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Summer Reading Clubs for all ages! Check out the details below, and join our TD Summer Reading Club (for ages 12 and under), our Teen Summer Reading Club (for ages 13 to 17) or take part in our Adult Summer Checkout Challenge (ages 18+). Let the summer reading begin!
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Your Donation will Help Enhance Our Collection! The materials in the Library collection are the heart of our library, providing knowledge, inspiration, and entertainment to all who visit. However, in order to continue offering diverse and enriching resources, we rely on the generosity of our community. Fundraising Campaign: Donate to Expand our Collection! Help us Enrich and Empower our Community. https://buff.ly/49ErGSj
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Bakers Needed! - Cobourg LibraryDo you love the Library and love to bake? Sign up to donate your delicious baked goods to our Book & Bake Sale. To register to donate baked goods, or for more information,
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Big Library ReadThursday, July 11th to Thursday, July 25th Discover a sweeping story of love, war, and resistance in post-World War II Vietnam in our latest #BigLibraryRead! Borrow “Twilight Territory” by Andrew X. Pham. No waitlists or holds, through Libby. "With his iconic poetic prose, Andrew X. Pham gifts us an epic love story that conquers wars, horror, and human greed to offer us hope and light." -- Nguyen Phan Que Mai, author of The Mountains Sing
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Library Closures The Cobourg Library will be closed on Monday, July 1st. Closed Sundays for the Summer
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Coding Adventure with Fiero Code GiveawaySaturday, June 1st to Wednesday, July 31st Theme: "Adventures in the Multiverse" 🚀✨ Languages: Code Blocks Project: Create a "choose your own adventure" style game in Code Blocks. Embark on a journey of creativity and innovation! Will you be the next coding champion? 🌟 #FieroCode #CodingAdventure #ChooseYourAdventure Sign up here: https://app.fierocode.com/sign-up
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The Ontario Planetarium presents: Tour of the Universe - Cobourg Library Tuesday, July 2nd Show Times Between 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Tour constellations, the Northern Lights, and go on a thundering rocket launch into Earth orbit before visiting planets, moons, comets, stars, black holes, and galaxies. Everyone welcome. Be advised that the planetarium dome uses floor seating. If you have mobility concerns and require accommodation, please note this at the time of your registration. Each show lasts 20 minutes. Please book the time slot you would like to attend. Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian if attending.
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Summer Social Media Giveaway! July 1st to August 30th Ready for a summer full of adventure? Your library card is your passport! Comment to let us know where your card has been or snap a pic with your Cobourg Public Library card during your travels from July 1 to August 30 and, Tag us @CobourgPL and let us know where your card has traveled! Each tag is your chance to win one of three $100 gift cards to Boston Pizza Cobourg! This contest ends at 9:00 AM EST on Friday, August 30, 2024. The winner will be announced on Facebook and Instagram and drawn at random. This contest is not associated with Instagram or Facebook. No cash value can be exchanged. Under our internal policy 1.14 no board members, relatives, or library staff may enter. The winner must be able to pick up the prize within 14 days and be a Cobourg Public Library member.
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Radio Show on Northumberland 89.7 FM Wednesday, July 3rd - 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.
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Breakfast & Books - Harwood Saturday, July 6th 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.
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![](https://www.libraryaware.com/1235/Files/AnonymousDisplayWithCrop/9c4a2f30-9f50-4cf7-8ce9-726c81b8bef6?containerHeight=81&containerWidth=289&scaledHeight=81&scaledWidth=81&horizontalOffset=104&quality=95&dpi=120&verticalOffset=0) Cobourg Farmer's MarketSaturday, July 13th - 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Visit our booth at the Cobourg Farmer's Market for the scoop on exciting library programs, events, and have some crafty fun. Bring your own chair to enjoy our Community Storytime led by Rachael at 10:00 a.m. Upcoming dates: Aug. 10th and Sep. 14th
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Book & Bake Sale - Cobourg Library Wednesday, July 17th - 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.Drop by the Rotary Room to purchase delicious desserts and great books donated by our patrons and support the Library! While supplies last. All proceeds raised will go directly towards enhancing our collection. Drop off any donated baked goods between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16th.
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Library Chess Club - Cobourg Library Tuesdays - July 9th to August 27th - 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Do you enjoy playing chess? Drop by the Library to meet other local chess players and enjoy a game outside on our chess tables. Chess pieces will be available.
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Kids - Join the TD Summer Reading Club! All Locations - Get Your Summer Read On! Come sign up to read as many books as you can over 8-weeks. When you sign up you get a FREE reading log and stickers! You can read any library book at your reading level and report back to library staff with an oral, picture or written report. Each book report gives you a chance to win our end of summer prizes! Going on vacation and need to report? You can submit your report online! We've got you covered!
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Kid Librarian Program - All LocationsOnline application form opens Saturday, June 1st.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 6-12 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 fiction and/or junior non-fiction titles that you would like to share. Applicants will be randomly selected to become the next Kid Librarian.
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Beach Camper Craft - Take & Make Kit Bewdley & Gores Landing Branches Starting Tuesday, July 2nd - During Branch Hours Stop by the Bewdley or Gores Landing Branch and pick up your Beach Camper kit and celebrate the summer with a camper made from paper plates! Each kit contains the materials to make one camper. While supplies last.
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Space Trivia - All Locations & Virtual Tuesday, July 2nd to Saturday, July 6th Test your knowledge of all things space. A new question will be posted each day at all library branches and through our social media accounts. Families Welcome.
