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Cochrane Public Library Support-Inspire-Innovate-Educate. Cochrane Public Library. Where Will It Take You?

A public library located in beautiful Cochrane, Alberta hosting a large, diverse collection and offering free year-round programs! We have a large “Library of Things” you can check out including power tools, board games, snow shoes, and more! We take our mission statement (Support-Inspire-Innovate-Educate) and our tagline (Where Will It Take You?) very seriously and we’re always looking for ways to push the envelope. We love offering large, free events to our community and have been proud to host our Medieval Day celebration for the past 4 years where knights in shining armor and Vikings come and take over the Library! Come on down to check us out, cozy up by the fireplace, and be a part of the fun!

Our fourth and final speaker for our Tea with Trailblazers event is Eric Phare-Bergh! Held on Persons Day, Sunday Octobe...
10/16/2026

Our fourth and final speaker for our Tea with Trailblazers event is Eric Phare-Bergh! Held on Persons Day, Sunday October 18th, Tea for Trailblazers honors the legacy of the Famous 5 while highlighting modern trailblazers in our community! This program is where women will be inspired to challenge barriers, pursue ambitions, and make a lasting impact in their communities.

A little bit about Erica: A choral conductor, educator, and advocate, Erica Phare-Bergh has dedicated her career to exploring the social and neurological benefits of singing.

Drawing on both professional expertise and personal experience as a caregiver, she founded the Good Vibes Memory Choir, which has grown into a thriving program serving more than 150 participants living with memory loss.

If you would like to learn more about Erica and more about this event, please visit:
www.cochranepubliclibrary.ca/trailblazers

Hope to see you there! No registration is required.

It's time again for another Canadian Library Month fact about your Library! Did you know? In 2025, the Cochrane Public L...
10/15/2026

It's time again for another Canadian Library Month fact about your Library! Did you know?

In 2025, the Cochrane Public Library had over 18,000 program participants!! Wow!

Some of these programs were our regularly scheduled programs such as our early literacy programs, various tech-focused programs, and our special events such as Journey to Narnia, Dog Man Day, Family Scavenger Hunt and so many more.

Stay tuned throughout October for more Canadian Library Month Facts!

On Oct. 29 we are excited to partner with BGC, FCSS, and FRN in hosting a D&D Boot Camp for teens! Come to the CLUB for ...
10/15/2026

On Oct. 29 we are excited to partner with BGC, FCSS, and FRN in hosting a D&D Boot Camp for teens! Come to the CLUB for fun D&D planning and pizza!

Attention French-speaking families! Due to an earlier cancellation, an extra session of French Family Storytime will be ...
10/14/2026

Attention French-speaking families! Due to an earlier cancellation, an extra session of French Family Storytime will be offered this Saturday, October 17th from 2:00-3:00pm!

Come with your little ones to enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories. This storytime program will help develop French early-literacy skills including vocabulary, listening-skills, and an overall joy for the French language! 🌞

No registration required. All early literacy sessions are drop-in, limited to a maximum of 25 people and are first-come, first-served. Learn more at cochranepubliclibrary.ca/events/french-storytime

October 14th, 2026 marks 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh! The first Winnie-the-Pooh book written by A.A. Milne and illustra...
10/14/2026

October 14th, 2026 marks 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh! The first Winnie-the-Pooh book written by A.A. Milne and illustrated by E.H. Shepard, was published on October 14th, 1926.

Winnie-the-Pooh has been an iconic character for many generations and will continue to be so for generations to come. Celebrate this day by enjoying one of the many of A.A. Milne's books that you can find in our catalougue.

"'Sometimes,' said Pooh, 'the smallest things make up the most room in your heart.'" - A.A. Milne

Come find our pop up library at the SLS Centre and:- Grab some free swag- Find information resources- Sign up for a libr...
10/13/2026

Come find our pop up library at the SLS Centre and:

- Grab some free swag
- Find information resources
- Sign up for a library card
- Borrow library items

Movie morning is calling! Join us this Thursday, October 15 at 10:30am for The Golden Hour (A cozy, free bi-weekly space...
10/13/2026

Movie morning is calling!

Join us this Thursday, October 15 at 10:30am for The Golden Hour (A cozy, free bi-weekly space for older adults to connect and unwind—no registration needed.)

This week, we’re sharing some laughs with the hit comedy Paul Blart: Mall Cop! Starring Kevin James as a mild-mannered, dedicated suburban security guard who has to step up when things go sideways at his local shopping center, it’s a feel-good, hilarious ride from start to finish.

Designed especially for older adults, this cozy bi-weekly gathering is the perfect spot to unwind and make new friends. No registration or fees—just grab a complimentary coffee or tea and pull up a chair!

Fall Schedule (Thursdays, 10:30am – Noon):
October 15 & 29
November 26
December 10

See you there!

Our third speaker for our Tea with Trailblazers event is Karlene Myers! Held on Persons Day, Sunday October 18th, Tea fo...
10/13/2026

Our third speaker for our Tea with Trailblazers event is Karlene Myers! Held on Persons Day, Sunday October 18th, Tea for Trailblazers honors the legacy of the Famous 5 while highlighting modern trailblazers in our community! This program is where women will be inspired to challenge barriers, pursue ambitions, and make a lasting impact in their communities.

A little bit about Karlene: As an entrepreneur, Human Resources professional, and community advocate, Karlene Myers has devoted her career to creating opportunities, fostering connection, and helping others thrive.

From supporting local businesses to leading community initiatives and volunteer efforts, she continues to make a lasting impact across Cochrane and beyond.

If you would like to learn more about Karlene and more about this event, please visit:
www.cochranepubliclibrary.ca/trailblazers

Stay tuned for more features on our trailblazers!

REMINDER: We are closed today, Monday October 12th for Thanksgiving! Happy Thanksgiving! We will reopen tomorrow morning...
10/12/2026

REMINDER: We are closed today, Monday October 12th for Thanksgiving! Happy Thanksgiving! We will reopen tomorrow morning on Tuesday October 3rd at 10am.

Our eResources are always available 24/7! To explore our eResources, visit:
www.cochranepubliclibrary.ca/eResources

Please note that the library is unexpectedly experiencing technical issues with its library system today. While the libr...
10/11/2026

Please note that the library is unexpectedly experiencing technical issues with its library system today. While the library remains open, some services are unavailable. If you are coming to the library today, please bring your physical library card!

Services that are unavailable include the self-checkout machines and the ability for the library to renew your library card or see your account information. However if you bring your library card we can still checkout your books, place holds, and grant access to our public computers.

We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to have the issue addressed shortly. Have any questions? Give us a call or email!

Address

405 Railway Street West
Cochrane, AB
T4C2E2

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+14039324353

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