Library News
Bill Ptacek Fund for Innovation
The Bill Ptacek Fund for Innovation supports bold new ideas at the Calgary Public Library. Learn how you can contribute, including during the 2020 Scotiabank Calgary Marathon Charity Challenge.
Learn More
Program Registration
Program Registration
Learn a new skill, meet new friends or improve your existing knowledge when registration opens December 9
Browse programs-
-
Library Stories
'To Know New Friends'
Meet the Signal Hill Coffee & Conversation group, where members have been gathering for eight years.
Read the Library Story -
Library Stories
Submit Your Library Story
We want to know how the Library has made a difference in your life.
Share your story
Featured Events
-
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Indigenous Placemaking Panel Discussion
Enjoy a presentation and discussion with the artists selected for the Indigenous Placemaking initiative.
-
Saturday, December 14, 2019
Indigenous Languages Day
Celebrate the opening of the Indigenous Languages Resource Centre and 12 new Treaty 7 books.
-
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
NYE Family Party
Celebrate the arrival of 2020 early from noon to 4 pm at Central Library.
-
Friday, January 10, 2020
Podcast Live! The Secret Life of Canada
This history podcast discusses the country you know and the stories you don't.
What we're learning
-
Families
Rozsa Arts at the Library: Long Time, No Time
With their unique instrumentation, Long Time, No Time creates a fresh, captivating sound.
-
Kids
Nikola Tesla: Tamer of Electricity
Learn why Tesla's inventions are so important and see demonstrations of his work.
-
Adults
50+ Lecture Series
Presentations on topics of interest to older Calgarians, including health, finances, and communication.
-
Babies & Toddlers
Colossal Calgary Playdate
Play with your baby or toddler at the biggest and best playdate ever.
-
Newcomers
Energize with Grizzlies for Newcomers
Explore solutions to protecting wildlife and the positive impacts we can all have on our landscapes.
Movie night choices
Stream Kanopy for free with your Library card. Pick from thousands of documentaries, classic and international films, and learning videos. There's also movies and TV shows just for kids.
Browse Kanopy