The Library is currently offering a variety of drop-in programs for all ages.
Visit to your nearest Library location for details.
Discover a wide range of engaging events for all ages. Learn about space or ancient history, drop in for live theatre and musical performances, learn about different dances performed at a powwow, enjoy a storytime, and so much more.
The Library is currently offering a variety of drop-in programs for all ages.
Visit to your nearest Library location for details.
The weather outside may be frightful, but the Library is still delightful! The Library's annual Winter Wonderland will feature seasonal fun during the month of December. It will kick off with the Mayor's Holiday Storytime at Central Library on Saturday, December 7, with plenty of more family-friendly fun during the weeks to follow including movie screenings, sing-a-longs, time with special guests, and more.
Central Library | December 7 | 1:00 pm
Share in the joy of storytelling and the spirit of the season at the Mayor's Holiday Storytime. Mayor Jyoti Gondek will read books, share songs and rhymes, and answer questions from the audience. This is the first of many events that are part of Winter Wonderland festivities throughout December at the Library.
Multiple Locations | December 31 | 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Ring in 2025 with some family-friendly fun at the Library! Enjoy a dance party, special storytime, mock countdown, and more at Central, Crowfoot, Fish Creek, Seton, and Village Square libraries.
Online | Ages 0 - 23 months | December 2, 9, 16
Welcome your baby to the Library. Enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories that will make your baby smile.
Online | Ages: 0 - 8 years | December 3, 10, 17
Join us for stories, songs, and finger plays the whole family can enjoy.
Online | Ages 6-12 | December 3
In this workshop we will learn how to create fun holiday-themed animal ornaments using cut paper, pencil crayons and paint.
Online | Ages 18+ | December 4
Interested in creating writing, but not sure where to start? Join us with a virtual community of other aspiring writers. Build a writing habit through activities and creative prompts, co-writing time with peers, and opportunities to share your work. Come for one session, some, or all – everyone is welcome.
Online | Ages 6-12 | December 4
How do animals communicate to humans? Can we understand their language? Each animal faces different challenges, such as plastic pollution, noise pollution, or climate change, and the stories explore how these animals would communicate their struggles to humans.
Central Library | December 6 | 6:30 pm
Multiple Locations | All Ages | Multiple dates
Celebrate inclusion and diversity with our fun and glamourous, family-friendly storytime program. Local drag queen, king, and monarch performers will read stories to royal guests of all ages.Central Library | December 6 | 10:30 am
Louise Riley Library | December 13 | 10:30 am
To attend this program at Central or Louise Riley libraries, please register in person at those locations.
Saddletowne Library | Ages 18+ | December 8
This introductory workshop provides recent immigrants with an overview of the job market in Canada, highlighting sectors with high demand for skilled workers and explaining the process of job searching in a new cultural context.
Online | Ages 6-12 | December 10
Tap into your artistic side and discover the fun and creativity in drawing! 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. We'll explore a fun new theme in every class.
Online | December 11 | 12:00 pm
Join #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me, Laura Dave. Dave will have a captivating conversation about her most recent book, The Night We Lost Him, and more.
Online | Ages 6-12 | December 11
Using live animals, explore how all bugs are related and where they fit in the family tree. Taxonomy can be fun!
Village Square Library | Ages 18+ | December 14
This workshop aims to help recent immigrants understand the nuances of workplace etiquette in Canada, including communication styles, hierarchy, and expectations.Online | Ages 13-17 | December 16
As a community of writers, we’ll use techniques like writing prompts and sprints as well as dedicated time for you to be creative. Come for one session, some, or all – everybody’s welcome at the Teen Writing Café.