Browse our newest programs online. Registration opens at 10:00 am: February 17 for Baby Rhyme Time and February 18 for all other programs.
Sign up for a Library ProgramBrowse our newest programs online. Registration opens at 10:00 am: February 17 for Baby Rhyme Time and February 18 for all other programs.
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Online | February 17 | 4:00 pm
Kind 2 U is a fun, artful workshop where kids explore what kindness to themselves can look and feel like. We’ll chat about self-compassion, then turn those ideas into DIY stickers they can stick on a waterbottle as tiny reminders of care.
Online | February 17 | 5:30 pm
What happens when science, creativity, and self-care collide? Kids will explore how energy, motion, and patterns can affect our mood and attention – then try out interactive challenges right from home.
Central Library | February 19 | 11:00 AM
Join us at Central Library to cheer on Team Canada in the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games while we tune in to the CBC/Radio-Canada broadcast of the games!
Prototype: Skyview | February 19 | 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 | February 19 | 6:00 pm
Learn about different types of financial institutions and bank accounts in Canada, how to choose the right banking partner, and how credit works — including credit cards, credit scores, and building a strong credit history.
Memorial Park Library | February 19 | 6:30 pm
Join Calgary poet-laureate Wakefield Brewster as he weaves a magical evening of spoken word artistry and truth telling that will leave you feeling connected and inspired.
Central Library | February 20 | 9:00 AM
Join us at Central Library to cheer on Team Canada in the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games while we tune in to the CBC/Radio-Canada broadcast of the games!
Central Library | February 20 | 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.
Village Square Library | February 21 | 2:00 pm
Celebrate Lunar New Year at your Library with a variety of performances, workshops, games, crafts, and more.
Crowfoot Library | February 21 | 2:30 pm
Drop in to experiment with blackout poetry and create your own poem from an existing text. This all-ages activity highlights creativity, curiosity, and the freedom to explore ideas through reading.
Central Library | February 22 | 1:00 pm
Enjoy a fun, free morning of storytime, arts & crafts, face painting, live music, snacks, and more. Recognize Childhood Cancer Awareness with creativity, connection, and community.
Village Square Library | February 22 | 3:00 pm
Join us for colouring and mask-making activities that celebrate African cultures through guided arts and crafts.
Central Library | February 23 | 7:00 pm
The Librarians documentary reveals how an unprecedented wave of book banning largely targeting race and 2SLGBTQ+ issues is sparked in the United States, where librarians under siege join forces as defenders fighting for intellectual freedom.
Shawnessy Library | February 24 | 3:30 pm
Join the Library and CBC Calgary’s Elise Stolte for a conversation about the freedom to read. Is there a book that challenged you? For newcomers to Canada, what book from your home country do you wish you could share with Canadians?
Central Library | February 24 | 5:30 pm
Join us for a screening of A Broken Beat, a short film based on the lived experience of a family whose child is born with a congenital heart defect. Told from the parents’ perspective, the film explores the challenges they face following the diagnosis.
Central Library | February 25 | 7:00 pm
Join us for a discussion on the importance of intellectual freedom and reading banned or challenged books.
Online | February 25 | 7:00 pm
In this workshop, create your own scratch paper by layering crayons and black paint, then design a cozy sweater for a cute dog. Let your creativity shine as you transform simple paper cutouts into a masterpiece!
