Calgary Public Library

• Calgary library still working to restore services following ransomware attack

  The Calgary Public Library says it is still working to restore full services following a ransomware attack earlier this month that temporarily forced the closure of all branches.

  Crime

  Oct 29
  
• Calgary Public Library branches reopen with limited service after cyberattack

  All Calgary Public Library locations reopened Wednesday with modified services after a cybersecurity breach forced branches to close Friday.

  Tech

  Oct 17
  
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• Calgary Public Library locations closed due to cybersecurity breach

  The library posted the news on its website, stating the closures took effect as of 5 p.m. Friday.

  Canada

  Oct 14
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• Calgary library workers’ union seeks mediation after ‘insulting’ wage offer

  A union representing library workers in Calgary is seeking mediation after it rejected an "insulting" wage deal.

  Canada

  May 27
• Indigenous artist enjoys sharing her culture in Calgary: ‘Really cool thing’

  A local artist and performer is excited to have the chance to showcase traditions that go back centuries.

  Features

  Apr 10
• Calgary’s Central Library turns five with large birthday celebration

  Since it was completed in 2018, Calgary's Central Library building has welcomed around 4.5 million visitors.

  Canada

  Nov 4, 2023
• Calgary historical organization honours local Shriners

  The Chinook Country Historical Society (CCHS) is now recognizing the Al Azhar Shriners’ many decades of service.

  Features

  Sep 14, 2023
• Calgary man passes on ‘incredible’ piece of the past he saved from the trash

  After saving an oil painting of the old Crescent Heights library from the trash, John McDermid hung it on the wall inside his garage for 20 years.

  Canada

  Jun 29, 2023
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• Calgary drag community gets support at public library story times after escalating protests

  The program has faced escalating protests in Calgary and other cities around the world with complaints that drag contributes to the sexualization or grooming of children.

  Features

  Apr 10, 2023
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• Two protesters arrested at Calgary ‘Reading with Royalty’ event

  A man and a woman could be facing Criminal Code charges after being arrested at a 'Reading with Royalty' event at a Calgary library.

  Crime

  Mar 15, 2023