Most Libraries have community meeting rooms that you can book with your library card. Visit Book a Meeting Space for more information.
The Storyteller in Residence is pleased to consult with storytellers of all ages. Book a virtual one-on-one consultation to discuss story craft, delivery technique, or whatever aspect of storytelling you would like to explore. To book a one-hour consultation, please use our booking calendar.
Read more about "The Storyteller in Residence is pleased to consult with storytellers of all ages."Enjoy the 12 handmade books on display on your way into the TD Great Reading Room. Located in the west vestibule, these books are a collaboration between Alberta Printmakers and Loft 112. Can't visit Central Library? Watch
Read more about "The Print(ed) Word Exhibit"As part of its contribution to the Calgary community, the Library provides use of its program rooms and the Central Library’s Patricia A. Whelan Performance Hall to
Read more about "The use of Calgary Public Library space is governed by a principle of free and open access to the public."Due to COVID-19, the Calgary Public Library can no longer accept book donations. We encourage you to support a number of other organizations locally that accept book donations. For information on other ways to support the Calgary Public Library, please visit the Library Foundation’s
Read more about "Book Donations"Find the Book Truck at regularly scheduled locations with books, movies, and other Library services on board for all ages.
Read more about "Bringing the Library to your community."Sign up for a Family Reading Kit Book Club. Receive additional activities, resources and special event invitations, right to your inbox, twice this year!
Read more about "Family Reading Kit Book Club: Ghost"Elders are available for drop-in discussions at the Elders' Guidance Circle during the dates and times listed. Visitors are not guaranteed a private visit during drop-in hours, so we recommend booking a meeting if you have a specific request.
Read more about "September open office hours with the Elders"Elders are available for drop-in discussions at the Elders' Guidance Circle during the dates and times listed. Visitors are not guaranteed a private visit during drop-in hours, so we recommend booking a meeting if you have a specific request.
Read more about "October open office hours with the Elders"Large print book collections include best sellers, mysteries, non-fiction, and some languages other than English.
Read more about "Large Print and Talking Books"These books will leave you feeling just a little more super.
Read more about "YA Books for Superhero Fans"Read a collection of children's books written by local Indigenous authors.
Read more about "Treaty 7 Language Books"From a home in a beard to the history of wild hairstyles, these hairy books will have you hooked.
Read more about "Hairy Books"Large Print and Talking Books Large print book collections include best sellers, mysteries, non-fiction, and some languages other than English. These books are complete, unabridged texts with clear type in at least 13-point font. All Library locations and Libraries in Residence have some of these books as part of their collection. A selection of over 14,000 titles available as talking books, including fiction, history, and biographies. Full-length recordings of fiction and non-fiction titles are available on MP3. These materials are only available to patrons with a Special Services card.
Read more about "Large Print and Talking Books"The floors get quieter as you make your way up inside the Library. The peace and quiet come to a pinnacle in this space where, surrounded by wood-paneled walls and special collections, a bibliophile can read or study to their heart’s content.
Read more about "Silence is a service in the TD Great Reading Room"The Indie Author Project helps your book reach a wider audience by sharing it with Calgary Public Library members and other participating libraries.Need help formatting or publishing your book? Pressbooks can help you create and professionally format books, poetry, novels and any other written content into digital and print-ready formats.
Read more about "Have you always wanted to write a book?"