Jilly's Smutty Corner Book Club
2025-05-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-10 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Found Book Shop, 206 1st Street W, Cochrane, AB
Jilly’s Smutty Corner Book Club

Tue Feb 11th, 2025 to Tue Jun 10th, 2025

7:00 PM

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9:00 PM

The Smutty Romantasy Book Club! Welcome to the Jilly’s Smutty Corner Book Club, where passion meets magic and every book is filled with steamy romance and thrilling adventures. Dive into enchanting worlds where love knows no bounds and fantasies come alive. Our club is a haven for those who crave spellbinding stories of forbidden love, powerful sorcery, and heart-pounding desire. Whether you’re a seasoned romantasy reader or just dipping your toes into the genre, our community is here to share, discuss, and celebrate the hottest and most tantalizing reads. Join us for monthly book picks, lively discussions, and more. Get ready to embark on a journey where every book is a gateway to an unforgettable, smutty escape! No purchase necessary, although buying the book from us is appreciated 😉

Silent Book Club
2025-05-17 09:00 - 11:00 | Found Book Shop, 206 1st Street W, Cochrane, AB
Welcome to the Silent Book Club – Cochrane Edition. If you haven’t been to Found before they have a small cafe with drinks and bakery items for purchase.

Please bring a book to enjoy! Here’s how the event will go:9:00-9:30am – Arrive, order drinks/food, share what you’re reading
9:30-10:30am – Quiet reading hour
10:30-11:00am – Optional socializing, or just keep reading
Please email sbccochrane@gmail.com with any questions – grab a ticket here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/silentbookclubcochrane/1672285?
More information of Silent Book Club can be found here: https://silentbook.club/

ADULT BOOK CLUB AT CPL
2025-05-27 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-06-24 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-07-22 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-08-26 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-23 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-28 18:30 - 19:30 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Whether you’re an avid reader, or looking to get out of a reading rut, everyone is welcome here!
Meet with fellow readers on the fourth Tuesday of every month for an evening of bookish conversation! Each month will feature a new read across a variety of genres — whether you’re a fan of sci-fi, historical fiction, or non-fiction, there’s something for everyone!
Registration opens at 10:30am on Saturday, January 4.

ADULT BOOK CLUB AT CPL
2025-06-03 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-07-01 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-08-05 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-02 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-07 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-11-04 18:30 - 19:30 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Whether you’re an avid reader, or looking to get out of a reading rut, everyone is welcome at our new adult book club!
Meet with fellow readers on the first Tuesday of every month for an evening of bookish conversation! Each month will feature a new read across a variety of genres — whether you’re a fan of sci-fi, historical fiction, or non-fiction, there’s something for everyone!
Registration opens at 10:30am on Saturday, January 4.

Slay It Ain't So: A Friday the 13th night of Bookish Suspense
2025-06-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Found Book Shop, 206 1st Street W, Cochrane, AB
Join us, author Jaima Fixsen & Emma C Wells for a fun evening of female rage, murder & suspense.

Join us for a thrilling evening with authors Jaima Fixsen (in-person) & Emma C Wells (virtually) as we explore their latest novels, The Specimen & This Girls a KillerThe night will get into themes of rage, suspense & of course murder from two very different thrilling genres & themes. Jaima will offer book signings & Emma will be sending signed book plates to add to your shelves!
About Jaima:“I’m a USA Today bestselling author writing about strong-minded women living in times past. As Audrey Blake, I co-write STEMinist historical fiction with my friend Regina Sirois. We met in an online writing contest, and now we have published three books together, with translations published or forthcoming in nine languages!My crime thrillers are solo projects and published under my own name. In 2024 I’m excited to bring you two new novels, The Specimen (as Jaima Fixsen) and The Woman With No Name (as Audrey Blake).
As a compulsive reader, I’ve yet to encounter a genre I don’t enjoy. Perhaps there’s still time, but I’m not betting on it!”

About Emma:Emma loves anti-heroes, dark humor, witty banter, and ride-or-die friendships. Twisty relationships are her kryptonite (or catnip—depending on how you look at it). THIS GIRL’S A KILLER is her debut novel. Emma lives in Louisiana where the novel is based.

