ADULT BOOK CLUB AT CPL
2025-06-03 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-07-01 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Edmonton) | 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.

Daycare & Dayhome Storytime
2025-06-05 10:15 - 10:45 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Dayhome and Daycare providers – this program is for you!
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories that will complement the early literacy skills your littles are learning.
Weekly registration will open on the Monday prior to each session.

Drop-In Storytime (Parented) Thursday
2025-06-05 11:15 - 12:15 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories that will incorporate early literacy skills into your daily routine. These sessions will keep your preschooler interacting from start to finish!
Spring Session: May 1 – June 5
*All Early Literacy sessions are drop in, to a maximum of 25 people. Program passes will be available on a first come, first served basis.

Seniors Week: Advanced Care Planning & the Green Sleeve
2025-06-06 14:00 - 17:00 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Advanced Care Planning and the Green Sleeve (Cochrane Public Library)
The Green Sleeve can ensure healthcare wishes are clearly communicated and respected. Understand
how to facilitate these crucial conversations and plan for the future with confidence. To register call
403-932-4353 or visit www.cochranepubliclibrary.ca/events.

Teen Night Takeover
2025-06-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Calling Grades 9 – 12 teens! Looking for a fun way to kick back and hang out? Join us for Teen Night Takeover! Bring your friends, meet new ones, and enjoy games and snacks! Whether you love gaming or just chilling with good company, we’ve got something for everyone.
Don’t miss out—see you there!
Pizza made possible by the generosity of Panago.

Let's Go Lego at the Cochrane Public Library
2025-06-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Join us for our all-ages Let’s Go Lego drop-in, where you can learn while having fun! We have lots of Lego Education and Steam sets and will be spending hands-on time letting our imaginations go wild!
We play on Saturdays between 11:00am and 12:00pm.

Pre-Contact Cochrane: Indigenous Summer Life
2025-06-08 13:30 - 16:30 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Delve into the history of Indigenous peoples in the Cochrane area with dr. linda manyguns. This session focuses on their cyclical movements during the summer months, their territories, and insights into their pre-contact way of life.
This program is part of the Unpacking the Past, Understanding the Present Series by dr. linda manyguns. This series will take place on the eighth of each month from June to October. You can register for this session and find more information on upcoming sessions by visiting cochranepubliclibrary.ca/Events/Pre-Contact-Cochrane-Indigenous-Summer-Life!

Somewhere Under the Rainbow: A Story of Unconditional Love
2025-06-11 18:15 - 19:15 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Join Cochrane author Kelly Price as she shares “Somewhere Under the Rainbow”, a powerful memoir about her journey raising a transgender son. With humor and honesty, Kelly and Jayce illuminate the complexities of gender identity, family, and unconditional love. Their dual perspectives offer a unique and moving look at the challenges and joys of their extraordinary journey. This is a story of courage, acceptance, and the transformative power of love.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear their inspiring story.
Refreshments will be served.
Registration opens at 10:30 am on Saturday, April 5.

Prospect Fridays - Interview Skills
2025-06-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Prospect Fridays are brought to you at the Cochrane Public Library in partnership with Prospect Human Services. Each workshop will be followed by a Job Club.
Interview Skills
Go into your next interview with confidence! Learn the necessary skills for in-person, online, and phone interviews, and also how to interview using a video link. We will show you the difference between Standard and Behavioural interview questions and how to target your answers. We will explore the STAR interview method, along with everything frompre-interview preparation to body language, asking your own questions and following up after the interview. You will be prepared so that you can put your best foot forward.
Job Club
The “Hidden Job Market” is where 80% of the jobs are found. These are the jobs that are not advertised online. Come meet some local Employment Specialists from Prospect and hear about the Cochrane labour market. We will share information on local employers and discuss who may be hiring now. This is a great opportunity to network with others and discuss your job search successes, tips, and tricks.
Interview Skills – 10:00am – 12:00pm
Job Club – 12:30pm – 2:00pm

ADULT BOOK CLUB AT CPL
2025-06-24 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-07-22 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.

Magical Crafts: SRC Kick-Off Week
2025-07-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Join the Cochrane Public Library for day two of our Kick-Off Week and come out to the library to participate in a variety of magical crafts to celebrate 75 years of Library Magic. Create your very own magical wand, crown, and much more!

Dog Man Day: SRC Kick-Off Week
2025-07-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Come with friends and family to the Cochrane Public Library participate in all things Dog Man.
We will kick things off with a special screening of the Dog Man movie, then dive into an afternoon of exciting Dog Man-themed crafts, games, and activities. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just discovering the hilarious adventures of this half-dog, half-man hero, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss the grand finale—awesome Dog Man prizes and giveaways for participants!

Myth Busting: Indigenous Stereotypes in Canada
2025-07-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Discuss how to dismantle the harmful stereotypes that surround Indigenous peoples in Canada through this workshop with dr. linda manyguns. This session will dive into the complex worldviews of Indigenous peoples, the historical contexts that led to the rise of negative and inaccurate labels, and how to foster reconciliation in our communities.
This program is part of the “Unpacking the Past, Understanding the Present” series by dr. linda manyguns and is made possible by an ethnocultural grant provided by the Government of Alberta. This series will take place on the eighth of each month from June to October.
You can register for this session and find more information on upcoming sessions by visiting cochranepubliclibrary.ca/Events/Myth-Busting-Indigenous-Stereotypes-in-Canada!

Sounds of Summer
2025-07-08 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-07-15 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-07-22 17:30 - 19:00 | The Station, 360 Railway St W, Cochrane, AB, Canada
From July 8th to August 12th, join the Cochrane Public Library on Tuesday evenings at the Cochrane Crossing Civic Plaza for a series of outdoor concerts featuring local musicians!
Pack a dinner for you and your loved ones and relax on the lawn as you take in the Sounds of Summer. From bagpipes to classical clarinet, opera, and more, there’s something for everyone at this new series — and you may just discover your new favourite artist! You’ll have the opportunity to learn about local musicians, their creative process, and the significance of their music, all from the comfort of your picnic blankets.
Please note that in the case of poor weather, Sounds of Summer will be moved indoors to the Rotary Lounge at the Cochrane Public Library!

Drop-in Summer Stories in the Garden (Parented)
2025-07-11 11:15 - 11:45, 2025-07-18 11:15 - 11:45, 2025-07-25 11:15 - 11:45 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Come to the Library for exciting stories, songs, rhymes, and bubbles in our garden. These sessions will keep your little one involved from start to finish!
For ages 0-5.
This program occurs from 11:15am – 11:45am on Mondays and Fridays.

SRC - Friday Fun
2025-07-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Drop in for some Friday Fun at the Cochrane Public Library!
Each Friday from 1–3pm, explore a mix of crafts, challenges, and hands-on activities at different stations. All of these activities will vary from week-to-week and will usually happen in the activity room. No registration needed—just show up and join the adventure!
Joining us this year at Friday Fun’s will be RVS Mental Health Capacity Building and Cultivate Cochrane with their Solar Roller bringing extra fun to our Friday Fun events!
