New programs for all ages are open for registration.
Sign up for a Library ProgramNew programs for all ages are open for registration.
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Volunteer with us and help participants practice speaking and listening in English during our virtual Drop-In English Practice program.
Help expand and enhance Calgary Public Library’s collections.
Central Library | April 2 | 5:00 PM
Racism goes beyond a black-white narrative and appears in ways we don’t always expect. Join Dr. Rita Yembilah for a conversation on everyday discrimination, newcomer experiences, and building more inclusive communities.
Seton Library | April 7 | 1:00 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.
Online | April 7 | 4:30 pm
Join us for this workshop where we will create a colourful ice cream illustration. We'll be using watercolour paint and cut paper for this project.
Online | April 8 | 4:30 pm
Cockroaches, maggots, worms...the bugs with the biggest ick factor are some of nature's best friends. Come find out what nature's cleanup crew means to you and the world around you. Also what is frass anyway?
Online | April 8 | 7:00 pm
A gentle, hands-on workshop that uses creativity as a tool for calming the mind and supporting emotional well-being. Through simple, art-based activities, participants will explore practical techniques for managing worry, stress, and big feelings.
Prototype: Skyview | April 9 | 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 | April 10 | 6:30 pm
Drawing on Teresa of Ávila and Catherine of Siena, this lecture explores how mystical and artistic practices intertwine, revealing creativity and transformative knowledge that challenge how we understand learning today.
Central Library | April 13 | 6:30 pm
Join us for Swedish cinema and explore years of visual culture, using archival footage in a witty, self-reflective montage that reveals how our obsession with images has transformed human behaviour.
Central Library | April 17 | 12:00 pm
Enhance your English conversation skills and build your confidence in communication by joining this drop-in program. A strong intermediate level of English is required to participate.
Online | May 4 – 21
Teachers and students, get ready for LitCon! This month-long virtual festival connects classrooms with acclaimed authors, illustrators, and creators through engaging, curriculum-connected sessions.
