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LitCon 2026

LitCon is a literary arts festival hosted by Calgary Public Library for students in Kindergarten through Grade 9 in the Calgary area. Students will learn about the literary arts, interact with peers and artists, and participate in in-person activities.

Events in this collection

  • LitCon 2026: The Story of the Piano (Gr. K – 6) primary image

    LitCon 2026: The Story of the Piano (Gr. K – 6)

    Wednesday • 1:30 PM MDT

    Free

  • LitCon 2026: It's Okay Not To Be Okay – Author Talk: Kim Spencer (Gr. 4 –6) primary image

    LitCon 2026: It's Okay Not To Be Okay – Author Talk: Kim Spencer (Gr. 4 –6)

    Mon, May 11 • 1:30 PM MDT

    Free

  • LitCon 2026: Let's Make Manga Workshop with Misako Rocks! (Gr. 3 – 9) primary image

    LitCon 2026: Let's Make Manga Workshop with Misako Rocks! (Gr. 3 – 9)

    Wed, May 13 • 1:30 PM MDT

    Free

  • LitCon 2026: Roots to Art with Thunder Beings Rising (Gr. 1 – 9) primary image

    LitCon 2026: Roots to Art with Thunder Beings Rising (Gr. 1 – 9)

    Thu, May 14 • 1:30 PM MDT

    Free

  • LitCon 2026:  Everyday Forces, Poetry, and STEM (Gr. K – 6) primary image

    LitCon 2026: Everyday Forces, Poetry, and STEM (Gr. K – 6)

    Wed, May 20 • 1:30 PM MDT

    Free

  • LitCon 2026: Stories, Identity, and Creativity with Gene Luen Yang (Gr.4–9) primary image

    LitCon 2026: Stories, Identity, and Creativity with Gene Luen Yang (Gr.4–9)

    Thu, May 21 • 1:30 PM MDT

    Free

  • Litcon 2026: Keynote with Wesley King – Why I Create Stories (Gr.  3 – 9) primary image

    Litcon 2026: Keynote with Wesley King – Why I Create Stories (Gr. 3 – 9)

    Today • 9:30 AM MDT

    Free

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Organizer of LitCon 2026
Join us as we celebrate the power of language to shape culture, strengthen community, and inspire connection. Enjoy cultural performances that showcase our city’s linguistic diversity and highlight the importance of multilingualism, cultural understanding, and preserving mother tongues for a more inclusive, sustainable world.