DROP IN STORYTIME (PARENTED)
2025-01-20 11:15 - 12:15, 2025-01-27 11:15 - 12:15, 2025-02-03 11:15 - 12:15, 2025-02-10 11:15 - 12:15 (America/Edmonton) | 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!
Session #1 – January 13 – February 10

*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.

Event dates

Every week on Monday ends on February 10, 2025, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Tech Hour at CPL
2025-01-21 10:15 - 10:45, 2025-01-28 10:15 - 10:45, 2025-02-04 10:15 - 10:45, 2025-02-11 10:15 - 10:45, 2025-02-18 10:15 - 10:45
Need help with technology questions or with using the Library’s electronic resources? We can help during our drop-in Tech Hour! No appointment is required. All you need to bring are your technology problems and any relevant devices.

Event dates

Every week on Tuesday ends on March 26, 2024, 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Rhythm Launchpad at CPL
2025-01-22 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-02-05 13:00 - 14:00
Homeschoolers ages 5-8 are invited to join us for a brand new music literacy program on Wednesday afternoons from 1-2pm! 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!
This program is free with registration! Parents/guardians are also welcome to attend.
Registration opens at 10:30am on Saturday, January 4.

Event dates

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

DROP IN STORYTIME *PARENTED
2025-01-23 11:15 - 12:15, 2025-01-30 11:15 - 12:15, 2025-02-06 11:15 - 12:15, 2025-02-13 11:15 - 12:15
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!
Session #1 – January 16 – February 13
*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.

Event dates

Every week on Thursday ends on February 13, 2025, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Homeschool Game Club at CPL
2025-01-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-01-30 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-13 13:00 - 15:00
Cochrane homeschoolers are invited to join us for a new drop-in board game club on Thursday afternoons! Stop by for the whole two hours, or just for a couple of games, to socialize and play with your peers!
**Please note this program will NOT be running from February 18 – March 2, 2025!**

ENDS APRIL 10, 2025

TEEN NIGHT TAKEOVER
2025-01-24 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-02-07 18:00 - 20:00
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.

Event dates

Friday, January 24, 2025 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday, February 7, 2025 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday, February 28, 2025 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday, March 7, 2025 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday, March 28, 2025 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday, April 4, 2025 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday, April 25, 2025 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday, May 2, 2025 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday, May 23, 2025 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday, June 6, 2025 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday, June 27, 2025 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Let's Go Lego at the Cochrane Public Library
2025-01-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-01 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-15 11:00 - 12:00
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.

The Hunger Games Book Club
2025-01-27 16:30 - 17:30
Are you a fan of The Hunger Games series and can’t wait for the new book, or have you never read the series but always wanted to? Now’s your chance! Read the whole series with us before the new book comes out!
Every three weeks we will be discussing one of The Hunger Games books in order of release.
This program is for all ages, but you have to be older than 12 to participate.
If you need a book, we will have copies set aside that you will be able to borrow with your library card.
You can register for this program on the Cochrane Public Library website.
The Hunger Games – Monday January 6th @ 4:30pm-5:30pm
Catching Fire – Monday January 27th @ 4:30pm-5:30pm
Mockingjay – Monday February 24th @ 4:30pm-5:30pm
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes – Monday March 17th @ 4:30pm – 5:30pm

ADULT BOOK CLUB AT CPL
2025-01-28 18:30 - 19:30
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
2025-02-04 18:30 - 19:30
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.

Black History Month Fashion Show & Business Showcase
2025-02-08 08:00 - 17:00
Black History Month Fashion Show & Business Showcase –

FASHION SHOW 3:30PM TO 4:30PM
BIPOC BUSINESS SHOWCASE 4:30PM TO 5:30PM
WHERE: COCHRANE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Reel Fun at the Library: School Break Movie Series
2025-02-18 15:30 - 17:45
Lights, Camera, Action!
During the school break, we’re bringing the magic of movies to the library for families to enjoy together. Each day, we’ll feature a different movie to entertain and inspire young minds.
Bring the whole family and join us for a fun-filled series of kid-friendly films during the school break!
Space may be limited, so arrive early to grab your spot!
