:00 Th Jan 10 2:30
Quarry Park F Jan 4 10:15
Rocky Ridge Sa Jan 5 10:30, Su Jan 6 10:30
Su Jan 20 1:00 B,
Saddletowne Sa Jan 5 2:15 Su Feb 17 1:00 B Su Jan 13 2:00, Su Feb 10 2:00
Sage Hill Sa Jan 5 11:15
Shawnessy Su Jan 6 2:30, Tu Jan 8 10:30 Sa Jan 5 1:00 A Su Jan 6 2:00, Su Feb 3 2:00
Th Jan 3 10:30, Sa Jan 5 10:30, Tu Jan 8 10:30 Su Jan 20 1:00 B,
Signal Hill Th Jan 17 10:00 Su Feb 17 1:00 B
Southwood W Jan 2 10:15, F Jan 4 10:15 Sa Jan 19 3:00
Village Square Th Jan 3 10:30, Sa Jan 5 11:30 Th Jan 10 6:30 Su Jan 27 2:00, Su Feb 24 2:00
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KIDS
Registration starts Tuesday, December 18 unless otherwise noted. For more resources, visit calgarylibrary.ca/kids.
SESSION LENGTH DURATION AGES
1 MATH QUEST 2 MATH QUEST MARATHON 3 CONOCOPHILLIPS READING 4 CODING BUDDIES 5 CODE CLUB 6 CREATIVE WRITING CLUB 7 SCHOOL SUPPORT: MATH 8 SCHOOL’S OUT ALL DAY
Embark on a math quest. Test your numeracy BUDDIES Learn the basics of coding Learn to code by creating Drop in to play literacy games, Bring your math assignments Drop in to the Library anytime
Explore the Library while endurance. Join the Library Teen volunteers and Library and create your own game. your own game, designing a work on your creative writing, for help from trained on your PD Day for games,
completing fun numeracy for a marathon of Math Quest staff provide one-on-one Designed for beginner coders. website, and more. Designed and get help on your school volunteers. Explore digital crafts, and other fun activities.
challenges that support what challenges. Caregivers are reading support and fun 60 min for beginner coders. writing assignments. In resources to support school No registration required.
you learn in school. Caregivers invited to stay & play. All math literacy activities for young 6 weeks 60 min partnership with the University success. 6 hours
are invited to stay & play. All skill levels welcome. readers. ages 6 – 9 6 weeks of Calgary, Department of No registration required. 1 day
math skill levels welcome. No registration required. 60 min ages 10 – 12 English. 60 min ages 6 – 12
No registration required. 120 min 6 weeks No registration required. weekly
60 min 1 day ages 6 – 8 60 min ages 10 – 14
weekly age 6 – 12 weekly
ages 6 – 12 age 8 – 14
9 ELL SCHOOL SUCCESS 10 STORY PALS 11 MAKE IT MESSY SCIENCE: 12 MAKE IT MESSY SCIENCE: 13 MAKE IT MESSY ART: 14 LEGO CLUB 15 WASTE IN OUR WORLD 16 SAVINGS AND BANK
English Language Learners are Trained Pet Access League AGES 6 TO 8 AGES 9 TO 12 AGES 6 TO 8 Join us to build, create, and Work cooperatively in this ACCOUNTS
paired with teen volunteers Society (PALS) volunteers and Get ready for fun, hands- Get ready for fun, hands- Get ready for fun, hands-on explore! LEGO provided. hands-on program to build a Learn to save money by
to learn new words. their highly socialized dogs on science and engineering on science and engineering arts activities for kids. No registration required. model landfill. Explore ways creating small changes to
Presentations provided for provide a calm, accepting activities for kids. activities for kids. 60 min 60 min to divert waste and make our the choices you make with
parents on how to support presence for struggling 60 min 60 min weekly weekly landfills safer. In partnership your money. Presented
their child’s language learning. readers to practise reading weekly weekly ages 6 – 8 all ages with Green Calgary. by Chartered Professional
60 min aloud. ages 6 – 8 ages 9 – 12 Registration: Dec 17 Accountants Canada.
6 weeks 60 min 60 min Registration: Dec 17
ages 6 – 8 6 weeks 1 day 60 min
ages 6 – 12 ages 9 – 12 1 day
ages 9 – 12
Programs begin on the dates below. See page 43 for registration details.
