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Using Thunderbird it's possible to have multiple calendars. You can create these in Calendar Mode or in Task Mode.

Using Thunderbird, it's possible to have multiple calendars. You can create these in Calendar Mode or in Task Mode. __TOC__ = Creating a new calendar = # [[T:contextmenu]] in the calendar list on the left side of the screen. # Choose {menu New Calendar…} from the dropdown menu. Next, you get to choose whether you want to create the calendar "on your computer" or "on the network". == On your computer - local calendars == When choosing "On my computer", you can only use the calendar on the computer you're working at. All the data is stored inside an internal database (the sqlite file local.sqlite in your Thunderbird profile). # Choose ''On my computer'' and click {for win,linux}{button Next}{/for}{for mac}{button Continue}{/for}. # Next, choose which name and color your calendar should have, and click {for win,linux}{button Next}{/for}{for mac}{button Continue}{/for}. # You'll get a confirmation that your calendar has been created. Click {for win,linux}{button Finish}{/for}{for mac}{button Done}{/for}. == On the Network == When choosing "On the Network", your files can reside on general webservers (read-only), on WebDAV servers, on specialized CalDAV or WCAP servers, on the local filesystem or a network share, on FTP servers, or you could use your Google calendars. # Choose ''On the Network'' and click {for win,linux}{button Next}{/for}{for mac}{button Continue}{/for}. Next, you have to choose a format of your new calendar as follows. {for not tb38} === Google calendar === # Choose ''iCalendar (ICS)''. # Go to your Google calendar on the browser, click the 0ptions menu (3 points) next to the name of the calendar you wish to subscribe to and click on {button Settings and sharing}. # In the '''Integrate calendar''' section, select and copy the link under ''Public address in iCal format'' or ''Secret address in iCal format''. # Paste this link in the Location field of the ''Create new Calendar'' dialog box. # Click {for win,linux}{button Next}{/for}{for mac}{button Continue}{/for} and follow the rest of the setup assistant's instructions. {/for} === iCalendar (ICS) === You're able to subscribe to calendars provided by third parties, mostly in ics format. These are almost always read-only; you won't be able to change anything for the calendars. An example of this kind of calendar are the [https://www.thunderbird.net/calendar/holidays/ holiday calendars provided by Mozilla]. # Choose ''iCalendar (ICS)''. # Enter the URL in the Location field and click {for win,linux}{button Next}{/for}{for mac}{button Continue}{/for}. # Choose the name and color for the calendar you just added. # If you also check the ''Offline Support'' option, you can use your calendar when you are offline. # Click {for win,linux}{button Next}{/for}{for mac}{button Continue}{/for}. # You'll get a confirmation that your calendar has been created. Click {for win,linux}{button Finish}{/for}{for mac}{button Done}{/for}. === CalDAV === # Choose ''CalDAV''. # Enter the URL in the Location field and click {for win,linux}{button Next}{/for}{for mac}{button Continue}{/for}. # Choose the name and color for the calendar you just added. # If you also check the ''Offline Support'' option, you can use your calendar when you are offline. # Click {for win,linux}{button Next}{/for}{for mac}{button Continue}{/for}. # You'll get a confirmation that your calendar has been created. Click {for win,linux}{button Finish}{/for}{for mac}{button Done}{/for}. === Sun Java System Calendar Server (WCAP) === # Choose ''Sun Java System Calendar Server (WCAP)''. # Enter the URL in the Location field and click {for win,linux}{button Next}{/for}{for mac}{button Continue}{/for}. # Choose the name and color for the calendar you just added. # If you also check the ''Offline Support'' option, you can use your calendar when you are offline. # Click {for win,linux}{button Next}{/for}{for mac}{button Continue}{/for}. # You'll get a confirmation that your calendar has been created. Click {for win,linux}{button Finish}{/for}{for mac}{button Done}{/for}. {for tb38} === Google Calendar === {note}'''Note:''' In order to add a Google Calendar using this method, which allows you to have both read and write access, you need to install the [https://addons.mozilla.org/thunderbird/addon/provider-for-google-calendar/ Provider for Google Calendar] add-on first. If you only need read access, follow the instructions in the [[Using Lightning with Google Calendar]] article instead.{/note} # Choose ''Google Calendar''. # Click {for win,linux}{button Next}{/for}{for mac}{button Continue}{/for}. # Enter your Google email address and click {for win,linux}{button Next}{/for}{for mac}{button Continue}{/for}. # If prompted, enter your Gmail account details and allow the Provider for Google Calendar add-on to manage your calendars. # Choose the calendars you want to use in Thunderbird. # Click {for win,linux}{button Next}{/for}{for mac}{button Continue}{/for}. # You'll get a confirmation that your calendar has been created. Click {for win,linux}{button Finish}{/for}{for mac}{button Done}{/for}. {/for}