Moving to Alberta
Information from Government of Alberta, including immigration information, jobs, health, education, and more.
Your free Calgary Public Library card is an important step in finding support in Calgary. At the Library, you can borrow books, movies, and music, use computers and Wi-Fi, print documents, attend programs to practise your English skills, and get connected to newcomer services agencies who can help you. It’s all free!
Check out 99 items or access countless eBooks and audiobooks, including languages other than English and access hundreds of free services and resources, online and in person. Sign up today.
Anyone can visit any of our 21 locations to pick up or return books and use services like computers, laptops, room booking, and more.
Get $5 free printing per month, book meeting rooms, use desktop computers or borrow a laptop, attend programs to practice English with other newcomers, or get help with job searches — all totally free.
Drop in to the Library to get support from newcomer-serving organizations. Meet with staff for needs assessment and referrals, document translation, language training, child support, education and skills training, employment, community connections and more.
Newcomers Desk is presented in partnership with Immigrant Services Calgary, Calgary Catholic Immigration Services, and Calgary Immigrant Women's Association who connect recent immigrants to government agencies, organizations, and community members to help them build new lives in Canada.
Mondays: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm (CCIS)
Tuesdays: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (ISC)
Wednesdays: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm (CCIS)
Thursdays: 10:30 am – 7:00 pm (ISC)
Central Library Newcomers Desk is located in room 3-19B.
Tuesdays: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm (CCIS)
Wednesdays: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm (CCIS)
Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm (CCIS)
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm (CCIS)
Alternate Wednesdays starting June 14, 2023: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (CIWA)
Tuesdays: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm (CCIS)
Saturdays: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (CCIS)
Mondays and Wednesdays: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm (CCIS)
Alternate Thursdays starting June 22, 2023: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (CIWA)
Information from Government of Alberta, including immigration information, jobs, health, education, and more.
City of Calgary resources to help you and your family get settled in the city. Find transit information, local numbers, and more.
Information on how to access healthcare, doctors, and medical advice in Calgary.
Low-income Calgarians can apply for programs, services, and fee assistance.