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Attend programs at Library locations and explore the history, process, and key issues shaping the referendum.
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.
September 6 – October 26 | Multiple Locations
Drop in and explore the Library while completing fun numeracy challenges that support what you learn in school. Parents and caregivers are invited to stay and play.
Village Square Library | September 9 – October 21 | 2:30 pm
Learn new ideas for play by exploring all five senses through movement, play, story, and song.
Saddletowne Library | September 14 - October 19 | 1:00 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 | September 26 - October 21 | 1:00 pm
Join us to practice your beginner to intermediate French skills in a welcoming and informal environment.
Online | September 28 and October 19 | 7:00 pm
Join a community of young writers to explore new ideas, spark creativity, and enjoy dedicated time to write and connect. For ages 13 – 17.
Sage Hill Library | October 1 | 1:00 pm
Join us to engage in conversation and make new friends in a comfortable, friendly environment while you enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, fun activities, games, topics and occasional speakers, supported by a Library Volunteer Host.
Central Library | October 2 | 6:30 pm
Public conversations increasingly take place in a fast-moving information environment where inaccurate, misleading, and false claims can spread quickly.
Central Library | October 5 | 6:30 pm
Learn about the ballot process, voter registration, who can vote, and how to vote. Elections Alberta is an independent, non-partisan office of the Legislative Assembly, responsible for administering provincial elections, by-elections and referendums.
Central Library | October 6 | 10:00 am
The Immigrant Business Expo – Calgary brings newcomer and refugee entrepreneurs together for a day of practical advice, useful resources, and connections to help start, grow and manage their businesses.
Central Library | October 4 | 2:00 pm
Join us for an inspiring afternoon of beautiful music as the Young Professional Musicians Collective (YPMC) takes the stage in the Central Library’s stunning Welcome Gallery.
Online | October 6 | Multiple times
You and your child can join Mandy for playful music, gentle rhymes, and stories that encourage smiles, connection, and early learning.
Online | October 6 | 4:30 pm
In this interactive 60-minute workshop, young musicians will explore fun songwriting exercises designed to unleash their creativity and build confidence in their musical abilities.
Central Library | October 6 | 6:30 pm
What are all of these questions about anyway? How can I get informed and participate? Join us for a relaxed evening where you can have your questions answered.
Seton Library | October 6 | 6:30 pm
Discover how heart disease can look different in men and women and learn practical tips to protect your heart at every stage of life. Join us to learn more from local experts about maintaining a healthy heart!
Memorial Park Library | October 7 | 10:00 am
Join Lori Beattie, best-selling author of Calgary’s Best Walks and guide at Fit Frog Adventures, for a guided 6-7 km city walk with hills. You’ll connect neighbourhoods, parks, pathways, and hidden stairways while chatting with interesting people from aro
Online | October 7 | 4:30 pm
Using live animals, explore how all bugs are related and where they fit in the family tree. Taxonomy can be fun!
Online | October 7 | 7:00 pm
Let's paint the Aurora Borealis night sky together.
Central Library | October 8 | 6:00 pm
It's easy to feel helpless in the face of global challenges. Stressful world events like climate change, financial crises, political unrest, and information overload can have a detrimental impact on our mental health.
Central Library | October 8 | 7:00 pm
How did a single well change Calgary and shape Alberta’s future? Join historian Dr. Paul Chastko to explore the story of the 1914 Dingman well, known as the “Wonder Well,” and the oil boom that followed.
Central Library | October 10 | 12:00 pm
Bring the whole family to learn healthy anxiety-reducing exercises and coping strategies from Calgary Counselling Centre experts, followed by a free screening of Disney Pixar's "Inside Out 2."
Central Library | October 11 | 1:00 pm
Another word for dialogue is conversation, but when conversation is used to help tell a story on stage there are tricks to make it more effective and pitfalls to avoid.
Central and Memorial Park Library | October 13 – 18
Imaginarium, Canada’s Liveliest Literary Festival, is back. Hear from over 50 authors and writers at storytelling and poetry events. Select programs are free when you register with your Library card!
Central Library | October 15 | 6:00 pm
Searching for a job in a new country can feel overwhelming, especially if you're only applying online. This interactive session will share practical tips on where to look for jobs, how to build your network, and other job search methods that can help you
Central | October 24 | 10:00 am
Join us for a fun-filled day of learning from your favourite children's mystery writers! Learn about code cracking, cryptid hunting, how to write whodunnits, and more.
