World Suicide Prevention Day: Inside Out 2

Join us for a screening of Inside Out 2, and enjoy activity stations and a scavenger hunt that will teach you about mental health and wellness.

The Jewish Story of Rome: From Ancient Roots to Today

Discover the history of Europe’s oldest Jewish community with guest speaker Sara Pavoncello, founder of Roma Kosher Tours.

Cracking the Cancer Code: Living Medicines

Join us to learn more from researchers at the Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute as they explore how living medicines are unlocking a new era of precision medicine.

Career Coaching

Drop in for free advice from a career coach. Meet one-on-one with an expert who can help you with job searching skills, interview techniques, writing resumés and cover letters, and answering your career questions.

STEM Explorers: Art + Entomology = Artomology?

Art meets science in this unique drawing activity brought to you by real live tarantulas, beetles, millipedes, and more.

Art Night In: My Little City Collage

In this workshop, participants will learn how to create painted paper textures and patterns with paint, pencil crayons and pastels and assemble them into unique, cut-paper city scapes.

Ideas in the City: The Future: It Isn’t What It Used to Be

Join Mount Royal University speakers for a thought-provoking discussion about how our ideas of the future differ from previous generations.

Calgary European Film Festival presents 2025 European Union Film Series: Carmen

In a small Mediterranean village, Carmen has looked after her brother, the local priest, for her entire life. When the Church abandons Carmen, she is mistaken for the new priest. Carmen begins to see the world, and herself, in a new light.

Healthy Living: Your Voice, Your Choice - Health Decisions Matter

Join us to learn more about Advance Care planning and the importance & role of Personal Directives.

Canadian Banking for Newcomers: Buying a First Home

Learn about home buying parameters, how mortgages work in Canada, and how soon newcomers can buy a home after arriving.

CBC Radio Canada Youth Workshop

Youth ages 9-17 can tackle topics like disinformation, the ecological footprint of social media, and the zero-waste trend with hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity and build confidence.

Wildlife Wonders: Wildlife Rescue

Take a close look into the inner workings of a local wildlife rehabilitation centre, from field rescues to releases.

The Chair of Christian Thought Swanson Lecture in Christian Spirituality

Dr. Chantal Fiola shares her research on Métis spirituality, highlighting traditional ceremonies alongside Christianity, community voices, and the resurgence of practices like sweat lodge and Sundance.

Five Easy Study Tips for Teens

“Who Cares” About Creating Perfect Music?

"The Librarians" Instagram Giveaway Rules

Celebrating 40 Years of Fish Creek and Giuffre Family Libraries

Picture Books as an Accessible Form of Art

Combining the Science of Language with Creative Writing

Helping Families During School Disruption

Set Goals — and Reach Them — At Any Time of Year

Get Election Ready with Calgary Public Library

Belmont Fieldhouse and Library breaks ground in city’s southwest

Library Animated Short Getting International Attention

Royal Tyrrell Turns 40!

We are so thrilled to have the planet's coolest museum popping up at the Central Library. Celebrate 40 years of Royal Tyrrell by visiting a pop-up fossil display in the Questionarium.

Dinosaurs!

Each of these books offer something unique to dinosaur fans.

Reading for Truth & Reconciliation

Powerful, welcoming, inspirational, and downright fascinating voices of Indigenous literature to keep handy on our year-round paths of healing.

Here and Queer

Celebrate Calgary's Pride season with this curated list of local queer authors from the Calgary Public Library's READ (Rainbow Employee's Alliance for Diversity) Team!

All things weather!

The seasons are about to change (farewell summer) explore more about weather patterns, extreme weather conditions, and how weather shapes the world.

Magical Boarding Schools

Oh boy, it's back to school. Escape your own school hallways by reading about schools in a different world.

Your school, Your stories

Love, friendships, dreams, challenges, struggles... all these stories are happening of their school lives.

Indigenous-authored Middle Grade Books

Spend National Indigenous History Month with these middle-grade books written (and drawn!) by Indigenous authors.

Stargazing

Summer is for stargazing! There are even several dark sky preserves in Alberta. Use these titles as inspiration for your own sky watching adventures.

I'm Bored!

Are you looking for something to do this summer? Try one of the books on this list to keep yourself occupied.

Spring Babies

Spring is just around the corner! What better way to celebrate this change in season by sharing books about spring babies with your little ones?

Disability Pride Month

Read along with us as we celebrate representation across YA genres.