Registration begins August 18 – 19
Browse programsRegistration begins August 18 – 19
Browse programs
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.
Online | August 19 | 7:00 pm
This workshop explores the shapes, colours, and textures of fungi through watercolour collage. Participants will work with hand-painted papers to create mushroom studies using simple cut-paper techniques.
Prototype: Skyview | August 20 | 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.
Nicholls Family Library | August 22 | 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!
Shawnessy Library | August 22 | 2:00 pm
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!
Bowness Park | August 21 | 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.
Online | August 25 | 4:30 pm
Gain confidence through guided drawing classes that will build your art vocabulary and expand your skill set, taking you from a blank page to a masterpiece you can be proud of.
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.
Online | August 26 | 4:30 pm
Join us to experience invertebrates that live on backyards around the world, and learn the role they play in our yards and gardens.
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.
Online | August 26 | 7:00 pm
In this one hour virtual watercolour class, we will be painting a sunset mountain scene. This beginner-friendly lesson includes simple techniques and step-by-step guidance to create your own beautiful artwork.
Prototype: Skyview | August 27 | 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 28 | 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 30 | 2:00 pm
Join us for an afternoon of beautiful music in Central Library’s unique exterior Archway. The Young Professional Musicians Collective presents a vibrant program showcasing Calgary’s emerging classical artists.
Central Library | September 2 | 7:00 pm
During Calgary Pride week, join us for Dr. Howard Chiang's presentation on transgender history in Chinese-speaking societies through a decolonial lens.