Program # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
F Feb 1 1:00, Th Feb 14 1:00, Sa Jan 19 2:00 OR Sa Jan 19 2:00 F Feb 1 10:00, Th Feb 14 10:00,
Central Tu Jan 8 5:30 F Feb 15 1:00 Su Jan 13 2:00 Sa Jan 19 3:15 F Feb 15 10:00 W Jan 16 6:00 Su Jan 20 1:00 Th Jan 10 5:30 Sa Jan 12 2:00
Su Jan 13 12:30 Sa Jan 19 2:00 F Jan 25 10:00, F Feb 1 10:00,
Bowness F Feb 15 10:00
Country Hills Th Jan 10 6:00 Tu Jan 15 4:30 M Jan 14 4:30 M Jan 21 6:30 M Jan 21 6:30 F Jan 25 10:00, F Feb 1 10:00 W Feb 20 4:30
Tu Jan 15 5:45, Th Jan 17 5:45 OR W Jan 16 5:45 F Jan 25 10:00, Th Feb 14 10:00, Tu Jan 8 4:00 Su Jan 20 3:30
Crowfoot M Jan 14 5:45 W Jan 23 6:30 F Feb 15 10:00 M Feb 25 6:30
Th Jan 17 4:30 Th Jan 17 7:00
F Jan 25 10:00, F Feb 1 10:00, Th Jan 3 4:00
Fish Creek M Jan 14 6:00 Tu Jan 15 4:30 Tu Jan 15 6:30 Tu Jan 22 6:30 M Jan 21 6:00 Th Feb 14 10:00, F Feb 15 10:00 W Feb 20 4:30
F Jan 25 10:00, F Feb 1 10:00 Tu Jan 15 6:00 Su Jan 6 2:00
Forest Lawn M Jan 14 6:00 Th Jan 17 4:30 Th Jan 17 6:00 W Jan 23 4:30 F Feb 15 10:00 W Feb 20 6:30
Sa Jan 19 2:30 F Jan 25 10:00, F Feb 1 10:00,
Giuffre Th Jan 10 6:00 W Jan 16 6:00 Th Jan 17 6:00 Th Feb 14 10:00, F Feb 15 10:00
Judith Umbach Sa Jan 12 2:00 W Jan 16 4:30 F Jan 25 10:00, F Feb 1 10:00 M Jan 14 4:30 Sa Jan 12 11:00 Sa Feb 16 12:00
F Jan 25 10:00, F Feb 1 10:00,
Louise Riley Sa Jan 12 2:00 Th Jan 17 4:30 Th Feb 14 10:00, F Feb 15 10:00 Sa Jan 19 2:30
Mem Park
Nicholls Sa Jan 19 2:00
Nose Hill W Jan 9 5:30 Tu Jan 15 5:30 M Jan 14 5:30 Tu Jan 22 5:30 F Jan 25 10:00, F Feb 1 10:00
Quarry Park Tu Jan 15 6:30 M Jan 14 6:30 Th Jan 17 6:30 F Feb 15 11:00
Rocky Ridge Th Jan 17 6:30 W Jan 2 4:00
Saddletowne Tu Jan 8 6:00 Th Jan 17 6:00 W Jan 16 4:30 M Jan 21 6:00 F Jan 25 10:00, F Feb 1 10:00 W Jan 16 6:00
Sage Hill Sa Jan 12 12:30 Su Jan 13 3:30, F Jan 11 4:00
W Jan 16 6:00 F Jan 25 10:00, F Feb 1 10:00
Shawnessy W Jan 16 6:30 Tu Jan 15 5:00 M Jan 14 5:00 W Jan 23 5:30 F Jan 25 10:00, F Feb 1 10:00, Sa Feb 9 2:00
F Feb 15 10:00
Signal Hill Th Jan 10 6:15 W Jan 16 4:30 Tu Jan 15 4:30 M Jan 14 4:30 M Jan 21 6:30 F Jan 25 10:00, F Feb 1 10:00
F Jan 25 10:00, F Feb 1 10:00,
Southwood M Jan 14 6:00 W Jan 16 6:00 Th Feb 14 10:00, F Feb 15 10:00 Th Feb 21 6:00 Tu Jan 15 5:30
Village Square W Jan 9 6:00 M Jan 14 5:00 Tu Jan 15 5:00 F Feb 1 10:00, F Feb 15 10:00 F Jan 18 4:30 Su Jan 6 3:00
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KIDS
Registration starts Monday, December 17 unless otherwise noted. For more resources, visit calgarylibrary.ca/kids.
SESSION LENGTH DURATION AGES
17 BIRDS OF PREY 18 DRY ICE 19 PLANETS & MOONS 20 BRIXOLOGY: CREATURES 21 CODE CREATE CELEBRATE 22 SLIPPERY SCIENCE 23 FIRST LEGO LEAGUE JR.
Learn amazing facts, such It looks hot, but it’s really cold. Explore the farthest reaches of Discover nature’s engineering Celebrate Science Literacy Learn about atoms, molecules, AQUA ADVENTURE
as the difference between Explore the three states of our Solar System and create secrets using LEGO bricks Week and learn introductory and polymers, and then make Practice engineering skills in
a raptor and a falcon and matter, turn water into ice in a lunar eclipse in this “mad” by building a walking insect coding concepts with a your own polymer — a Mad this new STEM program where
which bird of prey is like a 30 seconds, and find out if ice planetary tour! Presented by machine with Mad Science. space-themed project based Science Slime! In partnership you build a water station
stealth bomber. In partnership can burn. In partnership with Mad Science. 60 min on the book, To Burp or Not with Mad Science. with LEGO. Each week, kids
with the Alberta Institute for Mad Science. 60 min 1 day to Burp. Powered by Kids 60 min navigate the uncharted waters
Wildlife Conservation. 60 min 1 day ages 6 – 12 Code Jeunesse. 1 day of this important natural
60 min 1 day ages 7 – 12 90 min ages 5 – 12 resource while completing
1 day ages 5 – 12 6 weeks team challenges.
ages 7 – 12 ages 8 – 12 60 min
6 weeks
ages 8 – 10
24 UNDERWATER 25 KIDS CODE CLUB 26 VR EXPLORERS
Join us as we explore the Learn coding concepts using Imagine climbing Mount
wonderful world of water with easy to follow step-by-step Everest or scuba diving in the
hands-on activities guaranteed guides. Powered by Kids Code Galapagos Islands! We’ll take
to pique your curiosity. Jeunesse. you on an immersive virtual
60 min 90 min reality journey with Google
1 day 1 day Expeditions.
ages 8 – 12 ages 8 – 12 90 min
weekly
ages 6 – 12
Programs begin on the dates below. See page 43 for registration details.
Program # 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Central Su Feb 10 1:00 F Jan 11 3:00 Sa Jan 19 11:00 Sa Jan 5 11:00, Sa Jan 12 11:00 Sa Jan 5 3:00
Bowness Tu Jan 29 6:00
Country Hills Sa Feb 16 1:30
Crowfoot
Fish Creek Sa Feb 23 2:15 Sa Feb 2 2:15 W Jan 16 6:30
Forest Lawn Su Feb 10 3:00
Giuffre
Judith Umbach Su Jan 13 12:30
Louise Riley W Jan 16 6:00
Mem Park
Nicholls Sa Jan 19 10:30
Nose Hill Sa Feb 9 11:00
Quarry Park F Feb 15 1:30
Rocky Ridge Th Feb 28 6:30
Saddletowne Sa Feb 9 11:30
Sage Hill F Jan 11 3:00
Shawnessy
Signal Hill Sa Feb 9 2:00
Southwood F Feb 15 11:00
Village Square Sa Jan 26 2:00
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PARENTS
Registration starts Monday, December 17.
