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March Break at the Library! Looking for an unforgettable March Break? Look no further than your Cobourg Public Library! We are bursting with exciting super-powered activities and events designed to keep boredom at bay all week long. So, bring your super-reading powers and discover a world of possibilities at the library! |
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Seed Library - Opening soon!Our Seed Library will open at all three of our locations on Saturday, March 29th Come to our Cobourg location that day, and you can check out some seeds AND participate in our Plant Swap - or Meet a Master Gardener from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
🎉Get Your Library Card!🎉 Our Library Card Membership Campaign is underway! Sign up for your library card, renew your membership and unlock amazing opportunities to win fun prizes throughout the year! We’re bringing memberships directly to YOU Tuesday, March 11th - 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Boston Pizza Cobourg Thursday, March 20th - 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Cobourg Community Centre - Senior's Coffee Drop-In Friday, March 21st Rainbow Cinemas - watch our social media for times Don’t miss out on all the fun Join us and let’s make 2025 unforgettable! 📚✨ |
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Canada Reads is back!This year, the great Canadian book debate is looking for one book to change the narrative. The books on this year's show all have the power to change how we see, share and experience the world around us. The debates will take place March 17th to 20th, and will air on CBC TV, CBC Radio, CBC Listen, CBC Gem and CBC Books.
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Breakfast & Books - Harwood Saturday, March 1st 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. |
 Radio Show on Northumberland 89.7 FM
Wednesday, March 5th- 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, with Rachel Spence, Community Engagement Specialist. |
24th Annual CobourgPL Oscar Contest All Library Locations and OnlineEnds Sunday, March 2nd at 5:00 p.m.Pick up your ballot at your local branch - or vote online - for your favourites and be entered to win an amazing prize! Prize baskets of movies & snacks provided by CVS Midwest Tapes. Winners will be drawn at random from those ballots with the most correct choices. Winners must be able to come to the Cobourg Library location to pick up their prize. |
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Library Chess Club - Cobourg Library Tuesdays - March 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Reading Room Drop by the Reading Room for a game of chess!
Pieces and boards will be available.
All ages and skill levels welcome. |
March Break Giveaway! Friday, March 7th to Friday, March 14thHead to Instagram or Facebook to let us know what your favourite library activity, event, or program is in the comments and you could win TWO (2) Large Pizzas and Cheesy Bread from Dominos Cobourg! All you have to do is: 1) Like and comment on the Giveaway post 2) Follow @CobourgPL and @Dominos_Cobourg
This contest ends at 9:00 AM EST on Friday, March 14th. |
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Seed Library - All LocationsSaturday, March 29th - During Library HoursCome check out our collection of seeds for you to Borrow, Grow and Return! Stop at the desk to let us know how many you borrowed so we can track the numbers. Contact Rachel at rspence@cobourg.library.on.ca to learn more
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Plant Swap - Cobourg Library
Saturday, March 29th - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Swap a Plant or Leave One! Calling all plant enthusiasts! Bring your extra clippings and plant propagations to swap with others! Contact Rachel at rspence@cobourg.library.on.ca to learn more |
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Seed Library Giveaway - All Locations Saturday, March 29th and Sunday, April 13th When you take out seeds from our Seed Library, you can fill out a ballot to be entered to win a prize! Contact Rachel at rspence@cobourg.library.on.ca to learn more |
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3D Spring Chicken - Take & Make Kits Bewdley and Gores Landing BranchesAvailable Starting March 1st - During Branch Hours.
Stop by and pick up your 3D Spring Chicken craft kit.
Make this cheerful chicken to remind you that Spring is almost here! Each kit contains the materials to create one chicken. While Supplies last. |
Paper Bag Princess Day - All Locations
Saturday, March 1st - During Branch Hours Visit any library branch to celebrate this popular children's book with passive activities.
This year’s theme, BE YOUR OWN HERO, highlights Elizabeth’s
courage and self-reliance as she outwits the dragon and proves she does not need a prince to save her.
Families Welcome. Drop-in program. |
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Neighbourhood Forest Tree Giveaway
Deadline to register: Saturday, March 15th We are partnering with @NeighborhoodForest to inspire youth environmentalism and help green our community! Parents/Guardians, please sign your child up to receive a free tree this Earth Day by filling out this short form: https://www.neighborhoodforest.org/parent-registration/?school=124528 Sign-ups are open now through March 15th, trees will arrive the week of Earth Day (April 22)!We will contact you when your tree is ready for pick-up at the Cobourg Public Library! For Parent FAQs please see: https://www.neighborhoodforest.org/parent-faqs/#Freetreesforkids #NeighborhoodForest #EarthDay2025 |
Family Storytime - CobourgThursdays - 10:30 a.m. - Rotary Room Join us this spring for stories, songs, and rhymes perfect for ages 0-6 years.
