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News

New Hours Begin September 2

Reading Dragons is Back!

Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025


Reading Dragons is back, with an all-new lineup of dragon cards to collect! Dive into a world of adventure where your reading powers help you grow mighty dragons.

Tell me more!

TRACpac+ Launches September 17!

The new and improved library catalogue will have:

- An easy to use layout

- Improved search results

- An accessible design

- Better browsing

- The ability to manage your online account and create custom lists

- …and so much more!

Congratulations to our Summer Reading Challenge Winners!

Events

Book Sale

Date: Friday, Sept 26 & Saturday, Sept 27, 2025

Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm

hosted by The Friends of the Okotoks Public Library!


Join us for our book sale and fill up your home library! Prices by donation, all proceeds support the Okotoks Public Library.

See all the details!

Welcoming Week Social Gathering

Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Free, Drop-in


Everyone is welcome!

Celebrate Welcoming Week at a special social gathering. This gathering offers a warm welcome and the chance to learn about local programs, services, and opportunities.

Get the info

Holiday Closures

Monday, September 1, 2025

The Library is closed for Labour Day

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

The Library will be closed for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Highlight Reel

Abracadabra! Christopher Cool's magic workshop had everyone spellbound.

Future detectives at work! Our young scientists learned how to take and examine their own fingerprints, at Investigate It!

Little artists turned plain pots into colorful creations ready for planting, at Crafternoon.

Programs

Saturday, September 13, 2025:

- OM Chanting: 10:30am - 11:30am (Adults)

- Parent n’ Tot Bop with Mandy Faye: 11:00am - 12:00pm (Ages 2-6 w/caregiver)

- WP Puppet Theatre presents: Why the Rabbit’s Nose Wiggles: 1:00pm - 2:00pm (family)

- Beyond the Brush: music themed art project: 1:30pm - 2:45pm (Teen)

- Make & Take music themed craft kits for children: (While supplies last)

Saturday, September 20, 2025:

- Needle Felting - Beaver Pals: 10:30am - 12:30pm (Ages 8-12yrs)

- Illustrating with Collage: 1:00pm - 3:00pm (Ages 8-11yrs)

- Momma Moon Storytime with Judy Everson - Author visit & craft: 1:00pm - 2:30pm (Family)

- Beyond the Brush: fibre art themed project: 1:30pm - 2:45pm (Teen)

- Make & Take fibre art themed craft kits for children: (While supplies last)

Find out more

Adults

Navigating the Road to Retirement

Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025

Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Free, Registration Required


Learn how to envision your retirement lifestyle, assess your current financial standing, and maximize your savings. 

Secure your spot!

Teens & Pre-Teens

Mindful Moments

Date: Mondays, September 8 - October 6, 2025

Time: 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Free, Registration Required

Ages 13-17


Mindful Moments is a 5-week chill-out series designed to help teens slow down, de-stress, and build simple mindfulness skills.

Register now!

Children

Don't miss out!

Beyond the Book Club

Date: Mondays, September 15 - October 6, 2025

Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Free, Registration Required

Ages 8-12


Join us for laughs, friendship, and fun! Together, we will read and discuss Diary of a Wimpy Kid Hot Mess, share our own funny stories, and take part in creative activities inspired by the book.

Receive a FREE copy of the book that is yours to keep!

Babies & Toddlers

Infant and Child Developmental Drop-in

Date: Monday, September 29, 2025

Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Free, Drop-in

Ages 0-5 with parent


Join us for a drop-in play time and get expert guidance on your child's development.

I want to know more
View our program calendar
Check out our Fall 2025 Program Guide

Shelf-worthy Selections

Celebrate Roald Dahl Day! (Sep 13)

The Twits : Would You Rather? Game Book

Gary Panton

Marvelously revolting recipes : inspired by the stories of Roald Dahl

Lori-Ann Newman

The witches : the graphic novel

Pâenâelope Bagieu

Ronald Dahl's The BFG : a set of plays

David Wood

Reading for Truth and Reconciliation

Indigenous Rights in One Minute : What You Need to Know to Talk Reconciliation

Bruce Mcivor

Truth telling : seven conversations about Indigenous life in Canada

Michelle Good

Water Confidential : A Memoir About First Nations Drinking Water and Justice Denied

Susan Blacklin

Hòt'a! Enough! : Georges Erasmus's Fifty-Year Battle for Indigenous Rights

Wayne K. Spear

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Explore Library Perks

Test-Drive a New Hobby

Our Teen Discovery Kits let you take a new hobby for a spin with no commitment required. Each kit is packed with all the tools and resources you need to get started. With kits like watercolour, weaving, crochet, and ghost hunting, there's something for everyone!

Try one out!

Yoto Cards for Young Readers!

We now have Yoto cards for young readers! Each of these cards contains an audiobook for kids from preschool to grade 2. Using them is easy, just download the Yoto app, tap the card on the back of your device, and listen as many times as you'd like!

What's available?

#DidYouKnow

You Can Discover Indigenous Stories Online!

Voices of the Land is a digital space for creating, sharing, and discovering Indigenous perspectives online. It was developed by libraries throughout Alberta with support from the Government of Alberta’s Public Library Services Branch. Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community members, collaborate to amplify and showcase stories that support learning, understanding, and celebration of Indigenous Peoples throughout Alberta and beyond. All are welcome to ethically consume the content online.

Check it out!

Discover Digital Resources

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- Live resume help

- Resume templates and resources

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