Cochrane Public Library

Cochrane Public Library

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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

06/14/2026

The Teen Advisory Committee invites you to a fun and creative Pottery Paint Night at the Cochrane Public Library! Choose from a variety of pottery pieces such as mugs, bowls, plates, or figurines and design something uniquely yours!

All finished items will be professionally fired and glazed, then returned to the library for pickup once ready. This free program includes sushi, snacks, and drinks. Bring your friends, get creative, and enjoy a laid-back night at the library!

This program is for ages 14-18. If you would like to attend, please register on our website!

www.cochranepubliclibrary.ca/Events

06/13/2026

We're hiring! Join the team at the Cochrane Public Library as a Patron Engagement Assistant.

We are seeking a Patron Engagement Assistant (PEA) who excels at building relationships, identifying patron needs, and delivering effective solutions across a range of situations.

What you'll do:
Be responsible for providing responsive and friendly customer service, including:
- Membership services
- Information and readers' services
- Collection support
- Various other related duties

If you would like to hear from us and believe you are a good fit for this position, we would love to hear from you!

Find out more at: www.cochranepubliclibrary.ca/patronengagementassistant

Apply by emailing your resume and cover letter to [email protected]
(Be sure to include Competition -17 in the subject line)

06/12/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances, today's Brewed Ideas program that takes place at Vine Coffee will be cancelled for today.

Keep warm and dry today!

06/12/2026

June is National Filipino Heritage Month!

This month is an opportunity to celebrate the rich Filipino culture and the many contributions made to this country by Filipino Canadians.

There are many local organizations within Cochrane that are committed to sharing Filipino culture such as the Filipino Canadian Association of Cochrane Alberta (FCACA), and the Cochrane Immigrant Services Committee (CISC).

You can find out more about their programs and resources through their respective websites!

https://www.cochraneimmigrantservices.ca/index.php
https://www.facebook.com/mprout44/

Cochrane Immigrant Services
The Filipino Canadian Association of Cochrane Alberta

06/11/2026

It's finally starting to warm up out there, so here are some fun Traditional Picnic Games that are available in our collection for you to borrow this summer!

To list a few, we have:
- Ring toss
- Croquet
- Egg + Spoon
- Tug of War
- Dominoes
- Tic Tac Toe

To see a complete list of the items we have, you can visit the link down below, which will take you to our catalogue.

https://catalogue.tracpac.ab.ca/search/card?id=7a50363b-47c9-4f2f-9036-3b47c99f2f3e&entityType=FormatGroup

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Telephone

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