Glow Up: Realize Your 2026 Dream Life
2026-02-01 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-02-08 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Edmonton) | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Ready to move past burnout and design a life you love?
This immersive, three-part workshop series is your definitive guide to achieving personal and professional clarity.
We focus on building sustainable systems for success, moving from critical self-assessment to creating a fully actionable blueprint for your next chapter.
You will gain structure, renewed purpose, and a unique, fabric-printed art piece that serves as a tangible daily reminder of your personalized mission statement.
This is about building a foundation for lasting achievement.
For adults and teens aged 15+.

Phone Photography
2026-02-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
The best camera is the one you have with you!
Join us for this 4-week program and learn how to capture stunning photos with your phone. We’ll cover essential topics like composition, camera apps, phone editing techniques, and more to help you take your photography to the next level.
Registration opens at 10:30 am on Saturday, January 3.

Rhythm Launchpad
2026-02-03 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-02-10 15:30 - 17:00 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Kids ages 6-8 are invited to join the Cochrane Public Library for Rhythm Launchpad, a five-week program exploring music and rhythm! Participants will have the opportunity to learn musical skills and vocabulary, get hands-on experience with rhythm and melody, and build their confidence by playing with their peers!
Registration for this program will open on Saturday, January 3rd at 10:30am. Register online by visiting cochranepubliclibrary.ca/events/rhythm-launchpad-winter-series-1.

Classics in Context
2026-02-03 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-03 18:30 - 19:30 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Join Elaine Phillips on the first Tuesday of every month as she explores books, art, and music through the ages! This series will include patron favourites as well as the impressionists, Dutch Masters, Vincent van Gogh, and varied women artists.
Winter Dates: January 6, February 3, March 3
No registration or experience required!

Library After Hours: Play & Connect with YAP Social
2026-02-06 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
When the library lights dim, the games begin! Join us for an exciting evening of board games, card games, video games, and more at Library After Hours: Play & Connect with YAP Social. This monthly event is designed for ages 16+ to relax, connect, and have fun in a welcoming space.
Whether you’re a casual gamer or a tabletop enthusiast, there’s something for everyone:
– Board Games & Card Games – From classics to modern favorites.
– Video Games – Compete or cooperate on consoles and screens.
– Dungeons & Dragons One-Shots – Love D&D? Dive into epic adventures with your D&D crew.
Bring your friends or come solo and meet new people who share your love of games. Snacks provided, laughter guaranteed. No registration required, just show up and play!

Let's Go Lego at the Cochrane Public Library
2026-02-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-28 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.

Teen Advisory Committee (TAC)
2026-02-12 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Join the Teen Advisory Committee (TAC) and help shape programs, collections, and events for your peers!
-Share ideas for teen programs, events, and library spaces
-Curate book displays and plan events like teen nights, book clubs, game nights, or escape rooms
-Create digital content, zines, and social media projects
-Advocate for youth in the community
Event dates
Every month on the first Thursday, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 8, 2026 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Conversation & Coffee - The Great Boomsky: The Many Lives of Magic’s First Black Superstar
2026-02-25 18:15 - 19:15 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Celebrate Black History Month with Tony Ryan, grandson of Isaac Willis I, better known as The Great Boomsky and assistant to famed magician Alexander Herrmann. Tony will be joined virtually by author Margaret Steele as they explore The Great Boomsky: The Many Lives of Magic’s First Black Superstar and the extraordinary life and legacy of magic’s early Black trailblazer.

Undercover Detective Book Club
2026-03-04 16:00 - 16:45, 2026-03-11 16:00 - 16:45, 2026-03-18 16:00 - 16:45, 2026-03-25 16:00 - 16:45 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Do you love solving puzzles and breaking codes? We will be reading Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library every week then have a deciphering craft or activity to test our problem solving skills and crack the mystery! For ages 9-12

COCHRANE'S INDIGENOUS ARTS & CULTURE WEEK 2026
2026-03-08 - 2026-03-15 | Alberta
LEARN MORE ABOUT 2026 COCHRANE INDIGENOUS ARTS & CULTURE WEEK.

READ: https://urbancasual.ca/cochranes-indigenous-arts-and-culture-week-march-8-to-14-2026/

Cochrane Public Library – Wazin Ichinabi Ti House of Oneness Society

New Parent Playdate
2026-03-13 10:30 - 12:00 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Are you a new to parenting and are looking to make connections?
Drop in and connect with other parents and caregivers in your community, in a safe and comfortable environment! Join us for conversation, passive activities for babies, and more.
Light refreshments will be served.
Friday January 16: 10:30am-12:00pm
Friday February 13: 10:30am-12:00pm
Friday March 13: 10:30am-12:00pm

Beaded Bookmark Workshop
2026-03-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
“Celebrate the beauty and skill of Indigenous beadwork in this interactive children’s workshop led by Kelly Gordon of Alberta Landbased Education. Participants will discover how beadwork reflects creativity, identity, and tradition while learning techniques to create a personalized beaded bookmark. This activity blends artistry with cultural learning, offering a meaningful way to connect with Indigenous heritage.
This program is open to ages 8 and up. It’s an excellent opportunity to develop new skills, express creativity, and gain insight into the stories and traditions carried through beadwork.
This event is proudly supported by the Ethnocultural Grant from the Government of Alberta as part of Weaving Connections: Indigenous Culture, History, and Healing, an initiative dedicated to fostering understanding and cultural appreciation.”

TEEN NIGHT TAKEOVER AT CPL
2026-03-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Teen Night Takeover is back for 2026!

Teens in Grade 9-12 (ages 14-18), come to the Library one Friday at Month from 6:00pm – 8:00pm for games, snacks, pizza, and just a chance to hang out with friends!

Bring your friends, meet new ones, s and enjoy a laid back atmosphere at the Library!

Edible Book Day at the Cochrane Public Library
2026-03-28 10:00 - 15:30 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
This year Edible Book Day is taking place on Saturday, March 28th from 10:00am to 3:30pm.
This is where literary masterpieces meet culinary creativity. Imagine your favorite books transformed into stunning, edible art.
Edible Book Day is a global event celebrated around April 1st, where book lovers and artists unite to create and display incredible “edible books”. Think book covers made of cake, characters crafted from cookies, or scenes sculpted from sandwiches! While we won’t be eating the creations themselves, we’ll have a blast with fun, edible activities for all ages. It’s all about sharing good books, creative ideas, and building community.
So, Cochrane, unleash your inner bookworm and artist, and join us for a day of delicious visual delights!
