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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, celebrating 110 years since its founding in 1912, offers extensive services across 21 locations with seven million annual visits. It provides diverse programs including children’s story hours and community outreach like the historic Bookmobile service. The library hosts events and exhibits showcasing its rich history, such as the current archival display at Central Library through December 31. Policies support educational and cultural engagement citywide, reflecting leadership committed to innovation and inclusivity. This legacy continues under CEO Sarah Meilleur, emphasizing access to knowledge and community connection. 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 services including 6,516 programs with over 135,000 attendees and access to digital and physical collections across 21 locations. The library emphasizes energy efficiency, green building design, and health-conscious policies like advanced air filtration for safe reopening post-COVID-19. It hosts digital events and giveaways while promoting public transit and active transportation through secure bike storage. With millions of visits annually, it remains a vital resource for learning, work, and community engagement in Calgary. Source: https://calgarylibrary.ca
Read more about "For immediate release: Central Library awarded LEED Gold certification as it marks second anniversary in East Village"The Calgary Public Library, supported by a $1.6 million donation from the Suncor Energy Foundation, offers inclusive Indigenous programming, cross-cultural learning, and community engagement through services like Indigenous language resources, speaker series, and the Elders’ Guidance Circle at the Central Library. With 21 locations and over 688,000 members, it provides barrier-free access to diverse cultural events and educational programs celebrating Indigenous heritage. The library prioritizes equity via collaboration with Indigenous communities to design relevant services and hosts free events during Indigenous History Month. This initiative aligns with its mission to be a vibrant hub for all Calgarians. Source: https://calgarylibrary.ca
Read more about "Suncor Energy Foundation invests in cross-cultural learning and connection programs at Calgary Public Library"Calgary’s new Central Library, opening November 1, 2018, is a $245-million cultural hub featuring 240,000 sq ft of innovative space including over 30 free community meeting rooms, a performance hall, children’s and teen areas, recording studios, and a collection exceeding 450,000 items. The library offers diverse programs and events such as free tours, live music, family activities, and special presentations by notable figures like astronaut Col. Chris Hadfield. Policies emphasize accessibility with support from donors enabling free transit on opening weekend. As part of Calgary Public Library’s extensive system serving over 660,000 members across 20 locations, it fosters lifelong learning and community engagement.
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Calgary Public Library, the second largest in Canada with over 630,000 members and 20 locations, offers extensive services including physical and digital collections with 14.6 million items borrowed annually. Its new 240,000 sq ft Central Library features "Calgary’s Story," a local history exhibit supported by donors Walt and Irene DeBoni. The library hosts diverse programs like poetry events and early learning centers, promoting community engagement through campaigns such as Windows of Opportunity. Supported by the $350 million Add In campaign, Calgary Public Library prioritizes accessible resources, cultural heritage preservation, and innovative public programming for all Calgarians. Source: http://addin.ca/
Read more about "Library Donors Invest in Local History and Invite Calgarians to Do the Same"The Calgary Central Library, opened in 2018 in East Village, is a 240,000-square-foot cultural hub featuring approximately 600,000 items, expanded seating, and versatile meeting rooms. Developed with extensive public engagement and designed by Snøhetta and DIALOG, it integrates innovative engineering including an active LRT line beneath the building. Funded by $245 million from the City of Calgary and CMLC, plus private support through the Calgary Public Library Foundation’s Add-In Campaign, it offers diverse programs, events, and enhanced services to over one million visitors within seven months. Source: https://calgarylibrary.ca/central-library
Read more about "Public Library Services Productions Programs and Events Overview Central Library Highlights and Development"Calgary Public Library pilots innovative programs and services citywide ahead of the Central Library launch, featuring diverse seating options, interactive Early Learning Centres for children, and over 30 free bookable meeting rooms with user-friendly software. The library offers the Cenovus Campus Calgary Library School for K-12 hands-on learning and a collaborative Create Space fostering community creativity. These initiatives emphasize accessibility, flexibility, and engagement through events like poetry workshops and family programs. Policies support easy room booking with a free library card to enhance member experience across all locations.
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Calgary Public Library, one of Canada’s largest systems with 21 locations and over 688,000 members, offers diverse programs and services to inspire learning and literacy. In partnership with the Calgary Fire Department, it launched weekly Firefighter Storytimes featuring firefighter-read stories and fire engine tours for children, promoting early literacy and safety education. The library hosts various events including poetry workshops and new early learning centers while providing extensive physical and digital collections. Its policies support community engagement through accessible programming at multiple branches, including the iconic Central Library opened in 2018. For program details and updates, visit calgarylibrary.ca/programs.
Read more about "Calgary Public Library Announces New Program in Partnership with Calgary Fire Department"Calgary Public Library’s Central Library at 800 3 Street SE offers diverse services including meeting spaces, performance halls, children’s and teen areas with digital commons, quiet reading rooms featuring local history collections, and artist residencies. It supports community engagement through free weekly tours, group tours for newcomers and schools, and accessible facilities. Visitors can book spaces and access extensive digital resources anytime. Conveniently located with public transit options and paid parking nearby, the library fosters learning, creativity, and inclusivity through its programs and events. Source: https://calgarylibrary.ca/events-and-programs/programs/central-library-tour/
Read more about "Calgary Public Library Central Library Services Programs and Tours"Central Library, part of Calgary Public Library’s 21-branch system with over 7 million annual visits, offers extensive services including a 240,000 sq ft space featuring the Jocelyn Louise Anderson Children's Library, TeenCentre, Indigenous Languages Resource Centre, and 33 meeting rooms. It hosts diverse programs—over 13,800 events attracting 275,000+ attendees—and provides free computer access used more than 731,000 times. The library emphasizes community engagement through policies supporting accessibility and Indigenous placemaking art. Celebrating its fifth anniversary on November 4, 2023, it offers family-friendly events and keynote talks to foster learning and connection. Source: https://calgarylibrary.ca/central-birthday
Read more about "Central Library celebrates five years of knowledge, community, and innovation"