ENERGIZING
SESSION LENGTH
1 SUPPORT YOUR TEEN WITH
DURATION AGES
2 THE PATH TO MATH 3 SIGN LANGUAGE FOR BABIES 4 HOMESCHOOLING 101
EXPERIENCE
CAREER EXPLORATION Learn successful tips and Communicate and bond with Learn the important points,
Help your teen with career tricks to start your toddlers your child before he or she beginning steps, and rights Four years ago, Henry Bastidas left his home in
exploration, discover planning and preschoolers down the can speak by learning basic and responsibilities of Venezuela and moved to Canada. Henry sought a safer
tools and resources, and learn road to enjoying math. For ASL signs together. For babies providing home education place; he lived near the capital city Caracas, one of the
about available programs. parents and children ages age 6 – 12 months with a in Alberta. In partnership most dangerous cities in the world.
In partnership with CBE and 3-5. In partnership with parent. with Alberta Homeschooling
SAIT. EducationWise Inc. 45 min Association. An engineer in Venezuela, Henry arrived in Calgary
120 min 60 min 1 day 90 min speaking only Spanish. He soon started an ESL
1 day 1 day 1 day program at the University of Calgary, where a friend
recommended he also attend drop-in ESL classes at
the Calgary Public Library. Eager to improve his English,
he decided to check out the free programs.
5 A FUTURE WORTH WORKING 6 DIGITAL SAFETY FOR 7 CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
FOR PARENTS FOR SUCCESS The ESL classes at the Library helped Henry gain
Explore career and learning Learn about parenting in Help your child develop confidence speaking English. Next, he attended free
opportunities in trades, a digital society, including critical thinking skills to solve small business and technology programs. In early 2015,
technologies, health, and the internet, smartphones, problems and make intelligent less than a year after arriving in Canada, Henry applied
high-demand occupations. and social media safety. In and creative decisions. Bring to volunteer. “The Library helped me a lot,” Henry says.
Learn how to support youth in partnership with TELUS WISE. examples. In partnership with “After I finished my courses, I decided to try to give
pursuing their career passion. 60 min EducationWise Inc. back to this community that now I call home.”
In partnership with Careers: 1 day 60 min
The Next Generation. 1 day Henry started volunteering for math and coding
60 min programs for kids. He says the experience helped him
1 day land his first job in Canada; with no work history here,
the volunteer gig on his resumé was crucial.
Programs begin on the dates below. See page 43 for registration details.
Today, Henry studies energy asset management at
Program # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SAIT and works part-time. He volunteers regularly with 10
Central M Jan 21 6:30 M Feb 4 6:30 M Feb 11 6:30 Math Quest, helping students in Grades 1 to 6 use math Th Dec 6 6:00
to complete challenges throughout the Library. The
Bowness W Jan 30 6:30
after-school program makes numeracy fun — for the
Country Hills students, and for Henry.
Crowfoot
“I like how energetic [the kids] are. Every time I leave the
Fish Creek Sa Feb 23 10:15 Tu Feb 26 7:00
Library, I feel like I did something good here. Instead
Forest Lawn of draining your energy, this gives you more energy,”
Henry says.
Giuffre
Judith Umbach “Henry stands out for his solid work ethic, patience,
Louise Riley W Feb 6 7:00 W Feb 27 6:30 dedication, and leadership,” says Muneerah Vasanji,
Volunteer Resources Coordinator. “Henry genuinely
Mem Park cares about making a tangible difference in our
Nicholls community.”
Nose Hill Th Feb 28 6:00
Henry had never volunteered before; it’s not really part
Quarry Park of the norm in Venezuela, he says. “But here, I feel like
Rocky Ridge it’s very important to do. Even though sometimes I have
a very busy schedule, going to school and working, I
Saddletowne
always find when I make time to come volunteer I have
Sage Hill Th Jan 24 6:00 fun,” he says.
Shawnessy Tu Nov 27 7:00
If you’d like to join the Library’s team of youth or
Signal Hill adult volunteers, please call Volunteer Resources at
Southwood 403.260.2632 or visit calgarylibrary.ca/volunteer
Village Square
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TEENS
Registration starts Monday, December 17 unless otherwise noted. For more resources, visit calgarylibrary.ca/teens.
SESSION LENGTH DURATION AGES
1 codeTEEN: INTRO TO WEB 2 codeTEEN: INTRO TO GAME 3 LEVEL UP! GAMING CLUB 4 SCHOOL’S OUT 5 SCHOOL’S OUT FOR TWEENS 6 TEENS CREATE
DESIGN DESIGN If you love video games or Unwind and give your brain Join us for fun activities, Let your creative side shine!
Curious about web design? Find out what makes a good tabletop gaming, this club a break. Take part in fun crafts, and games in this Make and trade buttons, craft
Learn HTML & CSS, which game and develop basic is for you. Drop in to relax, activities or just hang out relaxing program for tweens. with duct tape, and more.
lets you create websites and coding skills as you create the snack, and play games of all and talk. In partnership with No registration required. No registration required.
customize sites like Tumblr, games YOU want to play! kinds. Calgary Afterschool. All teens 90 min 60 min
WordPress, and DeviantArt. Registration: Dec 18 No registration required. are welcome. 6 weeks weekly
Registration: Dec 18 90 min 90 min No registration required. ages 10 – 14 ages 13 – 17
90 min 6 weeks weekly 90 min
6 weeks ages 12 – 17 ages 13 – 17 weekly
ages 12 – 17 ages 13 – 17
7 TOASTMASTERS 8 REALITY IS OPTIONAL 9 IT’S YOUR MONEY: CREDIT 10 OPEN LAB 11 POWERING OUR WORLD
INTERNATIONAL - YOUTH WRITING CLUB CARDS AND DEBT What’s your geek? From art Join us for a hands-on
LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Play with your words in this Learn the difference between to robots, photography to exploration of how electricity
Develop speaking and creative writing club for good and bad debt. In coding, and everything in is generated and supplied.
presentation skills, self- teens. Led by Kim Firmston, partnership with Chartered between, follow your passion In partnership with Green
confidence, and strong Alexandra Writers’ Centre Professional Accountants or find a new one with help Calgary.
leadership abilities. Society. Canada. from experienced volunteers. A – Registration: Dec 17
90 min No registration required. 60 min No registration required. B – No registration required.
