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Freedom to Read Week

Calgary Public Library

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Learn more about intellectual freedom and the freedom to read at programs and events offered during Freedom to Read Week, at your Library.

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Freedom to Read Week: Open Pages - Open Minds
Sun, Mar 1 • 2:30 PM
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Freedom to Read - Your Turn
Tue, Feb 24 • 3:30 PM
Free
Freedom to Read Week: "The Librarians" Film Screening
Mon, Feb 23 • 7:00 PM
Free

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Calgary Public Library

Organizer of Freedom to Read Week

Join us as we celebrate the power of language to shape culture, strengthen community, and inspire connection. Enjoy cultural performances that showcase our city’s linguistic diversity and highlight the importance of multilingualism, cultural understanding, and preserving mother tongues for a more inclusive, sustainable world.

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