Calgary Public Library

Get book suggestions by mood, pace, or character, find perfect read-alikes, and even book club resources with the eResource, NoveList K-8 Plus. Start now by visiting our website at: bit.ly/4r1nANb #CalgaryLibrary #DigitalResource

Have fun, explore, and stay safe at the Library! When everyone follows the guidelines, our spaces stay welcoming and safe for learning, reading, and discovering together. Visit our website to learn about some simple ways we can all help care for our Library spaces: bit.ly/43rLrfE #CalgaryLibrary #EarlyLearningCentre

Join us, Titus the Fire Super Dog and his partner Brad for storytime at Central Library on April 1 at 11:15 am as they share their adventures in the Calgary Fire Department. In partnership with @CGYFireFighters. Learn more: bit.ly/476iIhQ #CalgaryLibrary

Have you heard? The 2026 Family Reading Pick is “A Wrinkle in Time” by Madeleine L’Engle. Family Reading Pick creates space for families to read together, both through the novel and graphic novel. Watch this video to learn more about which format is right for your family. Copies are available at all Library locations, excluding Rocky Ridge and Prototype: Skyview. There are also activity booklets available with literacy activities and discussion questions. Discover more by visiting our website at: bit.ly/4jfyF9S #CalgaryLibrary #FamilyReadingPick #SpringBreak

Join us at Central Library on April 2 at 5:00 pm, for an eye‑opening conversation with Dr. Rita Yembilah, a community development consultant, about everyday discrimination, newcomer experiences, and how each of us can shape more inclusive communities. Find out more: bit.ly/47it7ao #CalgaryLibrary

The Library has students covered with study spaces, free Wi-Fi, and plenty of books (and eBooks) to keep them going this Spring Break. Stop by, log on, and make the most of the break! Learn more by visiting our website at: bit.ly/44mPTwC #CalgaryLibrary #SpringBreak

Guess what just made its way back to the Library… from 1977? After decades away, these books finally returned home. The adventures they could share if only books could talk! At the Library, there are no late fees. Whether it’s been a few days or a few decades, you can always return your items.

Enhance your English conversation skills by joining our Advanced English Practice drop-in program at Shawnessy Library on Saturdays, until April 11 at 12:00 pm. A strong intermediate level of English is required to participate. In partnership with Calgary Essential Language Solutions. See full program info: bit.ly/49YTgN3 #CalgaryLibrary

Every book, every shelf, every cozy nook in the Library is part of a big adventure! When children and families respect Library guidelines, everyone can enjoy a safe, welcoming space to learn and grow. Need a few reminders? Here are some of our youngest patrons with some tips and tricks for caring for the Library. Plan your next Library visit: bit.ly/43rLrfE #CalgaryLibrary #EarlyLearningCentre

Stay up-to-date with current events or explore historical perspectives with the New York Times Online. Read the latest news articles published in the New York Times online newspaper, or research history and politics in the archives. Start reading here: bit.ly/4qYM7lP #CalgaryLibrary #DigitalResource

Make this Spring Break one to remember! Join programs designed for teens like Open Lab, Level Up! Gaming Club, and Teens Create, to explore new activities, learn new skills, and meet other teens along the way. Learn more by visiting our website at: bit.ly/44mPTwC #CalgaryLibrary #SpringBreak

Are you looking for ways to keep your kids engaged over their Spring Break Join us at the Library for programs such as Math Quest, Reading Buddies, and LEGO Club designed to spark your child’s imagination. There’s something fun for every little explorer! Learn more by visiting our website at: bit.ly/44mPTwC #CalgaryLibrary #SpringBreak

We know that kids sometimes don’t like listening to adults, which is why we went to someone they will listen to — other kids! Watch this video to hear directly from children as they share their reminders about respecting Library spaces. Learn more about our Library spaces by visiting our website at: bit.ly/43rLrfE #CalgaryLibrary #EarlyLearningCentres

Poetry can help us connect to other people’s experiences or even connect us to our own emotions. Let Calgary Public Library guide you on your poetry journey by reading our latest Library News story: bit.ly/4uHRCrw #CalgaryLibrary

Reading together as a family is a great way to connect, get to know one another, and start bigger conversations about our world and ourselves, inspired by the books we read. Try these tips to make the most of your family’s reading experience! Learn more: bit.ly/4jfyF9S #CalgaryLibrary #FamilyReadingPick #SpringBreak

Join the Library and Dr. Qian Liu, Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Calgary, at Central Library on March 25 at 7:00 pm as she explores how notions of “cultural fit” in predominantly white law firms influence perceptions of racialized lawyers within Canada’s legal profession. Learn more: bit.ly/3OZK9DS In partnership with the @UCalgary, Faculty of Arts, Calgary Institute for the Humanities. #CalgaryLibrary

Ready for another round of "Guess the Library?" Take a look at the photos and clues below, can you figure out which Library this is? Let the guessing games begin! 1. This location includes the Alexander Calhoun Salon, named for the Library’s first chief librarian. 2. This location is home to the Musical Instrument Lending Library. 3. As one of Canada’s few remaining operational Carnegie libraries, this location has been designated both a national and provincial historic site. Find a Library location near you by visiting our website at: bit.ly/3REih66 #CalgaryLibrary

From storytime to learning something new, the Library is full of stories waiting to be explored! Following our shared guidelines helps keep every corner safe and welcoming for everyone. Watch this video to hear some of the Library’s littlest experts share their reminders about caring for our spaces. Learn more by visiting our website at: bit.ly/43rLrfE #CalgaryLibrary #EarlyLearningCentres

Join the Library and the Archaeological Society of Alberta at Central Library on March 18 at 7:00 pm to learn how changing resources shaped food choices, shown through kitchen refuse from a 2,000 year old site. In partnership with the Archeology Society of Alberta. Learn more: bit.ly/4b0xppd #CalgaryLibrary

Join the Library and Mount Royal University speakers at Central Library on March 19 at 5:30 pm for a discussion on money as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, and potentially, the root of all evil. In partnership with @MountRoyalU Faculty of Arts, a Phoenix Rising Initiative. Learn more: bit.ly/4uqLVhF #CalgaryLibrary