Available at six locations, the Questionarium is a dedicated space for children ages 6 – 12 to enjoy books for their reading levels, engage with programs, and explore activity tables, interactive furniture, and designed spaces.
Visit Questionariums at Central, Crowfoot, Fish Creek, Nose Hill, Seton, and Shawnessy libraries.
The seasons are about to change (farewell summer) explore more about weather patterns, extreme weather conditions, and how weather shapes the world.
For our littlest readers, going to school for the first time is a huge adventure. Help them feel prepared with these titles, inspired by our Kindergarten Book Bags.
The snow is melting, and all the bugs are waking up! Explore the lives of bees, beetles and bugs through these clever springtime reads for beginning readers.
Picture books that show us how food can help us when we're down, share our traditions, and bring us together.
Join these sleuths and detectives as they solve mysteries, puzzles, and cases. The mysteries range from corporate and environmental crimes, to art theft, to Sherlock Holmes style cases. All titles are suitable for children in grades 4-6.
June is National Indigenous History Month, and we encourage everyone to celebrate the diversity of Indigenous cultures and read books by First Nations, Métis and Inuit authors.
A mix of novels, graphic novels, and non-fiction titles to explore the environment and your role in environmental protection. Suitable for children in grades 4 to 6.
Indigenous languages have long been underrepresented in literature — especially in children's books. This collection of Treaty 7 Language Books were written by authors from or with a connection to the Treaty 7 land on which Calgary is located.
Watch the authors perform their stories in this video series.
Learn about home safety and the life of a firefighter with colouring sheets, puzzles, and games in the new Fire Safety Activity Book.
You can pick up your copy at any Calgary fire hall or Library location, or download and print your Fire Safety Activity Book PDF at home.
Libraries are welcoming community spaces where kids and families can learn, play, create, and connect. The Library’s children’s spaces, collections, and programs are thoughtfully designed to support kids as they grow, explore new interests, and build confidence through every stage of childhood.
Learn more about our School-Age Strategy in this PDF.
