Airdrie Public Library

Airdrie Public Library Your Start. Your Opportunity. Your APL. Airdrie Public Library is the start of your journey to discovery. Books. We have lots of those. Three million, in fact.

We also have e-books, audiobooks, large-print books, DVDs, CDs, newspapers, magazines. Our collection encompasses atlases, business directories and indexes, government pamphlets and documents, and encyclopedias. Our e-database offers numerous resources, including a career centre with up-to-date college and university information, access to 2,200+ newspapers and magazines, free music downloads, lan

guage learning programs and do-it-yourself manuals. We have programs and services for everyone – from preschool literacy to technology help, from junior artists to author visits, from summer reading programs to English Language Learning. It's all here – through your library!

Calling all quilters! Whether you're just getting started or have years of experience, join us in a warm and welcoming s...
05/30/2026

Calling all quilters! Whether you're just getting started or have years of experience, join us in a warm and welcoming space to connect, create, and be inspired. Bring your current project or start something new while sharing ideas, tips, and creativity with fellow quilting enthusiasts. Must be 16+ to attend.

Participants are asked to bring their own sewing machines, fabric, patterns, rotary cutters, scissors, and any other quilting supplies they may need.

The Library will provide an ironing board, iron, and a self-healing cutting mat for fabric use. Just bring your creativity and enjoy the fun!

Monday, June 8 | 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Program Room 5

Summer is here and we are excited to announce we now have even more Genesis Place Passes available! Starting June 1st,...
05/29/2026

Summer is here and we are excited to announce we now have even more Genesis Place Passes available!

Starting June 1st, the City of Airdrie has generously added extra borrowable Genesis Place passes for seniors, adults, youth, children, and families, bringing our total to 10 for each category.

This means wait times will be reduced for all passes, with a specific focus on significantly shortening the wait for family and adult passes. Seniors’, youth, and children’s passes already have shorter wait times and could be available as early as this summer.

To put a pass on hold, search “Airdrie Genesis Place recreation pass” in TracPac.

A big thank you to Councillor Candice Kolson for her continued advocacy and Together Airdrie Thrives for initiating this program.

Tiny Art by Tiny Talents is taking over APL! Join us on Saturday, May 30, from 12–2 p.m. as the Library transforms into ...
05/28/2026

Tiny Art by Tiny Talents is taking over APL!

Join us on Saturday, May 30, from 12–2 p.m. as the Library transforms into a gallery filled with tiny masterpieces created by Airdrie’s talented young artists as part of our Tiny Art fundraiser. Come be inspired, celebrate their creativity, and explore the artwork on display in the Children’s area.

Then come to our Tiny Art, Tiny Bubbles Gala happening between 6-8:30 p.m. on May 30!

To learn more, visit: https://yourapl.ca/Programs-and-Events/Events/tiny-art-is-back

Airdrie Pride Society and BGC are partnering together to bring you “Under the Sea” on June 6th. This free event is bein...
05/28/2026

Airdrie Pride Society and BGC are partnering together to bring you “Under the Sea” on June 6th. This free event is being offered to 2SLBTQIA+ youth and allies of Airdrie and surrounding areas.

Create waves on the dance floor, create a splash in the photobooth, or float away in the cozy quiet room. Q***r Prom is a celebration of joy, community, and unapologetic authenticity. Enjoy a meal, snacks, and beverages.

To learn more about this event head to: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/airdrie-queer-prom-for-youth-2026-enchantment-under-the-sea-tickets-1987456327376?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/28/2026

Make sure to request the Jamieson Audiobook Narrator when you check out at the Service Desk! 😜

Seniors’ Week is coming June 1-7. Join us in celebrating the wonderful seniors in our community. Afternoon at the Mov...
05/27/2026

Seniors’ Week is coming June 1-7. Join us in celebrating the wonderful seniors in our community.

Afternoon at the Movies Series:

The Incredible Journey – June 1 at 1:30-3:30 p.m.

My Fair Lady – June 3 at 1:30-4:30 p.m.

True Grit – June 4 – 1:30-3:35 p.m.

Information Sessions:

Dead Serious Fun: Estate Planning Conversations – June 2 at 10-11 a.m.

Financial Strength Through Life Transitions- June 2 at 12-1 p.m.

Seniors’ Coffee and Conversations:

Members of the RCMP will join us for a conversation on senior safety and crime prevention. June 3 at 2-4 p.m. Drop-in.

To learn more and register, please head to: https://bookings.yourapl.ca/event/4009356

Bill 28 has passed, and it’s not a question of if it will affect you, but rather how much it will affect you. Bill 28 wi...
05/26/2026

Bill 28 has passed, and it’s not a question of if it will affect you, but rather how much it will affect you.

Bill 28 will change how families access public libraries by creating more barriers to materials and services.

The government will now have the power to decide which library materials are restricted by age across Alberta libraries, leaving many questions unanswered.

How many materials will be restricted?
How will ages be verified?
How will we manage parental permissions with varying family dynamics?
How will digital resources be affected?
Who will pay for these changes?
And another big question: what other changes will this lead to in the future?

Right now, decisions about library collections and access are made locally by library boards and trained staff based on community needs. Bill 28 shifts that authority to the province. A single minister will have the power to set access rules for all 324 library service points across the province, backed by inspection and enforcement powers.

To stay informed on how these changes will affect you and how to take action, visit caplibraries.ca.

Big changes happened last year for the Airdrie Public Library — like moving into our new home in Inspire — but even bigg...
05/25/2026

Big changes happened last year for the Airdrie Public Library — like moving into our new home in Inspire — but even bigger changes are happening this year because of Ryder and Cryder!

Through their conversations and big imaginations, Ryder and Cryder realized that fitting a billion people over for a sleepover would require building an entirely new basement. Construction starts next week!

Okay… maybe not. But what do you expect when you put a librarian and a kid together? Big dreams are bound to happen.

While a giant basement sleepover may not be in the plans, something big is happening…our 2025 Report to the Community is here!

Read the Ryder and Cryder story and explore the highlights, milestones, and impact from one of our biggest chapters yet.

Here’s to an exciting 2026!

Read the full report here: https://www.yourapl.ca/content/download/180964/file/Report%20to%20the%20Community_Final%20Individual%20Pages.pdf

It's almost time for our 3rd annual Tiny Art, Tiny Bubbles Gala! Happening on May 30th from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., this after...
05/23/2026

It's almost time for our 3rd annual Tiny Art, Tiny Bubbles Gala! Happening on May 30th from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., this after-hours fundraiser will transform your Library into an art house filled with local artists, live music, refreshments, and bubbly fun!

Come take a look at the talent in our community, bid on a piece, and know you are supporting your Library! Tiny masterpieces start at just $10.

Registration is encouraged but not required! To learn more, head to: https://bookings.yourapl.ca/event/4014838

Our Library of Things is expanding, and our newest additions let you take story time anywhere! The Yoto Player is a scr...
05/21/2026

Our Library of Things is expanding, and our newest additions let you take story time anywhere!

The Yoto Player is a screen-free audio player for kids. There are two kits available to borrow, each complete with headphones and story cards.

To place a hold search “Airdrie Yoto Player” in the TracPac app or on our website.

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Airdrie, AB
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