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In This Issue

News  |  Highlight Reel  |  Programs  |  Shelf-worthy Selections

Explore Library Perks  |  #DidYouKnow  |  Discover Digital Resources

News

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We've added a variety of new items to our Library of Things! Including:

- Pocket microscopes

- Juggling kit

- Buddha board

- Pocket air pump tire inflator

- New board games

- Echo dot

- Rubik's speed competition set

- Portable CD player

- Raspberry pi kit

- Rubik's tracks 3D gravity maze

- PlayStation 4 console

Discover the Library of Things
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Freedom to Read Week

February 22-28, 2026

Freedom to Read Week is an annual celebration of the importance of intellectual freedom—the right of individuals to seek out, access, and explore ideas without restriction. Libraries support this freedom by providing materials that represent a wide range of viewpoints that challenge, surprise, or inspire us.


Join us in celebrating the freedom to read, think, and discover for yourself.

Learn more
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Memory Kits Now Available For All TRAC Member Libraries!

Our Memory Kits are now available to be placed on hold through all TRAC member libraries! Place a hold and have one delivered to your home library. These specially designed kits help create meaningful, engaging moments with loved ones living with dementia.

Place a Hold
2025 Year in Review Infographic.

2025 Year in Review Statistics

Take a look at our 2025 Year in Review infographic for fun highlights and interesting statistics from the past year!


Here’s a sneak peek:

- 357,000 items were checked out from the library.

- We had 17,140 program participants.

- We won Marigold Library System's Making a Difference Award for our Reading Dragons reading incentive program.

View the entire infographic
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Looking For The Perfect Valentine’s Gift?

Our library tote bags and mugs make a thoughtful choice for anyone —especially book lovers!

For a gift that keeps on giving, consider a gift library card.

Every purchase helps support your library!


Treat someone special (or yourself!) this Valentine’s Day!

Events

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Book Sale

Dates: Friday, February 20 &

Saturday, February 21, 2026
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm


Join us for our book sale hosted by The Friends of the Okotoks Public Library! Fill up your home library! All proceeds support the Okotoks Public Library.

Prices by donation

Get the details
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Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 Watch Party

Dates: February 6 - February 22, 2026

Time: During library open hours


Cheer on Team Canada! Join us as we present CBC/Radio-Canada’s broadcast of the Olympic Winter Games. Don't miss a single goal! This family-friendly event is free and open to everyone! 

CBC's Website

Holiday Closures

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Monday, February 16, 2026

The Library will be closed for Family Day.

Highlight Reel

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Photos of children playing a card game.

Dragon Masters gathered to show off their Reading Dragons card collections and duel with fellow players at our Reading Dragons Play Den!

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Photo of handmade valentines from Valentine's for Vets Makerspace.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our Valentine's for Vets makerspace to create heartfelt Valentines for Canadian veterans.

Programs

Adults

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Hearing Health

Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Free, Registration Required 


Take the first step to better hearing. Join Belinda Waites, a Registered Hearing Aid Practitioner, for an informative session on hearing health.

Sign me up!

Teens & Pre-Teens

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Galentine's Gathering

Date: Friday, February 20, 2026

Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Free, Registration Required

Ages 10-13


Get ready for an evening filled with sweetness, creativity, and friendship as we celebrate the spirit of Galentine's Day. We will decorate some special Valentine's cupcakes and make friendship bracelets! 

Secure my spot!

Children

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PD Day Movie

Date: Friday, February 20, 2026

Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Free, Drop-in

All Ages


Join us for a movie at the library! Bring your own snack, drinks and get cozy!

We will be playing - ELIO - 98 minutes

Tell me more!

Babies & Toddlers

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Infant & Child Developmental Drop-in

Date: Monday, February 23, 2026

Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Free, Drop-in

Ages 0-5


Join us for a drop-in play time where an AHS Pediatric Speech Language Therapist and an Early Childhood Educator will be present to help answer your questions on your child's developmental skills.

View event page
Join the quest!
Reading Dragons Play Den
View our program calendar

Shelf-worthy Selections

Black History Month Reads for Teens

Breaking the Chains: African American Slave Resistance

William Loren Katz

Malcolm Lives!: The Official Biography of Malcolm X for Young Readers

Ibram X. Kendi

March: Book One

John Lewis

And We Rise: The Civil Rights Movement in Poems

Erica Martin

Love Stories for Cozy Nights In

Unromance

Erin Connor

Ladies in Hating

Alexandra Vasti

Thrown for a Loop: A New York Legends Hockey Romance

Sarina Bowen

The Rules of Falling for You

Mollie Rushmeyer

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Explore Library Perks

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Warm Up with a Winter Campaign

When the weather keeps you indoors, gather your party and start an adventure! Our Dungeons & Dragons kits have everything you need to run a campaign—perfect for snowy days, long nights, and epic storytelling. Whether you’re a first-time player or a seasoned adventurer, staying in never felt so heroic.

Check out a kit with your library card and let the dice decide your fate!

Start your adventure!
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Wellness Games

Support your mind and body with interactive self-care and fitness games designed to help you relax, recharge, and get moving. Build healthy habits, boost your energy, and have fun while taking care of yourself.

Self-care Truth or Dare
Fitness Dice

#DidYouKnow

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We’re here to help! If you’re having trouble accessing or using our digital resources, book a one-on-one session with our technology expert. We’ll walk you through the ins and outs of our eBooks, audiobooks, databases, and more—at your own pace.

Whether you’re just getting started or want to make the most of what’s available, we’re happy to help you feel confident using our digital library.

Request a session
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Did you know?

Your password or pin number is automatically set to the last 4 digits of the phone number you provided when you signed up for your library card.


Use this number to log in to tracpac.ab.ca and our eResources.

Discover Digital Resources

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DigitalLearn.org is your go-to hub for digital literacy support and training.

- Explore a wide range of self-guided tutorials.

- Learn the basics of using the internet.

- Get tips on avoiding fraud and scams.

- Find practical, easy-to-follow resources to help you navigate the digital world with confidence.

No sign up required! Free with your library card.

Get Started Today!
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