Have your classroom join us and Mayor Jyoti Gondek for a thrilling and chilling virtual Halloween Storytime on October 31.
Tuesday, October 31 l 10 - 10:30 am:
Register now
Tuesday, October 31 l 1 - 1:30 pm:
Register now
The Witness Blanket is an installation by master carver Carey Newman to recognize the atrocities of the residential school era, honour the children, and symbolize ongoing reconciliation.
The Witness Blanket will be on display until mid-October in the Simmons-Harvie Community Living Room, Level 4, at Central Library. Schools are invited to self-guide the Witness Blanket when they visit—recommended for grades 6-12.
Download the Witness Blanket Teacher Guide.
Need fresh ideas, information, or insight? The School Support Librarian brings Library support to your school when you need it. Whether you're a school administrator or educator, or teaching online or in a classroom, we can pair you with one of our knowledgeable staff. We will work with you to identify areas that could benefit from Library support.
To book a one-on-one consultation, please use our booking calendar.
Teachers of any grade can apply to attend school at Central Library for a week of hands-on, inquiry-based learning. In the Cenovus Classroom, your students will learn from experts — including Library staff, artists, historians and authors in residence, and Indigenous Elders.
Applications to attend Library School for the 2023–2024 school year will open at the end of February 2023.
What is a land acknowledgment? On November 21, we launched new resources to help children, caregivers, and educators learn the Treaty 7 land acknowledgment, including how to pronounce place and Nation names correctly.
Learn the Treaty 7 Land Acknowledgment
The Library Land Acknowledgement has changed. These videos will be updated in the near future to reflect the new wording.
Send this form home with your classroom so that your students can easily obtain their free Library card. With this card, they can enjoy free programs, access various supports, borrow up to 99 items, and much more!
Visit the Library on a virtual field trip! Educators can request a virtual classroom visit from Library staff to discuss a variety of curriculum topics and help your students better understand how the Library can support their learning.
Want to bring your class to school at the Library? Applications for Campus Calgary Library School lets classes attend school at Central Library for a whole week. Applications for the 2022/23 school year are now open.
Tune in for updates on the Library's festival for young writers, artists and creatives.
Bring the Library into your classroom to learn about our summer learning program.
Classes can visit the Library nearest them to discover resources to support their education.
Classes can visit Calgary’s award-winning Central Library and explore its unique features and offerings.
Students in grade 4 – 6 can learn to verify sources from online media and identify trustworthy information.
Students in grade 7 – 9 can learn to evaluate and verify information and reject misinformation.
Celebrate the exciting journey of starting school with games, crafts and stories at the Library.
Students grades 3 – 6 can meet with Jillian Dolan, a Cree/Metis & Scottish settler illustrator and comic book artist.
Invite us to your school's Kindergarten Orientation, and we'll provide parents with free resources for helping their child start school.
Cindy Martin, family representative of Tom Longboat, speaks to his legacy and impact on Canada's sporting heritage.
Spark curiosity and environmental stewardship with the Library for Earth Day! Explore wonders and eco-learning, and tackle plastic challenges with a virtual program led by Julie Langlois, an Ocean Wise team member.
Join us for a behind the scenes look at the Calgary Public Library’s Collections department.
Dive into Inuit culture with Nuunu! Explore games, songs, and stories, unveiling the vital link between land, animals, and Inuit life.
Join Calgary Fire Department to learn some important ice safety tips.
Join Calgary Fire Department to learn some important ice safety tips.
Join Ronnie and Jojo on a journey of exploring their ancestral roots through beadwork.
Join Mayor Jyoti Gondek for a winter storytime.
Join Mayor Jyoti Gondek for a winter storytime.
Learn how the Métis sash became an iconic symbol of Métis Identity.
Uncover storytelling magic in everyday events and objects, turning ordinary tales into extraordinary narratives. Elevate your stories with simple elements.
Explore Calgary soldier Joseph Convery's Great War journey with the Calgary Public Library.
Book launch for “Truth and Reconciliation Through Education: Stories of Decolonizing Practices."
Join Calgary Fire Department for a captivating storytime & vital fire safety tips!
Join Calgary Fire Department for a captivating storytime & vital fire safety tips!
Join our Children’s Illustrator in Residence, Sumin Choi, for a character design and storyboard workshop!
Explore CBC Calgary's news production with Angela Knight! Virtual tour, Q&A, and behind-the-scenes insights.
A Kindergarten Book Bag comes with helpful resources and fun Library books to help your whole family prepare for the transition to kindergarten.
A reading list that explores current perspective on early childhood, how to support children's learning, and the importance of play.
A new resource from the Book Publishers Association of Alberta to help educators discover Alberta-published books matched to the K-12 curriculum.
Activity to accommodate the film "Return to Vimy" for your classroom.
Resources to teach students in grades 4 – 6 about Calgary's war history.
November hosts Financial Literacy Month. Pick up one of these books to explore and gain a better understanding of financial concepts.
November is recognized as Financial Literacy Month in Canada, featuring a booklist designed for Kindergarten to Grade 3, emphasizing its connection to media literacy and crucial life skills.
November in Canada marks Financial Literacy Month, with this booklist tailored for Grade 4-6, highlighting its link to both media literacy and essential life skills.
Students K – 6 can drop-in and explore the building in small groups with an adult using our self-guided scavenger hunt.
Learn about Treaty 7 cultures and storytelling with these online resources.
Resources to help your students learn the difference between fact and fiction.
November is Financial Literacy Month in Canada! Use these resources to support financial literacy understanding for grades k- 6.
Resources to help readers with learning disabilities, vision impairments, or developing English literacy.
Classes can visit the Library nearest them to discover resources to support their education.
Teachers of any grade can use these resources to promote equitable and inclusive views in their classroom.
Learn about the fundamentals of building literacy with Calgary Reads.
Dr. Sonia Aujla-Bhullar discusses the value of home languages in decolonizing literacy.
Build visual literacy skills by investigating art with these techniques.