8 weeks 90 min 1 day 3 hours 60 min
ages 13 – 17 monthly ages 13 – 17 Weekly 1 day
ages 13 – 17 ages 13 – 17 ages 12 – 15
Programs begin on the dates below. See page 43 for registration details.
Program # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Su Jan 13 1:00 Su Jan 13 3:00 F Jan 11 4:00 M Jan 7 4:00, Tu Jan 8 4:00, Th Jan 10 4:00 W Jan 16 4:00, W Feb 13 4:00 Th Jan 24 4:00 F Jan 11 2:00, Sa Jan 12 1:00 W Jan 30 4:00 A
Central W Jan 9 4:00
Bowness
Country Hills Th Jan 10 4:15
Crowfoot Sa Jan 19 2:30 F Jan 11 4:00 Su Jan 13 1:00 W Jan 16 7:00, W Feb 20 7:00
Fish Creek F Feb 1 10:00 A
Forest Lawn Tu Jan 8 3:00 M Jan 7 3:00
Giuffre Tu Jan 15 3:30
Judith Umbach F Jan 4 3:30
Louise Riley Tu Jan 8 4:00
Mem Park
Nicholls
Nose Hill Sa Jan 19 2:00 M Jan 7 3:30 F Jan 11 3:30
Quarry Park Sa Jan 12 11:00, Sa Feb 23 11:00
Rocky Ridge
Saddletowne Su Jan 13 12:30
Sage Hill
Shawnessy Su Jan 13 1:30 W Jan 23 6:30, W Feb 27 6:30 Sa Jan 19 2:00 B
Signal Hill
Southwood
Village Square Th Jan 10 3:30
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FINANCIAL LITERACY ENGLISH LITERATURE 101
Make informed and effective decisions regarding your financial resources with support from the Library’s many financial Enjoy a variety of perspectives on the study of English Literature in a series of talks offered by University of Calgary
SESSION LENGTH
literacy programs. DURATION
Learn more AGESfinance including planning, saving, credit, and how to make the most of
about personal professors. Topics will range from Shakespeare to contemporary Canadian lit, from sonnets to science fiction, and
your money. Registration starts Monday, December 17. from Jane Austen to Harry Potter.
Each talk is a stand-alone lecture but taken together with upcoming lectures in March – June 2019, the series
IT’S YOUR MONEY: CREDIT CARDS AND DEBT SAVINGS AND BANK ACCOUNTS provides a sampler of an undergraduate English course. In partnership with the Department of English, University of
Learn the difference between good and bad debt. In partnership Learn to save money by creating small changes to the choices Calgary. Registration starts Monday, December 17.
with Chartered Professional Accountants Canada. For ages 13 you make with your money. Presented by Chartered Professional
to 17. Accountants Canada. For ages 9 to 12.
Central Library | Thursday, January 24 | 4:00 – 5:00 pm Central Library | Saturday, January 12 | 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Country Hills Library | Wednesday, February 20 | 4:30 – 5:30 pm HOW TO READ POETRY: THE SONNET
PLANNING FINANCIALLY FOR YOUR NEW ARRIVAL Judith Umbach Library | Saturday, February 16 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm Poetry can seem hard to understand, but it doesn’t have to be! Focusing on the sonnet, this
Plan ahead for maternity and parental leave and be prepared for lecture will provide tips and techniques for understanding a range of poems from the Middle
the expenses that come with a new arrival. In partnership with the 75 WAYS TO SAVE ON HOUSEHOLD EXPENSES Ages to the present. Led by Dr. Jacqueline Jenkins.
Credit Counselling Society. Gather and share tips on how to save on various household Central Library | Thursday, February 21 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Saddletowne Library | Saturday, January 12 | 10:00 – 11:30 am expenses including utilities, transportation, groceries, and personal
items. In partnership with the Credit Counselling Society.
TAXES IN CANADA Central Library | Wednesday, February 6 | 6:00 – 7:30 pm
BRAVE NEW WORLD: SHAKESPEARE IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY
Newcomers will receive an overview of the Canadian tax system Bowness Library | Thursday, February 19 | 6:00 – 7:30 pm
More than 400 years after Shakespeare’s death, his texts are still taught in schools, staged in
and how it works. In partnership with Chartered Professional Judith Umbach Library | Tuesday, February 12 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm theatres, adapted widely (in novels, comics, and films), and quoted almost daily by politicians.
Accountants Canada. Nicholls Family Library | Wednesday, January 23 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm Why does Shakespeare still speak to us today? Led by Dr. Susan Bennett.
Fish Creek Library | Thursday, February 28 | 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Central Library | Thursday, February 28 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Judith Umbach Library | Tuesday, January 29 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm TACKLE DEBT
Louise Riley Library | Wednesday, January 30 | 6:00 – 7:00 pm Find out how to manage your current credit and build borrowing
power for the future by dealing with your debts today. Presented
RAISING FINANCIALLY FIT KIDS by Money Mentors.
Learn more about how to teach kids about savings, giving, and Central Library | Wednesday, January 9 | 6:30 – 7:30 pm
spending. In partnership with the Credit Counselling Society.
Central Library | Monday, January 7 | 6:00 – 7:30 pm THE SANDWICH GENERATION: HELPING MANAGE YOUR
ForestProgram #
Lawn Library | Wednesday, January 16 | 6:00 – 7:30 pm MONEY
Southwood Library | Sunday, January 13 | 2:00 – 3:30 pm Learn about budgeting strategies for the generation who is taking
Central care of their aging parents while also supporting their children. In
Bowness HABITS OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
TEN HEALTHY partnership with Money Mentors.
