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Spring 2013 Program Guides

From Baby Storytimes to 50+ Coffee Times, we have programs for everything you're into. Improve your computer skills, practice your English, or just have some fun.

Pick up a printed copy of the current Program Guide at a local branch, or download a PDF version here:

 

Call 403-260-2620 to register, or register online.

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Programs for parent/caregiver with a child (like our popular Mother Goose programs) require both parent and child to have a valid library card to register. Children’s cards are free — just visit a branch to pick one up.

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  • Career Basics: Enhancing Your Job Search Through Social Networking
     
    LocationDateStatusRegistration
    CentralSaturday, June 22
    10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.    		FullPut me on wait list
    Central - Lower Level Meeting Room 2

    Summary: Learn how to set up and use the on-line networking sites, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter, to boost your job search campaign. Workshops are led by professional career practitioners from Bow Valley College's Career Connection.

    Audience: Adults

  • Career Basics: Interview Skills
     
    LocationDateStatusRegistration
    ShawnessyWednesday, July 17
    6:30 - 8:30 p.m.    		14 spaces availableRegister
    Shawnessy - Main Floor Program Room

    Summary: Improve your skills by learning about different types of questions and how to answer them. Workshops are led by professional career practitioners from Bow Valley College's Career Connection.

    Audience: Adults

  • Career Coaching
     
    LocationDateStatusRegistration
    BownessSaturdays, June 22, July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27, Aug. 10, and Aug. 17
    10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.    		5 spaces availableNot Required
    Central
    Thursdays, June 20, June 27, July 4, July 11, July 18, July 25, Aug. 1, Aug. 8, Aug. 15, Aug. 22, and Aug. 29
    6 - 7:45 p.m.    		15 spaces availableNot Required
    At Central Library only, registration starts at 5:30 and is first come, first served."
    CrowfootSaturdays, June 22, June 29, July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27, Aug. 3, Aug. 10, Aug. 17, Aug. 24, and Aug. 31
    10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.    		8 spaces availableNot Required
    ShawnessySaturdays, June 22, July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27, Aug. 10, Aug. 17, and Aug. 24
    11 a.m. - 1 p.m.    		25 spaces availableNot Required
    Village SquareThursdays, June 20, June 27, July 4, July 11, July 18, July 25, Aug. 1, Aug. 8, Aug. 15, Aug. 22, and Aug. 29
    6 - 8 p.m.    		30 spaces availableNot Required
    Bowness - Main Floor Meeting Room 1Central - 3rd Floor Learning LabCrowfoot - Main Floor Featured AreaShawnessy - Main Floor CaféVillage Square - Main Floor New & Notable

    Summary: Looking for work? Drop-in for one-on-one help with job searching skills, take part in practice interviews, revamp your resume or craft that all important cover letter. Drop-in on the day of the event and sign up on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Audience: Adults

  • Career Tours
     
    LocationDateStatusRegistration
    Central
    Wednesdays, June 19, June 26, July 3, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31, Aug. 7, Aug. 14, Aug. 21, and Aug. 28
    9 a.m. - 12 p.m.    		20 spaces availableByPhone
    Register by calling: 403-260-2606
    Central - 3rd Floor Open Area

    Summary: Register your group for a 90 minute career resources orientation. Individuals are welcome to join an existing group - please call for available times. Customers must register by calling 403.774.7251.

    Audience: Adults

  • Discover Careers in Banking and Insurance
     
    LocationDateStatusRegistration
    CentralWednesday, June 19
    9 a.m. - 4 p.m.    		400 spaces availableNot Required
    Central - 2nd Floor John Dutton Theatre

    Summary: Join us for a morning of presentations on growth and opportunities in both banking and insurance and bring your resume to the afternoon hiring fair.

