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Okotoks Public Library Wins the Making a Difference Award
We are proud to announce we have been awarded Marigold Library System’s Making a Difference Award for our “Reading Dragons” program.
Presented at the Marigold Library System Conference on May 26th, 2025, the award celebrates innovation and excellence in library service, honoring programs that advance community engagement, inclusion, equity, and intellectual freedom.
We want to give a heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to the success of this program, including our program sponsor McCarthy Veterinary Supplies. To our dedicated staff: your creativity and commitment made Reading Dragons a magical experience for all.
Reading Dragons motivates young readers to build consistent reading habits by earning collectible dragon cards—one for every 30 minutes read. Each month features four new dragons, each with four growth stages: egg, baby, teen, and adult, totaling 16 cards per month. As kids read more, they get to watch their dragons grow.
The program was inspired by the “Reading Dragons and Friends” program developed by the Dover Public Library, in Dover Ohio. The Okotoks Public Library’s version launched in September 2024 and wrapped up at the end of May. The program drew in 352 participants who logged a combined total of 8,111 hours of reading and collected more than 16,000 cards!
Reading Dragons will return for a second year starting in September 2025. For updates, visit the Okotoks Public Library’s website or social media pages.
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Left to Right: Caylie Nell, Michelle Campos, Sarah Gillie, Michelle Walther, Dawn Perrault |
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Integrated Drum Circle
Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm Free, Registration Required Ages 9 and up
In this integrated drum circle each participant will have the opportunity to try out three different drums, percussion instruments, learn about their origin and receive basic drumming instruction. No prior drumming experience required. |
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Saturday, June 14, 2025 The Library will be closed until 1:00pm due to the Okotoks Parade and Children's Festival. There will be no vehicle access to the library or the parking lot from 6:00am to 2:00pm. |
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Tuesday, July 1, 2025 The Library will be closed for Canada Day. |
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Genre Reading Race
The Genre Reading Race will be back, and with a Canadian twist! Read books and submit tickets to move the genres forward in the race. |
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Free Comic Book Day
May 3, 2025 |
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Striking heroic poses in front of our comic book adventure backdrop! |
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Doing some super crafts! |
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Wave Makers: A Volunteer Recognition and Recruitment Event
May 7, 2025 |
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Local volunteers and Assistant Director, Sarah Lantry. |
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Local volunteers participating in a glittery craft. |
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Marigold Library System Conference
May 26, 2025 |
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OPL Staff at the Marigold Library System Conference. |
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Director, Sarah Gillie, accepting Marigold Library System's Making a Difference Award for OPL's Reading Dragons program. |
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Savvy Seniors
Date: Thursday, June 5, 2025
Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm Registration Required Seniors & Adults
Join the Better Business Bureau to learn about the different types of scams that mainly target our seniors, such as investment/financial, romance, house and home, windfall and internet scams. They will provide you with general safety tips, help you identify some red flags, what to do if it happens and where to go for help. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. |
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3-Dimensional Painting
Dates: Part 1: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Part 2: Wednesday June 25, 2025 Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm Free, Registration Required
Bring paintings to a whole new level, with this 3 - dimensional painting program. You will be given all the supplies you need to make a unique piece that pops off the canvas. We will be utilizing clay on canvas to make some truly unique pieces. Don't miss out on this two-session program! Register once for both Part 1 and Part 2 dates. Let's get creative! |
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Lego Club
Date: Every Wednesday (Ends June 25) Time: 3:30pm - 4:45pm Free, Drop-in Ages 6-12
Build amazing creations with LEGO, use your imagination, and make new friends along the way! Whether you're a master builder or just getting started, there's something for everyone to enjoy. |
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Infant and Child Developmental Drop-In
Date: Monday, June 23, 2025 Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm Free, Drop-In Ages 0-5 with parent
Join us for a drop-in play time where an AHS Pediatric Speech Language Therapist and an Early Childhood Educator will help answer your questions on your child's developmental skills, including: - Speech and Language Skills
- Social Skills - Movement and Fine Motor Skills - Eating and Feeding - Routines, Self-Help, and Play |
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Honoring Indigenous Voices |
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Soak Up the Sun with Our Outdoor Game Kits!
Enjoy hours of active, screen-free fun with family and friends!Choose from a variety of kits featuring classic lawn games like Bocce Ball, Ring Toss, Lawn Darts, Kubb, Giant Checkers, and more! Reserve your kit today and get ready to make the most of the sunshine! |
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Indigenous Early Learning Kits
Celebrate National Indigenous History Month with these early learning kits, designed for children ages 2-6 years. Each kit contains six books written by Indigenous authors and a variety of interactive toys created by Indigenous artists. |
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These kits provide an educational opportunity by introducing children to Indigenous languages, artwork, traditions, and history through early learning concepts such as counting, shapes, words, letters, and imaginative play.
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Surfing Seniors Digital Literacy Kits
Thanks to the Sheep River Health Trust the library offers digital literacy kits for seniors ages 65+. Each kit includes a Chromebook laptop, wired mouse, laptop bag, instruction manual, Chromebook for Seniors book, and a Wi-fi hotspot with unlimited data (within Canada only).
Library staff will be available for scheduled one-on-one training for assistance with the Chromebooks. |
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The Okotoks Public Library now has board games! |
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Discover Digital Resources |
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Discover a World of Music – Free with Your Library Card!
Say hello to Freegalmusic, your all-access pass to over 15 million songs, absolutely free! From global hits to hidden gems, explore music from 40,000+ record labels across 100+ countries.
Whether you're into chart-toppers, indie anthems, or international rhythms, it's all at your fingertips. Stream up to 5 hours a day and download 5 songs a week—yours to keep, forever. |
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