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👩🏻💻Tech Buddies
| Tuesdays on May 5th and May 12th4:15pm to 5:15 pmRotary Room - Cobourg |
Drop-in for hands-on help with your devices. Please arrive at 4:00 p.m. to sign in and get comfortable. Students arrive by 4:15 p.m. Support provided by Trinity College School Volunteers. |
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🥞Breakfast & Books
| Saturday, May 2nd - 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Harwood Hall |
Visit us at the Harwood Hall's monthly pancake breakfast! We'll have activities for the kids as well as a great selection of items for you to check out. Drop-In. Families Welcome. Location: 5453 Front St, Harwood, Ontario K0K 2H0 |
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📻Beyond Books on 89.7FM
| Wednesday, May 6th - 10:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on 89.7FM | Listen to us live on Northumberland 89.7FM as we discuss upcoming programs, events and resources. This event happens each month on the first Wednesday of the month. |
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🦋Cobourg Farmers Market
| Saturday, May 9th - 35 Albert Street 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Short Order Poetry Collective 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - Family Storytime |
Join us at the Cobourg Farmer's Market in the Kids Zone to sign up for a Library card, enjoy an engaging family storytime or have a personal poem prepared for you by our partners at Short Order Poetry Collective. |
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🥖Sourdough Starter Workshop
| Wednesday, May 13th4:30pm to 6pm Cold Springs Branch (Ages 13+) |
Learn to make sourdough starter with all supplies included and a delicious bread sampling. Registration opens Friday May 1st at 10:00 a.m.
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🛍️ Spring Market
| Saturday, May 23rd 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Cobourg Rotary Room |
Looking for a lovely gift for yourself or a loved one? Support our local businesses by heading to the Spring Market! Free admission. Look forward to Lakehouse Candles, Moon & Meadows, Embroidery, Pottery and more!
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Child & Family Programming
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Take & Make Kits
Township of Hamilton Branches May 1st to 31st |
In each kit, you will find the crafting materials to make one of these adorable bug magnets. Drop-in. While Supplies Last. |
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Cobourg Family Storytime
Thursdays | 10:30 a.m. | Join us for stories, songs and rhymes. A great program for school readiness and meeting other families in our community.
Drop-in. Rotary Room. Ages 0 to 6 years with Parent/Guardian. |
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Cobourg Family Storytime with the Cobourg Police
Thursday, May 14th | 10:30 a.m. | Come and enjoy a special storytime with our local police. Listen to a story, learn about the tools of their job and explore a police vehicle.
Drop-in. Rotary Room. Ages 0 to 6 years with Parent/Guardian. |
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Bewdley Family Storytime
Fridays | 10:00 a.m. | Join Library staff for storytime at our Bewdley Branch. Each week we will explore a different theme through stories, songs, and a craft.
Drop-in. Ages 0 to 6 years with Parent/Guardian.
*No Storytime on May 15th due to Professional Development Day |
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Bewdley Family Storytime with the Ontario Provincial Police 🚔& Township of Hamilton Fire Department
Friday, May 8th | 10:00 a.m. | Come and enjoy a special storytime with the OPP and Township of Hamilton Fire Department. Listen to a story, learn about the tools of their job and explore a police and fire vehicle. Drop-in. Ages 0 to 6 years with Parent/Guardian. |
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Bewdley Storytime with Northumberland EarlyON
Friday, May 22nd | 10:00 a.m. |
Join us for a special storytime and activities in partnership with Northumberland EarlyON Child and Family Centres.
Drop-in program. Ages 0 to 6 years with Parent/Guardian. Drop-In. |
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Chess Club ♟️
Cobourg Library | Rotary Room Tuesdays | 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
Drop-in for this fun event!
Meet other local chess players. Pieces & boards available. A basic understanding of chess is required. All Ages Welcome. Drop-In. |
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Mother Goose 🦢
Mondays | Cobourg Rotary Room 10:00 a.m. |
Join us for an hour of rhymes, songs, and oral stories that are perfect for bonding with your baby in this 10-week program. Contact Rachael at rpurdy@cobourg.library.on.ca to join our wait list. *No Mother Goose on Monday, May 18th |
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Star Wars Day!
