You can read all about and register for our programs online here. Calgary Public Library programming is currently happening online, with plans to begin some in-person programs at select locations April 4.
What is the future of futuristic and fanstasy fiction? There’s no better duo to speculate with than the Hugo-nominated C.L. Polk and Waubgeshig Rice. Hosted by CJSW’s The A.M. 's...
Read more about "IMAGINARIUM by wordfest: Happy Hour: C. L. Polk & Waubgeshig Rice"We're getting closer to answering one of humanity's biggest questions: Are we alone in the universe? Any claim will be hotly debated, and the discoveries of JWST will probably...
Read more about "RASC: “How to Find Life on Another Planet” with Professor Dr. Sarah Rugheimer"Join the Library’s 2022 Children’s Artist in Residence, Natalia Ionescu, and discover art through nature. Using gathered natural elements, Natalia will guide your exploration of...
Read more about "Children’s Artist in Residence 2022: Discover Art through Nature"Join us after dark for a spooky storytime by candlelight in Central Memorial Park! Local storyteller Calum Lykan will share ghost stories from his native Scotland.
Read more about "Ghoulish Ghost Stories"War Stories Society presents four authors reading from the recently published Canadian military anthology, A Mile in Their Boots. Stories share insights into military life...
Read more about "A Mile in Their Boots - Public Reading"Wordfest is thrilled to present Ann-Marie MacDonald in celebration of the publication of her long-awaited new novel, Fayne. The 75-minute conversation, hosted by Christina...
Read more about "Wordfest presents Ann-Marie MacDonald"You and your family are not alone. Focusing on mental health for youth and children, gain insight into navigating a - sometimes - confusing system of crisis support, assessments...
Read more about "Wellness Desk Talks: Navigating Your Family or Child Through the Mental Health System in Calgary"Bring your favourite stuffies for a family picnic in the garden with snacks, stories, and songs.
Read more about "Teddy Bears' Picnic in the Community Garden"Discover the science behind things that make you go…ewww! Make “snot” and sneeze it while exploring viscosity, identify various animals from their scat (i.e. poop) and learn about...
Read more about "Make it Science: Eww…that Science is Gross (Ages 8 to 12)"In this workshop, we're going to experiment with poetic forms! We're going to look at examples of contemporary poetry, learn page-poetry techniques, play with language and format...
Read more about "LitCon 2022 – Poetry Blast! with Marc Lynch"How To Spark Your Own Story features the WordFest Youth team talking about sparking creativity from within with content from some of Canada’s best Indigenous writers.
Read more about "LitCon 2022 - How to Spark Your Own Story"Ever heard the saying that limitation breeds creativity? In this workshop, we'll explore unusual poetic forms such as the titular Golden Shovel, concrete poetry, blackout poetry...
Read more about "LitCon 2022 – Golden Shovel and Other Poetic Forms"Our young filmmakers continuously blow our minds with the energy, creativity, humour and general amazingness of the films they create—and we think you'll feel the same. Come join...
Read more about "Fresh Frames Youth Animation Showcase"From short, easy walks, to longer, full-day hikes, to easy scrambles, seasoned guidebook author, Andrew Nugara, outlines mountain trips for all ages and all levels of difficulty.
Read more about "Explore Alberta: Popular Day Hikes"How can you find a job during the pandemic? Learn how to network with people effectively over LinkedIn and using other methods without leaving your home so you can find a job...
Read more about "Career Basics: Networking"