Palace Doors Open
Your evening of wonder begins at the Central Library! Check your coat, grab a glass of bubbles, and let us cast you under our spell...
Your Event Guide
What’s Upcoming?
(Something wicked this way comes...)
Timothonius Alai Duo
Join us upstairs at the Welcome Reception sponsored by Alberta Boot and Cody & Sioux. Enjoy jazz standards with a magical twist courtesy of Daniel Nava and Timothonius.
Duo Grande
Join us upstairs at the Welcome Reception sponsored by Alberta Boot and Cody & Sioux. Listen for the melodic strings of Duo Grande, who might just appear as if by magic!
Frog Prince & Princess Pas de Deux
Never judge a book by its cover... Alberta Ballet Canada joins the Welcome Reception sponsored by Alberta Boot and Cody & Sioux.
Toast the Evening
Let’s toast the evening together with words of welcome from Tracy Johnson, CEO of the Calgary Public Library Foundation, and Sabina Shah, Board Chair of the Calgary Public Library Foundation.
Calgary Opera Performance
Follow the voices through the enchanted forest for a special performance by the Calgary Opera.
The Kiss Pas de Deux
Everyone deserves to live happily ever after! Thank you to Alberta Ballet Canada for this special performance from Grimm.
Bibbidi-Bobbidi Bid!
The Lit Gala Silent Auction is now open. Bid online at LitGalaAuction.ca and check out items in person on Level 1.
Blind Date with a Book
Not every frog will turn into a prince when you kiss it, but every book in the Lit Gala's Blind Date with a Book will turn into something special just for you!
Duo Grande Returns
Join us at the Main Stage, sponsored by Viewpoint Foundation, for a return performance by Duo Grande.
Sweet Treats
Every story deserves a sweet ending. Enjoy desserts, coffee, and tea on Level 1.
Revolución Party Band
A fairytale party for the books begins on the Main Stage, sponsored by Viewpoint Foundation.
Auction Closes!
The Lit Gala Auction ends at 11:00 PM sharp. Place your bibbidi-bobbidi bids before it's too late!
Late Night Bites
Give your glass slippers a break from the dance floor and enjoy some late night bites on Level 1.
Last Call
Last call at our bars before the magic ends and the spell is broken! Before leaving, remember to collect your coats and Blind Date with a Book prizes at Coat Check downstairs on Level 0.