Monday, May 4th | 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Cobourg Youth Department | Drop-in for this fun event!
Participate in Star Wars activities, make a craft and check out some of our Star Wars materials.
Families Welcome. Drop-In. |
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World Bee Day Craft Station 🐝🍯
May 19th to May 24th | All Locations | During Open Hours | World Bee Day is May 20th! Stop by your Library to create a popsicle stick bee craft and check out some materials to learn more about the magic of bees. Families Welcome. Drop-In. |
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🎮Teen Hangout
| Wednesday, May 27th - 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Rotary Room - Cobourg |
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 just enjoy the free WIFI. Join us for pizza and trivia. While supplies last. Drop-in program. Teens Only. |
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📙Teen Book Dash
| May 1st to 31st During Library HoursDrop In - All Locations |
Too swamped to hunt down your next great YA read? Let Book Dash swoop in and share hand‑picked, page‑turning gems with you—just like a food‑delivery app, only for books and infinitely cooler. Our team of genre‑savvy curators packs unique selections that are ready for you at the Library. Pick up a Book Dash bag, sit back, and get reading!
Drop-in program. Teens Only. |
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| Adult Programs & Events | Boomers - Ages 55+ |
Friday, May 1st, 8th, 22nd and 29th - Cobourg Public Library - Rotary Room |
Are you 55+ and interested in meeting new friends, having interesting conversations and learning something new each week - all for free?! We host a weekly program that offers just that. Light refreshments provided. Drop-in. Adults Over 55 Welcome.
May 1st | ‘Getting the Most Out of Your Healthcare Appointment’ with Ontario Health at Home. Learn practical tips for navigating your medical appointments. Our guest speaker will share how to prepare effectively, ask the right questions, and advocate for your needs within the healthcare system.
May 8th | ‘Inside the Art Gallery of Northumberland (AGN)’. Discover the mission of our local gallery and how it enriches the community. This session covers ways to get involved as a patron or volunteer, followed by a casual "collection chat" highlighting key works from the permanent archives.
No Boomers on May 15th - Closed for Staff Professional Development Day.
May 22nd | ‘Lawn Bowling in Cobourg’ Experience the history and social benefits of one of Cobourg’s oldest pastimes. The local club will discuss the its activities, the sport of lawn bowling, and how you can join this active community on the greens.
May 29th | ‘Seniors Safety & Awareness’ via the Seniors Safety Line. A vital session focused on safety, empowerment, and resources. Learn about the 24/7 support services available to seniors in Ontario and how to recognize and prevent elder abuse and neglect.
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🎬Monday Movies
| Mondays at 2:00 p.m. - Cobourg Public Library - Rotary Room | Drop in for a free movie and light refreshments. Movie lists available in the foyer at the Cobourg Public Library. Adults Only. Drop-in program.
*No Movie on May 18th |
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🖌️Bewdley Adult Craft Night
| Wednesday, May 20th - 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Bewdley Branch |
Create beaded earrings together. All materials will be provided. Registration is required to attend starting May 1st at 10:00 a.m. Adults Only. |
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📘Bewdley Book Club
| Wednesday, May 13th - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Bewdley Branch | Join us at the Bewdley Branch where we get together and discuss our latest book of choice. May's book is: Love and Ruin: A Novel by Paula McLain
Registration is required, please contact the Bewdley Branch at (905) 797-2535 ext. 23. Adults Only. |
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| 📱Virtual & Special Collection Features |
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✨📲Digital Magazines at your Fingertips
Did you know you can borrow thousands of ebooks and audiobooks for FREE with the Libby app? Simply download the app, find the Cobourg Public Library, and sign in with your card!
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🎒Discovery BackpacksDid you know your Library card can help you explore the great outdoors? Our Discovery Backpacks are packed and ready for your next family adventure!
These themed kits are perfect for curious explorers of all ages and come with everything you need to learn about the world around you. |
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