Winter Wishes: Rozsa Arts at the Library Performance by BBeats
Rozsa Arts at the Library brings you a performance by BBeats, a GuZheng duo based in Calgary whose passion is playing relaxing music and integrating global music into their performances.
New programs for all ages open for registration on December 17. Baby Rhyme Time registration opens December 16.
Browse programsNew programs for all ages open for registration on December 17. Baby Rhyme Time registration opens December 16.
Browse programs
Find this year’s best reads, chosen by the Library’s Collections team. Explore our top picks for all ages and discover great titles to add to your list.
Memorial Park Library | December 20 | 2:00 pm
Rozsa Arts at the Library brings you a performance by BBeats, a GuZheng duo based in Calgary whose passion is playing relaxing music and integrating global music into their performances.
Multiple Locations | December 31 | 1:00 pm
Ring in 2026 with some family-friendly fun at the Library! Enjoy a dance party, special storytime, mock countdown, and more at Central, Fish Creek, Country Hills, Seton, Saddletowne, and Village Square libraries.
Central Library | January 5 | 6:30 pm
Set in the present day, Native American protesters confront the crew of an oil pipeline project, just down the hill from the land of their ancestors. The Creation myth is evoked, reminding all of us that the challenges facing humanity are universal.
Online | January 6 | 4:00 pm
Discover how your brain and body work together! In this interactive session, kids will explore movement, focus, and problem-solving through fun challenges and activities that blend science and creativity.
Online | January 7 | 7:00 pm
In this online class, you will learn the basics of bullet journalling. Explore easy page ideas for tracking goals, habits, and daily tasks, and learn design tips to make your journal both beautiful and practical.
Prototype: Skyview | January 8 | 5:30 pm
Practise speaking and listening while meeting new people. Our volunteers will help guide small groups in fun and easy conversations. Please note that this is for language practice for beginner and intermediate level English learners, not a formal class.
Fish Creek Library | January 19 | 6:30 pm
Join us and discover how heart disease can look different in men and women and learn practical tips to protect your heart at every stage of life.
Central Library | January 20 | 5:30 pm
Join us for a screening of Wonder the inspiring story of August Pullman who was born with facial differences that prevented him from going to a mainstream school until 5th grade. Auggie's journey will prove you can't blend in when you were born to stand o
Adults
'Tis the season for fun, romantic, feel-good binge reading. High demand for holiday-themed publishing has led to festive mash-ups across every genre for an absolute feast of options.
Kids grades K – 3
Enjoy these rascally, wily characters in books that kids will want to read over and over.
Birth to Five
Families come in every description. Explore the diversity of families this month and talk with your little one about what makes your own family unique.
Indigenous
Spend National Indigenous History Month with these middle-grade books written (and drawn!) by Indigenous authors.
Young Adults
We don't always agree with what we read--but that's kind of the point. Reading widely nurtures empathy, teaches us to think critically, and challenges our understandings of the world. Read one of these YA books that has been challenged or banned.
Kids Grades 4 – 6
Oh boy, it's back to school. Escape your own school hallways by reading about schools in a different world.
Young Adults
Love, friendships, dreams, challenges, struggles... all these stories are happening of their school lives.
Adults
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!
Kids grades K – 3
The seasons are about to change (farewell summer) explore more about weather patterns, extreme weather conditions, and how weather shapes the world.
Young Adults
These stories are to be happening in the future, and the future is already now!
Kids Grades K – 6
Each of these books offer something unique to dinosaur fans.