Cochrane Public Library

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 t

o 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!

Celebrating the Heart of Our Community: Seniors’ Week in CochraneCochrane wouldn't be the town it is today without our i...
05/31/2026

Celebrating the Heart of Our Community: Seniors’ Week in Cochrane

Cochrane wouldn't be the town it is today without our incredible senior residents! This Seniors' Week, we are proud to recognize and celebrate the seniors who enrich our community every day. Join us in honoring their achievements, celebrating their roles in our local history, and thanking them for helping shape Cochrane’s future.

Here at the library we are happy to host the following events for Seniors' Week:

Advanced Care Planning and the Green Sleeve: Wednesday, June 3 at 1:00pm
https://www.cochranepubliclibrary.ca/events/advanced-care-planning-and-the-greensleeve

Obie Afternoons for Seniors: Tuesday, June 2 and Thursday, June 4 at 2:00pm
https://www.cochranepubliclibrary.ca/events/obie-afternoons-for-seniors

A New Frontier - Early Bush Planes & Pilots: Friday, June 5 at 2:00pm
https://www.cochranepubliclibrary.ca/events/a-new-frontier-early-bush-planes-pilots

Did you know your library card is basically a magic key to a free career upgrade? If you’ve been wanting to learn a new ...
05/29/2026

Did you know your library card is basically a magic key to a free career upgrade?

If you’ve been wanting to learn a new skill but didn't want to shell out a monthly subscription, wehave the ultimate life hack for you: You can access LinkedIn Learning for completely FREE using your library card!

Yep, you read that right. No fees, no free trials that you forget to cancel. Just pure, unadulterated knowledge.

Learn at your own pace on your phone, tablet, or laptop.

Whether you want to master Python, ace your public speaking, learn graphic design, or level up your leadership skills, it’s all waiting for you.

How to get started:
1. Dust off that library card (or go sign up for one at the library).
2. Visit our website: https://www.cochranepubliclibrary.ca/eResources
3.Click the LinkedIn Learning link, enter your card number and PIN, and you’re in.

Stop sleeping on library perks! Start learning today!

Are you a food vendor from Cochrane and the surrounding area? We want to partner with you as part of this year's Sounds ...
05/29/2026

Are you a food vendor from Cochrane and the surrounding area? We want to partner with you as part of this year's Sounds of Summer concert series at the Cochrane Public Library!

Over six weeks this July and August, we'll be hosting weekly live concerts in our front garden. As part of this special multi-week program, your business will have the opportunity to cater to our attendees throughout your selected evening, all while helping support local musicians!

To find out more and to apply, visit cochranepubliclibrary.ca!

We are so excited to have Valentina Fenton back at the Library for "Understanding Treaties", an educational session tha...
05/27/2026

We are so excited to have Valentina Fenton back at the Library for "Understanding Treaties", an educational session that explores the history, formation, communication, and interpretation of treaties. Through timelines, historical accounts, and teachings shared by Elders, this session offers adults a deeper understanding of treaties from an Indigenous perspective.

Valentina Fenton is a member of Whitefish Lake Nation 459 and has been a Cochrane community member for twenty years. Valentina holds a Bachelor of Arts in Native Studies with a minor in English from the University of Alberta and brings a thoughtful, culturally grounded approach to her work.

If you would like to attend, please register on our website, at
www.cochranepubliclibrary.ca/events

Learn a new creative skill at the library. Participants will design and carve their own wooden printing block using a ro...
05/26/2026

Learn a new creative skill at the library.

Participants will design and carve their own wooden printing block using a rotary tool in this hands-on workshop. It’s a great opportunity to experiment with printmaking and create something uniquely your own.

All materials are provided. Registration is required. https://www.cochranepubliclibrary.ca/events/from-wood-to-print-group-2

Come visit us this Saturday, May 30th at the Cochrane Alliance Church for the Cochrane Senior Resource Fair, from 10:00a...
05/26/2026

Come visit us this Saturday, May 30th at the Cochrane Alliance Church for the Cochrane Senior Resource Fair, from 10:00am to 2:00pm

Learn all about what Library events, programs, resource, collections and more that we have available for seniors!

05/25/2026

Do you own a digital camera? Would you like to take photos but you don’t know what buttons to press? Join us for Better Understand Your Digital Camera, a multi-week series beginning today that will give you the tools to take stunning photos every time!

Registration is still open on our website at cochranepubliclibrary.ca/events! Snag your spot today and join us tonight from 6-7pm at the Library!

WE ARE HIRING! Are you a library lover, relationship builder, or lifelong learner? The Cochrane Public Library is lookin...
05/25/2026

WE ARE HIRING!

Are you a library lover, relationship builder, or lifelong learner? The Cochrane Public Library is looking for an enthusiastic Summer Reading Club (SRC) Assistant to join our team for the summer!

If you love working with kids, connecting with the community, and bringing positive energy to a fun, collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!

Position Dates: June 29 – August 21, 2026

What you'll do: Help deliver awesome children’s programs (on and off-site), create cool promotional materials, and support our membership services team. On-the-job training is provided!

Ready to make a difference this summer? Apply today and help us inspire the next generation of readers!

For full details and to apply, visit www.cochranepubliclibrary.ca/SRCAssistant2026

Sounds of Summer is growing! This year, we're looking to partner with local food truck vendors from Cochrane and the sur...
05/24/2026

Sounds of Summer is growing! This year, we're looking to partner with local food truck vendors from Cochrane and the surrounding area to join us for our multi-week music series throughout July and August.

Whether you specialize in food, drink, dessert, or a little bit of everything, we want to feature you alongside our line up of amazing musicians!

Apply online at cochranepubliclibrary.ca! Applications are open until June 5th at 11:59pm!

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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