Self-assess Central Library | Wednesday, February 13 | 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Countryyour
Hills financial fitness, learn healthy habits, and get the
resources needed to manage your money. In partnership with
Crowfoot
Chartered Professional Accountants Canada.
Central Library
Fish Creek | Wednesday, January 23 | 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Giuffre Library
Forest Lawn| Monday, January 14 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Giuffre
GET THE JUMP ON TAX FILING
Get access to benefits even if you have no income. Learn how
Judith Umbach
to prepare for tax season, and about the Community Volunteer
Louise Riley
Income Tax Program. In partnership with Canada Revenue Agency.
MemLibrary
Bowness Park | Sunday, January 20 | 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Nicholls
Fish Creek Library | Thursday, February 7 | 6:30 – 7:30 pm
JudithNose
Umbach
Hill Library | Tuesday, February 19 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Memorial Park Library | Wednesday, February 6 | 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Quarry Park
Nicholls Family Library | Saturday, January 26 | 10:30 – 11:30 am
Rocky Ridge
Saddletowne
Sage Hill
Shawnessy
Signal Hill
Southwood
Village Square
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Registration starts Monday, December 17. Visit calgarylibrary.ca/music for updated information or search for our meetup.com
group under “Music Workshops at Memorial Park Library.”
SESSION LENGTH DURATION AGES
Idea
MY FIRST MUSIC LESSON: GUITAR, VIOLIN, OR PIANO
Picking up an instrument for the first time? Register for an introductory lesson with a music coach. Short 15-
20 minute lessons are taught on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants must bring their own violin, but
Igniters
a guitar and piano are available for participant use. Participants may register for one session every month. See
calgarylibrary.ca/music for more details.
I’M WITH THE BAND: THE TRAGICALLY HIP
Bring any instrument and play your favorite Tragically Hip songs with other musicians. Music chords and class
structure will be provided.
Tuesdays, January 8 – February 12 | 6:00 – 7:30 pm
UKULELE CLASS
Learn basic chords and simple tunes in this beginner class.
Thursdays, January 10 – January 31 | 6:00 – 6:50 pm
With financial support provided by:
Gender and Equity
CALGARY MIDWINTER BLUESFEST
Program #
Hosted by University of Calgary Chancellor, Deborah Yedlin, join UCalgary experts as
they explore the evolution of gender in our society.
Central February 25 – March 2
Bowness How do the worlds of gender and education intersect? Join Dr. Michael Kehler,
The Memorial Park Library is excited to be partnering with the Calgary Blues Music Association to offer the
Country Hills
following great blues workshops free to the community! Are you feeling blue? Sing or play along and feel great! research professor in Masculinities’ Studies in Education as he discusses normative
Crowfoot masculinity and the power, privilege and positioning of men within and beyond school
Fish Creek SINGING THE BLUES VOCAL CAMP – PART 1
Take a blues vocals master class with a professional vocalist and vocal coach. Prepare to sing before a live
settings.
Forest Lawn
audience in Part 2. The best part? One of the singers will be selected by vocal instructors to perform at Calgary
Giuffre International Blues Festival’s opening night! Adult singers only. What are the causes and consequences of gender-based political inequality? Hear
Judith Umbach Monday, February 25 | 6:00 – 10:00 pm from Dr. Melanee Thomas, associate professor in the Department of Political Science,
Louise Riley BLUES GUITAR WORKSHOP as she questions how gender affects political strategies and the interaction between
Mem Park Learn to play the blues on guitar with one of Calgary’s top professional blues guitarists. Open to all ages and gender, parental status and politics.
Nicholls skill levels.
Tuesday, February 26 | 6:30 – 8:30 pm What role does subversive activism play in addressing gender discrimination?
Nose Hill
Quarry Park Engage with Dr. Jessica Shaw, assistant professor with the Faculty of Social Work, as
Rocky Ridge she discusses why some social activists choose to work outside of legal and medical
Saddletowne systems in order to advance human rights globally.
Sage Hill
Shawnessy Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Signal Hill Central Library | Performance Hall | 800 3 Street SE
Southwood 6 p.m. — Doors open | 6:30 p.m. — Talk begins
Village Square Free public event | Register here: go.ucalgary.ca/Feb27
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20 presented in partnership between the University of Calgary and Calgary Public Library.CHECK OUT THESE UPCOMING EVENTS
Registration starts Monday, December 17 unless otherwise noted.
P DCAST LIVE!
SESSION LENGTH DURATION AGES
The Calgary Public Library is proud to host a series of leading podcasters and innovators. These events
are designed to spark new ways of thinking through eclectic voices and conversations.
OUR CITIES WITH JENNIFER KEESMAAT
In 20 years, Calgary will be a city of over 2 million people. Can the Calgary of the future be
WITH LEAH SARICH beautiful, sustainable, AND livable? Renowned urbanist Jennifer Keesmaat is passionate about
Co-host of Breakfast Television and avid reader Leah Sarich discusses Warlight, the creating places where people flourish, and will tackle this topic. Named one of the “most
mesmerizing new novel by Michael Ondaatje which explores family secrets and powerful people in Canada” by Maclean’s, and one of the “most influential” by Toronto Life, she
betrayal. spent five years as Toronto’s Chief City Planner, where she was celebrated for her innovative and
Central Library | Thursday, January 24 | 6:30 – 8:00 pm collaborative approach to city-building.
Central Library | Wednesday, January 9 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm
OUR STORIES WITH JAD ABUMRAD
A rapidly expanding digital toolbox is changing the way we collect, report, and share stories.
