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| January 2026 | Welcoming the New Year at Your Library |
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New Years Levee |
Saturday, January 3rd | 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Victoria Hall |
Join the Town of Cobourg at Victoria Hall for the annual New Year’s Levee as we welcome 2026 together. Your Library will be on site with a create-your-own-bookmark activity and a prize basket giveaway. Don’t forget to bring your library card for your chance to enter!
Location: 55 King Street West, Cobourg, ON |
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Tech Buddies |
Tuesdays from January 13th to February 24th4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. |
Cobourg Public Library | Join Trinity College Students for basic tech help at this drop-in, first-come-first-serve partnership program. Remember to bring your tech device, a notepad and pen. |
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Winter Sledding Animals Hanging Swirl Take & Make Kit
| Month of January | Township Branches Only |
Each kit contains the materials to create one swirl. While supplies last at Bewdley, Gores Landing and Cold Springs Branches only. |
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Cobourg Family Storytime
Thursdays | 10:30 a.m. | Join us this month for stories, songs and rhymes.
A great program for school readiness and meeting other families in our community.
Drop-in program. Ages 0 to 6 years with Parent/Guardian. *No Storytime on Jan 1st. | Chess Club
Cobourg Library | Reading 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. All Ages Welcome. |
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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 program. Ages 0 to 6 years with Parent/Guardian. *No Storytime on Jan 2nd and Jan 30th. | Bewdley Storytime with Northumberland EarlyON
Friday, January 16th | 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. |  |
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P.A. Day Program: Snow Much Fun |
Friday, January 30thBewdley: 10:00 a.m.
Cobourg: 2:00 p.m. |
Cobourg & Bewdley | Get ready to embrace the winter wonderland at the Library. Join us for an hour packed with activities designed to celebrate the snow.
Drop-in Program. Rotary Room. |
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Family Literacy Day Reading Challenge |
January 22nd to 27th | All Locations |
Pick up a reading log to track your reading and enter to win a literary prize pack. Deadline: Jan 27th at 8pm. One entry per family. |
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Storybook Snowmen Scavenger Hunt |
Monday, December 22nd to Sunday, January 4th | All Locations |
Find the storybook snowmen hidden in the Youth area. Do you know which storybooks they came from? Win a prize if you find them all!
Families Welcome. Drop-in. |
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Teens
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Teen Exam Cram Study Week |
Thursday, January 22nd toThursday, January 29th |
Cobourg Public Library | Enjoy a teen friendly study space in our Reading Room. There will be special surprises for teens caught studying! |
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Boomers - Ages 55+ |
Fridays at 10:00 a.m. | Cobourg Library |
Meet New Friends & Learn Something New.
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.
Jan 9th: Greenwood Coalition - Aimee and Joyce - Join us for a visit from our friends at Greenwood Coalition for a community-focused opportunity to get creative together. All materials will be provided.
Jan 16th: Cobourg Fire Department - Join Cobourg firefighters for a visit on local fire history, safety, and prevention, plus, you might get to see a real fire truck up close!
Jan 23rd: Learn about food labels to better understand what we are eating: what can we do to eat healthier, how much is in a serving versus what we put on a plate, what is a better choice, what is influencing our food buying habits and what do all those numbers mean on a food label? Bring along a food label of something you eat regularly. Presented by the Self-Management Program Central East.
Jan 30th: Tech Comfort & Joy for Seniors - Join Jenn Gerynowicz, Founder of Techie Nesters, for an uplifting and approachable session on how everyday technology can bring both comfort and joy into your life. From smart home tools that keep you safe to simple apps that save time, money, and stress. Jenn shows how technology when paired with kindness and community can help you stay indpendent and connected. |
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Monday Movies |
Mondays at 2:00 p.m. | Cobourg Library |
Drop in for a free movie and light refreshments. Movie lists available in the foyer at the Cobourg Public Library. Adults welcome. Drop-in program. |
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Adult Craft Night
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Wednesday, January 21st 6:00 p.m. | Bewdley Branch |
Paint and thread on canvas to create a wonderful piece of art. Registration is required.
Register online to attend starting
January 2nd at 10:00 a.m. |
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Beyond Books
on 89.7 FMWednesday, January 7th 10:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Listen to us live on Northumberland 89.7FM as we discuss upcoming programs, events and resources. |
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Breakfast & Books
Saturday, January 3rd 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 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. |
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| CONTACT US
| 200 Ontario Street
Cobourg, ON K9A 5P4
905-372-9271 | info@cobourg.library.on.ca |
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