Join #BigLibraryRead May 15th and borrow ‘Uncommon Measure’ by Natalie Hodges on the Libby App with no waitlists or holds!  Uncommon Measure explores these questions from the perspective of a young Korean American who dedicated herself to perfecting her art until performance anxiety forced her to give up the dream of becoming a concert solo violinist. Anchoring her story in illuminating research in neuroscience and quantum physics, Hodges traces her own passage through difficult family dynamics, prejudice, and enormous personal expectations to come to terms with the meaning of a life reimagined—one still shaped by classical music but moving toward the freedom of improvisation.   Learn more at: 
https://link.overdrive.com/biglibraryreadmay2025

- Thursday, May 1st from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

- Saturday, May 10th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

- Saturday, May 24th and Sunday, May 25th

Rainbow Cinemas (2 for 1 Admission Voucher if you sign up) 
- Tuesday, May 13th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

on Ontario Street!
This year marks our 30th anniversary of serving the citizens of Cobourg and Hamilton Township from our beautiful building on Ontario Street.

We will be celebrating with an Open House on Sunday, September 28th

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Each month, we will feature how our Library has changed and evolved over the last 30 years.

This month, we are featuring the Adult Fiction Section.  On Chapel Street this collection was spread between two different rooms.  When we moved to Ontario Street, the paperback spinners were in the Reading Room.  By 2005, the spinners had moved.  In 2015, the Music CDs and our new Video Game collection could be found in this area as well.   This area today is now home to our Binge Bundle collection and our Seed Library, in addition to the Music CDs, along with the Adult Graphic Novels.  By the Check Out Desk there is a notice board with upcoming programs.

Read more about the Library's history.

Saturday, May 3rd - 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Visit our table to sign up for a membership, 

and learn more about what the

Cobourg Library has to offer.
Bring a comfortable chair and enjoy
community storytime at 10:30 a.m.

Either local or from a distance, drop by the Rotary Room,

Cobourg Library between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Lakeshore Genealogical Society & Cobourg Library invite you to learn about your community. The Cobourg & District Historical Society, Northumberland County Archives and Museum and members of the OGS Quinte Branch will also be there to assist. 
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Join us at 2:00 p.m. for a special presentation (in-person or register to attend by Zoom)
by Dan Buchanan on "A History of the Murray Canal." 
Event is FREE - but registration for the afternoon session is suggested. To register, please email: LGSregister@gmail.com

Saturday, May 10th - 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Local Creators!  Free Admission!
Love shopping local? Come and check out some amazing local vendors at our Spring  Market, in partnership with Lakehouse Candles. Look forward to pre-loved books by donation, candles and more! Just in time for Mother's Day!  
Email to hello@lakehousecandles.ca for more information.

To enter: Follow @CobourgPL and @ReadersNook

on Instagram and Facebook.  Then get creative and caption the bookish scene in our post in the comments to be entered to win a $50 gift card to The Readers' Nook
This contest ends at 9:00 AM EST on Tuesday, May 20th.

Saturday, May 24th and Sunday, May 25th
Visit our table at the Northumberland Home and Leisure Show taking place on May 24th & 25th.

Sign up for a membership and receive a'I Read Past My Bedtime' bag and be entered to win a grand prize!

Join Library staff for storytime at our Bewdley Branch.  Each week we will explore a different theme through stories, songs and a craft.
May 16th - Ontario Provincial Police Visit 
May 23rd - Northumberland EarlyON

Cobourg Police Services
Thursday, May 15th - 10:30 a.m.
Join us for a special storytime with guests from Cobourg Police Service.

Meet a police officer and check out

a real police vehicle.
Families Welcome.  Drop-in Program.

The Ontario Provincial Police visit Bewdley Family Storytime
Friday, May 16th - 10:00 a.m.
Visit the library for a captivating storytime with OPP police officers.  Meet real-life police officers, learn about the tools that they use, and get an up-close look at a police vehicle, complete with flashing lights and sirens!
Families Welcome.  Drop-in Program.

Monday, May 12th to Sunday, May 18th
Join us in the Youth Department to find your favourite creepy crawlies!
Find them all to win a prize! 
Drop-in program - All ages welcome.

Kid Librarian Program - All Locations
Apply Online - and you could be chosen!
We are looking for Cobourg Public Library members who like to read and who would like to share their favourite books with the community, by creating a special Kid Librarian book display. 
Ages 6 to 12 years.  Youth Services Department
How To Apply: Submit an online application form: 
https://forms.cobourg.ca/Library/Kid-Librarian-Application. 

The application will ask for your name, age, contact information, when you are available to create a display, and for a list of some of the junior picture book, junior fiction book, or junior non-fiction book titles that you would like to share. Applicants will be randomly selected to become the next Kid Librarian. 

Mondays - 2:00 p.m. - Rotary Room
Drop in for a free movie.  Light refreshments will be provided.

Movie lists will be available at the Cobourg Public Library.

May 5th: Arsenic & Old Lace (1944), 118 mins
May 12th: The Grand Hotel (1932), 112 minutes
May 19th: Library Closed for Victoria Day
May 26th: Singin' in the Rain (1951), 103 mins

May 1st to May 31st
Attention Teens!
Visit any of our branches and guess which YA book we've put in the jar for your chance to win one of two prize packs!
Winners will be decided by random draw from all correct entries.
Teens only.  One entry per person.

Virtual Author Visit with Kate Hilton
Tuesday, May 6th - 7:00 p.m.
In Widows and Orphans, Cat is covering a wellness conference for the Quill & Packet when one of the influencers is found dead. She finds herself investigating yet another high-profile death, while trying to save the Quill & Packet, which is in financial trouble. Watch it on Facebook.  

In partnership with Furby House Books.

Wednesday, May 28th - 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Bring your friends to a dedicated space for teens only. Hang out, meet new people, play a board game or a Nintendo Switch game on the big screen, participate in an activity, or enjoy the free WIFI.  FREE SNACKS PROVIDED!
Teens Welcome.  Drop-in Program.  Rotary Room.

Each week, the Gurus will post a new genealogical tidbit, historical resource, photo or database – and encourage members to post their thoughts or some interesting resources to share of their own.  Join the conversation on Facebook

Your Cobourg Library card gives you access to over 5,600 magazine titles - in English, Spanish, French and other languages.

As we are moving towards warmer weather, you might want to check out the variety of magazine titles to help you with your garden and outdoor projects.  

We are proud to be a distribution and donation point for The Period Promise thanks to our friends at Northumberland United Way. If you're interested in donating period products or are in need, please talk to staff or head to one of our washrooms.