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  • Lunar New Year Closing Event

    Central Library 800 3 St S.E., Calgary, Alberta

    Celebrate the closing of Lunar New Year with performances, a cultural fashion show, a lantern parade and more.

    Free

  • Lunar New Year Film Screening: The Dumpling Queen

    Central Library 800 3 St S.E., Calgary, Alberta

    This inspiring and heartwarming film tells the story behind one woman’s extraordinary journey from humble beginnings to building a culinary empire—one dumpling at a time. The Dumpling Queen is a moving tribute to resilience, entrepreneurship, family, and the rich cultural traditions that connect us across generations.

    Free

  • Locked Library: Full Steam

    Central Library 800 3 St S.E., Calgary, Alberta

    Start your train-ing and get ready to climb aboard! The next instalment in everybody's favourite Library puzzle obsession is scheduled to arrive! Don't miss a brand-new escape room-style game taking over all four levels of Central Library.

    Paid

  • Black History Month: Black Lives in Alberta – Over a Century of Racial Injustice Continues

    Central Library 800 3 St S.E., Calgary, Alberta

    Learn about five generations of Black Albertans and their experiences of discrimination living on the Canadian Prairies. Descendants of African American immigrants candidly share their family histories and discuss how their racial identities have shaped their experiences of living in Alberta.

    Free

  • Black History Month: We Are the Roots Film Screening

    Central Library 800 3 St S.E., Calgary, Alberta

    Join us for a special screening of We Are the Roots a film that tells the story of a wave of African American immigrants who moved to Alberta and Saskatchewan between 1905-1912 to escape racism and persecution in the United States.

    Free

  • Black History Month: Exploring Black History of the Western Canadian Prairies

    Central Library 800 3 St S.E., Calgary, Alberta

    John Ware was among Alberta’s first non-white settlers. The Black cowboy, born sometime between 1845 and 1850 in the southern United States, followed fortune and cattle herds north from Texas to Canada in 1882. He established his own ranch near Millarville. Hear how a team from U of Calgary conducted a four-week excavation of the site in 2025.

    Free

  • Girls in Gear: Leading the Next Generation of STEM

    Central Library 800 3 St S.E., Calgary, Alberta

    A student-led Women in STEM conference where all-girls robotics teams share their experiences in FIRST, showcase their robots, and discuss leadership, innovation, and breaking barriers in STEM.

    Free

  • One Thread, Six Million Lives Exhibit

    Central Library 800 3 St S.E., Calgary, Alberta

    Visit Central Library’s Shaikh Family Welcome Gallery to see an exhibit that shares the story of survivor Wolf “Willie” Woznica — a young tailor from Będzin, Poland.

    Free

  • New Year’s Eve at the Library

    Central Library 800 3 St S.E., Calgary, Alberta

    Ring in 2026 with family-friendly fun from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy a dance party, special story time, mock countdown and more!

    Free

  • Hindu Heritage Month

    Central Library 800 3 St S.E., Calgary, Alberta

    Experience breathtaking art, music, and dance, learn about travel to India, traditions and customs, take a free yoga class, and enjoy sari draping demonstrations, delicious samosas, and free mehndi.

    Free

  • Wordfest Presents Alan Doyle

    Central Library 800 3 St S.E., Calgary, Alberta

    Hosted by bestselling author Nita Prose, the evening includes stories, laughter, audience Q&A, and a signed copy of Doyle’s new book.

    Paid

  • Wordfest Presents Susan Orlean

    Central Library 800 3 St S.E., Calgary, Alberta

    Known for The Library Book, On Animals, and The Orchid Thief, Orlean brings her signature warmth, wit, and curiosity to this special event hosted by Shelley Youngblut.

    Paid