Library News
Calgary Public Library's Response to COVID-19
Read regular updates about the Library's temporary closure, including information about holds, borrowed books and fines.
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Library at Home
Library at Home
Find activities, resources, and videos for all ages, all accessible online with your Library card.
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Resources
Fire Safety Starts with You
Download your new copy of the Fire Safety Activity book! There are colouring sheets, puzzles, and games for students to learn about home safety and the life of a firefighter.
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Featured Events
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March 18 & April 15
Archaeological Society of Alberta
Join experts for two separate talks about the wide-ranging field of archeology.
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March 24 & April 7
Wordfest Presents
Join Daniel Levitin and Kathy Reichs for two separate Wordfest events at Central Library
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March 25, April 1 & 8
The Ancient World
A variety of experts speak about how the ancient world influences our modern one.
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Thursday, April 2, 2020
Tsuut'ina Before the Ring Road
Share your experiences of traditional Tsuut'ina territory with Tina Guyani, Indigenous Artists in Residence.
What we're learning
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Teens
Open Lab
Teens can explore art, robots, photography, coding, and more in this drop-in space.
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Families
Chess in the Library
Challenge your family and friends to a game, with coaching from the Calgary Chess/Junior Chess Clubs.
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Adults
Rethinking Your Thinking
Choose from three programs where you'll learn ways to thinking differently when approaching problems, communications, and conveying your ideas.
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Newcomers
ESL Coffee and Conversation
Meet new people and practice your English language listening, speaking, and comprehension skills.
Learn a new language in the new year
Picking up new skills is a breeze with free resources like Rosetta Stone Library Solution. Learn over 30 languages, including Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi, and Persian, or improve your English skills with interactive lessons.
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