This year is a very special year for the Calgary Stampede. Unless you’ve been living in another galaxy, you already know that the Royal Newlyweds, Will and Kate, are coming to Calgary. Yee Haw!

If you’re downtown for the parade, then check out the Central Library afterwards (we open at 1 PM on parade day). Make a stop at our Local History department and check out resources about the Stampedes of days gone by. Pick up some DVDs to watch later on, or some new music for your summer road trip. Grab a novel to read on the beach, or a cowboy themed story for your little ones.

There is a world of information here at Central, so come on down and check it out!

I wonder if there’s a chance I’ll catch his Highness in the stacks…

If you’re planning to do any hiking, cycling, camping or exploring this summer, make a trip to your local library branch first. We’ve got a huge range of local maps and guidebooks!

Whether exploring some place new, or re-discovering familiar territory, enjoy your experience more by knowing about the location, its history, and its wildlife. From trails to trees, from brooks to beaks; it’s all here!

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Need a bit of guidance in finding the right materials? Call or visit the 4^th floor of the Central Library – where our travel and guidebook experts are!

Also, check out our travel programs. Registration is free!