- Starting April 2nd - During open hours at the Branches.
- Stop by the Library and pick up your Fishbowl kit to make a personalized bowl full of fishy friends! (No actual fish required!)
- Each kit contains the materials to make and decorate one fishbowl. While supplies last.
- Celebrate National Poetry Month with a poem in your pocket!
- Select a poem, carry it with you and share it with others.
- Everyone Welcome.
- 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.
- Join us for storytime each week.
- We will explore a different theme through stories, songs, and crafts.
- Families Welcome. Drop-in Program.
- April 19th - Northumberland EarlyON
- Join us for an hour full of rhymes, songs, and stories that are perfect for bonding with your baby in this 10-week program.
- *Please note that there will be no class on Monday, May 20th for Victoria Day.*
- Parent/Guardian & Child (Aged 0-24 months)
- Register online starting Tuesday, April 2nd at 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.
- Upcoming date: May 24th.
- Join us for a free kids Bingo game and movie night.
- Movie: The Wild Life (Rated PG)
- Refreshments will be provided. No registration required
- Parents are asked to stay. This program is brought to you in partnership with the Gores Landing Hall Committee
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- Try out TumbleBookLibrary
- Let us know why you liked it on Social Media
- Be entered to win!
- What is TumblebookLibrary?
- An online collection of e-books for children with over 350 animated, talking picture books, along with read-along chapter books, non-fiction books, graphic novels, Spanish and French books, and exciting games and puzzles!
- Access free anywhere with your computer, tablet or mobile phone! All you need is an internet connection. There are no downloads: books are streamed right to your device at the click of a button.
- Access through the app on your device too.
- Join us for the "My Great Radio Memory" giveaway in partnership with 89.7FM!
- Share your favorite radio memory by emailing info@northumberland897.ca for a chance to win a 1939 vintage radio
- and two books from Tumbleweed Press Inc.
- The giveaway runs from April 1st to 30th, with the winner announced in early May. In partnership with Northumberland 89.7FM
Youth Colouring Contest - All Library Locations - Tuesday, April 2nd to Sunday, April 14th
- Ages 0 to 17 years
- Celebrate the 85th anniversary of the Wizard of Oz. Enter your completed colouring page for a chance to win four (4) tickets to a VOS Theatre matinee performance of the Wizard of Oz, on Saturday, April 27th at 2:00 pm. The winner will be selected by random draw.
- In partnership with the VOS Theatre.
Wizard of Oz Selfie Station - Cobourg Library - Tuesday, April 2nd to Sunday, April 14th
- Drop by the Youth area and take a selfie with a character from the Wizard of Oz!
- Apr. 5th - Learn about the Cobourg Crossen Car Company with speaker Ted Rafuse
- Apr. 12th - Explore "CemSearch" a resource that allows you to uncover early Cobourg families, their legacy, and community contributions. Speaker: Lakeshore Genealogical Society
- Apr. 19th - Explore a world of herbs, from garden to plate. After, enjoy a delicious butter herb tasting with speakers from the Cobourg Garden Club.
- Apr. 26th - Join us in the Reading Room for puzzles, cards, coffee and lovely door prizes!
- Meet new friends.
- Rachel Spence, Community Engagement Specialist
- Saturday, April 6th - 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
- 11:30 a.m. - Looking for help with family research, or need to know where to start? Whether your research is local or afar, drop by and speak with members of the Lakeshore Genealogical Society, Cobourg and District Historical Society or staff of the Cobourg Public Library to direct you to the resources you will need.
- 1:30 p.m. - Join us for a special presentation (in person or register to attend by Zoom) by Robert J. Pearce (M.A., PhD.) on "The Rice Lake Trading Post".
- Archaeologist, Dr. Robert Pearce will tell us about the history of the Rice Lake Trading Post, established in 1796 at the mouth of the Otonabee River.
- Learn about the historical and genealogical aspects of the surrounding region in the 1800's; The American Revolution; The War of 1812; The North West Company; The Mackenzie Rebellion; The families of Joseph & Lawrence Herkimer; Their nephew Captain Charles Anderson and his family; and Joseph and Rachel Harris. Closely tied to this story and its people is the formation and growth of the Rice Lake Reserve (Hiawatha First Nation) and Otonabee Township in Upper Canada.
- Email: LGSregister@gmail.com - to register to attend by Zoom.
- 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.
- There will be lots of local creators featuring their handmade with love goods for you to choose from including: Lakehouse Candles, Jessup Hill Fudge, Epicure, Grounding Light Designs Jewelry, SweetLegs with Laura, 31 with Jenny, A & T Kountry Kanning, North of 9 Designs, Faye’s Embroidery, Kuypers Wood Creations, Author Stacy Dawn, Hollow Moon Pottery & more!
- There will also be a pre-loved selection of books for sale.
- Free admission and lots of free parking.
- Tech Troubles? Trinity College Students Are Here to Assist!
- Drop-In for assistance with your social media accounts, device setup and more.
- Kindly note that there may be a bit of a wait depending on the volume of interest. Remember to bring the tech you need help with!
- Join us for some affection and learn more about the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog program at this drop-in event.
- All are welcome. Upcoming dates: May 21st, June 18th
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