Wordfest and Calgary Public Library Present Reading in the Wild

Wordfest and Calgary Public Library are thrilled to announce the 3rd Annual Reading in the Wild, Calgary’s only outdoor read-a-thon. This event is FREE. Please RSVP so that they can send you updates. This all-ages community event invites everyone—from toddlers to seniors, and even well-behaved book-loving pups—to gather with fellow readers and enjoy the simple, shared joy of reading outside. Attendees can bring their own books or select something new from a specially curated collection provided by Calgary Public Library, which will also be on site to provide free library cards to anyone who needs one. The 2025 event far surpassed expectations, doubling attendance and attracting hundreds of readers of all ages.