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Featured Programs

Central Library | September 8 | 6:30 pm

"Three Kilometres to the End of the World" Film Screening

As part of the 2025 European Union Film Series, watch Adi’s Journey, a powerful story about a 17-year-old boy whose life changes after a violent night in his village. This 105-minute film is emotional and moving.
Central Library | September 13 | 10:00 am

Share Your Spark Storytime

Celebrate Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with creativity, connection, and community. Meet the Mayor and enjoy a fun, free morning of storytime, arts & crafts, face painting, live music, snacks, and more.
Central Library | September 13 | 2:00 pm

FRESH FRAMES + GIRAF4YOUTH: Youth Animation Showcase

Enjoy an afternoon of wildly imaginative animation. Join us as we celebrate Quickdraw Animation Society's youth animation filmmakers with a selection of colourful, creative films made in QAS classes, workshops and camps.
Central Library | September 14 | 1:00 pm

World Suicide Prevention Day: Inside Out 2

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.
Central Library | September 16 | 7:00 pm

Calgary at 50: A City Smitten with Romance

Join author and literary historian Shaun Hunter to explore how in 1925, Calgary’s 50th Jubilee year, residents and others saw Calgary as a “city of romance".
Central Library | September 17 | 5:30 pm

Science in the Cinema presents: Plastic People

Plastic is used everyday in the packaging of our food, in the toys our children play with and in health care. Join us for a conversation that explores important questions about the impacts of microplastics on the environment and on our health.
Central Library | September 21 | 1:00 pm

Swingin' Sundays

Learn to swing dance with our beginner-friendly introductory lessons starting at 1 pm, and social dancing from 2 - 4 pm. No partner or experience required.
Seton Library | September 22 | 6:15 pm

Healthy Living: Your Voice, Your Choice - Health Decisions Matter

Join us to learn more about Advance Care planning and the importance & role of Personal Directives.
Central Library | September 27 | 6:00 pm

Cultural Trilogy: Empowering the Music Industry Through Culture & Collaboration

Enjoy a vibrant four-day celebration of Calgary’s cultural and musical landscape, held as part of Alberta Culture Days.

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