About the Books:This Girls a Killer For readers of Finlay Donovan is Killing It and The Bandit Queens comes a bright and biting thriller following Cordelia Black, a best friend, a businesswoman, and, in her spare time, a killer of bad men.
Ask Cordelia Black why she did it. The answer will always be: He had it coming.
Cordelia Black loves exactly three things: Her chosen family, her hairdresser (worth every penny plus tip), and killing bad men.
By day she’s an ambitious pharma rep with a flawless reputation and designer wardrobe. By night, she culls South Louisiana of unscrupulous men—monsters who think they’ve evaded justice, until they meet her. Sure, the evening news may have started throwing around phrases like “serial killer,” but Cordelia knows that’s absurd. She’s not a killer, she is simply karma. And being karma requires complete and utter control.
But when Cordelia discovers a flaw in her perfectly designed system for eliminating monsters, pressure heightens. And it only intensifies when her best friend starts dating a man Cordelia isn’t sure is a good person. Someone who might just unravel everything she has worked for.
Soon enough Cordelia has to come face to face with the choices she’s made. The good, the bad, and the murderous. Both her family, and her freedom, depend on it.
The Specimen Walk carefully, lest you become a part of Dr. Burnett’s collection…
1826. Isobel Tait finds herself, by chance, staring at a tiny human heart floating in a jar. It should be of little consequence; Dr. Burnett is renowned for his collection of oddities and medical specimens, and this, a juvenile heart with a damaged mitral valve, is not the strangest thing on display. Except that the condition is rare, and that Isobel’s young son, who has been missing for months, suffered from the ailment.
A phantom pulse beats in Isobel’s ears. She knows something here isn’t right. Missing persons cases are all too common in Edinburgh, where people simply vanish like mist. But Burnett is obsessed with his specimens – how far would he go to acquire a new one? Determined to investigate, Isobel joins his staff as the keeper of his collection. What she’ll unearth, though, is far worse than any of her nightmares…
Based on true crimes, The Specimen is a mesmerizing story about one woman’s search for truth and vengeance in the darkest of places—where the deadliest secrets lie hidden in plain sight, on a freshly dusted shelf.

Pasta & Postcards: Fredrik Backman Book Event
2025-06-17 18:30 - 21:30 | Found Book Shop, 206 1st Street W, Cochrane, AB
A creative night featuring ‘My Friends’ by Fredrik Backman— make postcards, & soak up artful vibes with fellow book lovers & enjoy lasagna.

Join us on June 17th from 6:30pm to 9:30pm for an evening celebrating Fredrik Backman’s newest release, My Friends . (limited signed copies available at Found!)
Hosted collaboratively by neighbours Route 22 Art Gallery and Found Books & Shop , this cozy, creative night includes a lasagna dinner from The Boot , a postcard-making station led by local artist Michelle Wiebe , and the chance to connect with fellow readers about the impact of this heartfelt story.
Wander freely between the shop and gallery through a secret passageway, and—if you’re feeling bold—get a mini book-themed flash tattoo from a curated selection of designs by Gratitude Tattoos (not included in regular ticket price, limited spots available & recommended to pre-book as an add-on).
Sponsored in part by Simon & Schuster , this is a night for art, stories, and celebrating our gloriously messy humanity—together.

About Route 22 Art Gallery Collective :The Collective has established an elevated, multi-discipline visual arts gallery–operated by its dedicated members of the Route 22 Artist Collective Ltd. Behind the gallery display space is an Arts Makerspace intended to provide arts programming for all ages. The Route 22 Artist Collective Ltd. Gallery is located at Unit 18, 312 5th Ave (Grand Central Town Square Mall) in Cochrane.
The arts play a huge role in building healthy communities and maintaining mental wellness. The Covid-19 crisis has brought this to the forefront and further illuminated the importance of art in helping people cope in the current difficult times. The arts connect, nourish and sustain us on a fundamental human level.Now more than ever, it is important to support the growth and health of our local arts scene. We could not be more proud of our grassroots Collective and the Route 22 Artist Collective Ltd. Gallery. We sincerely hope you will join us on our journey.
As part of our new re-opening, we are seeking supporters of all kinds to join in making this venture a successful and sustainable reality for Cochrane .

About Gratitue Tattoos:Unique Hand Poked Tattoos For Every StoryAt Gratitude Tattoos, we specialize in the hand-poked/stick-and-poke method, offering a unique tattoo experience.Each design is custom-crafted to ensure it encapsulates your vision, whether you’re commemorating a significant moment, expressing your identity, or simply celebrating the beauty of body art.We can’t wait to bring your vision to life
Marni:I love hearing your stories behind the concepts of your tattoos, I love the creative process of drawing something meaningful, beautiful and unique from just an idea, I love the deep conversations and getting to know you personally. I feel incredibly humbled and honoured to have the opportunity to put something permanent on your body.

