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Exciting News!We are teaming up with CBC to celebrate
National AccessAbility Week - May 26th to June 1stCheck out Canadian stories on accessibility, inclusion, and celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities via
CBC Corner!
TV shows, podcasts, books, documentaries, and
much more. Guaranteed that you’ll find something
entertaining, eye-opening and informative. |
May 9th to May 23rd Borrow “Wild New World” by Dan Flores. |
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Join Our Green Team! - CobourgAre you passionate about gardening and community involvement? Do you have a green thumb or simply enjoy working outdoors? We are looking for dedicated volunteers to help maintain and beautify the Cobourg Public Library garden from June to September. What You'll Do: Weed and water the garden beds. Assist in planting and maintaining flowers and vegetables. Help create a welcoming and vibrant outdoor space for our community to enjoy. Why Volunteer With Us: Gain valuable gardening experience and skills. Make a meaningful impact in beautifying our community space. Meet like-minded individuals and be part of a supportive team. Enjoy the outdoors & contribute to a greener environment. Commitment: June 2024 to September 2024 Minimum commitment of 2 hours per week. Watering: Daily in warmer months |
Seed Library is now Open! - All LocationsNew to gardening? Looking for something new to plant? We have over 4,000 packages of seeds ready for you to borrow from any of our branch locations. There are vegetables, flowers, fruit and herb seeds. Browse through the drawers and choose your seeds - then visit the check out desk and let us know how many you borrowed so we can track how many are checked out. Borrow - Grow - Share! Check our webpage, under "Seed Library" for books on Herbs, Composting, Gardening, Sowing and Saving Seeds, and more!
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Friday, May 3rd and Monday, May 20thAll Library Locations will be closed on the following days: May 3rd - Staff Development Day May 20th - Victoria Day Our Virtual Library is always open!
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Radio Show on Northumberland 89.7 FM
Wednesday, May 1st - 10:15 a.m.
Tune in on the first Wednesday of each month at 10:15 a.m. to find out what's happening at your Cobourg Public Library!
Events, programs, insights and more!
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Breakfast & Books - Harwood Saturday, May 4th 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Harwood Hall, 5453 Front St, Harwood Visit us at the Harwood Hall's monthly pancake breakfast! We will have activities for the kids
as well as a great selection of items for you to check out. |
St. John Ambulance
Therapy Dog Visit - CobourgTuesday, May 21st 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Reading RoomJoin us for some affection and learn more about the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog program at this drop-in event. All are welcome. Next date: June 18th |
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Tech Buddies Drop-In - Cobourg
Tuesdays – May 7th & 14th - 4:20 p.m. to 5:20 p.m.
Tech Troubles? Trinity College Students Are Here to Assist!
Drop-In for assistance with your social media accounts, device setup and more. Remember to bring the tech you need help with! Kindly note that there may be a bit of a wait depending on the volume of interest.
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Boomers & Beyond - Cobourg
Fridays - 10:00 a.m. - Rotary Room / Reading Room
May 10th - Discover a piece of history with Marg Trottman and Dianne Cosway as they present information on 'The British Home Children.'
May 17th - Unlock the secrets of handwriting with Elaine Charal's captivating Handwriting Analysis.
May 24th - Join Certified Diabetes Educators Zuretha Langenhoven and Heather Cluney as they share their expertise on heart health.
May 31st - Daniel Orr from Northumberland County Waste Services shares insights on the ins and outs of waste management.
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Northumberland Home, Garden & Leisure Show - Cobourg Community Centre
Saturday, May 25th - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 26th - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Learn more about our library services, programs and events. Sign up for a library membership and be entered to win a prize!
750 D'Arcy Street, Cobourg, ON |
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Frog and Toad Contest - All LocationsWednesday, May 1st to Wednesday, May 15thVisit the Youth Services department to share your favourite Frog and Toad story. Entries will be placed into a random draw for a chance to win two (2) tickets to a Capitol Theatre performance of A Year with Frog and Toad. Playing May 17th - June 2nd, 2024. Ages 0 to 17 years. One entry per person. A special Thank you to Furby House Books for sponsoring this contest.
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Plant Your Own Flower Pot - Take & Make Kit Bewdley & Gores Landing Branches
Starting May 1st - During Branch Hours Stop by the Library and pick up your Flower pot kit to make and plant your own little wildflower garden. (Soil not included)
Each kit contains the materials to decorate and plant one pot. While supplies last. |
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Family Storytime - CobourgThursdays - 10:30 a.m. - Rotary Room Join Rachael for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! A great program for school readiness and meeting other families in our community.
Ages 0-6. Drop-in Program. Families Welcome. |
Family Storytime - Bewdley
Fridays - 10:00 a.m. - Bewdley Branch
Join us for storytime each week. We will explore a different theme through stories, songs, and crafts.
Families Welcome. Drop-in Program. May 24th - Northumberland EarlyON |
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Star Wars Day - All Locations Saturday, May 4thCalling all Star Wars fans! Celebrate all things Star Wars at any library branch. Participate in themed activities and check out our Star Wars books, graphic novels, and DVDs. Families Welcome. Drop-in Program.
