Freedom to Read Week

Join us for Alberta Culture Days and Calgary Pride Week.

Alberta Referendum 2026

Unwind and get creative from home with Art Night In, a weekly online program for adults. Led by local artists, each session explores a new art form. Get ready to unleash your inner artist with a fun evening of creativity - no experience required!

Led by ATB Financial, these sessions focus on various aspects of financial literacy. Join us to learn about banking basics for newcomers and students, building strong credit, home ownership, and more!

Discover the stories and rich culture of Black Albertans during Black History Month.

A monthly series of European films presented in partnership with the European Union Delegation to Canada together with the European Cultural Society of Calgary. Screenings from Sept 2025 until June 2026 in the Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hall.

Pride Week in Calgary takes place from August 31 to September 6. The Library’s 2026 programming offers knowledge sharing, celebrations of arts and culture, and family-friendly community.

Understand the types of financial institutions and bank accounts in Canada.

Get into the Stampede spirit and enjoy free daily live music performances, as well as crafts, games, movies, storytimes, petting zoos, food trucks, and more from July 7 – 16 at Central Library.

Your new favourite literary happy hour! This fun and interactive series brings stories, poetry, and creativity to life with live readings, pop-up performances, literary games, & open-mic magic. Unwind, get inspired, and celebrate the joy of words with us!

Healthy Living: In partnership with Primary Care Alberta Healthy Living Program.

Historic Calgary Week 2026 Chinook Country: Influences & Icons Hosted in partnership with the Chinook Country Historical Society as part of wider Historic Calgary Week Programing.

Hosted in partnership with the Calgary Jewish Federation's Holocaust and Human Rights: Remembrance and Education department, supported by the Balaban family, Krell family, Viewpoint Foundation, and donors to the Calgary Public Library Foundation.

Celebrate Lunar New Year with music, vibrant performances, cultural showcases, demonstrations, special Storytimes, and plenty of surprise-and-delight opportunities throughout the weeks! In partnership with the Asian Heritage Foundation.

Celebrating National Indigenous History Month with performances, singing, drumming, and engaging community discussions.

In partnership with Calgary Public Library, Mount Royal University's Faculty of Arts presents "Ideas in the City," a Phoenix Rising Initiative. These talks will educate audiences about pressing topics and inspire thought and action.

Rozsa Arts at the Library presents a series of outdoor performances featuring a variety of local artists. Grab your picnic blanket or a camping chair and bring the whole family.

To ensure comfort of attendees in all weather conditions we have opted to move the Storytime indoors. Unfortunately the indoor capacity is lower. Register separately to guarantee your storytime spot- as capacity allows drop-in spots might become available

Learn to swing dance with our beginner-friendly introductory lessons. No partner or experience required.

Join us at Central and Memorial Park libraries for free family fun and activities all season long! Build wintery crafts, enjoy screenings of your favourite holiday films, get your gifts wrapped, sing along to holiday tunes, and more!