December 2025 Newsletter
Following the recent Legacy in Pages event, descendants of the Cochrane Public Library's founding families join current board members for a photo beneath a portrait of Nan Boothby, celebrating 75 years of the library’s history. 
Holiday Fundraising Campaign
Our holiday fundraising campaign launches on Giving Tuesday, and we invite you to join us in making a difference! This year, we’re raising $3,000 to replenish our popular Book Club Kits in a Bag. You can help by purchasing a festive ornament to hang on our holiday tree or by donating online through CanadaHelps. Together, let’s keep book clubs thriving in our community!
BIPOC Holiday Market - Friday, December 5
Celebrate diversity and creativity at our BIPOC Holiday Market on Friday, December 5. This event, part of our ethnocultural grant, will feature several local artists showcasing beautiful holiday pieces. There will also be a craft activity with CISC and great information for the community. It’s the perfect way to shop local and support talented creators!
 
Friends of Cochrane Public Library
A heartfelt thank you to the Friends of the Library for their incredible support this year. Their generosity provided us with a new speaker system, a 3D printer, and soon a high-definition projector, all enhancing programs and services for our patrons. To learn more about the Friends of the Library or to volunteer with them, click below.
 
December Programs & Events
Saturday, December 13th - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Join us for Winter Wonderland, a festive celebration for the whole family! Enjoy live music featuring Timea Piano & Edward the Drum Tutor with their students, fun activity stations for kids, and a visit from Santa Claus. Our partners at Cochrane Immigrant Services Society will host an engaging activity, and the Friends of the Library will have a pop-up book sale. Don’t miss this magical event filled with holiday cheer!
  
 
Create a Christmas Wood Ornament

Thursday, Dec 11 at 4.30pm
Brewed Ideas
(at Vine Coffee Brewers)
 
Friday, Dec 12 at 11:00am
Christmas Fun at the Library

Monday, Dec 15 - Friday, Dec 19
Drop in and create your very own simple yet beautiful wooden ornament, perfect for gifting or keeping as a festive keepsake! For all ages! 
 
 
 
Brewed Ideas is your monthly Library Café meet-up — happening every second Friday at Vine Coffee Roasters. Come chat about rotating topics, share ideas, ask questions, and connect with your local librarian over a warm cup of coffee.
 
Join us all week long at the Library for movies and crafts! There will be a movie twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening.
 
 
Check out our calendar for a full listing of programs and events!
3D Printing Pause
December 17, 2025 until January 14, 2026
 
Please note there will be a pause on 3D printing requests from December 17 until January 14, 2026.
 
Submit any projects before this date to avoid delays.
  
 

Cochrane Public Library
405 Railway Street West
Cochrane, Alberta T4C 2E2
403-932-4353
www.cochranepubliclibrary.ca/