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Browse the CatalogueOn 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.
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 | May 27 | 2:00 pm
Join us for an information session with James Clover designed to help new citizens learn about their rights, responsibilities, and opportunities to thrive in Calgary.
Online | May 27 | 4:30 pm
Everyone deserves to see the night sky. Unfortunately, light pollution makes it hard to study the universe. It also negatively impacts wildlife. In a presentation partnering stories and science, Joan encourages students to explore the world.
Online | May 27 | 7:00 pm
Learn the basics of bullet journalling, and explore easy page ideas for tracking goals, habits, and daily tasks, and learn design tips to make your journal both beautiful and practical.
Prototype: Skyview | May 28 | 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 | May 29 | 10:00 am
Build your job search skills and expand your professional connections at this event, designed to support newcomers to Canada in their employment journey.
Central Library | May 29 | 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 | May 30 | 10:00 am
Celebrate springtime with this gathering of urban greening enthusiasts! Build your own seed-bomb at a hands-on workshop, learn from environmental changemakers, and check out our fair booths for fabulous gardening ideas.
Central Library | June 1 | 3:00 pm
Join us to celebrate National Indigenous History Month at the Library with hoop dancing, jigging, throat singing, and a round dance.
Central Library | June 1 | 6:30 pm
Join us for an evening of Cypriot cinema and culture with a free screening of The Man with the Answers, winner of the Audience Award at the Thessaloniki Film Festival.
Online | June 3 | 4:30 pm
Everyone deserves the chance to experience the wonder of the night sky. Explore the universe, learn about the effects of light pollution, and discover how protecting dark skies can support both discovery and wildlife.
Central Library | June 8 | 7:00 pm
Celebrate the 150th birthday of prolific Canadian writer Lucy Maud Montgomery, author of the "Anne of Green Gables" series, with presentations discussing the impact of her works on the literary landscape.
Central Library | June 9 | 12:00 pm
Learn how home buying works in Canada, including mortgage basics, planning for homeownership, and how soon newcomers may be able to buy a home after arriving.
Central Library | June 10 | 6:00 pm
Join us for an evening of film and celebration featuring a story of connection and resilience as a young Indigenous couple find each other on the powwow circuit. Dress to impress and enjoy a special red-carpet experience before the screening.
Nicholls Family Library | June 11 | 7:00 pm
Learn how to network with people effectively over LinkedIn and using other methods without leaving your home so you can find a job.
