Calgary — @CalgaryLibrary's free Kindergarten Book Bags are available now. Everything your child needs to start reading strong. #EarlyLiteracy#Calgary https://t.co/DmRpiQmX7z
Our next Friends of the Library Book Sale will be Friday and Saturday, May 15 & 16, with Friends members presale, Thurs., May 14th. Fantastic selection of books for all ages, dvd's and music too! #LibraryBookSale
✨#BornOnThisDay: April 27, 1927: Coretta Scott King
📖CORETTA: The Autobiography of Mrs. Coretta Scott King by Coretta Scott King, Barbara Reynolds, and Ekua Holmes
📚See these books and more Black Women in History biographies here https://t.co/Lo98LYcvWt
#OurStoriesMatter
Libraries open the door to knowledge for everyone, everywhere. 📚
On World Book and Copyright Day, we highlight their role in ensuring access to knowledge and the free flow of ideas.
@UNESCO works to advance literacy, protect authors’ rights and ensure access to books for all.
📖 Discover more via @UNESCOCourier: https://t.co/v7pxupLKx8
Have you heard? The 2026 Family Reading Pick is “A Wrinkle in Time” by Madeleine L’Engle.
Family Reading Pick creates space for families to read together, both through the novel and graphic novel. Watch this video to learn more about which format is right for your family.
Copies are available at all Library locations, excluding Rocky Ridge and Prototype: Skyview. There are also activity booklets available with literacy activities and discussion questions.
Discover more by visiting our website at: https://t.co/3RMCHTGfWb
#CalgaryLibrary #FamilyReadingPick #SpringBreak
Literacy — the ability to read and write — has arguably been the single most important tool for creating prosperity over the last several hundred years. Not only has it helped spur economic growth, it has alleviated inequality through everything from female empowerment to informed civic participation. Canada has made great progress towards universal literacy but there are still millions of Canadians who remain functionally illiterate.
This is a tragedy for those unable to achieve as much as they could in their careers and lives, it is also a significant financial burden for the country. A 1% improvement could grow the economy by $67 billion.
To make progress the most important time to improve literacy rates is before Grade 4. This is a critical period for development and the skills gained at this age have the longest lasting impact on a person's abilities. But right now Canada is failing these students. 1 in 4 Canadian children miss reading goals by Grade 3 and by High School almost 15% of children lack the basic reading skills needed to thrive in the modern world.
The good news is that small changes can lead to massive improvements. Teaching literacy is well understood and many countries have made huge strides through targeted phonics training, increasing reading time, and coaching teachers on how best to improve literacy. By learning from these approaches we can transform our early childhood education.
Read the full memo below
“May green be the grass you walk on
May blue be the skies above you
May pure be the joys that surround you
May true be the hearts that love you.”
- Irish Toast
Commemorate the Central Library Centennial and learn more about its history from those who know it best with Past Due, the official podcast of Central 100.
https://t.co/Fjseos6anq
#Libraries#LAPL#Podcasts#History
Join us for the Stay Home and Read a Book Ball, now through Sunday, April 12, and transform the pleasure of reading into meaningful support for the Los Angeles Public Library. https://t.co/onzdCy7q5n
At the Woodland Hills Branch we are marching into spring with a busy line up of classes, activities and programs for all ages. #Libraries#LAPL#WoodlandHills