Programs are FREE with your library card.
Register in person, by calling 260-2620 or online at www.calgarypubliclibrary.com
April/May/June 2012
Centennial Birthday Block Parties Presented by Cenovus Energy
Join us for a party one hundred years in the making! Help Calgary Public Library celebrate its centennial with a special community-based block party at your Library, presented by Cenovus Energy. Bring the whole family and enjoy music, food, games, entertainment and a variety of contests and prizes. Help us celebrate our amazing story, our bright future, and most of all, the people who continue to make Calgary Public Library a place where everyone is part of our story! Come celebrate with us at Louise Riley, we’ve booked some tasty food trucks we think you’ll love: Perogy Boyz and Sidewalk Citizen Bakery – mmmmmmm! Also, you don’t want to miss out on the chance to listen to poet laureate Kris Demeanor or our very own Dan’s band Magnetic North! We can’t wait to party with you!
Saturday, Jun 02
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
MONDAYS at your library…
50+ Coffee & Conversation: Join Tyler Every Monday for coffee, friendly conversation and presentations of interest. Ages 50 and up. We’ve even started a book club! Come talk to Tyler and find out more on Mondays, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Computer Technology Coaching: Drop in for friendly one-on-one, volunteer help on using the Internet and Microsoft Office products. Mondays, May 07 to Aug 27(No program on May 21, Jul 02, and Aug 06)
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Fabulous Hikes of the Foothills and How to Pack for Them: Learn a few off the beaten track places to hike and view beautiful scenery and wildflowers on both gentle and challenging trails. Learn to read the basic signs of wildlife, weather and how to be bear-aware. Monday, May 07th 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
A Home Without Barriers: Learn how you can make your home barrier-free for persons with mobility challenges. Presented by the Accessible Housing Society of Calgary. Monday, May 14, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Canadian Natural Resources Limited Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra in Your Library Series: Matthew Heller and Nick Bobas, Double Basses. Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra musicians offer a musical journey that includes a recital followed by a question and answer session. Monday, May 28th 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
FRIDAYS at your library…
Drop-in Family Storytimes Every Friday! Come join the fun – learn a new song or finger play, experience a flannel story, cuddle up for a sweet story & check out some other great books to share at home!
Picnic Time & Nannies ‘til Noon Every Friday after Drop-in Family Storytime! Bring your lunch and have a picnic in the library, stay play and visit for an hour, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
TECHNOLOGY at your library …
eBooks: A Library On the Go: Are you curious about eBooks? Library staff demonstrate how to download an eBook using OverDrive. Thursday, May 03rd 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
See you soon at the Louise Riley Library!