WITH JIM ELLIS
Join Jad Abumrad, co-host of the Peabody Award-winning “Radiolab” podcast “where sound
Director of the Calgary Institute for the Humanities and English Professor Jim Ellis
illuminates ideas, and the boundaries blur between science, philosophy and human experience.”
shares his book pick, My Dog Tulip by J.R. Ackerley, which has been described as
Abumrad will deconstruct the process of finding and developing stories and creating new,
one of the greatest masterpieces of animal literature.
original work. He’ll unearth the hidden ingredients key to the stories that inspire, change, and
Memorial Park Library | Monday, February 11 | 6:30 – 8:00 pm connect us all. Abumrad’s lecture, titled “The Miracle of Indoor Plumbing,” will be what he calls
“a hypertextual lecture with original music.”
Central Library | Sunday, February 10 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Program #
Central
Bowness
Country Hills HEART BERRIES: A MEMOIR WITH TERESE MAILHOT
STORIES AS MEDICINE WITH RICHARD VAN CAMP The New York Times bestselling memoir Heart Berries is the powerful meditation of
Crowfoot To celebrate Freedom to Read week the Calgary Public Library is hosting acclaimed a woman’s coming-of-age on the Seabird Island Indian Reservation in the Pacific
Fish Creek Author and Storyteller, Richard Van Camp, for a series of events including a family Northwest. The Library is proud to present this special evening with Terese Mailhot as
storytime, educator keynote address, and special session with elders and youth on part of our Indigenous Writers of Turtle Island Conference Series.
Forest Lawn
sharing and collecting stories. Specific details to be announced. Central Library | Saturday, February 9 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Giuffre Central Library | February 24 – 26
Judith Umbach
Louise Riley
Mem Park
Nicholls
Nose Hill
Quarry Park presents
Rocky Ridge WE’VE READ THIS BOOK CLUB THE TV BINGE-WATCHERS CLUB
Saddletowne Looking for the chance to chat about what you’ve read (or haven’t read yet) with an Finally, a “book” club for people who don’t only read books – and are obsessed with
equally engaged group of book lovers? Sign up for Calgary’s most entertaining and episodic television. We know you’re dying to talk about your favourite on-demand series,
Sage Hill
friendly book club, hosted by Anne Logan. Visit wordfest.com for details on what we’re so we’ve created a monthly opportunity to geek out with your fellow small-screen
Shawnessy reading this January and February. aficionados. First up on Tuesday, Feb. 12: Stranger Things. Then, on Tuesday, March 12:
The Handmaid’s Tale (a month ahead of the release of the third season). Upcoming in
Signal Hill
Memorial Park Library, 2nd Floor | Wednesday, January 23 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm 2019 Stranger Things, Daredevil, Mindhunter, Peaky Blinders and, of course, The Crown.
Southwood
$10 Registration at wordfest.com
Village Square Memorial Park Library, 2nd Floor | Tuesday, February 12 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Memorial Park Library, 2nd Floor | Wednesday, February 20 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm
$10 Registration at wordfest.com
$10 Registration at wordfest.com
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March 12 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm
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| FEBRUARY 2019 23
$10 Registration at wordfest.comPRINT(ED) WORD BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS
Join other book lovers and discover new or classic titles in facilitated discussions.
SESSION LENGTH DURATION AGES The Salon Series Registration starts Monday, December 17 | 90 min
In 2017, Alberta Printmakers and Loft 112 initiated Print(ed) Word to explore book inspired relationships: art from text, artist
with writer, art book and reader. The result was a collaboration between a selection of 12 Alberta printmakers and 12 writers. JANUARY BOOKS FEBRUARY BOOKS
Print(ed) Word is a collection of 12 handmade artist books now on permanent display at Central Library. Join the authors and
artists for a series of presentations on their writing, art, and the process of collaborating to make their book.
Artist: Kate Baillies The History of Love
The Alice Network
Writer: weyman chan, ISOBARS 1. how origami hysterics blush your dutch hat / boat by Nicole Krauss
by Kate Quinn
Central Library | Tuesday, January 15 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm Signal Hill Library
Signal Hill Library
Friday, January 11 | 2:00 pm Friday, February 8 | 2:00 pm
Artist: Eveline Kolijn
Writer: Aritha van Herk, Deep Cold on 11A
Central Library | Tuesday, February 12 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm
American War Forgiveness
by Omar El Akkad by Mark Sakamoto
Fish Creek Library Fish Creek Library
Friday, January 18 | 2:30 pm Friday, February 15 | 2:30 pm
The Secret Marathon with Martin Parnell
Parnell’s newest book highlights the power of sport to change lives while taking
the reader on an inspirational journey into Afghanistan, where he participates in a
marathon in support of rights for girls and women. The Woman In the Window Beartown
Central Library | Wednesday, January 16 | 7:00 - 8:30 pm by A.J. Finn by Fredrik Backman
Nose Hill Library Nose Hill Library
Thursday, January 24 | 1:30 pm Thursday, February 21 | 1:30 pm
Program #
Central
Educated Erotic Stories For Punjabi Widows
Bowness
by Tara Westover by Balli Kaur Jaswal
Country Hills Orange Chinook: Politics in the New Alberta Memorial Park Library Memorial Park Library
Crowfoot Join top political commentators in a fascinating exploration of both the Monday, January 28 | 6:00 pm Monday, February 25 | 6:00 pm
unprecedented NDP 2015 election victory and the future of Alberta politics.
Fish Creek Presented In partnership with UCalgary Press.
Forest Lawn Central Library | Monday, February 4 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Giuffre
Judith Umbach INDIGENOUS READS BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Louise Riley This facilitated discussion group focuses on Indigenous books and topics. Everyone is welcome.
No registration required.
Mem Park
Nicholls
Nose Hill Truth and Reconciliation
An Evening with Paul Zits Medicine Walk
Commission Final Report. Calls to
Quarry Park Join Paul Zits and a selection of Calgary authors for an evening of poetry and by Richard Wagamese
Action 13-17 Language and Culture
fiction, and discover the places where reality is constructed — and blurred. Forest Lawn Library
Rocky Ridge Forest Lawn Library
Presented in partnership with UCalgary Press. Monday, January 21 | 6:30 pm
Saddletowne Monday, February 18 | 6:30 pm
Memorial Park Library | Tuesday, February 19 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Sage Hill
Shawnessy
Signal Hill
Southwood
Village Square
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CAREERS & SMALL BUSINESS
Registration starts Monday, December 17 unless otherwise noted. For more resources, visit calgarylibrary.ca/business.