A great program for school readiness and meeting other families in our community.
Families Welcome. Drop-in Program. |
Family Storytime - Bewdley
Fridays - 10:00 a.m. - Bewdley Branch Join Library staff for storytime at our Bewdley branch. Each week we will explore a different theme through stories, songs, and a craft. Families Welcome. Drop-in Program. Mar 21st - Northumberland EarlyON |
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Arctic Adventure - A Free Coding CompetitionSaturday, February 1st to Monday, March 31st Build your own Arctic Maze with Fiero Code - and win! We’re halfway through our Arctic Adventure coding competition—how’s your maze game coming along? Remember, you have until March 31 to complete your project in Fiero Code. Keep experimenting, testing, and refining those code blocks. You’ve got this, coders! Don’t forget to let us know how your project is shaping up by sharing a quick progress update.
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Superhero Scavenger Hunt - All LocationsFriday, March 7th to Sunday, March 16th
Your mission is to locate the hidden superheroes in the library. If you find the location of them all, you will be rewarded.
Families Welcome. Drop-in Program.
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Saturday Movie - Bewdley Branch Saturday, March 8th - 1:00 p.m.
Visit the Bewdley Branch to watch a family-friendly superhero-themed movie: "DC League
of Super Pets" (Rated PG). Popcorn will be available while supplies last.
Families Welcome. Drop-in Program. |
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LEGO Super STEAM Building Challenge Cobourg Library
Monday, March 10th - 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Bring your super Lego building powers and complete our
STEAM challenges. Families Welcome. Drop-in Program. |
Create Your Own Graphic Novel Cobourg and Gores Landing Tuesday, March 11th - During Branch Hours
Have you ever wanted to become a graphic novel author and illustrator? Well, this is your chance! Bring your creativity and we will supply the materials.
Families Welcome. Drop-in Program |
Superhero Training Academy Cobourg Library
Tuesday, March 11th - 2:00 p.m. - Rotary Room
Do you have what it takes to become a superhero? Create your superhero persona, design your symbol, and test your abilities in this action packed hour of fun.
Families Welcome. Drop-in Program. |
Family Game Day Cobourg and Bewdley
Wednesday, March 12th - During Branch Hours
Bring the whole family to play your day away at the Cobourg and Bewdley Branches.
There will be a variety of card games, board games and some giant games too!
Families Welcome. Drop-in Program. |
Family Movie Night Cobourg Library
Wednesday, March 12th - 6:00 p.m.
This March Break vote for your preferred movie starting Friday, March 7th. The movie that receives the most votes will be shown.
Popcorn will be provided, while supplies last. Please bring a refillable to bottle to enjoy water from our foyer water-filling station.
Families Welcome. Drop-in Program. |
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Hands-On Exotics - Cobourg LibraryThursday, March 13th - 2:00 p.m. - Rotary RoomJoin us for a special presentation with Hands-on Exotics.Travel on safari and meet a variety of exotic creatures from around the globe!**Allergy Alert: Please be advised that exposure to animals and their diet may trigger allergic reactions.**Families welcome. Register online to attend 
starting Saturday, March 1st
at 10:00 a.m.
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Kite Making with VOS - Cobourg LibrarySaturday, March 15th - 10:00 a.m. - Rotary RoomIn celebration of the VOS Theatre's upcoming musical production of Mary Poppins, register for this kite making workshop. Materials and instruction will be provided.  You bring the creativity! In partnership with VOS Theatre. Mary Poppins showing from April 3rd to 12th, 2025. www.vostheatre.comAges 7 to 12 years. Register online to attend starting Saturday, March 1st
at 10:00 a.m. |
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Popsicle Stick Superhero Craft Cobourg and Bewdley Friday, March 14th - During Branch Hours
Visit the Cobourg or Bewdley Branch to create your own popsicle stick superhero craft. While Supplies Last.
Families Welcome. Drop-in Program. |
Bewdley Family Storytime with Northumberland EarlyONFriday, March 21st - 10:00 a.m.Join us at the Bewdley Branch for a special storytime and activities in partnership with Northumberland EarlyON Child and Family Centres. Families Welcome. Drop-in Program. |
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Kid Librarian Program - All LocationsApply 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. |
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Monday Movies - Cobourg Libary 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. March 3rd - Key Largo (1948), 100 min.
