One thing I like from Calgary is the Public Library System. Since the first day I arrived I noticed one Public Library near home, at Country Hills. When I visited I was impressed wow organized it is, with many books, videos, music CD’s, magazines, newspapers and free internet access.
For a very low annual fee ($12.00/year) you can get a membership or registration and from then you are able to use the service. And it works very easy: you select what you want and add it to your list. Books are normally loaned for three weeks. Videos and music for are one week.
If you are looking for something special you can use the online catalogue available at the Library and it will tell you exactly where what you want it is located. If you prefer, you can ask directly to any of the Library staff and they are happy to help you. Sometimes you don’t find what you are looking but, if it is available at another branch (other Libraries around the city) they bring it for you at no cost. They phone you or email you when the item arrives to your location.
I have seen many people at the Library. Kids visit the library as well. And they can also have a Library card at no cost.
Some things like magazines and newspapers can not be taken outside the Library but you can get a comfortable seat to read them inside the facility.
They work seven days a week, except for holidays and have a quick drop off window if you return your items after business hours.
So, what are you waiting to visit the nearest Library to you?
For a very low annual fee ($12.00/year) you can get a membership or registration and from then you are able to use the service. And it works very easy: you select what you want and add it to your list. Books are normally loaned for three weeks. Videos and music for are one week.
If you are looking for something special you can use the online catalogue available at the Library and it will tell you exactly where what you want it is located. If you prefer, you can ask directly to any of the Library staff and they are happy to help you. Sometimes you don’t find what you are looking but, if it is available at another branch (other Libraries around the city) they bring it for you at no cost. They phone you or email you when the item arrives to your location.
I have seen many people at the Library. Kids visit the library as well. And they can also have a Library card at no cost.
Some things like magazines and newspapers can not be taken outside the Library but you can get a comfortable seat to read them inside the facility.
They work seven days a week, except for holidays and have a quick drop off window if you return your items after business hours.
So, what are you waiting to visit the nearest Library to you?
1 comment:
I like public library in Calgary.
Because I can learn everything about Calgary. usually I used to go to the public library, but these days i can't go to there. because i'm very busy. One weeks ago, I moved apt. but i will go to the public library again.
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