1. Resources 101 Students, Families & Teachers

2. More than just books! All memberships are FREE to City of Calgary residents! http://calgarylibrary.ca/http://calgarylibrary.ca/ (browse by Audience - Teachers, Kids, Teens etc )

3. E-Library (online content available with membership) http://calgarylibrary.ca/resource/ Elementary/Middle School -Beanstack (individualized book recommendations) -BookFlix (animated read-along stories and videos) -Early World of Learning -Grow a Reader -Muzzy Online (learn other languages) -National Geographic Kids -NoveList K-8 Plus (book reviews) -PebbleGo (non-fiction information for beginner readers) -TumbleBookLibrary (animated read-along stories and games) -World Book Online for Kids Junior/Senior High -Academic Search Premier -AccessMyLibrary Public Edition -AudioBookCloud -Choices Explorer (career/education) -Fiction Core Collection (H.W. Wilson) -LitFinder -Shakespeare Collection

4. E-Library (continued) http://calgarylibrary.ca/resource/ General -Books n’ Authors (reading suggestions) -brainfuse HelpNow (free online tutoring) -Canadian Encyclopedia -Canadian Reference Centre -CNIB Library -Daily Life Through History -Early Canadiana Online -ERIC (Educational Resource Information Centre) -Europa World Plus -Gale Courses (2 per year) -Gale Virtual Reference Library -Hoopla (e-books, movies, music etc.) -Learning Express (online courses and practice tests - K-College, ESL) -Mango Languages -Solaro (Online access to the same Alberta-specific curriculum information found in The Key. Lessons, reviews and practice tests for grades 3 through 12)The Key -Zinio Online Magazines

5. Programs https://events.calgarypubliclibrary.com/ Kids -Math Minds/Playground -Number Ninjas -Computer Buddies -Reading Buddies -Story Pals -Read with Me -Homework Help/Club -Storytimes, Lego Club -various one-offs with Science, Crafts etc. Middle School/Teens -Coder Dojo -Book Clubs -Jump $tart -Toastmasters Adults -ESL/ELL -Learning Advantage -Parenting, Career, Book Clubs etc.

6. Community Resources ESL/ELL Immigrant Services Calgary http://www.immigrantservicescalgary.ca/how- can-we-help http://www.immigrantservicescalgary.ca/how- can-we-help Cooperative ESL Ministries http://eslcooperative.ca/ http://eslcooperative.ca/ Further Education Society of Alberta http://www.furthered.ca/page/calgary-programs http://www.furthered.ca/page/calgary-programs New Canadian Friendship Centre http://www.ncfcentre.com/ http://www.ncfcentre.com/ Homework help/tutoring Boys and Girls Clubs https://www.bgccan.com/en/ClubsPrograms/Pag es/7D7E0B52-52DC-DD11-85D3- 001EC9CE32D5.aspx https://www.bgccan.com/en/ClubsPrograms/Pag es/7D7E0B52-52DC-DD11-85D3- 001EC9CE32D5.aspx Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth http://www.cbfy.ca/programs/ http://www.cbfy.ca/programs/ Calgary Reads http://calgaryreads.com/resources/families/ http://calgaryreads.com/resources/families/ http://www.learnalberta.ca/OnlineReferenceCent re.aspxhttp://www.learnalberta.ca/OnlineReferenceCent re.aspx (Palliser pays a license fee for students and staff to access this)

7. Community Resources (continued) Learning Disabilities/Special Needs Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) http://humanservices.alberta.ca/disability- services/15664.html http://humanservices.alberta.ca/disability- services/15664.html Foothills Academy http://www.foothillsacademy.org/community- services/ http://www.foothillsacademy.org/community- services/ ADHD http://members.shaw.ca/chaddcalgary/http://members.shaw.ca/chaddcalgary/ Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta http://www.ldalberta.ca/downloads/ http://www.ldalberta.ca/downloads/ CanLearn Society http://canlearnsociety.ca/resources/ (note the lending library resource as well) http://canlearnsociety.ca/resources/ Ability Hub (Autism/Asperger’s) http://www.theabilityhub.org/programs http://www.theabilityhub.org/programs Autism Calgary http://www.autismcalgary.com/http://www.autismcalgary.com/ Children’s Link http://www.childrenslink.ca/Portal/DesktopDefaul t.aspx?tabindex=0&tabid=85 http://www.childrenslink.ca/Portal/DesktopDefaul t.aspx?tabindex=0&tabid=85

8. Community Resources (continued) Child Disability Benefit/Deduction (Canada Revenue Agency) http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/cdb/http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/cdb/ Parent Support Association of Calgary http://psa.calgary.ab.ca/ http://psa.calgary.ab.ca/ General Family Resource Facilitation Program http://www.frfp.ca/parents-resources/parent- education/parent-education.htm http://www.frfp.ca/parents-resources/parent- education/parent-education.htm Family and Community Resource Centre http://fcrc.albertahealthservices.ca/ces/newslette r/2015-11-Newsletter.pdf (workshops for both parents and professionals) http://fcrc.albertahealthservices.ca/ces/newslette r/2015-11-Newsletter.pdf Families Matter/Parent Link Centres http://www.familiesmatter.ca/parent-link-centres http://www.familiesmatter.ca/parent-link-centres