Calgary Public Library

Sara Monadizadeh, Calgary Public Library's 2024 Children’s Illustrator in Residence, hopes to inspire some of the youngest Library goers to draw from their own experiences - quite literally. By collaborating with communities, she has been able to develop engaging programs that promote cultural understanding and creative expression. Read more about Sara's residency, office hours, and in-person programs at: https://bit.ly/3NRTtpD #CalgaryLibrary #ChildrensIllustratorInResidence

The Library has gone analog... for now! As we invite patrons into Calgary Public Library spaces with modified services, there are lots of ways Library staff have adapted. However, we have been here before and we couldn't help but be reminded of how libraries used to function. From manual check outs and paper due date slips, take a step back in time with us as you swipe through these photos of libraries past. Be part of Our Comeback Story by visiting our website at: https://bit.ly/3YPqoBn #CalgaryLibrary #OurComebackStory

"We have to learn how to talk to, and about, each other, with greater respect than has been the case in the past." - Murray Sinclair The leadership and staff of Calgary Public Library are saddened to learn of the passing of Murray Sinclair. His lifelong advocacy for Indigenous peoples and his work leading the Truth and Reconciliation Commission have made a significant difference in our community and beyond. Sinclair's contributions have raised awareness and fostered understanding and respect, and Calgary Public Library commits to listening to, learning from, and building relationships with local Indigenous communities as part of our response to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action.

Happy Halloween! 🎃 We hope everyone had a scary good time this morning for Halloween Storytime and a special thank you to Mayor Jyoti Gondek for reading with us. #CalgaryLibrary #HappyHalloween

Mayor’s Halloween Storytime October 31 | Central Library | 10:00 am Join Calgary Public Library and Mayor Jyoti Gondek for a Halloween Storytime if you dare! Enjoy Halloween-themed stories, rhymes, and songs with some special guests. Learn more by visiting our website at: https://bit.ly/4f36DvV #CalgaryLibrary

Our story starts today, in the analog environment we are currently experiencing. We know this is not business as usual, but what remains the same is the power of community and the impact our staff make each and every day. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we make adjustments and start to bring back programs and services. In the meantime, our doors are still open. We are thrilled to stay connected to the community as we welcome you back. Be part of Our Comeback Story by visiting our website at: https://bit.ly/4hoX6k7 #CalgaryLibrary #OurComebackStory

Calgary Public Library would like to congratulate Tracy for being named Avenue Calgary Magazine's Top 40 Under 40! Through the hard work of Tracy and the Calgary Public Library Foundation, they are able to support visionary, bold ideas to help community members reach their full potential at the Library.

Following the containment of a recent cybersecurity breach, Calgary Public Library has now concluded its investigation and is focusing on operational recovery as it moves toward restoring full services. The Library’s Technology Team and existing cybersecurity partners engaged a Microsoft Incident Response team to support containment procedures and complete a thorough investigation. The findings of the investigation confirm that while servers were compromised, no business, employee or membership data was affected. The incident was identified as an attempted ransomware attack, which the Library’s monitoring systems successfully blocked. For information on available services and the Library’s recovery, visit calgarylibrary.ca/comeback.

Love Your Library Day, originally planned for October 26, has been postponed until further notice while we focus on recovery efforts and day-to-day operations with modified service. We look forward to rescheduling Love Your Library Day and celebrating the full return of Library services with the community. Thank you for your continued understanding and support!

All Calgary Public Library locations are open for regular hours with modified service. Swipe through this post for important information to know before you go. Patrons can check out a limited number of materials (10 items per card) and pick-up holds. At this time we ask patrons to not return items to locations. Due dates for all borrowed materials will be extended until further notice. Patrons can drop into programs and events that do not require technology, such as Family Storytime, Baby Rhyme Time, and Reading Buddies. Libby and Kanopy are also available for patron access. We look forward to seeing everyone in locations and hope to restore all services as soon as it is safe to do so. Further updates will be posted to the home page of our website at calgarylibrary.ca when available.