We’ve gathered a collection of exciting activities, virtual programs, books and movies, mental health resources, and in location activities to celebrate the start of winter!
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 at Central and Memorial Park libraries.
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.
Saturday, December 7
Performance: Mayor's Storytime | 1:00 pm
Activity: Exterior Animation | 12:00 pm
Musician: Music with Mandy | 5:00 pm
Sunday, December 8
Games: Winter Games | 11:30 am
Activity: Rozzie Winter Craft | 1:00 pm
Film Screening: Cool Running Screening | 1:00 pm
Tuesday, December 10
Activity: Library Foundation Store Pop-up | 11:00 am
Friday, December 13
Musicians: I.Con Twins | 5:00 pm
Saturday, December 14
Activity: Musical Artist in Residence Showcase | 1:00 pm
Musicians: Chinook Winds Choir | 4:15 pm
Sunday, December 15
Performance: James Jordan Magic | 11:15 am
Activity: Snowflake Craft | 1:00 pm
Film Screening: Ghostbusters Frozen Empire | 1:00 pm
Tuesday, December 17
Activity: Library Foundation Store Pop-up | 11:00 am
Friday, December 20
Performance: Calgary Fire Storytime with Willow | 10:15 am
Activity: Face Painters | 2:00 pm
Performance: James Jordan | 4:20 pm
Musician: Elizabeth Clarke Duo | 5:00 pm
Saturday, December 21
Performance: Allen the Alpaca Storytime | 1:15 pm
Activity: Face Painters | 1:45 pm
Activity: Allen the Alpaca meet and greet | 2:00 pm
Activity: Coloring Station | 2:00 pm
Sunday, December 22
Performance: Frozen Sing-a-long | 1:00 pm
Activity: Snowman Craft| 1:00 pm
Monday, December 23
Performance: Diversity Storytime in partnership with
The City Of Calgary Anti-Racism Team | 11:15 am
Wednesday, December 4
Musician: Nathan Dorozio | 6:30 pm
Wednesday, December 11
Musician: KTheChosen | 6:30 pm
Thursday, December 12
Activity: Gift Wrap Pop-up | 4:00 pm
Film Screening: Edward Scissorshands, with Hot Chocolate Bar | 6:00 pm
Activity: Library Foundation Store Pop-up | 4:00 pm
Wednesday, December 18
Musician: Amy Nelson | 6:30 pm
Thursday, December 19
Activity: Gift Wrap Pop-up | 4:00 pm
Free Winter Essentials Gift Bags are available at Memorial Park Library to help spread some holiday cheer. If you, a loved one, or a member of your community could benefit from the items included (toothbrush, toothpaste, socks, hand warmers, and lip chap), please take one. While supplies last, one per person.
Top staff picks to get buried in this winter, if snow ever does arrive, from the Central Library's friendly team of readers' advisory experts.
Find some great picks here to snuggle up with. Just add cocoa!
Let's celebrate winter weather with great stories in snowy settings.
Get excited about this snowy season by cuddling close and diving into these delightful picture books.
Looking for something to do this winter break? We’ve got you. Try some of these activities:
Keep growing minds engaged with these crafts and activities:
Join us this month for free programs to get you in the seasonal spirit. There is something for everyone: learn about how bugs hibernate, enjoy movie screenings or winter art-making in Library locations, or meet wintery creatures!
