The 2026 Family Reading Pick is A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle.
Explore the Family Reading PickThe 2026 Family Reading Pick is A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle.
Explore the Family Reading Pick
Help expand and enhance Calgary Public Library’s collections.
Find this year’s best reads, chosen by the Library’s Collections team. Explore our top picks for all ages and discover great titles to add to your list.
Central Library | January 31 | 12:00 pm
Join us to kick off this year's family reading adventure with a live performance of the book's first chapter, space-age treats, and visits from fantastical science fiction characters!
Crowfoot Library | February 3 | 1:00 pm
Join Calgary-born dancer and choreographer Amanda Okafor as she guides you through the vibrant rhythms and social dances of Africa. Get ready to learn, move and connect with the infectious beats and let’s get lost in the rhythm together!
Online| February 3 | 5:30 pm
Are you ready to explore the wonders of the ocean and become a champion for our coastlines? Dive deep into the world of coastal erosion management and discover how innovative solutions are helping to protect our shores.
Online | February 4 | 5:30 pm
Create your very own scratch paper by layering crayons and black paint, then bring a charming cat to life! Use your tools to scratch away patterns, adding vibrant colours to its fur or designing a cozy sweater.
Central Library | February 4 | 6:00 pm
How do comics fit on library bookshelves? What’s the difference between graphic novels and ‘comics’? Award-winning graphic novelist Alex Assan will discuss the adaptable and often contradictory comics medium.
Online | February 4 | 7:00 pm
Do you have some valentines poems that are near and dear? Do you want to make some up with us? We can also practice handwriting together, as we know it’s a disappearing art, so they say.
Prototype: Skyview | February 5 | 5:30 pm
Practise speaking and listening while meeting new people. Our volunteers will help guide small groups in fun and easy conversations. Please note that this is for language practice for beginner and intermediate level English learners, not a formal class.
Central Library | February 6 | 12:00 pm
Enhance your English conversation skills and build your confidence in communication by joining this drop-in program. A strong intermediate level of English is required to participate.
Central Library | February 6 | 12:00 PM
Join us at Central Library to cheer on Team Canada in the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games while we tune in to the CBC/Radio-Canada broadcast of the games!
Central Library | February 6 | 6:30 pm
Join Lisa Gasson-Gardner, assistant professor of religious studies at MRU, as she explores how claims by a grassroots Christian movement affect our understanding of a diverse, democratic society.
Central Library | February 8 | 2:00 pm
Discover the story of John Ware — one of Alberta’s first Black settlers and a cowboy who established his own ranch near Millarville in the 1880s. Learn how a University of Calgary team conducted a four-week excavation of the site in 2025.
Wild Rose Brewery | February 12 | 4:00 pm
Join Mount Royal University speakers as they discuss the concept of "reality" — including truths, perceptions, contradictions, and more.
Giuffre Family Library | February 15 | 3:00 pm
Join us for colouring and mask-making activities that celebrate African cultures through guided arts and crafts.
Central Library | February 16 | 1:00 pm
Join us to celebrate the start of Lunar New Year with music, performances, cultural showcases and demonstrations, a dragon dance, and more!
Central Library | February 19 | 6:00 pm
Learn about different types of financial institutions and bank accounts in Canada, how to choose the right banking partner, and how credit works — including credit cards, credit scores, and building a strong credit history.
Memorial Park Library | February 19 | 6:30 pm
Join Calgary poet-laureate Wakefield Brewster as he weaves a magical evening of spoken word artistry and truth telling that will leave you feeling connected and inspired.
