CCCED has just received the exciting news that the Living Library initiative between CCCED and the Calgary Public Library has won a 2010 Minister’s Award for Excellence and Innovation in Public Library Service. The Calgary Public Library and CCCED are thrilled that the Living Library has been recognized for innovation amongst large urban libraries [those [...]
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The Calgary Journal, the community newspaper run by journalism students at Mt. Royal University, has just published an article on Calgary’s Living Library events held in commemoration of March 21st. The article is entitled, ‘Living Library engages Calgarians in diverse dialogue’ and is written by Kevin Rushworth. Here is an excerpt: There is something distinctly [...]
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There are still three Living Libraries to come in the Calgary Public Library and CCCED’s Living Library partnership this March in commemoration of March 21st. Upcoming Living Library events will be held at: Central – Friday, March 19 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Crowfoot – Sunday, March 21 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm Shawnessy [...]
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Just a reminder, there is still an opportunity to volunteer for CCCED and the Calgary Public Library’s new series of Living Libraries – we are still looking for a few more ‘living books.’ Some sample and past titles include: Blended Cultures Buddhism East to West: Adapting to Canadian Culture Filipino Industrial Psychologist Immigrant Youth from [...]
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The Calgary Public Library, in partnership with CCCED, is presenting a new series of Living Libraries this March – and we are looking for your help! The Calgary Living Library works exactly like your local library with readers borrowing books — the difference being that “books” in the Living Library are human beings: “living books”, [...]
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The ‘living book’ titles and descriptions for the upcoming Calgary Public Library Living Library, in partnership with CCCED, have been announced. Borrow a Person, Ask Questions and Learn More this Friday October 2 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m at the Central Library about… [*to place a hold on any of the following titles please call: [...]
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Our Living Library partnership series with the Calgary Public Library continues in October! Come learn from ‘living books.’ Click here for information on our past Living Library Events with the Calgary Public Library, as well as for more information about Living Libraries and how they can used for community development and dialogue.
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