You can make up to five suggestions for titles using the suggest for purchase link on our website.
Manage your contact details, access your print balance, book rooms, register for programs, and submit suggestions for titles to add to the catalogue. You can also contact us with questions or suggestions.
Read more about "My Account"Search for books by mood, character, and pacing. Find read-alikes of your favourite books, and even resources for book clubs.
Read more about "Reading suggestions for children and teens"Have you ever wondered how a book gets added to our collection? Learn more about our Selectors as we show you just how a book gets on our shelves.
Read more about "How are our books selected?"Is there a title we should purchase? We want to make sure the books you're interested in are available on Library shelves. If you don't see an item you're looking for in our collection, let us know! Log in to your Library account and submit a suggestion using your Library card number and PIN. You can suggest up to five titles per month. Calgary Public Library reviews suggestions for purchase for books, eBooks and eAudiobooks in consideration of popularity, budget, availability, and currency.
Read more about "Is there a title we should purchase?"The Indie Author Project helps your book reach a wider audience, by sharing it with Calgary Public Library members, and other participating libraries.Need help formatting or publishing your book? Pressbooks can help you create and professionally format books, poetry, novels and any other written content into digital and print-ready formats.
Read more about "Have you always wanted to write a book?"Search for books by mood, character, and pacing. Find read-alikes of your favourite books, and even resources for book clubs.
Read more about "Reading suggestions for children and teens"Search for books by mood, character, and pacing. Find read-alikes of your favourite books, and even resources for book clubs.
Read more about "Reading suggestions for children and teens"The Book Truck is a mobile public library that brings books, movies, programs, and Library services to the community and gets people of all ages excited about reading. Remember, in order to have the best Book Truck visit possible, we recommend that your event have reserved parking available for the Book Truck, and a safe way for people to approach the vehicle.
Read more about "What’s a Book Truck?"This simple tool lets authors — aspiring and otherwise — create their own print-ready eBooks. Once you’ve created your file, you can submit your book to the Indie Author Project for others to enjoy, or use the file to send to traditional publishers.
Read more about "Write, edit, and format your own book "The Indie Author Project helps your book reach a wider audience by sharing it with Calgary Public Library members and other participating libraries.Need help formatting or publishing your book? Pressbooks can help you create and professionally format books, poetry, novels and any other written content into digital and print-ready formats.
Read more about "Have you always wanted to write a book?"Book clubs are a great way to meet and create lasting connections with people who have similar reading interests to you. Start a new book club or take your existing one to the next level with these free resources.Whether you’re not sure where to start, want to find other likeminded readers, or are looking for book recommendations for your group, we have programs, spaces, and tools to help you stay motivated.
Read more about "Build your book community with help from the Library"The Book Truck is a mobile public library that brings books, movies, programs, and Library services to the community and gets people of all ages excited about reading. As a precaution to help limit the spread of COVID-19 and support the City's efforts to promote social distancing, the Library is increasing its response, including cancelling all outreach programs. Please check calgarylibrary.ca/covid-19 for regular updates.
Read more about "What’s a Book Truck?"Interested in joining a book club, but don't know where to start? This social program is a chance to meet book lovers in your community and learn the basics of starting and...
Read more about "DIY Book Club"My Account Manage your contact details, access your print balance, book rooms, register for programs, and submit suggestions for titles to add to the catalogue. Learn more about My Account Borrowing Basics Find out how to borrow, place holds, renew, and return your items — as well as other hacks and insider tips. Learn more about borrowing basics
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