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Seed Donation from the Okotoks Home Depot
A big thank you to the Okotoks Home Depot for their generous donation to our Seed Library.
You can borrow up to two seed packets per household per day from our Seed Library, located on the second floor. |
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Summer Hours are now in effect
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2025 Customer Satisfaction Survey
We want to hear your thoughts! Help us improve by taking our Customer Satisfaction Survey and enter for the chance to win a $75.00 Safeway/Sobeys gift card! The Survey will run from June 30 to July 13.
The winner will be announced on social media on Friday, July 18.
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Teddy Bear Picnic
Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm Free, Drop-in
Have fun with your furry friends at this event hosted right outside the library by McMan Family Resource Network! |
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OPL in the Community
Come visit us at these community events |
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Foothills Family Expo
Location: Regional Field House Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025 Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Taste of Okotoks Location: Library Plaza and Ethel Tucker Park Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025
Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm |
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Okotoks Farmer's Market
Location: Viking Rentals Centre Date: Friday, July 11, 2025 Time: 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Nooks and Crannies Festival Location: Downtown Okotoks Date: July 19 - Aug 23, 2025
Check out our art installation at the Nooks and Crannies Festival! |
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Genre Reading Race
Date: July 8 - Aug 13, 2025 Adults 18+
Ready, Set, Read!
The Genre Reading Race is back for its second year—this time with a Canadian twist! Which genre will take the lead, and which iconic Canadian creature will cross the finish line first? How it works: - Read a Book - Submit a Ticket
- Keep Going Every ticket is a chance to win a prize, so read widely, race proudly, and cheer on your favorite genre! |
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Teen Summer Reading Bingo
Date: July 2 - Aug 14, 2025
Go on a reading journey this summer by completing fun and creative challenges in our Teen Summer Reading Bingo Challenge! Each time you complete 5 squares, you’ll earn a prize, fill in the whole sheet to enter it for the chance to win our grand prize!
Grab your bingo sheet at the library or print one from our website. |
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Summer Reading Challenge
Date: July 2 - Aug 14, 2025
Get reading and win prizes!
Grab a summer reading challenge sheet and colour in each task as you complete them. For every 5 tasks, claim a prize at the children’s desk! Finish the whole sheet for a shot at our grand prize—complete more sheets for more chances to win! |
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Tuesday, July 1, 2025 The Library is closed for Canada Day |
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Monday, August 4, 2025 The Library will be closed for Heritage Day |
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Okotoks Parade and Children's Festival
June 14, 2025 |
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Parade vibes in full swing! |
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Celebrating our community, one float at a time! |
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The wheel was spinning and the prizes were flying! |
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Planting the seeds of tomorrow! |
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Book Bike Storytime
Dates: Mon: July 7, 14, 21, 28, Aug 11 @ Bill Robertson Park Wed: July 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug 13 @ Cimmaron Park Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Read, Wiggle, Create Dates: Tues: July 8, 22, 29, Aug 12 Thurs: July 10, 17, 24, 31
Time: 10:30am - 11:15am
Bright Start Dates: Tues: July 8, 15, 22, Aug 12
Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Library in the Wild
Dates: Wed: July 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug 13 Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Sunshine Studio
Dates: Thurs: July 10, 24, 31 Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Freezie Friday
Dates: Fri: July 11, 18, 25, Aug 1 Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Friday Flicks
Dates: Fri: July 11, 18, 25, Aug 1, 8 Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
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Teen Summer Studio
Dates: Tues: July 8, 15, 22, 29, Aug 5, 12 Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm |
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Summer Teen STEAM
Dates: Thurs: July 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug 7 Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm |
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Redesign Book Covers
Dates: Pointillism: July 14 Abstract: July 21 Minimalism: July 28
Cubism: Aug 11 Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm Free, Registration Required
Create a postcard inspired by your favourite book and art style!
Choose from four fun art sessions, pick your favourite style or try them all! In the notes section of the registration form include the title and author of the book you want to redesign. |
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Tweens to Teens - Minds Matter
Dates: July 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug 7 Time: 12:30pm - 1:30pm Free, Registration Required Ages 11-14
In this 5-week series participants will engage in an ice breaker activity to gain connection, followed by a FUN TEEN APPROVED hands-on activity to connect to the weekly theme. We provide ALL materials needed and participants get to keep what they make!
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Summer Adventures Start with a Story!
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Eyes on Adventure!
Interested in birdwatching, or a bit of stargazing? Borrow one of our new binocular kits! Each kit includes one set of binoculars, along with a Birds of Western Canada book and a Night Sky Pocket Guide book. |
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Discover Nature
Unleash your inner explorer with a Discover Nature Pack – your all-in-one kit for unforgettable outdoor adventures! These packs are filled with nature books and guides, binoculars for spotting wildlife, a magnifying glass for up-close exploration, and a first aid kit. Spark curiosity and deepen your connection with nature. |
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Picking up some seeds from our Seed Library? Borrow some gardening tools as well! We have gardening kits for adults and children, as well as a garden sitting/kneeling bench. These kits are available on the second level where the Seed Library is located. |
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Discover Digital Resources |
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 | Get your hands dirty with Auto Repair Source, powered by the car pros at MOTOR. Get accurate, up-to-date info straight from the manufacturers, including:
- Step-by-step repair guides - Easy-to-follow diagrams - Maintenance checklists - Parts and labor estimates
- Service bulletins and recalls It’s everything you need to keep your car running smoothly. |
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