APRIL 2024 - PROGRAMS - Children and Families |
- 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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APRIL 2024 - Outreach and Events |
- 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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MARCH 2024 - PROGRAMS - Children and Families |
- Join Rachael for stories, songs, rhymes, and more!
- A great program for school readiness and meeting other families in our community.
- 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.
- March 22nd - Special storytime and activities in partnership with Northumberland EarlyON Child and Family Centres
- Starting March 1st - During open hours at the Branches.
- Stop by the Bewdley or Gores landing Branch and pick up your Glider Plane Kit to make a personalized plane that really flies!
- Each kit contains the materials to make and decorate a single glider. While supplies last.
- Dr. Seuss was born on March 2nd, 1904. In celebration, we would love to know which is your favourite Dr. Seuss book. Sharing your favourite Dr. Seuss title will enter you into a random draw for a Dr. Seuss prize pack.
- Contest ends on Sunday, March 17th, 2024 at 5:00 pm.
- Families are invited to enter virtually or at any branch of the Cobourg Public Library.
MARCH BREAK - March 8th to 17th
March Break - Carnival Scavenger Hunt - All Locations - Friday, March 8th to Sunday, March 17th - During Library Hours
- Visit any Library branch to search for the 10 hidden carnival images.
- Find them all and win a prize!
- Families Welcome. Drop-in Program
- Register your team of 4 friends to see if you have what it takes to be the fastest team to complete this carnival themed
- escape room.
- Ages 10 to 17. Rotary Room. Register online to attend.
- Monday, March 11th - During Library Hours
- Bring your creativity to take on our Lego STEAM Challenges with a carnival twist.
- Youth Services Department. Families Welcome. Drop-in Program.
- Tuesday, March 12th - During Open Hours
- Bring your creativity to create your own ball and cup game.
- Families Welcome. Drop-in Program. While Supplies Last
- Wednesday, March 13th - During Library Hours
- Visit the Cobourg or Bewdley Library branch to play our giant games together as a family.
- Families Welcome. Drop-in Program
- Bring the whole family to enjoy a movie together in our Rotary Room.
- Movie: Toy Story 4 (Rated PG)
- Popcorn will be provided. Please bring a water bottle to fill from our foyer water filling station.
- Families Welcome. Drop-in Program.
- Come one, come all!
- Step right up and have a ball.
- Games, activities, and popcorn too.
- There is sure to be something to interest you.
- Families Welcome. Drop-in Program. Rotary Room.
- Bring your friends and join us for an afternoon movie.
- Popcorn will be provided. Please bring a water bottle for filling in our foyer water bottle filling station.
- Movie: The Greatest Showman (Rated PG)
- Ages 10-18 years Only. Rotary Room. Drop-in Program
Happy 25th Birthday Gruffalo! - All Library Locations - Monday, March 18th to Sunday, March 24th
- Visit any library branch to celebrate the children's book, The Gruffalo, with a themed craft, stickers, and activities.
- Enter for a chance to win a special 25th anniversary edition of the book.
- Families Welcome. Drop-in Program. While Supplies Last.
- Thank you to the Publishers Group of Canada for sponsoring this program.
- 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 dates: April 19th, May 24th.
Bunny Tail Craft Station - All Library Locations - Monday, March 25th to Saturday, March 30th
- Visit any library branch during open hours to create a spring bunny using paper, tissue paper, and a pom pom.
- Families Welcome. While Supplies Last.
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MARCH 2024 - Events and Outreach |
- Located at 5453 Front St, Harwood, ON K0K 2H0
- 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.
- This volunteer-led ukulele session teaches you music literacy through learning how to play the ukulele!
- Registration required.
- Kindly note: Registration will be taken by phone only on a first-call-first-served basis.
- Registration is very limited.
- Please call Rachel at 905-372-9271 ext. 6240 on Friday, March 1st at 10:00 a.m.
- No messages left before 10:00 a.m. will be accepted.
St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs - Cobourg Library - Tuesday, March 19th - 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Reading Room
- Need a little comfort and companionship?
- Drop-in to meet a St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog and learn more about the program.
- All are welcome.
- Do you enjoy movies? Fancy yourself a movie buff?
- Pick up a ballot (or print one) at any of our library locations, and vote for your favourites!
- Be sure to return your ballot by 5pm on Sunday, March 10th, or enter online - to win an amazing gift basket generously donated by CVSMidwesttapes.ca
- Then tune in to watch the Oscars live on ABC.
- Go to oscar.com or oscars.org to learn more.
- Friday, March 29th
- Sunday, March 31st
- Monday, April 1st
- The Library may be closed, but you can access our Virtual Library Resources anytime.
- Saturday, April 13th - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Swing into Spring at the makers at the Cobourg Library.
- 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.
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Early Literacy Activities |
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LEGO Building Challenges |
Try these LEGO Building Challenges!
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Kids in the Kitchen |
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STEAM Activities |
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Other Fun Stuff |
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