SESSION LENGTH DURATION AGES
1 CAREER COACHING 2 CAREER BASICS: LINKEDIN 3 CAREER BASICS: INTERVIEW 4 CAREER BASICS: RESUMÉ 5 CAREER BASICS: MID-LIFE 6 CAREER CAFÉ: CAREERS IN
Drop in for one-on-one help Join us for an introduction SKILLS DEVELOPMENT CAREER CHANGE CONSTRUCTION
with job searching skills, take to LinkedIn for beginners. In Improve your skills by learning Learn how to create a Learn about the unique From labourer to CEO, learn
part in practice interviews, partnership with Bow Valley about different types of professional resumé to put challenges and opportunities how to build your career in
revamp your resumé, or craft College. questions and how to answer your best foot forward. In that come with looking for the construction industry. In
that all-important cover letter. 120 min them. In partnership with Bow partnership with Bow Valley work mid-life, including partnership with the Career
Sign up on the day on a first- 1 day Valley College. College. resumé strategies. In Development Association of
come, first-served basis. 120 min 120 min partnership with Bow Valley Alberta and the City of Calgary
No registration required. 1 day 1 day College. Youth Employment Centre.
A – 90 min 120 min 60 min
B – 105 min 1 day 1 day
C – 120 min
Weekly
7 CAREER CAFÉ: CAREERS IN 8 TRANSFER YOUR SKILLS TO A 9 GET YOUR RESUMÉ PAST 10 CAREER PLANNING 11 RESUME WRITING 12 WORK SEARCH 2.0
TECHNOLOGY DIFFERENT INDUSTRY THE GATEKEEPERS WORKSHOP WORKSHOP Learn how to get results from
Join us for a noon hour talk Explore new job markets Boost your chances of getting Learn the latest strategies and Develop a high-impact your applications, access
about careers in technology. and learn how to persuade your resumé noticed with tips get in-depth help with your resumé formatted for an the hidden job market, and
In partnership with the Career potential employers to give from Joy Cohen, Author and career transition and planning. internet job search. Personal improve networking skills.
Development Association of you a chance. Led by Joy Career Counsellor. Personal information including information/social insurance Personal information/social
Alberta and the City of Calgary Cohen, Author and Career 120 min social insurance number is number required & protected insurance number required
Youth Employment Centre. Counsellor. 1 day required & protected under under FOIP. In partnership & protected under FOIP.
60 min 120 min FOIP. In partnership with with Alberta Works. In partnership with Alberta
1 day 1 day Alberta Works. 6.5 hours Works.
6.5 hours 2 days 6.5 hours
3 days 2 days
Programs begin on the dates below. See page 43 for registration details.
Program # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Sa Feb 2 10:00 AND
Central W Feb 13 5:30 W Jan 9 5:30 F Jan 18 12:00 F Feb 15 12:00 F Jan 25 10:00 M Feb 11 10:00 M Jan 21 10:00 Sa Feb 9 10:00
Bowness
Country Hills Sa Jan 5 1:30 C Sa Jan 26 1:30
Crowfoot Sa Jan 12 10:15 C Th Feb 21 2:00
Fish Creek M Jan 7 6:30 C Sa Feb 23 10:00
Forest Lawn Tu Jan 8 6:00 C
Giuffre
Judith Umbach Sa Jan 19 11:00 B W Feb 27 6:30
Louise Riley F Jan 4 2:30 A
Mem Park Th Jan 17 5:45
Nicholls M Jan 7 6:00 C Tu Jan 8 6:30 W Feb 6 6:30 Tu Feb 26 6:30
Nose Hill
Quarry Park
Rocky Ridge Tu Jan 8 6:00 B
Saddletowne Th Jan 3 6:30 B
Sage Hill
Shawnessy Sa Jan 12 11:00 C
Signal Hill Tu Jan 8 6:30 B
Southwood
Village Square Th Jan 10 6:00 C
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CAREERS & SMALL BUSINESS
Registration starts Monday, December 17 unless otherwise noted. For more resources, visit calgarylibrary.ca/business.
SMALL BUSINESS TUESDAYS
SESSION LENGTH DURATION AGES Free advice and support for your small business.
Registration starts Monday, December 17.
13 JOB DESK 14 FINDING JOBS ONLINE AND 15 INTRODUCTION TO RESUMÉ 16 LINKEDIN FOR JOB SEARCH
Drop in for employment advice THE HIDDEN JOB MARKET TEMPLATES AND TOOLS Understand how to use All programs are 75 minutes, start at 6:30 pm, and take place at Central Library. See Arthur J.E. Child Careers
provided by career coaches Get an overview of online Learn where to find reliable LinkedIn to create a and Small Business (p.26) for more entrepreneur-focused Library programs.
from Career Connection. First- job boards and tools for resumé templates, samples, professional network, and
come, first-served. understanding and navigating and tools — and how to use learn how to search for jobs
No registration required. the hidden job market. them. and research employers.
A – 4 hours 90 min 90 min 90 min MANAGING WEALTH
B – 5 hours 1 day 1 day 1 day Learn how a successful small business owner can maximize wealth
weekly through investments, tax, estate, and financial planning. In partnership
with Shouldice Wealth.
Tuesday, January 8
17 MASTERING WORKPLACE MOTIVATING EMPLOYEES
CULTURE Learn about the critically important steps required to motivate your first
Discover strategies and un- employees. In partnership with Mark Frentz Coaching.
spoken rules of the workplace
Tuesday, January 22
that will help you get a job and
keep it for the long run. Led by
MAXIMIZING YOUR BUSINESS
Matt Adolphe.
Learn the key concepts of cash management, working capital, and
90 min
operational efficiency. In partnership with Chartered Professional
1 day
Accountants Canada.
