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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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  • A Taste of Coaching: Professional One-On-One Sessions
     
    LocationDateStatusRegistration
    CentralWednesday, May 22
    12 - 1:30 p.m.    		50 spaces availableSee Below
    CrowfootThursday, May 23
    7 - 8:30 p.m.    		41 spaces availableSee Below
    Central - Main Floor New and NotableCrowfoot - Main Floor Program Room

    Summary: Create more awareness, intention and purpose in your professional and personal life during these free 15 minute sessions. In celebration of International Coaching Week, in conjunction with the International Coaching Federation, Calgary Chapter. Register by phone (preferred) at 403.260.2782 or sign up in person on the day of the event.

    Audience: Adults

  • A Taste of Coaching: What A Coaching Experience Can Do For You
     
    LocationDateStatusRegistration
    CentralWednesday, May 22
    11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.    		47 spaces availableRegister
    CrowfootThursday, May 23
    6:30 - 7 p.m.    		39 spaces availableRegister
    Central - Main Floor New and NotableCrowfoot - Main Floor Program Room

    Summary: Discover the value and benefits of professional coaching. In celebration of International Coaching Week in conjunction with the International Coaching Federation, Calgary Chapter.

    Audience: Adults

  • 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
    CrowfootWednesday, June 5
    6:30 - 8:30 p.m.    		5 spaces availableRegister
    Central - Lower Level Meeting Room 2Crowfoot - Main Floor Program Room

    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
    CentralSaturday, June 15
    10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.    		FullPut me on wait list
    SaddletowneThursday, June 6
    6:30 - 8:30 p.m.    		17 spaces availableRegister
    ShawnessyWednesday, July 17
    6:30 - 8:30 p.m.    		16 spaces availableRegister
    Village SquareMonday, June 10
    6:30 - 8:30 p.m.    		20 spaces availableRegister
    Central - 3rd Floor Open AreaSaddletowne - Main Floor Program roomShawnessy - Main Floor Program RoomVillage Square - 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 Basics: Resume Development
     
    LocationDateStatusRegistration
    CentralSaturday, June 8
    10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.    		FullPut me on wait list
    ShaganappiMonday, June 3
    6:30 - 8:30 p.m.    		13 spaces availableRegister
    Thorn-HillTuesday, June 11
    6:30 - 8:30 p.m.    		18 spaces availableRegister
    Central - Lower Level Meeting Room 2Shaganappi - Main Floor Meeting RoomThorn-Hill - Main Floor Program Room

    Summary: Learn how to create a professional resume to put your best foot forward. Workshops are led by professional career practitioners from Bow Valley College's Career Connection.

    Audience: Adults

  • Career Coaching
     
    LocationDateStatusRegistration
    BownessSaturdays, May 25, June 1, June 8, June 15, 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
    CentralThursdays, May 23, May 30, June 6, June 13, 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
    CrowfootSaturdays, May 25, June 1, June 8, June 15, 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, May 25, June 1, June 8, June 15, 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, May 23, May 30, June 6, June 13, 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, May 22, May 29, June 5, June 12, 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

  • How To Do Contract Work
     
    LocationDateStatusRegistration
    CentralSaturdays, May 25 and June 1
    10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.    		FullPut me on wait list
    Central - Lower Level Meeting Room 1

    Summary: Learn the basics of contract work including: proposal writing, marketing tools, negotiating agreements and more. Participants must attend both sessions. In partnership with Alberta Human Services.

    Audience: Adults

  • Learning Lab: Finding Jobs Online
     
    LocationDateStatusRegistration
    CentralThursday, May 23
    3 - 4 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: Small Business Research
     
    LocationDateStatusRegistration
    CentralTuesday, May 21
    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 Job Search
     
    LocationDateStatusRegistration
    CentralWednesday, May 22
    3 - 4 p.m.    		15 spaces availableNot Required
    Central - 3rd Floor Learning Lab

    Summary: Learn how to use social media to effectively look for a job.

    Audience: Adults

  • LinkedIn: From Start to Finish
     
    LocationDateStatusRegistration
    CentralThursday, May 23
    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
    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
    Central - Lower Level Meeting Room 2Central - 3rd Floor Learning LabCentral - 3rd Floor Learning LabCentral - 3rd Floor Learning Lab

    Summary: Learn the process of creating a complete LinkedIn profile, in this five hour, hands-on 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.    		58 spaces availableRegister
    CentralTuesday, May 21
    6 - 7:30 p.m.    		44 spaces availableRegister
    Central - 3rd Floor Open AreaCentral - 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.    		43 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

  • Small Business Tuesdays: Personal Financial Management for Business Owners
     
    LocationDateStatusRegistration
    CentralTuesday, May 28
    6 - 7:30 p.m.    		44 spaces availableRegister
    Central - 3rd Floor Open Area

    Summary: Learn why budgeting is crucial for small business owners. Some of the topics covered are how to build a budget, understanding credit history and building or repairing credit. Presented by Momentum.

    Audience: Adults

  • Small Business Tuesdays: Risk Management for Small Business
     
    LocationDateStatusRegistration
    CentralTuesday, June 4
    6 - 7:30 p.m.    		38 spaces availableRegister
    Central - 3rd Floor Open Area

    Summary: Learn what the key risks are to small business including protecting your business and using benefits to attract and retain talent. Presented by Randy McCord.

    Audience: Adults

  • Small Business Tuesdays: Small Business Support from the Canada Revenue Agency
     
    LocationDateStatusRegistration
    CentralTuesday, June 11
    6 - 7:30 p.m.    		50 spaces availableRegister
    Central - 3rd Floor Open Area

    Summary: Join us for an introduction to the Canada Revenue Agency's programs and online resources for small business owners.

    Audience: Adults

  • Strategic Networking
     
    LocationDateStatusRegistration
    CentralThursdays, May 23, May 30, June 6, June 13, 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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