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Family Summer Movie Nights - Cobourg Wednesdays - July 3rd, 10th and 31st - 6:00 p.m. Families are invited to enjoy a movie and popcorn together at the library. Bring a re-usable water bottle to enjoy our foyer water station. July 3rd - Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie (Rated: PG) July 10th - WALL-E (Rated: G) July 31st - Home (Rated G) Families Welcome. Drop-in Program. Rotary Room.
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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. July 18th - Storytime at the Ecology Garden
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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. July 19th - Northumberland EarlyON
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Galactic Search & Find All Locations Monday, July 8th to Saturday, July 13th Learn about our solar system as you search for the Sun, moon and planets. Discover them all and win a prize! Families Welcome. Drop-in Program.
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Create Your Own Storytelling Cube - All Locations July 15th - July 20th Calling all storytellers! Visit any library branch to make your own storytelling cube for tale telling inspiration. Families Welcome. Drop-in Program
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Join the Fiero Club - Cobourg LibraryTuesdays at 2:00 pm - July 9th to August 20th Learn to code at the Library - using Fiero Code. Participants must bring their own laptop. Rotary Room. *No meeting on Tuesday, July 16th.* Ages 8-13 years. Register online to attend starting Monday, July 2nd at 10:00 a.m.
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Family Storytime the Cobourg Ecology Garden 116 Hibernia St, Cobourg. Bring along a blanket or chair to enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes in the beauty of the garden. Families welcome. Drop-in Program.
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Family Storytime with Northumberland EarlyON Bewdley Branch
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Join us for the Summer Reading Club StoryWalk® Cobourg Library - July 22nd to July 27th Bewdley Branch - August 12th to August 17th Enjoy reading a story outside as you stroll along from one page to the next. "The Darkest Dark" by Chris Hadfield and illustrated by the Fan Brothers, reprinted by permission of Tundra Books, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited.
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Astronaut Academy - Cobourg Library Thursday, July 25th - 2:00 p.m. Do you have what it takes to become a real life astronaut? Visit the library to test your space knowledge and skills at this one-hour astronaut training program. Families Welcome. Drop-in Program. Rotary Room.
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Alien Cardboard Tube Craft Station All Locations Monday, July 29th to Saturday, August 3rd The library is being invaded by aliens! Visit any library branch to create your own unique alien from recyclables. Families Welcome. Drop-in Program.
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Teen Summer Reading Club - All Locations Tuesday, July 2nd to Saturday, August 24th Get rewarded for reading this summer! Receive a stamp for every item that you check out using your library card. Receive 8 stamps and be entered into our end of summer prize draw. Teens only. Ages 13 to 17 years.
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Adult Summer Reading Club - All Locations Tuesday, July 2nd to Saturday, August 31st Your Library is more than just books! This summer, pick up your contest card at any Cobourg Library branch. You'll get a chance to win for every eight (8) items you check out - no matter what they are! Enjoy your summer your way - with a good book on the beach or a family movie at the cottage!
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Rubber Band Ball Challenge - All Locations Tuesday, July 2nd to Saturday, August 31st Have you ever built a rubber band ball before? Have you ever wanted to try? Drop by the Teen area this summer to help us get one to 6 inches in diameter! Teens Welcome. Drop-in Program.
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Yarn Circle - Bewdley BranchWednesdays - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 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.
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Bewdley Book ClubWednesday, July 10th 6:30 p.m. Join us at the Bewdley Branch to discuss our latest book: "Antoinette’s Sister" by Diana Giovinazzo. Registration is required. Please talk to branch staff if you are interested! Next meeting in September.
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Teen Retro Recess Cobourg Library Friday, July 12th - 2:00 p.m. - Rotary Room Do you remember what recess was like in elementary school? Be a kid again and join library staff as we bring back the fun with old-school games and activities just for teens. Bring a friend and have a laugh! Ages 13-17 years. Drop-in Program
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Teen Colouring All Locations Monday, July 15th to Saturday, July 20th Take time to colour your stress away in the library! Supplies will be available in the Teen area. Leave your art for display or take it home to enjoy. Teens Welcome. Drop-in Program.
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Origami Alien Creation - All LocationsMonday, July 29th to Saturday, August 3rd Tween and teens are invited to fold an origami alien this week at any library branch. Follow the instructions provided to make an alien that's out of this world. Young Adult Area. Drop-in Program.
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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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Keep the young (and young at heart) in your home entertained and learning this summer with these fun, educational videos. For the younger viewer, there is an Early Learners section or watch as your favourite books and stories are brought to life! Older kids can explore our world, explore nature, dive into history or learn about science. There are even videos about Outer Spaceincluding Astronaut training, Life beyond Earth, Asteroids, Journey to the Moon and more! There are space-themed videos for the younger kids too, like: Space Dreamers, Space Puppies, and the series of "I Wonder" videos about space! You can create your own profile, choose the subjects you are interested in, and receive an email when new content is added. When logged into your profile, you can playlists of videos (that will play one after the other) or a folder for titles you want to watch later. Enjoy watching Just For Kids this summer (cobourgpl, digital)
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We have everything you need to keep you reading this summer! Join one of our 3 reading clubs this summer. Adult Checkout Challenge (Ages 18+) & Teen Summer Reading Club (Ages 13-17) Get one stamp on your Challenge Card for every 8 items borrowed, and enter to win an amazing end-of-summer prize! TD Summer Reading Club (Ages 12 and under) Sign-up to receive a FREE reading log & stickers! We encourage you to read any library book at your reading level and report back to library staff with an oral, picture or written report. Each book report gives you a chance to win our end-of-summer prizes!
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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. We cannot renew Non-Resident or Visitor memberships online.
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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
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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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