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Online | November 18 | 11:30 am
Join us for stories, songs, and finger plays the whole family can enjoy.
Central Library | November 18 | 7:00 pm
In 2025, Calgary marks its 150th anniversary, and in this presentation, we will meet a very significant Calgarian. “Willie” McKnight was the most outstanding Canadian ace in the first half of the Second World War.
Online | November 19 | 5:30 pm
Come and join Elise Fehr, Calgary based illustrator and create your very own "Cutie Koala". In this class you will get to explore using watercolours to create your very own layered/ mixed media koala.
Online | November 19 | 7:00 pm
Using everyday art supplies, participants will be guided through a creative investigation of kindness from a self-compassionate lens.
Central Library | November 23 | 1:00 pm
Join us for a screening of Inside Out 2, and enjoy activity stations and a scavenger hunt that will teach you about mental health and wellness.
Online | November 23 | 12:00 pm
Discover the history of Europe’s oldest Jewish community with guest speaker Sara Pavoncello, founder of Roma Kosher Tours.
Central Library | November 24 | 5:30 pm
Join us to learn more from researchers at the Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute as they explore how living medicines are unlocking a new era of precision medicine.
Online | November 25 | 5:30 pm
Art meets science in this unique drawing activity brought to you by real live tarantulas, beetles, millipedes, and more.
Online | November 26 | 7:00 pm
In this workshop, participants will learn how to create painted paper textures and patterns with paint, pencil crayons and pastels and assemble them into unique, cut-paper city scapes.
Central Library | November 27 | 5:30 pm
Join Mount Royal University speakers for a thought-provoking discussion about how our ideas of the future differ from previous generations.
Central Library | December 1 | 6:30 pm
In a small Mediterranean village, Carmen has looked after her brother, the local priest, for her entire life. When the Church abandons Carmen, she is mistaken for the new priest. Carmen begins to see the world, and herself, in a new light.
Country Hills Library | December 1 | 6:30 pm
Join us to learn more about Advance Care planning and the importance & role of Personal Directives.
Nicholls Family Library | December 6 | 2:00 pm
Take a close look into the inner workings of a local wildlife rehabilitation centre, from field rescues to releases.
Central Library | December 6 | 12:00 pm
Dr. Chantal Fiola shares her research on Métis spirituality, highlighting traditional ceremonies alongside Christianity, community voices, and the resurgence of practices like sweat lodge and Sundance.
Adults
We are so thrilled to have the planet's coolest museum popping up at the Central Library. Celebrate 40 years of Royal Tyrrell by visiting a pop-up fossil display in the Questionarium.
Kids Grades K – 6
Each of these books offer something unique to dinosaur fans.
Indigenous
Powerful, welcoming, inspirational, and downright fascinating voices of Indigenous literature to keep handy on our year-round paths of healing.
Adults
Celebrate Calgary's Pride season with this curated list of local queer authors from the Calgary Public Library's READ (Rainbow Employee's Alliance for Diversity) Team!
Kids grades K – 3
The seasons are about to change (farewell summer) explore more about weather patterns, extreme weather conditions, and how weather shapes the world.
Kids Grades 4 – 6
Oh boy, it's back to school. Escape your own school hallways by reading about schools in a different world.
Young Adults
Love, friendships, dreams, challenges, struggles... all these stories are happening of their school lives.
Indigenous
Spend National Indigenous History Month with these middle-grade books written (and drawn!) by Indigenous authors.
Kids grades K – 3
Summer is for stargazing! There are even several dark sky preserves in Alberta. Use these titles as inspiration for your own sky watching adventures.
Kids Grades 4 – 6
Are you looking for something to do this summer? Try one of the books on this list to keep yourself occupied.
Babies and Toddlers
Spring is just around the corner! What better way to celebrate this change in season by sharing books about spring babies with your little ones?
Young Adults
Read along with us as we celebrate representation across YA genres.