Library Cards
How much does it cost to get a Calgary Public Library card?
$0! Free!
This program is for families to come enjoy books, songs, and rhymes with a library staff.
Drop in family storytime
Name one of the two colours the Booktruck/Storytrucks are?
Red and White
Name a library branch near you!
Forest Lawn. (Village Square, Saddletowne/Genesis, Central also acceptable)
Who is welcome at the library?
Everyone
How long can you borrow a library book for?
3 weeks 21 days
This program where kids get paired up with a youth volunteer to do fun reading challenges
Reading Buddies
Name a character on the side of a storytruck?
Scaredy Squirrel or The Pigeon
What is the biggest library in the City?
Central Library
What is it called when you request an item at the library and they send it to your favorite branch for you?
A Hold
How many books can you borrow with one library card?
Up to 99! We recommend to just borrow what you can keep track of.
This is a program for new babies and their caregivers
Baby Rhyme Time
What type of car in are the booktruck/storytrucks?
Mercedes (sprinter vans)
How many Calgary Public Library branches are there?
22
How old do you have to be to volunteer at the library?
At least 12 years old and in Grade 7
How much free printing do you get with your library card per month?
$.500 (up to 50 pages black and white or 25 colour)
This is a program where kids ages 9-12 can come hang out and play games
Game On (Level Up for Teens)
Name a library branch where a booktruck/storytruck is housed (where parks there between visits)
Saddletowne, Nose Hill, Fish Creek, Signal Hill
What is the newest Calgary Public Library Branch?
Prototype Skyview!
Name the online resource from our digital library that teaches code in game style?
Code combat
What are the requirements for a library card pin number/password?
7-10 digits (all numbers)
This is a program where volunteers can give people resume advise and answer questions about trying to get a job
Career Coaching
Who is the coolest booktruck driver?
Stephanie!
What year did the first Calgary Public Library branch open?
1912 (Memorial Park)
Who is the CEO of the Calgary Public Library?
Sarah Meilleur