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The Central library is open during the following hours: Sunday: 12:00 - 17:00 Monday: 09:00 - 20:00 Tuesday: 09:00 - 20:00 Wednesday: 09:00 - 20:00 Thursday: 09:00 - 20:00 Friday: 09:00 - 18:00 Saturday: 09:00 - 17:00 Centralized Info: 403.260.2600
Calgary Public Library, with over 650,000 members and 20 locations, offers extensive services including free membership benefits like borrowing physical and digital books, e-resources (OverDrive, Rosetta Stone), meeting room bookings, WiFi, printing, and Early Learning Centres. The library hosts diverse programs such as family events, storytimes, tours, and community arts. Policies include late fine forgiveness during special promotions. Recent renovations enhance technology and spaces city-wide ahead of the new Central Library opening. Events like Love Your Library Day promote engagement through activities and prizes while supporting library initiatives via fundraising sales. Learn more at https://calgarylibrary.ca/Love-Your-Library
Read more about "Come Discover What's New and Wonderful at Calgary Public Library on Love Your Library Day"Calgary Public Library, celebrating 110 years since its founding in 1912, offers extensive services across 21 locations with seven million annual visits. Its programs include children’s story hours and outreach via historic bookmobile services for isolated communities. The library hosts events and exhibits showcasing its rich history, such as the current archival display at Central Library through December 31. Policies support community engagement and educational access, while leadership has emphasized expanding collections and cultural programming. This blend of heritage preservation and modern service delivery positions Calgary Public Library as a vital cultural and learning hub. Source: https://calgarylibrary.ca/events-and-programs/events
Read more about "Celebrate 110 years of Calgary Public Library by travelling into our past"Calgary Public Library’s Central Library, a 240,000 sq. ft. LEED Gold-certified facility in East Village, serves as a sustainable, inclusive community hub offering extensive programs and services across 21 locations with 740,000 members. Since opening in 2018, it has hosted over 6,500 programs with more than 135,000 attendees and facilitated millions of visits and digital interactions. The library emphasizes energy efficiency, green building practices, enhanced indoor air quality, and accessible public transit connections. It quickly adapted to COVID-19 by leveraging advanced ventilation for safe reopening and now offers digital events including interviews and giveaways to engage the community. Source: https://calgarylibrary.ca
Read more about "Central Library Celebrates Second Anniversary and LEED Gold Certification for Sustainable Design and Construction"The Calgary Public Library, supported by a $1.6 million Suncor Energy Foundation donation, offers inclusive Indigenous programming, cross-cultural learning, and community engagement through services like Indigenous interns, language resources, cultural events, and the Elders’ Guidance Circle at the Central Library. With 21 locations serving over 688,000 members and hosting millions of visits annually, the library prioritizes equity via Indigenous Placemaking initiatives and free programs celebrating Indigenous heritage. These efforts align with its vision to be an accessible hub for diverse communities underpinned by strategic partnerships and ongoing public campaigns. Source: https://calgarylibrary.ca
Read more about "Suncor Energy Foundation invests $1.6 million in Indigenous programming and cross-cultural learning at Calgary Public Library"The Calgary Public Library, serving over 722,000 members across 21 locations, offers extensive physical and digital collections with more than 14.4 million items borrowed annually and hosts diverse programs, events, and community partnerships to enhance learning and outreach. Under CEO Mark Asberg’s leadership since 2019, the library has expanded virtual services, mobile access, and collaborations with local organizations including schools. Policies emphasize privacy and local control amid evolving legislative challenges. The iconic Central Library serves as a vibrant cultural hub fostering lifelong learning for Calgarians. For updates on services and initiatives visit: https://calgarylibrary.ca/library-news/mark-asberg-appointed-ceo
Read more about "August 19, 2019 – Calgary Public Library Appoints Mark Asberg as CEO Effective September 1, 2019"Calgary Public Library’s Central Library, located downtown at 800 3 Street SE, offers diverse services including meeting spaces, a children’s library with interactive learning, teen activities, digital commons with free tech access, and quiet reading rooms. It hosts cultural programs like Artist and Historian residencies and Elders’ guidance. The library provides free weekly tours showcasing its architecture and history, plus specialized tours for newcomers and schools. Accessible by public transit and bike racks, it supports event bookings and volunteer opportunities while promoting inclusivity through tailored newcomer services. Explore in-person or online for extensive community resources.
Source: https://calgarylibrary.ca/events-and-programs/programs/central-library-tour/
The Calgary Public Library, with over 630,000 members and 20 locations, offers extensive free access to physical and digital collections, diverse programs, and community events that enrich Calgarians’ lives. Supported by major philanthropic gifts like the Giuffre Family’s $1.5 million donation, the library system emphasizes lifelong learning, volunteer engagement, privacy protection policies, and strategic partnerships such as with YMCA Calgary for new locations. Its landmark 240,000 sq. ft. New Central Library opened in 2018 as a vibrant cultural hub. The library continues to innovate services while honoring its heritage through ongoing community-focused initiatives.
Source: https://calgarylibrary.ca/library-news/library-renaming-recognizes-transformational-gift
The Calgary Central Library, opened in 2018 in East Village, serves as a dynamic public resource with over 600,000 items, extensive meeting rooms, and ample seating across 240,000 square feet. Developed through community engagement involving 16,000 residents and designed by Snøhetta and DIALOG architects, it hosts diverse programs and events supported by the Calgary Public Library Foundation’s Add-In Campaign. Innovative engineering includes an active LRT line beneath the building. Funded with $245 million from city and partners, the library emphasizes accessible services, cultural programming, and continuous collection growth to meet evolving community needs. Source: calgarylibrary.ca
Read more about "Public Library Services, Productions, Programs, and Events Overview - Central Library Highlights and Project Summary"Central Library, part of Calgary Public Library’s 21-branch system with over 7 million annual visits, offers extensive public services including 33 meeting rooms, a children’s library, TeenCentre, Indigenous Languages Resource Centre, and a 336-seat performance hall. Celebrating five years since its 2018 opening, it hosts diverse programs—13,853 events with 275,119 attendees—including Indigenous art and placemaking tours. The library emphasizes community engagement through free family activities and keynote talks like Anthony Morgan’s November event. LEED Gold certified and globally recognized for design and accessibility, Central Library is a vibrant hub for learning, culture, and connection. Source: https://calgarylibrary.ca/central-birthday
Read more about "Central Library celebrates five years of knowledge, community, and innovation"The Calgary Public Library, with over 630,000 members and 20 locations, offers free business resources, entrepreneurial programs, and lifelong learning opportunities supported by a $1 million donation from the Arthur J. E. Child Foundation. This gift funds the Arthur J. E. Child Business Library and Careers & Small Business series at the new Central Library, fostering skill development and small business growth for Calgarians and First Nations members with free library cards. The library hosts community events, volunteer-driven programs, and advocates for privacy and local control in services to enhance economic resilience and innovation citywide.
Source: https://calgarylibrary.ca/library-news/1-million-donation-supports-entrepreneurial-learning