From sloped walkways and street-level entry on the west side, to an elevator on the east side, the Library is accessible for all. The outside east elevator is staffed by intercom and available 24 hours a day, allowing for easy passage through the archway, connecting people between East Village and City Hall. On the west side, there is an intercom at the doors near the Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hall. Visitors with mobility challenges can use this intercom to contact security in order to use these doors. Or, continue up the sloped walkway to reach the main entrance. Once inside, there are elevators, sloped walkways, and stairways for visitors to move throughout the building. Elevators have braille buttons and an audible elevator signal, and stairs have tactile indicators on the railings, and on the floor at the top of the flight.
Read more about "From sloped walkways and street-level entry on the west side, to an elevator on the east side, the Library is accessible for all."Central Library is located at 800 3 Street SE, directly east of City Hall.
Read more about "Take a tour of Central Library to learn about its stories, history, and architectural features."Enlightening and noteworthy documentary films to watch in honour of Black History Month.
Read more about "Films for Black History Month"Search Canadian history from the 16th century to 20th century through monographs (books), serials (newspapers, annuals and periodicals), and government publications. Find information on major historical events, the development of institutions, genealogy, Canadian literature and politics, trades and tariffs, and more. In English and French.
Read more about "Research Canadian history with heritage sources and scholarly journals"Music that changed the course of history
Read more about "Black History Month"Enjoy walking tours of the East Village and Beltline communities surrounding Central and Memorial Park Libraries, and discover their unique literary and cultural histories.
Read more about "Downtown Library Walking Tours"Take a trip back in time with recorded history programs Miss out on a program, or want to rewatch one you loved? Check out the free history programs on our YouTube channel to hear accounts from experts in local history, international archeology, and more. Select a program
Read more about "Take a trip back in time with recorded history programs"In Calgary’s Story, presented by Walt and Irene DeBoni, enlarged photographs give you a glimpse of what Calgary and its surrounding area used to look like. Materials celebrating the city, southern Alberta, and Western Canada’s unique stories, can be found here.
Read more about "History surrounds you."The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s 94 Calls to Action and the White Goose Flying Report call upon the Calgary Public Library to help share the true history of what happened to Indigenous peoples at Canadian residential schools, and the ongoing, intergenerational trauma they caused.Learning the truth is an important first step for all Canadians toward healing our community. We hope to honour all residential school victims, survivors, and their families through this work.
Read more about "Learning the true history"Guide community walking tours designed to explore neighbourhoods using a script provided by Library staff. Walks are focused on civic art, history, or nature. Current walks include: Downtown Library Walking Tour, East Village; Downtown Library Walking Tour, Memorial Park; Memorial Park Historical Walking Tour.
Read more about "What will you do?"Join us at Fort Calgary, Confluence Point to kick off National Indigenous History Month with a round dance, tipi raising and teachings, traditional Dene and Inuit games, art, and...
Read more about "National Indigenous History Month Kick Off"Engage with Canadian history and culture with over 30,000 multimedia items, including: articles, videos, images, maps, and games.
Read more about "Discover the diverse history and culture of Canada"Whether you’re interested in learning more about the signing of Treaty 7, Calgary’s boom-and-bust past, exploring your house’s history, who Deerfoot Trail was named after, or what Calgary looked like at the turn of the century, you’ll find the answers in this collection of community heritage and family history resources.
Read more about "Bringing the city’s history and heritage to life."It's important for all Canadians to learn the true history of Indigenous peoples. Libraries have a big role to play in helping our communities heal by providing resources about Truth and Reconciliation.June is National Indigenous History Month. It's a great time to start your learning journey. Learn with us this month, and all year long — and don't forget to join us in-person to celebrate the cultures and traditions of the Indigenous peoples of Treaty 7.
Read more about "Celebrating and honouring our shared history."The Heritage Triangle is the Glenbow Western Research Centre, the Calgary Public Library, and The City of Calgary Archives. These three organizations each specialize in different material and documents, collecting and preserving Calgary’s history and ensuring it is available to you.
Read more about "Making history accessible to all Calgarians."