Calgary Libraries & Archives
The first building in Calgary to meet green building standards, the Crowfoot Library features maximum use of natural light, extensive recycling and material salvage, and on-demand water heating. Library services include computers with internet access, a technology discovery centre, and a fireplace reading area with mountain and downtown views.
Alberta’s first public library, Memorial Park Library officially opened in 1912 as Central Park Library. The name was later changed in honour of the unveiling of the Calgary Cenotaph in 1928. Made primarily of sandstone, the library features a marble staircase, mahogany doors, and moulded plaster columns.
Located in downtown Calgary and across Olympic Plaza, W.R. Castell Central Library offers multiple floors of books, music, and reference materials. Public computers with internet access are available for use as well as several meeting rooms.
Found in Calgary’s Village Square Leisure Centre, this location offers a wide selection of children’s and young adult’s books with storytelling throughout the week. A variety of other programs is available for adults, seniors, and youth.










