Central Library

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However you get here, we've got you covered.

Central Library is located at 800 3 Street SE, directly east of City Hall.

Public bike racks are located on all sides of the building, and bus routes stop on 3 Street SE and on 9 Avenue SE. The closest CTrain stop is City Hall, on both the Red and Blue lines.

There is parking in the City Hall parkade, paid parking lots on the east side of the Library, and paid street parking in the East Village.

You can also find Central Library on the Pedesting app, to help you find the best indoor and outdoor routes through downtown and the East Village.

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Weekly tours of Central Library

Learn about the stories, history, and architectural features of our keystone location in downtown Calgary. Discover the unique and innovative elements of Central Library’s spaces, services, art and iconic structure in a free tour open to the public. 

Weekly volunteer-led general tours will accommodate up to 10 people. Registration with your Library card is strongly recommended, but not required.

View tour schedule and sign up

Explore more tour options

Looking for a tour that fits your group or interests? We offer a range of options across Calgary Public Library.

Group Tours by Request – Groups of 10 or more can request a volunteer-led general tour with more scheduling flexibility.

Tours for Newcomers – Those new to Calgary and English language learners can book a guided visit that includes an overview of Library services, resources, and how to get started.

School Tours – Educators can book visits at Central Library, at their local community Library, or download a self-led school tour to explore at their own pace.