March 10th - No Movie today.
March 17th - American Graffiti (1973), 110 min.
March 24th - Life of Pi (2012), 125 min.
March 31st - Billy Elliott (2000), 110 min. |
Boomers - Cobourg Library Fridays - 10:00 a.m. - Rotary Room - Ages 55+ Join us to learn something new and meet new people. Enjoy light refreshments (by donation). Pick up a brochure at the Library. March 7th - The Ecology Gardeners present Gina Brower. Discover spring ephemerals like Mayapple, trout lily and trilliums.
March 14th - Signe Langford presents Decoupage for Everyone! Bring your creative spirit. All supplies provided. Space is limited to 20, so kindly arrive at 9:45am to ensure a spot.
March 21st - Learn why trees are the pillars of any worthy community-based climate change action plan with Professor Pricklethorn (Warren Hoselton).
March 28th - Join Jennifer Weeks, of Schmidt Law Legal Services, for an engaging talk on creating a Will and Powers of Attorney. |
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Virtual Author Visit with Jenny Mitchell Facebook Saturday, March 8th - 7:00 p.m.Celebrating International Women's DayJenny Mitchell will discuss her new book, Embracing Ambition: Empowering Women to Step Out, Be Seen, and Lead. In this work, Jenny unites twelve exceptional women leaders from across North America with a simple goal: to share their leadership stories as a mentorship resource for the next generation of women leaders.
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Zines for Teens - Cobourg Library Friday, March 7th - 2:00 p.m. - Rotary RoomMake a comic book from a single piece of paper! Learn how to plan, write, and draw an 8-page comic. Instructor-led. All Teens Welcome. Register online to attend
starting Saturday, March 1st
at 10:00 a.m. |
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Teen Chip Taste Testing - Cobourg LibraryFriday, March 14th - 2:00 p.m. - Rotary RoomDo you love eating potato chips?Sign up to taste different flavours of potato chips. Will your taste buds be able to identify each flavour? Vote on the best overall tasting chip. Free potato chips!All Teens Welcome. Register online to attend
starting Saturday, March 1st
at 10:00 a.m.
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 Bewdley Book Club - Bewdley Wednesday, March 19th - 6:30 p.m.Join us at the Bewdley Branch where we get together and discuss our latest book of choice! Mar 19th - " The Vanishing Half" by Brit Bennett. Apr 9th - "The Opportunist" by Elyse Friedman. Registration is Required, so please talk to branch staff if interested! |
Adult Craft Night - BewdleyWednesday, March 19th - 6:00 p.m.
Join us at the Bewdley branch to try your hand at cross stitch, but we'll make it sassy!
No experience necessary.
All materials required will be provided.  starting Saturday, March 1st at 10:00 a.m. |
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Meet a Master Gardener - Cobourg Library
Saturday, March 29th - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon)
Join us and take advantage of their expertise!
Two Master Gardeners will be available to provide expert horticultural advice during our Houseplant Swap and Seed Library launch event.
Master Gardeners are experienced gardeners who have studied horticulture extensively and continue to upgrade their skills through technical training.
Everyone Welcome. Drop-in. First Come First Served.
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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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Kanopy Celebrates Women's History Month  Celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth with Kanopy’s curated collection of films that honor the incredible impact women have had throughout history. Let’s uplift their stories and voices, now and always! Explore the collection here: https://buff.ly/3YjKHE1
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Celebrating Dr. Seuss Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel) was born in March 1904. His beloved children’s books inspire young people to read, and are a popular item checked out at our library.
These Dr. Seuss books and movies are available to borrow and enjoy: Read articles about Dr. Seuss by signing into Explora with your Cobourg Library card. |
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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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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 Item Renewals, please call our Main Desk - 905-372-9271 ext 6100 |
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Of course you would! To sign up, simply provide a valid email address for staff to add to your membership.
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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. Non-Resident or Visitor memberships must be renewed in-person. |
Donate to the Library! Your donations ensure the Library continues to revitalize the collection, and offer the very best resources and services. For more information, please read our Donation Brochure. You can also donate online by using Canada Helps |
Volunteer Opportunities Interested in giving back to your community? We're currently looking for shelf-readers! For more info and to apply, |
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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 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. You can drop off your period product donations to our Cobourg Branch. |
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