Register today and get ready for reading, programs, activities, and prizes for all ages. The Challenge runs July 1 to August 31.
Join the Ultimate Summer ChallengeRegister today and get ready for reading, programs, activities, and prizes for all ages. The Challenge runs July 1 to August 31.
Join the Ultimate Summer ChallengeOn April 2, 2026, the Government of Alberta introduced Bill 28, the Municipal Affairs and Housing Statutes Amendment Act, 2026. The bill includes significant changes to the Alberta Libraries Act that would affect every public library in the province.
Become a "Play Champion" with the Library. Volunteer to help nurture young minds at select libraries, where you'll contribute to creating enriching experiences for children, and their caregivers.
Help expand and enhance Calgary Public Library’s collections.
Central Library | July 25 | 1:00 pm
Join Creative in Residence Paul Freeman in drawing from real insect specimens, with basic direction from AI, use the copier to distort, then evolve sketches into invented hybrid creatures that you decorate.
Nose Hill Library | July 25 | 2:00 pm
If you’re curious about entrepreneurship but don’t know where to start, join us for an introduction to what it means to start a small business.
Central Library | July 26 | 2:00 PM
Join us for an afternoon of solo and small-ensemble music performances in Central Library's unique exterior Archway. The YPMC showcases Calgary's emerging classical artists.
Central Library | July 26 | 3:30 pm
Join us to uncover the story of Calgary’s water system, from its earliest days to the lasting impact of the Glenmore Dam. Hugh Costello, P.Eng. blends historical insight and personal stories that reflect our city’s enduring relationship with water.
Central Library | July 27 | 6:00 pm
Founded in 1912, the Calgary Public Library has long served as a cornerstone of learning, culture, and community in the city. The Calgary Central Library, opened in 2018, is an architectural landmark.
Central Library | July 27 | 1:00 pm
Energy is everywhere, especially in the advertisements adorning Albertan newspapers of the early twentieth century. Matthew Bailey reveals how advertising highlighted the dynamism of the energy industry in this period.
Online | July 28 | 1:00 pm
Join us in conversation with author Dr. Marisa Franco, one of the world’s leading experts in human connection. Her book explores the science of different attachment styles and how they impact our relationships–often in ways we don’t realize!
Online | July 28 | 4:30 pm
Save the vacation, we’re going on a spray-cation! In this activity, participants will illustrate an outdoor scene using pens & pencils for drawing and different tools for making spray patterns.
Online | July 29 | 4:30 pm
“ABCs – Alberta Bear Care” introduces participants to the incredible lives of Alberta’s two bear species. From how they live in the wild, to what we humans can do to protect our bear neighbours, we’ll learn all about the bear necessities of life!
Online | July 29 | 7:00 pm
Learn the basics of bullet journalling, a flexible system that blends planning, reflection, and self-expression. Explore easy page ideas for tracking goals, habits, and daily tasks, and learn design tips to make your journal both beautiful and practical.
Fish Creek Library | July 30 | 6:30 pm
Energy is everywhere, especially in the advertisements adorning Albertan newspapers of the early twentieth century. Matthew Bailey reveals how advertising highlighted the dynamism of the energy industry in this period.
Prototype: Skyview | July 30 | 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.
Central Library | July 31 | 10:00 am
Join us to explore how lawyers shaped Alberta’s oil industry, from major legal battles to influential figures in the oil patch.
Central Library | July 31 | 6:30 pm
Join us for a fascinating look at early Calgary’s ideas of a modern, healthy city and the evolution of waste management.
Bowness Park | July 31 | 1:00 pm
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.
Shawnessy Library | August 1 | 12:00 pm
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of storytimes, dancing, snacks, and special activities to celebrate the Ultimate Summer Challenge! Bring your whole family and discover new reasons to fall in love with reading.
Crowfoot Library | August 8 | 12:00 pm
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of storytimes, dancing, snacks, and special activities to celebrate the Ultimate Summer Challenge! Bring your whole family and discover new reasons to fall in love with reading.
Central Library | August 1 | 1:00 pm
Join Jay Maudsley to learn how Calgary’s streetcar system grew from a simple Stampede shuttle into a citywide network.
Central Library | August 7 | 3:00 pm
Do you have a favourite recipe from home or a dish made by someone you love? This workshop explores how food can remind you of things, helping you to feel calm and cared for. Have fun illustrating the recipes you bring using mixed media, while thinking ab
Central Library | August 11 | 2:00 pm
Join Creative in Residence Paul Freeman in exploring how a creature evolves through hand-drawing and AI across several generations, ending with a conversation about where human creativity ends and AI begins.
Fish Creek Library | August 15 | 12:00 pm
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of storytimes, dancing, snacks, and special activities to celebrate the Ultimate Summer Challenge! Bring your whole family and discover new reasons to fall in love with reading.
Village Square Library | August 26 | 6:30 pm
Learn how to network with people effectively over LinkedIn and using other methods without leaving your home so you can find a job.
