Read every day and you’ll be entered to win awesome prizes.
Skill Builders: Calgary’s Best Walks with Lori Beattie
Bring your walking buddy and join us with local author and walking expert Lori Beattie, in conversation with CBC’s Loren McGinnis.
Celebrate the unique cultures, traditions, and experiences of Indigenous peoples in Calgary with the Library.
Events and programsCelebrate the unique cultures, traditions, and experiences of Indigenous peoples in Calgary with the Library.
Events and programsRead every day and you’ll be entered to win awesome prizes.
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Central Library | May 31 | 2:00 pm
Bring your walking buddy and join us with local author and walking expert Lori Beattie, in conversation with CBC’s Loren McGinnis.
Central Library | June 1 | 5:30 pm
Indigenous visionaries, scientists and communities are rematriating the buffalo to the heart of the North American plains they once defined, signaling a turning point for Indigenous nations, the ecosystem, and their collective survival.
Central Library | June 5 | 6:00 pm
Join Morgan Black, the 2025 Indigenous Artist in Residence, to learn about their final exhibition at the Library. The exhibit features work created by Black, as well as Library patrons over the course of their residency.
Central Library | June 5 | 5:00 pm
Take time to connect with your unique creative spark in this one-of-a-kind workshop led by Kenna Burima.
Crowfoot Library | June 6 | 10:00 am
Experience the relaxing and restoring art of tai chi, led by professional instructors. Bring your own yoga mat if desired. All experience levels are welcome.
Central Library | June 7 | 6:00 pm
Join us for an exciting event filled with inspiring seminars, thrilling stories, and hands-on insights from some of the most talented creators in the world of outdoor, wildlife, adventure, and travel photography.
Central Library | June 8 | 1:00 pm
Join us for a special storytime featuring players from Calgary’s newest sports team, the Calgary Wild FC. Enjoy stories, rhymes, finger plays, face painting, a player and mascot meet and greet, and more.
Central Library and Online | June 12 | 11:00 am
Join Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame for an inspiring livestream in honour of National Indigenous History Month.
Judith Umbach Library | June 12 | 6:30 pm
Inspired by the work of illustrator Elo in the book “Birds of a Color,” we will create an illustration of a beautiful bird using paper collage techniques and pattern-making.
Judith Umbach Library | June 19 | 6:15 pm
Join us to learn more about Advance Care planning and the importance & role of Personal Directives.
Nose Hill Library | June 28 | 10:00 am
Do you have a child starting Kindergarten this fall? Join Calgary Public Library in celebrating the exciting journey of starting school. Games, art and stories await as we embark on a fun-filled adventure together!
Adults
Whether you are looking for tools to actively identify and oppose racism or want to read the lived experiences of others, the list below will provide a widespread look at the effects of systemic racism and oppression.
Kids grades K-3
It's a bird, it's a plane! No, it's a list of picture books for kids in kindergarten to grade three all about things that fly.
Young Adults
Here are the fairytales from your childhood...but reimagined.
Kids Grades K-6
This list of books will help you learn about anti-racism. The titles on this list are both fiction and non-fiction, and appropriate for ages 5-12.
Babies and Toddlers
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?
Kids Grades 4-6
Celebrate Earth Day with titles that will inspire kids in grades 4 – 6 to help care for the Earth.
Indigenous
Celebrate the diversity of Indigenous cultures with books by First Nations, Métis and Inuit authors.
Teens
Enjoy the books with daggers on the cover and love or kill in the story.
Indigenous
These Indigenous writers envision a future beyond the apocalypse, whether it is an imagined, historical, or real world.