Tuesday, February 5
TIME MANAGEMENT
Learn the basic business skills required for the essential task of managing
Programs begin on the dates below. See page 43 for registration details. time effectively. In partnership with Mark Frentz Coaching.
Tuesday, February 19
Program # 13 14 15 16 17
Th Jan 3 4:00 A, Sa Jan 5 9:00 B, Su Jan 6 12:00 B, F Jan 11 1:30, F Jan 18 1:30,
Central M Jan 7 4:00 A, Tu Jan 8 4:00 A, W Jan 9 4:00 A Tu Feb 19 1:30 Tu Feb 26 1:30 F Feb 1 1:30 Th Feb 21 6:30
Bowness
Country Hills
Crowfoot
Fish Creek
Forest Lawn
Giuffre
Judith Umbach
Louise Riley
Mem Park
Nicholls
Nose Hill
Quarry Park
Rocky Ridge
Saddletowne
Sage Hill
Shawnessy
Signal Hill
Southwood
Village Square
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Registration starts Monday, December 17 unless otherwise noted.
SESSION LENGTH DURATION AGES
1 50+ LECTURE SERIES 2 LIBIN 101: WOMEN’S HEART 3 TEDxCALGARY MEETUP 4 BEGINNER CREE 5 BEGINNER BLACKFOOT 6 BEGINNER MICHIF 7 TALKING BOOKS GROUP 8 IDEA COACHING
Join us for presentations on HEALTH Watch a TED Talk video, Learn the basics of the Learn the basics of the Learn the basics of the A monthly review of new Join our Idea Coaches to
a variety of topics along with Enjoy an engaging series share your thoughts with Cree language and cultural Blackfoot language and Michif language and cultural titles from the Library’s special learn about design thinking
discussion and time to visit. of presentations by experts other curious explorers, and teachings. In partnership with cultural teachings. In teachings of the Métis people. collections for blind or visually and how to better understand
No registration required. on women’s heart health. hear ideas on related topics. the Aboriginal Friendship partnership with the Aboriginal In partnership with the impaired members. your audience, define your
90 min In partnership with the Libin Visit www.MeetUp.com/ Centre of Calgary. Lunch is Friendship Centre of Calgary. Aboriginal Friendship Centre No registration required. opportunity, and generate
A – bi–weekly Cardiovascular Institute of TEDxCalgary-Community/ for included. Lunch is included. of Calgary. Lunch is included. 90 min new ideas.
B – monthly Alberta, UCalgary, and AHS. topics. 3.5 hours 3.5 hours 3.5 hours monthly 60 min
90 min 120 min 13 weeks 13 weeks 13 weeks 4 weeks
1 day Monthly
9 FAMILY HISTORY COACHING 10 HISTORIC WALKING TOUR: 11 PAINT NIGHT: ABSTRACT 12 MEMORY AND DEMENTIA 13 THE LIFE AND ART OF 14 THREE CONTEXTS FOR 15 WHY HOLOCAUST 16 HOW THE ALLIES WON THE
Drop in for help with MEMORIAL PARK LIBRARY AND DRIP ART Learn about the effects NICHOLAS DE GRANDMAISON ALBERTA’S BLACK HISTORY, EDUCATION (STILL) MATTERS WAR
genealogy research. In CENTRAL MEMORIAL PARK Join Artist Eva Spetova of aging on memory and Explore the captivating life of 1885-1920 Professor Dr. Scott Murray, Explore the key turning points
partnership with the Alberta Join us for a walking tour of for a paint night exploring cognition, with a special artist de Grandmaison, whose Explore the story of early Mount Royal University, of the Second World War, and
Family Histories Society. the history and architectural abstract art with drip painting. puppet performance portraits of Southern Alberta’s 20th century black people examines how awareness the reasons which enabled
No registration required. features of Memorial Park Various techniques will be portraying one woman’s Indigenous people became an in Alberta and their attempts of the Holocaust continues the Allies to defeat the Axis
120 min Library and Central Memorial demonstrated. All supplies journey living with dementia. important body of Canadian at public discourse. Led by to shrink, yet no event powers. Led by Stéphane
1 day Park. Archival photographs will provided and beginners In partnership with the Brenda work. Led by Ryan Green, Bertrand Bickersteth, Olds better teaches the dire Guevremont.
provide perspective. welcome. Strafford Foundation. Masters Gallery. College. consequences of racism, and 90 min
50 min 45 min 90 min 90 min 90 min bystander inaction. 1 day
1 day 1 day 1 day 1 day 1 day 90 min
1 day
Programs begin on the dates below. See page 43 for registration details.
Program # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
M Jan 7 6:00, Th Jan 17 1:30, Tu Jan 8 5:30, Sa Jan 26 10:00, Tu Jan 29 7:00 Tu Feb 26 7:00 Su Jan 27 5:00
Central M Feb 11 6:30 Th Feb 21 1:30 Tu Feb 5 5:30 Sa Feb 23 10:00 Sa Feb 9 2:00
M Feb 4 6:00
Bowness Sa Jan 5 10:15
Country Hills
W Jan 23 6:30,
Crowfoot F Jan 11 2:00 A W Feb 27 6:30
M Jan 14 6:30,
Fish Creek M Feb 11 6:30
Forest Lawn
Giuffre
Judith Umbach
W Jan 16 2:15 B, Sa Jan 5 10:00
Louise Riley W Feb 13 2:15 B
W Jan 23 5:00 OR W Jan 23 6:00
Mem Park F Jan 25 12:00 OR W Jan 23 7:00
Nicholls
Nose Hill
Quarry Park
Rocky Ridge
Saddletowne
Sage Hill
F Jan 11 2:00 B,
Shawnessy F Feb 8 2:00 B
Signal Hill F Jan 18 2:00 B, M Jan 21 6:30
F Feb 15 2:00 B
Th Jan 3 2:30 B,
Southwood Th Feb 7 2:30 B
Village Square F Jan 4 1:00 A Sa Jan 5 10:00
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