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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Hosted by bestselling author Nita Prose, the evening includes stories, laughter, audience Q&A, and a signed copy of Doyle’s new book.
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.
SOUNDOFF SUMMIT is Calgary's flagship music conference and showcase festival, a gathering where artists and music industry professionals connect to amplify Calgary’s creative ecosystem.