All Calgary Public Library locations will reopen on March 10 at reduced hours, and then, on March 15 at regular service hours. Starting March 10, you will be able to enter a library location and browse the collection in person; Use study spaces; Use printing, Wi-Fi, and photocopying services; Use desktop computers and chromebooks. You will still be asked to: …
Borrow A Computer and Use It at Home
Need a laptop to work on your resume or take online courses? You can still borrow a computer and use it at home! Our amazing staff at the Calgary Public Library locations have made it an easy process for you! How to request to borrow a computer? Visit: https://calgary.bibliocommons.com/ with your smartphone and at the upper right corner Log In …
Free Printing (Curbside Pickup)
Your Library card gives you $5 of printing every month. You can print up to 50 black and white pages or 25 colour pages free of charge. Even though in-person services are temporarily closed at the Library, curbside printing is available at every Calgary Library location except Rocky Ridge. To use Curbside Printing, you must have access to Wi-Fi and …
Winter Blues
Do you find yourself feeling down in winter? You are not alone. Many people feel their moods drop with the temperature. It’s called the winter blues! What are the winter blues? The winter blues are a wave of low emotions that come with these cold winter days. Some ways to improve your mood in winter Bathe in sunlight Do more …
Library Event: Why Do I Feel Sick with A Virus?
The Calgary Public Library has partnered up with UCalgary and the Infections, Inflammation & Chronic Diseases Research Strategy and invited Dr. Paul Kubes (PhD), a Professor and founding director of the Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases for an online event. The World at War with a Virus – the Science Behind the Headlines: Why Do I Feel Sick with a …
Recent Changes to City Services and Facilities
Based on the new provincewide public health measures & restrictions announced on December 8, some services offered by the City of Calgary are being temporarily impacted. Public Transit Bus services and C-Train are open but running with a reduced number of trips and frequency. Get the latest updates on changes to Calgary Transit service. Watch our Smart Tips video and …
Calgary Public Library’s Self-Publishing Platform
Calgary Public Library has recently launched a new platform where aspiring authors can write, edit and format their own books. This tool can allow authors to turn their eBooks into print ready files in ePUB, MOBI and PDF formats. After creating the file, you can choose to enjoy it with yourself and your loved ones, or submit it to the …
Changes to Calgary Public Library Services
After the Government of Alberta released the new mandatory health measures, Calgary Public Library has made a few changes to their services. Cancellation of all in-person programs and events will continue until Monday, January 11, 2021. Social gatherings are not allowed in locations. All group seating will be limited to no more than three persons. Exceptions can be made to …
Calgary Public Library – Learn about your child’s reading levels
The Calgary Public Library in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library is hosting a webinar today from 7:30 – 8:30 PM to talk about books that are appropriate for your child’s reading level. This session will be hosted by Calgary Board of Education’s Literacy Specialist – Sasha Gardiner-Hadford as well as Edmonton Public Library Youth Services Manager, Elaine Jones. They …
Online Workshop – Employment Law for Newcomers
The Calgary Public Library is hosting an online program in partnership with Calgary Catholic Immigration Society to learn about the significant Employment Standards code, inter alias, changes to averaging arrangements, rest periods, holiday pay, payments upon termination, deductions from earnings, and temporary layoff. This event is happening today, Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. To register for a …