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Create Your Own Painted Pot Cobourg Ecology Garden
Saturday, May 11th - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Paint your own pot and plant your own seed all for free! Pots and paint supplied by the Cobourg Ecology Garden and flower seeds provided by the Cobourg Public Library's Seed Library. We can't wait to see you there! This event is brought to you by the power of community partnerships. |
All Library LocationsTuesday, May 21st to Sunday, May 26thWorld Turtle Day is on Thursday, May 23rd. Learn more about the turtles in our province and beyond by locating the 12 hidden turtle images in the Youth Services area.  Spot them all and win a prize! Families Welcome.
Drop-in Program. |
Family Storytime with Northumberland EarlyON - Bewdley Branch |
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Teen Art of Destruction - All Locations
Monday, May 6th to Sunday, May 12th
Teens! Stop by the library to create a piece of artwork while also, letting go of something that is bothering you.
Drop-in Program.
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Monday Movies - Cobourg
Mondays at 2:00 p.m. - Rotary Room
Join us for free movie screenings each Monday.
Light refreshments will be provided. No registration necessary.
May 6th - Fried green tomatoes (1991 - Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy) (137 min.)
May 13th - Oh, what a lovely war (1969 - Wendy Allnutt, Colin Farrell) (139 min.)
May 20th - NO MOVIE (Victoria Day - Library closed)
May 27th - Waking Ned Devine (1998 - Ian Bannen, David Kelly)
(91 min.)
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Yarn Circle - Bewdley
Wednesdays - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bewdley Branch Join us at the Bewdley Branch for the Yarn Circle. A place to sit and chat with other yarn crafters and work on a current project of your own and enjoy refreshments. Drop-in program. |
Bewdley Book Club Wednesday, May 8th - 6:30 p.m.
Join us at the Bewdley Branch to discuss our latest book: "The Massey Murders" by Charlotte Gray. Registration is required, so please talk to branch staff if you are interested!
Next Meeting: June 12th |
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Adult Craft Night - Bewdley BranchWednesday, May 15th - 6:00 p.m. In this program you will be using a ceramic tile to create a unique coaster using mod podge, colourful papers and personal photos.
This program is intended for adults.
Please bring 2 or 3 photos to use on your coaster.
Space is limited. Registration is required.
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Genealogy Gurus - Facebook GroupNew genealogy feature posted weekly 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
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NoveList PlusExpert reading recommendations from NoveList make finding your next book easier than ever. NoveList Plus includes both fiction and nonfiction titles for all ages. Find your next great read; The order of books in a series; Suggestions for books on topics you enjoy. Features include: Author read-a-likes, Book discussion guides, Reading lists and more. |
Happy Star Wars Day Everyone! Celebrate Star Wars Day your way! Whether you enjoy the films, the TV Series or the books, the Library is ready to help you celebrate! |
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Special Collections you can Borrow |
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Cobourg Library Hours Mondays - 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesdays - 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesdays -10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursdays - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fridays - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. *Sundays - 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. *Closed Sundays Canada Day to Labour Day All branches closed on Statutory Holidays |
Gores Landing Branch HoursTuesdays - 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays - 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Bewdley Branch Hours Wednesdays - 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursdays - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Fridays - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturdays - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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Ask A Question
Staff members are here for you to answer Reference questions, provide Reading Recommendations and more. Call the Library during open hours, or send us an email! Reading Recommendations and Material Renewals, please call our Main Desk - 905-372-9271 ext 6100 |
Friendly Reminder Pre-Overdue Email
Can you remember when your items are due? Would you like to save on fines, and possibly never have overdue items again?
Of course you would! To sign up, simply provide a valid email address for staff to add to your membership.
You will receive an email
3-days before an item is due, giving you time to renew it
(if no one is waiting) or bring it back to the Library. |
Browse Borrow - Explore
Take the Cobourg Public Library everywhere you go! Search for items Place requests Renew materials Find Library Info Upcoming Events Online Resources Download our App today! Search "Cobourg Public Library" in your app store. |
Renew Your Membership Renew your membership by phone, online or in-person Once staff verify or update your contact information, your membership will be renewed for 3 years for Cobourg, Hamilton Township
& Port Hope residents. Computer-use or E-cards for 1-year. We cannot renew Non-Resident or Visitor memberships online. |
Donate to the Library! Your donations ensure the Library continues to revitalize the collection, and offer the very best resources and services. You can also donate online by using |
Teen Volunteer Opportunities We are happy to offer volunteer options for teens to earn their community service hours! Gardeners, Community Ambassadors, Program Helpers, and our Adopt a Shelf Program. These are In addition to regular opportunities: Shelf Reading, Cricut Machine and Community Outreach. For more info check our Volunteer Page. |
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Access E-Books, Audiobooks & Magazines thousands of titles at your fingertips!
All of your online reading or listening
needs in one place! Access through the OverDrive Download Center, or Libby online or with the the Libby app. All you need is a valid Cobourg Library card. Use tags to curate your own personal bookshelf, track your favorite titles, create reading lists & more in the #LibbyApp. Discovering more titles in the #LibbyApp just got easier! With Notify Me tags, you can show interest in titles that range from new releases to hard-to-find reads with just a tap. |
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Period Promise - Help end period poverty We are proud to be a distribution and donation point for The Period Promise which is a collaborative effort between United Way and Thrive Northumberland to help eliminate period poverty. If you're interested in donating period products or are in need, please talk to staff or head to one of our washrooms. You can drop off your period product donations to our Cobourg Branch. Led locally by Thrive Northumberland and Northumberland United Way. Each donation will be used to provide access to period products throughout Northumberland. |
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