There's still time to read, complete activities, attend programs, and earn prizes. The Challenge runs until August 31.
Join the Ultimate Summer ChallengeThere's still time to read, complete activities, attend programs, and earn prizes. The Challenge runs until August 31.
Join the Ultimate Summer ChallengeOn April 2, 2026, the Government of Alberta introduced Bill 28, the Municipal Affairs and Housing Statutes Amendment Act, 2026. The bill includes significant changes to the Alberta Libraries Act that would affect every public library in the province.
Become a "Play Champion" with the Library. Volunteer to help nurture young minds at select libraries, where you'll contribute to creating enriching experiences for children, and their caregivers.
Help expand and enhance Calgary Public Library’s collections.
Shawnessy Library | August 1 | 12:00 pm
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of storytimes, dancing, snacks, and special activities to celebrate the Ultimate Summer Challenge! Bring your whole family and discover new reasons to fall in love with reading.
Central Library | August 1 | 1:00 pm
Join us to explore how lawyers shaped Alberta’s oil industry, from major legal battles to influential figures in the oil patch.
Central Library | August 2 | 3:45 pm
Join Jay Maudsley to learn how Calgary’s streetcar system grew from a simple Stampede shuttle into a citywide network.
Online | August 4 | 12:00 pm
Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart, as we delve into the legacy of cooking icon Julia Child with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson.
Online | August 4 | 4:30 pm
Make your very own paper puppet! Bring a little dog to life using a toilet paper roll, cardstock and glue. Give the dog its own personality by drawing its face and fur. Let your creativity shine as you transform recycle materials into a fun toy!
Online | August 5 | 4:30 pm
Invites children to become brain scientists, exploring the science behind emotions, the nervous system, and how their bodies respond to the world.
Online | August 5 | 7:00 pm
Flutter Feeling Book is a cozy online adult night-in where participants create a handmade butterfly-shaped book to hold their feelings, reflections, and moments of calm through mindful artmaking.
Prototype: Skyview | August 6 | 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.
Bowness Park | August 7 | 1:00 pm
Join us every Friday in July and August near Picnic Site 4 at Bowness Park for storytimes, outdoor activities and to celebrate the Ultimate Summer Challenge.
Central Library | August 7 | 3:00 pm
Do you have a favourite recipe from home or a dish made by someone you love? This workshop explores how food can remind you of things, helping you to feel calm and cared for. Have fun illustrating the recipes you bring using mixed media, while thinking ab
Central Library | August 8 | 11:00 am
Join Tim Caulfield for a discussion on misinformation, disinformation, and the influence of artificial intelligence. Explore how AI is changing the way we find information, verify facts, and share knowledge in an increasingly complex digital world.
Crowfoot Library | August 8 | 12:00 pm
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of storytimes, dancing, snacks, and special activities to celebrate the Ultimate Summer Challenge! Bring your whole family and discover new reasons to fall in love with reading.
Central Library | August 11 | 2:00 pm
Join Creative in Residence Paul Freeman in exploring how a creature evolves through hand-drawing and AI across several generations, ending with a conversation about where human creativity ends and AI begins.
Louise Riley Library | August 15 | 11:00 am
Do you have a child starting Kindergarten this fall? Join Calgary Public Library in celebrating the exciting journey of starting school. Games, art and stories await as we embark on a fun-filled adventure together!
Fish Creek Library | August 15 | 12:00 pm
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of storytimes, dancing, snacks, and special activities to celebrate the Ultimate Summer Challenge! Bring your whole family and discover new reasons to fall in love with reading.
Central Library | August 15 | 1:00 pm
Join historian Peyton Neustaedter for an interactive lecture exploring the experiences of African American migrants who travelled from the Southern United States to Alberta in the early 1900s in search of freedom and opportunity.
Central Library | August 26 | 10:30 am
Join Creative Artist in Residence Paul Freeman to cut and recombine image fragments by hand into new hybrid creatures, then use language and AI to take it in a new direction.
Village Square Library | August 26 | 6:30 pm
Learn how to network with people effectively over LinkedIn and using other methods without leaving your home so you can find a job.
