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Your Library card is for your individual use — and it’s your ticket to accessing everything the Library offers. 

Library cards expire after three years of inactivity, so if you haven't used your card in a while, it might be time to reactivate it. Visit your local Library or update your account information online.

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Your Library card gives you access to free programs, courses, printing, Wi-Fi, meeting rooms, and of course, books! It's for your individual use, and is always free to residents of Calgary and surrounding Indigenous communities.

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My Account

Manage your contact details, access your print balance, book rooms, register for programs, and submit suggestions for titles to add to the catalogue.

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Borrowing Basics

Find out how to borrow, place holds, renew, and return your items — as well as other hacks and insider tips.

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