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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.
Bowness Library | September 1 – October 30 | Multiple Times
Make custom buttons, experiment with duct tape and try hands-on projects you can make, trade and take home.
Central Library | September 18 – November 27 | 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.
Central Library | September 26 – November 7 | 1:00 pm
Join us to practice your beginner to intermediate French skills in a welcoming and informal environment.
Central Library | October 31 | 10:00 AM
Join Mayor Jeromy Farkas and our Children’s Librarian for a special family storytime celebrating Día de los Muertos. Enjoy stories, crafts, treats, and a beautiful altar honouring this vibrant Mexican tradition.
Memorial Park Library | October 31 | 2:00 pm
The Library's most adorable Halloween tradition is back! Join us for a costumed pet parade through Central Memorial Park. Dress you and your fuzzy friends to paw-rfection and be entered to win one of our three prize draws.
November 2 – December 21 | Multiple Locations
Join us to engage in conversation and make new friends in a comfortable, friendly environment while you enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, fun activities, games, topics and occasional speakers..
Central Library | November 2 | 6:30 PM
Watch a live theatre performance of The Enemy, based on L’ennemi by Serge Bloch and Davide Cali © Gallimard.
Online | November 3 | 4:30 pm
Learn the basics of light & shadow to create more realistic art and designs. We'll cover everything you need to know to bring your characters into the third dimension!
Online | November 4 | 6:00 pm
Learn about the Library's Indigenous and Newcomer residencies and placemaking programs and learn from past artists' experiences. Hear from AFA and CADA arts organizations about upcoming opportunities within Calgary's arts community.
Online | November 4 | 4:30 pm
What happens inside our brains and bodies when we notice the good around us? Children will explore the science of gratitude, learn how repeated thoughts can strengthen pathways in the brain, and participate in a simple gratitude experiment.
Online | November 4 | 7:00 pm
Join us for a hands-on workshop where we’ll dive into the playful world of abstract collage. Together, we’ll create two unique collage illustrations while exploring pattern-making, shape, colour, and composition.
Central Library | November 6 | 6:00 pm
News is the prism through which we perceive public and political developments. The ability to navigate information thoughtfully is essential to informed citizenship and strong communities.
All Locations | November 7 | 1:00 pm
Two library photos on a teal background. One shows two children in a library children's area. The other shows four people reading together in a book-filled library space. Decorative icons surround the photos.
Nose Hill Library | November 16 | 10:00 am
Discover neighbourhoods, parks, pathways, and hidden stairways on a guided 6 – 7 kilometre city walk with local author and walking guide Lori Beattie, best-selling author of Calgary’s Best Walks and guide at Fit Frog Adventures