    Audience: Adults

  • Learning Lab: Finding Jobs Online
     
    LocationDateStatusRegistration
    CentralThursday, June 20
    1:30 - 2:30 p.m.    		15 spaces availableNot Required
    Central - 3rd Floor Learning Lab

    Summary: Learn how to explore a variety of trusted websites that list local job opportunities.

    Audience: Adults

  • Learning Lab: Introduction to LinkedIn
     
    LocationDateStatusRegistration
    CentralFriday, June 21
    9:30 - 10:30 a.m.    		15 spaces availableNot Required
    Central - 3rd Floor Learning Lab

    Summary: Join us for a basic introduction to this popular professional social networking tool, and learn how it can help build your career.

    Audience: Adults

  • Learning Lab: Small Business Research
     
    LocationDateStatusRegistration
    CentralTuesday, June 18
    6:30 - 7:30 p.m.    		15 spaces availableNot Required
    Central - 3rd Floor Learning Lab

    Summary: Join us for one-on-one help with business planning, and market research.

    Audience: Adults

  • Learning Lab: Social Media and Privacy
     
    LocationDateStatusRegistration
    CentralWednesday, June 19
    1:30 - 2:30 p.m.    		15 spaces availableNot Required
    Central - 3rd Floor Learning Lab

    Summary: Learn how to locate, set and monitor, safety and privacy settings within Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Pinterest.

    Audience: Adults

  • LinkedIn: Get Your Profile Up and Running
     
    LocationDateStatusRegistration
    CentralSaturday, July 20
    11 a.m. - 4 p.m.    		FullPut me on wait list
    CentralSaturday, Aug. 10
    11 a.m. - 4 p.m.    		FullPut me on wait list
    CentralSaturday, June 22
    11 a.m. - 4 p.m.    		FullPut me on wait list
    Central - 3rd Floor Learning LabCentral - 3rd Floor Learning LabCentral - 3rd Floor Learning Lab

    Summary: Learn the process of creating a LinkedIn profile in this introductory, hands-on, five-hour workshop. Bring an electronic version of your resume. Intermediate computer and English skills are required and a preassignment will be emailed to participants. Participants must register with LinkedIn prior to the session. In partnership with Bow Valley College's Career Connection.

    Audience: Adults

  • Small Business Tuesdays: Business Advice from Canadian Youth Business Foundation
     
    LocationDateStatusRegistration
    CentralTuesday, June 18
    6 - 7:30 p.m.    		48 spaces availableRegister
    Central - 3rd Floor Open Area

    Summary: Join Linda Griffioen, Entrepreneur in Residence at the Canadian Youth Business Foundation, as she shares her passion for entrepreneurship and advice on how to start and expand a small business.

    Audience: Adults

  • Small Business Tuesdays: Business Licenses
     
    LocationDateStatusRegistration
    CentralTuesday, June 25
    6 - 7:30 p.m.    		35 spaces availableRegister
    Central - 3rd Floor Open Area

    Summary: Learn about the key elements of licensing your business. Presented by the City of Calgary.

    Audience: Adults

  • Strategic Networking
     
    LocationDateStatusRegistration
    CentralThursdays, June 20, June 27, July 4, July 11, July 18, July 25, Aug. 1, Aug. 8, Aug. 15, Aug. 22, and Aug. 29
    5:30 - 7 p.m.    		50 spaces availableNot Required
    Central - 3rd Floor Open Area

    Summary: Looking for work? Learn how to create new opportunities and exchange ideas and leads.

    Audience: Adults

  • Welcome to Canada: Getting Ready for the Work Force
     
    LocationDateStatusRegistration
    Forest LawnSaturday, Aug. 10
    1 - 3 p.m.    		40 spaces availableSee Below
    Forest Lawn - Basement CLLC

    Summary: Did you obtain formal training as a nurse outside of Canada? Join us for an information session regarding upgrading, credential assessment and certification. In partnership with Alberta Business and Educational Services (ABES) and Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth, In School Settlement Program. Register by calling 403.714.9188.

    Audience: Adults - Ages 18 and up

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