During the Library’s temporary closure to help limit the spread of COVID-19, the Library is hosting online events. Visit this page often to see upcoming events, or register for a program on our Programs page.
Discover, experience, and celebrate arts and culture through our virtual programming for all ages till the end of September. Whether you want to learn to draw, paint, make, and appreciate art, or attend a live outdoor performance, there's something for everyone!
Celebrate with us
Author Karen Pheasant-Neganigwane chats with historian Cheryl Foggo about her new book and her personal experiences as a dancer.
Gumption, ego, and a dash of scandal: these are the stories of the small, ambitious literary community of 1920s Calgary. Shaun Hunter, Historian-in-Residence at the Calgary Public Library, explores this little-known chapter of the city’s past.
Experts from the Mathison Centre discuss supporting resilience in individuals, families, and systems in times of uncertainty.
Authors Robert Sandford and Doreen Vanderstoop read from their respective books and discuss the finite lifespan of the Rocky Mountain glaciers.
This virtual public lecture with experts from the Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute shares research on how changes in DNA can lead to cancer and how this information can improve cancer treatment.
This recorded event looks at the various pandemics and epidemics that affected our ancestors to better tell their stories and direct us to genealogical resources we may not have explored.
A discussion with experts at the University of Calgary about loneliness, and how the loneliness of quarantine might differ.
Find more videos, including storytimes, Baby Rhyme Time, and activities for school-age kids on our Library at Home page.
We are always looking for dynamic presenters to bring their expertise to different Library programs. Are you passionate and knowledgeable about a specific subject? Consider hosting a partner-presented program!
Programs presented at the Library must be high quality, accessible, inclusive, relevant, open to the public, and aligned with the Library’s strategic direction and current priorities.
