Preparing for kindergarten is easy with the Library. Use the five tips in this video as your guide on the road to kindergarten.
A Kindergarten Book Bag comes with helpful resources and fun Library books to help your whole family prepare for the transition to kindergarten.
Visit your nearest Library location to take a keepsake Kindergarten Book Bag home with you. Kindergarten Book Bags are not available at Prototype: Skyview, and Rocky Ridge libraries.
Families can also join a Kindergarten Family Event at select Library locations for games, art, and stories that celebrate the exciting journey of starting school.
Wildflower is a heartwarming picture book by Melanie Brown. Naziat, a Library Experience Facilitator, gives us a preview of Wildflower in this tiny book trailer.
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.
In this series, hear the authors of the books perform their stories.
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.
Explore a collection of stories that celebrate nature, growth, and the many shades of green in our world. From plants and animals to friendship and curiosity, these books invite young readers to discover the beauty and wonder of the natural world.
If you're making the step from picture books or early readers to chapter books, try one of these titles.
Winter is the perfect time to cozy up and spend an afternoon looking at these richly illustrated books. You'll be able to find many wonderful details in each of these titles.
Choose one of these books and see all different kinds of families.
The seasons are about to change (farewell summer) explore more about weather patterns, extreme weather conditions, and how weather shapes the world.
Summer is for stargazing! There are even several dark sky preserves in Alberta. Use these titles as inspiration for your own sky watching adventures.
Picture books for grades K-3 that show us how food can help us when we're down, share our traditions, and bring us together.
It's a bird, it's a plane! No, it's a list of picture books for kids in kindergarten to grade three all about things that fly.
Hear author and illustrator Lyndsay Wasko read from her book, "Best Nest."
In this hilarious and clever storytime, a little girl tries to wash her cat.
Stories come to life with animated pictures that help young children learn to read.
Young readers can access one-on-one support and enjoy literacy activities.
Explore the Library while completing fun numeracy challenges that support what you learn in school.
Ten math and measurement activities you can do on the go.
Free online tutoring for all grade levels studying the Alberta curriculum.
Learn about science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space.
Go on a treasure hunt in your house with this polarizing craft.
Explore the world in easy-to-read articles, images, and videos.
Learn the basics of coding and create your own game.
Learn how colours mix and change in this fun activity.
Take your toys for a day at the beach without leaving your house.
Grab a bucket and scoop for this easy at-home sensory activity.
Paint with spices, shaving cream, and snow in these activities.
Join us to build, create, and explore! LEGO provided.
