Events

Learn something new, improve a skill, and connect with the community at Library events across the city.

Something Is Always Happening at the Library

Discover a wide range of engaging events for all ages. Learn about space or ancient history, drop in for live theatre and musical performances, learn about different dances performed at a powwow, enjoy a storytime, and so much more.

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Library in the Park

Bowness Park | Fridays | 1:00 – 3:30 pm

Spend your Fridays in the park with Bowness Library this summer!

Join us every Friday in July and August near Picnic Site 4 at Bowness Park for storytimes, outdoor activities, and to celebrate the Ultimate Summer Challenge.

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Historian in Residence: This Week in Calgary’s History Exhibit

Central Library | June 1 – August 31

Visit the display on Level 4 to see what happened this week in Calgary's past.

Explore a rotating newspaper exhibit curated by Peyton Neustaedter that features stories of significant events, local communities, and everyday life over the last 100 years from the pages of the Calgary Herald.

Learn more about the Historian in Residence

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Creative in Residence Showcase: What Survives

Central Library | September 1 – 30

You can't see this on a phone!

Visit the showcase to discover three images created by artist Paul Freeman during his residency at the Library, each made by generating thousands of possibilities, selecting one and working it by hand. At ten feet by thirteen feet, Deerfly invites you to look from across the room, then move closer as more details emerge.

Take your time and see what you find.

Learn more about the Creative in Residence

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Seniors Drop-In Social Club

Bowness Park | Fridays | 1:00 – 3:30 pm

Looking to connect with others? The Seniors Drop-in Social Club (55+) offers a welcoming space to socialize, enjoy activities and games, explore discussion topics, and hear from occasional guest speakers.

Available at Bowness, Fish Creek, Judith Umbach, Memorial Park, Nose Hill, Saddletowne, Sage Hill, Seton, Shawnessy, Signal Hill, Southwood, and Village Square libraries.

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Music Under the Archway

Central Library | Wednesdays, May 27 – October 14 | 5:00 pm and July 25, August 29, September 26 | 10:00 am

Visit the archway outside the front entrance of Central Library to enjoy live performances by a different local artist each week.

Discover new music, connect with the community, and spend time in one of the city's most unique outdoor spaces.

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Something Creepy is Coming…

Central Library | September 18 | 7:30 pm

Join us for Locked Library: Creature Feature, another four-level puzzle-filled adventure through an iconic Calgary landmark. Your team might not be the only thing crawling around the Library on eight legs.

All proceeds from this event support vital programming, resources, and initiatives at Calgary Public Library.

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