About artist Michelle Wiebe​ Michelle Wiebe is a multi-disciplinary artist focused primarily on painting, printmaking and letterpress. Her work is characterized by simple subject matter rendered with bold colour and line work. ​She began her journey as an artist at an early age after being accepted to the Langley Fine Arts School. There she immersed herself in all aspects of visual art making. She continued developing her skills at Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, eventually finding her voice through paint and ink. Michelle is also a passionate instructor with a deep love for teaching, she makes it her goal that students leave her class with quality work and the confidence to continue building their new skills. She can also be found doing collaborations, demonstrations and commission pieces. Her studio is in Cochrane Alberta, she is a member of the Leighton Artist Centre and Alberta Printmaker.

About The BootHome of authentic Italian flavours.In the heart of the beautiful town of Cochrane, the family owned Italian restaurant The Boot will take you in the authentic Trattoria, the most casual Italian style diner where to eat great and delicious food in a cosy atmosphere, ideal for all occasions.

Silent Book Club
2025-06-21 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-19 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-08-16 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-20 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Found Book Shop, 206 1st Street W, Cochrane, AB
Welcome to the Silent Book Club – Cochrane Edition. If you haven’t been to Found before they have a small cafe with drinks and bakery items for purchase.
**As this event has been full the last couple months please let us know at sbccochrane@gmail.com if you can no longer attend so that we can open up the spot for someone else.
Please bring a book to enjoy! Here’s how the event will go:
9:00-9:30am – Arrive, order drinks/food, share what you’re reading
9:30-10:30am – Quiet reading hour
10:30-11:00am – Optional socializing, or just keep reading
Please email sbccochrane@gmail.com with any questions
More information of Silent Book Club can be found here: https://silentbook.club/

Location
Found Books & Shop, T4C 1B7

Register HERE & welcome to introvert happy hour! Learn more about Silent Book Club – hosted by Mortgages by Melanie

Founders Faves Bookclub: Whalebone Theatre
2025-06-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Found Book Shop, 206 1st Street W, Cochrane, AB
Get your tickets HERE
Each month, a different founder selects one of their favorite reads to discuss. Join us for great books and lively conversations! Buy the book through us or $5 fee to join in with your own copy 🙂
This June, come hang out and chat all about Whalebone Theatre: The story of three semi-feral children, related to each other in complicated ways, growing up in a crumbling English estate in the last days when such places existed.
Get tickets NOW

Reading Retreat
2025-07-25 - 2025-07-28 | Hunter Valley Adventures
Reading Retreat

Friday Jul 25th, 2025

9:00 AM

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5:00 PM

All Day

Community Events

Hunter Valley Adventures

Reading Retreat by Found Books & Shop – snag your spot HERE
📚 July 25 – 27, 2025 | Hunter Valley Adventures
Escape to a weekend of pure reading bliss at the stunning and rustic Hunter Valley Adventures. Hosted by Found Books & Shop, this retreat is your permission to slow down, unplug, and simply read.
Nestled in nature, you’ll have cozy spaces to curl up with a book, uninterrupted hours to get lost in stories, and the freedom to read at your own pace.
Whether you want to socialize with fellow book lovers or enjoy quiet solitude, this retreat is designed for you. Expect:
📖 Ample time to read—guilt-free and uninterrupted
🔥 Cozy communal spaces with fireside reading nooks
🌿 Peaceful surroundings to relax and recharge
🍷 Delicious meals provided by Fence & Post & wine (BYOB) to complement your literary escape
No required reading. No schedules. Just you, your books, and a beautiful place to enjoy them.
Learn more HERE

Poetry Reading and Signing with Anna Veprinska: Bone Memory
2025-07-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Found Book Shop, 206 1st Street W, Cochrane, AB
GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!
Join us at Found Books & Shop for a Poetry Reading and Signing with Poet Anna Veprinska. Anna will be with us for a calm evening to read selctions from her latest publication, Bonememory.
PLEASE NOTE! Books have to be ordered well in advance for this event, so if you want to secure your copy for the evening, be sure to choose the Book Included Ticket before JUNE 12TH. If you have your own copy already, want to just come and enjoy the evening, or order a copy on the night of the event, choose the General Ticket option. We can not guarentee there will be extra copies of Bonememory on the night of, so get your Book Inclusive tickets early!
When: Tuesday July 29th, 7:00-9:00pm (Doors Open 6:30pm)
Where: Found Books & Shop, 208 1st Street W, Cochrane, AB T4C 1B7
Cost:
-Book Included Ticket: $18.99 plus taxes and fees (Available until June 12th to guarentee a copy of Bonememory)
-General Admission: $4.99 plus taxes and fees (Available until the day of the event).
About Bonememory:
Our memories, and the memories of others, live in our bones. These poems document personal, intergenerational, and collective trauma—and the astonishment of survival. Memory is stored in the body. Memory sprouts in families and is transmitted from one generation to the next. Memory imprints at the level of bone. In Bonememory, Anna Veprinska bares down to the marrow. An expert lyric poet writing at the intersection of memory and pain, Veprinska fearlessly traces intergenerational histories of struggle and survival. This collection confronts the indelible marks left by immigration, the Holocaust, Canadian settler-colonialism, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Amid these various upheavals, Veprinska finds herself within her own body, facing chronic illness and navigating disability. Bonememory is an investigation of history and memory studded with moments of insight and revelation. Written with a keen eye and close attention, these poems balance lyrical tenderness and formal experimentation, never forgetting that extending into another can be an act of care and an act of invasion.
Make sure to get your tickets early HERE!

