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📲Tech Buddies (Trinity College Student Partnership) |
Tuesday November 3rd and 10th from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. in the Cobourg Rotary Room |
Having trouble sending an email or sharing a photo? Let the knowledgeable students from Trinity College School assist for free! They're dedicating their time volunteering to help anyone with their basic tech questions.
Bring your device, drop in and we'll aim to help you on a first-come-first-served basis. |
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🥞Breakfast & Books
| Saturday, November 7th - 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. Location: 5453 Front St, Harwood, Ontario K0K 2H0 |
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🎤Open Mic in Cold Springs |
Saturday, November 7th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Cold Springs Branch | If you love watching local talent perform, come out and support our first Open Mic in Cold Springs! All participants have registered in advance.
Questions: Email jredshaw@cobourg.library.on.ca |
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⚡Pop Culture Trivia Night
| Tuesday, November 17th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Lakeview Bar & Grill |
Put your knowledge to the test and join us for a night of fun questions, friendly competition, laughs, and good times!
Location: 📍Lakeview Bar and Grill, 5074 Rice Lake Drive North, Bewdley, ON. Registration is now full. Please contact Rachel at rspence@cobourg.library.on.ca to join the waitlist in case we have any last-minute cancellations.
Teen & Adults Only |
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🧶Cobourg Creates |
Saturday, November 28th11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Cobourg Public Library Rotary Room |
Presented by the Northumberland Hills Stitchery Guild. Discover the joy of creating by hand! Join the Stitchery Guild and friends for a day of hands-on learning and textile arts. Try your hand at a new skill!
Meet the Makers: Learn directly from local experts and enthusiasts. All ages and skill levels are welcome to drop-in. |
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🎁Bewdley Festive Celebration!
| Saturday, November 28th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Bewdley Branch |
Browse a mini book sale, enjoy a kids' craft table, and visit Santa. In partnership with Bewdley Community Works. |
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🪟Holiday Windows |
Wednesday, December 2nd from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Cobourg Rotary Room |
Register online starting Monday, November 16th at 10:00 a.m. to paint a holiday-inspired diptych in this acrylic workshop with the Art Gallery of Northumberland.
Ages 7-13. Registration Required. |
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Children & Family Programming |
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Fall Themed Wreath
Take & Make KitsBegins Tuesday, November 3rd
Township of Hamilton Branches Only |
It's time to get festive! Pick up one of our colourful fall themed wreath craft kits, available while supplies last this November.
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Scarecrow Puppet Craft Station
November 16th to 22nd All Locations | Get creative and make your own scarecrow puppet using provided supplies. Drop-in program.
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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. |
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Bewdley Storytime with Northumberland EarlyON
Friday, November 20th - 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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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 program. Rotary Room. Ages 0 to 6 years with Parent/Guardian. |
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Mother Goose Program
Mondays - 10:30 a.m. Cobourg Rotary Room |
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 Purdy at rpurdy@cobourg.library.on.ca to join the waitlist. Registration Only.
Parent/Guardian & Child. Ages 0-24 months. |
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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. Led by volunteers, Lev & Conor. All Ages Welcome. Drop-In. |
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🎮Teen Hangout
| Cobourg Public Library - Rotary Room
Wednesday, November 25th 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m |
Bring your friends to a dedicated space for teens only. ang out, play games, enjoy
Wi-Fi, and decorate seasonal cookies, while supplies last. Ages 12-17 only. Drop-in program. |
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🎬Monday Movies
| Cobourg Rotary Room Mondays at 2:00 p.m. |
Drop in to enjoy a free movie Movie lists will be available at all locations. Light refreshments provided. November 2nd: Silk Stockings
(1957 - 117 min.)
November 9th: True Grit
(2010 - 109 min.)
November 15th: Pride & Prejudice
(2005 - 127 min.)
November 23rd: On Golden Pond
(1982 - 109 min.)
November 30th: The Road to Singapore (1940 - 85 min.) Adults Welcome. Drop-in.
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⚡Boomers |
Cobourg Rotary Room Fridays at 10:30 a.m. (Door Opens at 10:00 a.m.) |
Learn. Connect. Belong. A program designed for ages 55+ featuring a variety of guest speakers and interactive sessions each week. November 6th: Northumberland Land Trust Explore recent conservation milestones and local spots like Lone Pine Marsh and Rice Lake Plains.
November 20th: SONG – Join co-founder Shannon Linton to learn about 15 years of socially-inclusive music programming for kids. November 27th: Willow Beach Field Naturalists – Discover winter bird species in Northumberland and learn the best feeding practices.
Adults Ages 55+ Welcome. Drop-in.
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NEW NAME COMING JANUARY 2027! 'Boomers' will be THE FRIDAY BUZZ! ☕
Same time. Same great coffee & connections. A vibrant new chapter! Join us every Friday at 10:00 AM as we get ready for a bright new year.
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📘Bewdley Book Club
| Wednesday, November 4th - 6:30 p.m. Registration is currently full. Contact branches@cobourg.library.on.ca to join our waitlist.
We'll be reading Hum if you don't know the words by Bianca Marais in November. Registation is required, please contact the Bewdley Branch at (905) 797-2535 ext. 23. Adults Only. |
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🌲Bewdley Adult Craft Night |
Wednesday, November 18th - 6:00 p.m.
Bewdley Branch
Create a subtly scented holiday tree ornament using a cinnamon stick and ribbon. Register online to attend.
Registration opens Sunday, November 1st at 1:00 p.m. |
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| We are Grateful for Your Support |
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We are thrilled to announce that, thanks to your collective support, we were able to raise an amazing $4,600 at our 2026 Silent Auction and Book Sale. These vital funds will go directly toward expanding and building our collection, ensuring we can continue providing wonderful resources and materials for our community to enjoy for years to come.
Whether you bid on an item, purchased a favorite book, donated items, or spent your day volunteering behind the scenes, you played an essential part in this achievement.
Community spirit is what makes events like this so special, and we are deeply grateful for your continued dedication to our mission. Thank you once again for making such a lasting, positive impact! |
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🎬It’s November and the days are shorter, shadows are longer, and Kanopy’s Noirvember collection has arrived. If you're looking for a streaming app that's FREE with no commercials, now is a great time to download Kanopy. All you need is your CPL card and PIN (last 4-digits of your phone number).
Dive into the best of noir, free to stream with your CPL card:
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| | Fiero Code Contest! |
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From now until November 30th, YOU are invited to join our free coding competition, “The Botter Challenge.” No coding experience required!
Create a free Fiero Code account, and navigate to the Contest page to learn more and join:
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| Sign Up For Fiero Code
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We have two new Libby Reads programs coming up, with unlimited access (no holds) to the following titles:
Libby Reads Canada (Nov. 5 - 19) will feature Everything Is Fine Here by Iryn Tushabe
Libby Reads Global (Nov. 24 – Dec. 10) will feature Secrets of the Broken House by Taryn Souders.
Libby is an app that allows CPL members acces to free e-books, digital magazines and audiobooks. |
| Sign Up for Libby Now
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| To make a donation or learn more about supporting your Library, please reach out to Jocelyn: 📞 905-372-9271 ext. 6249 or press the button below to donate virtually.
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