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Pride at the Library

Join us for multiple events including the Pride Parade, a Downtown Gay History Walk, and so much more.

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Pride at the Library

Join us for multiple events including the Pride Parade, a Downtown Gay History Walk, and so much more.

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Featured Programs

Central Library | September 6 | 1:00 pm

Textile Artist in Residence: Where Does Your Wool Come From?

Textile Artist in Residence Mackenzie Kelly-Frère, and local shepherd and author Tara Klager, will share their knowledge of local animal and plant fibres and demonstrate spindle spinning techniques that you can try your hand at.
Central Library | September 13 | 10:00 am

Share Your Spark Storytime

Celebrate Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with creativity, connection, and community. Meet the Mayor and enjoy a fun, free morning of storytime, arts & crafts, face painting, live music, snacks, and more.
Central Library | September 13 | 2:00 pm

FRESH FRAMES + GIRAF4YOUTH: Youth Animation Showcase

Enjoy an afternoon of wildly imaginative animation. Join us as we celebrate Quickdraw Animation Society's youth animation filmmakers with a selection of colourful, creative films made in QAS classes, workshops and camps.
Central Library | September 16 | 7:00 pm

Calgary at 50: A City Smitten with Romance

Join author and literary historian Shaun Hunter to explore how in 1925, Calgary’s 50th Jubilee year, residents and others saw Calgary as a “city of romance".
Central Library | September 27 | 6:00 pm

Cultural Trilogy: Empowering the Music Industry Through Culture & Collaboration

Enjoy a vibrant four-day celebration of Calgary’s cultural and musical landscape, held as part of Alberta Culture Days.

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