Book Talk and Signing with Author Jordan H. Bartlett: Contest of Queens
2025-08-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Found Book Shop, 206 1st Street W, Cochrane, AB
HEAR YE! HEAR YE! Get your tickets here!
Join us at Found Books & Shop for a Book Talk and Signing with Author Jordan H. Bartlett! Jordan will be with us for a night of author talks all about her Young Adult Fantasy book Contest of Queens and the entire Frean Chronicles! Have your questions ready for the first part of the night, and then enjoy a cozy Queendom themed hour all about mingling and getting a signed copy of Contest of Queens.
Crowns and Queendom atire are highly encouraged, please feel free to arrive in your royal best!
PLEASE NOTE! Books have to be ordered in advace for this event, so if you want to secure your copy for the evening, be sure to choose the Book Included Ticket before July 16th. If you have your own copy already, or want to just come and enjoy the evening, choose the General Ticket option. We can not guarentee there will be extra copies of Contest of Queens on the night of, so get your Book Inclusive tickets early! If you happen to miss the deadline though, never fear! There will still be lots of perks (a FairyTale collection mayhaps) and other signing options.
When: Friday August 8th, 7:00-9:00pm (Doors Open 6:30pm)
Where: Found Books & Shop, 208 1st Street W, Cochrane, AB T4C 1B7
Cost:
-Book Included Ticket: $22.99 plus taxes and fees (Available until July 16th to guarentee a copy of Contest of Queens)
-General Admission: $4.99 plus taxes and fees (Available until the day of the event).
About Contest of Queens:
When an unsettling event occurs in the Queendom of Frea, Jacs, an inventor’s apprentice from the Lower Realm, participates in the Contest of Queens to prove that a Queendom is strongest when united.
In a Queendom divided, can one girl unite the realms?
Jacs, an inventor’s apprentice from the Lower Realm, has only ever dreamed of what the land among the clouds holds. That is until she finds a letter from Connor, an Upperite boy who sends a wooden boat into the abyss, hoping to learn more about the land below. Little does Jacs know, Connor is actually Prince Cornelius of the Queendom of Frea. With wooden boats and hot air balloons, the two begin a secret correspondence that lasts years. But their friendship is divided by a heavily-guarded bridge and an inescapable prejudice.
The strength of their bond was thought to transcend distance and time, but when the royal family visits Jacs’ town of Bridgeport, the illusion of peace between the Realms dissolves, and the old feud is reignited.
Now, to save her people, Jacs must infiltrate the Upper Realm and earn her place to compete in the Contest of Queens. She must learn how to survive against the contests’ grueling tasks and within a political web she could not have imagined. In a story about friendship, love, bravery, and defying gravity, Jacs will strive to prove that a Queendom is strongest when united.
Don’t wait to secure your ticket! You will want to learn all about the Frean Chronicles!

3rd Annual: Reading in the Park
2025-08-13 17:30 - 20:00 | Found Book Shop, 206 1st Street W, Cochrane, AB
Meet at Mitford Park for a chill eve of reading, chatting, and enjoying the outdoors with Found, Cochrane Public Library & Silent Book Club

The 3rd Annual Reading in the Park in partnership with the Cochrane Public Library, Found Books & Shop & Silent Book Club Cochrane.
Come join us for a relaxing afternoon of reading in the beautiful Mitford Park !
Grab your favorite book, a comfy blanket, enjoy the fresh air and a little live music while diving into your next literary adventure. Whether you’re into fiction, non-fiction, mystery, or romance, this event is perfect for all book lovers.
So pack your picnic basket, bring a friend or two, and immerse yourself in the joy of reading surrounded by nature. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to unwind and escape into the world of words!
Musician TBA
