Okotoks Public Library

09/07/2026

We've just added a new eResource! 🎉 Stream feel-good family friendly movies and TV shows with Pure Flix. Free with your library card.

Pure Flix features more than 2,000 movies and 800 television series, including heartwarming romance, holiday favorites, inspiring dramas, lighthearted comedies, children’s programming, and family friendly entertainment. New content is added monthly.

Get started today at okotokslibrary.ca/eResources

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09/06/2026

Make this school year a breeze with these 3 tips! 🎒📝

1. Use Brainfuse HelpNow to access free professional tutoring. (Library card required)
2. Use study tools from Solaro to ace your exams. (Library card required)
3. Book a free private study room to focus on homework. (No library card required)

Get started with Brainfuse and Solaro at okotokslibrary.ca/eResources
Book a study room at https://okotokslibrary.ca/Library-Services2/Services/Study-Rooms

09/05/2026

Our Book Sale is next week! Come fill up your home library and discover your next favourite book.

Book Sale Dates:
Friday, September 11 - 10:00am-5:00pm
Saturday, September 12 - 10:00am-5:00pm
Sunday, September 13 - 1:00pm-3:00pm

Pay what you can! All proceeds go to support the Okotoks Public Library.

09/04/2026

Love your library? Help shape our future by joining the Okotoks Public Library Board.

Want to make a real impact in Okotoks? Applications are now open for Town Council boards and committees, including FCSS, the Public Library Board, and the United Way Partnership Committee.

Share this opportunity with friends, youth and family members!

Apply by September 27: shapeourtown.okotoks.ca/committees

09/04/2026

This , we’re celebrating the vibrant, diverse community that makes our neighborhood feel like home. Whether you’ve lived here for decades or just moved in this month, there’s a place for you on our shelves and in our space.

What’s Happening, September 10-19:
September 10:
- Social Gathering - 6:30pm-8:00pm (All Ages)
September 14:
- Espresso Yourself - 10:15am-11:45am (Adults)
- Art Journaling - 6:00pm-7:30pm (Adults)
- Rock Your Locker - 6:00pm-7:30pm (Teens)
September 15:
- Sit & Knit - 10:00am-12:00pm (Adults)
- You Belong - 2:00pm-3:00pm (Adults)
September 16
- Coffee & Conversation - 10:00am-12:00pm (Adults)
- Artful Minds - 6:00pm-7:00pm (Ages 10-13)
- Okotoks Chess Club - 6:30pm-8:00pm (All Ages)
September 17
- English Language Learning - 6:15pm-8:15pm (Adults)

All programs are 100% free! Drop by, pick up a fresh read, and connect with the people who make this community so special.

🔗 Tap the link in our bio to see our full program calendar!

09/03/2026

Want to make a real impact in our community? We’re looking for passionate community members to join the team!

Open Opportunities:

1️⃣ We are hiring a part-time Preschool Program Coordinator. Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] before September 13, 2026.
- See the job description at: https://okotokslibrary.ca/About-Us/Support-Us2/careers-opl

2️⃣ Board Member Applications: Share your voice, skills, and vision to help guide our library's growth and strategy.
- Apply at: https://shapeourtown.okotoks.ca/committees

3️⃣ Volunteer Positions:
Book Sale:
- Thursday, September 10 - Book sorting from 11:30am to 3:00pm
- Friday, September 11 - Book sale set-up from 8:30am to 10:00am
- Sunday, September 13 - Book sale take down from 2:30pm to 4:00pm
Chief Toy Caregiver:
- Help ensure toys, learning materials, and play areas are clean, sanitized, and organized.
- 1-2 hours per week, ideally in the early afternoon or the evening.
Library Shelver:
- 2 hours per week.
- Thursday mornings
- Friday afternoons
- Sunday afternoons
Apply at: https://okotokslibrary.ca/About-Us/Support-Us2/volunteer-the-library

09/01/2026

🚨A Couple Announcements!

- The library is still open during construction! To access the parking lot, please use the new entrance created in the United Church parking lot (as shown on the map).

The United Church parking lot is private parking, please only use it to access the public lot next to the library. Construction is expected to continue through late October.

- Our regular hours have resumed! We will be open until 8:30pm Monday-Thursday. View our hours at okotokslibrary.ca.

- We will be closed on Monday, September 7th for Labour Day.
Our eResources are open 24/7! Get started at okotokslibrary.ca/eResources

08/31/2026

Looking for fresh reads for your 1000 Books Before Kindergarten list?

In August we celebrated "Community Helpers"! Whether your little reader is into firefighters, doctors, or farmers, these August staff favorites are fantastic additions to your daily reading routine.

💡 Pro tip: Our staff curates new themed booklists for every age group every single month! Check out what’s featured right now at okotokslibrary.ca.

Books featured:
- Thank a farmer by Maria Gianferrari
- Together : a book about community by Elise Gravel
- Every Monday Mabel by Jashar Awan
- Firefighter Flo! by Andrea Griffing Zimmerman
- I'll be a police officer by Connie Colwell Miller
- Lila Greer, teacher of the year by Andrea Beaty
- The night before the doctor by Natasha Wing
- Owls make terrible teachers!! by Kristi Mahoney
- Recycling truck by Dee Costello

08/30/2026

Turn up the heat! 🐉 Meet Fiery, a dragon who truly pops! With a bright yellow top, cool blue belly, and bold orange wings, he’s ready to light up your collection.

Sign up for the Reading Dragons program and Fiery is yours for free, giving you a head start before you log a single page! The quest begins September 8th... Are your bookmarks ready?

08/29/2026

We just added new items to our Library of Things! See what's new at https://okotokslibrary.ca/Library-Services2/Services/library-of-things

Library of Things items can be placed on hold at tracpac.ab.ca. Not sure how to find what you're looking for? Find specific search terms for each item by clicking the link above.