Rhythm Launchpad at CPL
2025-03-19 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-04-02 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Edmonton) | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
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
2025-03-20 11:15 - 12:15, 2025-03-27 11:15 - 12:15, 2025-04-03 11:15 - 12:15, 2025-04-10 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 #2 – March 6 – April 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 Thursday ends on April 10, 2025, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Homeschool Game Club at CPL
2025-03-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-27 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-03 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-10 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

Let's Go Lego at the Cochrane Public Library
2025-03-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-29 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-26 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.

DROP IN STORYTIME (PARENTED)
2025-03-24 11:15 - 12:15, 2025-03-31 11:15 - 12:15, 2025-04-07 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 #2 – March 3 – April 7

*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 April 7, 2025, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Phone Photography
2025-03-24 18:00 - 19:00
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.

Tech Hour at CPL
2025-03-25 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.

ADULT BOOK CLUB AT CPL
2025-03-25 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-04-22 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.

TEEN NIGHT TAKEOVER
2025-03-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-04 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.

ADULT BOOK CLUB AT CPL
2025-04-01 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.

Teen Night Takeover
2025-04-25 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.

Rhythm Launchpad Music Literacy
2025-04-29 15:45 - 16:45
Starting April 29th, kids ages 6-8 are invited to join us on Tuesday afternoons from 3:45-4:45pm for a six-week after-school music literacy program! 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!
Registration opens at 10:30 am on Saturday, April 5.

Artist Meet & Greet with Kelly Isaak
2025-04-29 18:00 - 19:30
The Cochrane Public Library is pleased to present an artist meet and greet with Calgary artist Kelly Isaak in conjunction with her TREX (Travelling Exhibition Program) exhibition, “Alone Together,” on display at the library from April 17 to May 14, 2025.
“Alone Together” is a solo exhibition of hyper-realistic pencil crayon portraits by Kelly Isaak. These are not just generic portraits; during one of the more severe COVID-19 lockdowns in Alberta, Isaak invited people on Instagram to submit their isolation photographs, which she then drew. Isaak’s work captures a communal familiarity in the isolated experiences we faced. The series shines a light on those times when we felt alone, yet navigated those moments together as a community.
Join us for this special opportunity to meet Kelly Isaak and hear her discuss “Alone Together,” her artistic process, and the stories behind her captivating portraits. Time permitting, Kelly will also lead a short drawing demonstration for attendees.

Daycare & Dayhome Storytime
2025-05-01 10:15 - 10:45
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.
