Welcome! The Library has lots of great resources to help you find a job, choose a career, or improve the skills you have. Some of the popular ongoing programs are listed below.
Please don't hesitate to contact us with questions and check out our career blog.
Careers & Employment Resources
Calgary Public Library
Third Floor, Central Library
Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 2M2
403-260-2782
busn@calgarypubliclibrary.com
If you are searching for jobs with the Calgary Public Library, please see our Library careers page.
Drop In Career Coaching
Looking for work? Drop in for one-on-one help with job searching skills, take part in practice interviews, revamp your resume, or craft that all important cover letter. Volunteers will offer advice and feedback, and staff are available to guide you towards Library career resources. Please bring a print or electronic copy of your resume.
Drop-in or call 403-260-2782 for more information
Free with a Library Card
Central Library — 3rd Floor, 616 Macleod Trail SE
Thursday evenings, 6:00p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Crowfoot Library — 8665 Nose Hill Drive NW
Saturday mornings, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Shawnessy Library — 333 Shawville Blvd SE
Saturday mornings, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Village Square Library — 2623-56 Street NE
Thursday evenings, 6:30p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Computer Help
Drop in for one-on-one help with basic computer questions. Volunteers can assist with concerns such as setting up email accounts, working with Microsoft documents, or attaching and printing files.
Drop-in or call 403−260−2782 for more information
Free with a valid Library card.
Central Library – 616 Macleod Trail SE
Main Floor
Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
3rd Floor
Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Fish Creek Library – 11161 Bonaventure Drive SE
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Forest Lawn – 4807 – 8 Avenue SE
Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Louise Riley – 1904 – 14 Avenue NW
Mondays, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Oct 24, Nov 7 and 21
Southwood – 924 Southland Drive SW
Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thorn-Hill – 6617 Centre Street N
Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Village Square – 2623 – 56 Street NE
Thursdays 6 pm – 8 pm
Strategic Networking
Are you looking for work? These informal groups sessions will show you how to create new work opportunities, exchange ideas and job leads, and meet other job hunters.
- Where: Third Floor, Central Library: 616 Macleod Trail SE
- When: Thursday evenings: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
For more information, please call 403-260-2782