Children & Families

Apply Online - and you could be chosen!

• We are looking for Cobourg Public Library members who like to read and who would like to share their favourite books with the community, by creating a special Kid Librarian book display.
• Ages 6 to 12 years. Youth Services Department
• How To Apply:
  • Submit an online application form: 
  • https://forms.cobourg.ca/Library/Kid-Librarian-Application.
• The application will ask for your name, age, contact information, when you are available to create a display, and for a list of some of the junior fiction, junior non-fiction or junior picture book titles that you would like to share.
• Applicants will be randomly selected to become the next Kid Librarian.

You may be required to Login to some of these sites. You will need to enter your Library Card # (without spaces), and if asked for a PIN#, enter the last 4-digits of your phone number.

CBC Kids Corner

• CBC Corner has tons of safe, educational and entertaining content for children and youth of all ages including tv shows, free online games, fun quizzes and activities as well as news articles made by kids for kids.
• As a parent, you will also find cool and simple crafts ideas, healthy recipes, and easy ways to learn through play!

Fiero Code - NEW!

• A self-guided online software program that teaches youth (ages 8 to 18 years) how to code through hundreds of coding tutorials and dozens of real-world projects.
• A gamified learning experience ― as youth progress through the activities, they will earn clothes and accessories for their personal avatar within the software.
• Youth can learn to build websites, video games, apps, animations, and programs, while using the programing languages of HTML, CSS, Javascript, Python, Scratch, and SQL.  
• Sign-up and get coding today!

Frontier Life

• A digital collection of primary sources including material from the Hudson Bay Archives and the Glenbow Archives.
• It is designed to enrich teaching and research, examining settlement, existence and interactions at the edge of the Anglophone world from 1650-1920.

Just for Kids (Login - cobourgpl ; Password - digital)

• A kid-safe, advertisement-free, media platform that is easily accessible, providing educational content with a focus on early literacy to the early learner.  
• These videos are sure to entertain, educate and inspire young patrons. 
• Games, songs and interactives will keep these early learners interested and engaged as they discover a learning environment that is fun, safe and entertaining.

OverDrive Kids

• E-Books,  Audiobooks and Magazines for kids! 
• Chapter books, picture books, read-alongs, non-fiction and even some videos based on popular children's books.

Primary Search Main Edition

• Access popular full-text magazines for elementary school research.

World Book Online

• Fill in the form, and receive access to: Early Learning; Kids; Student; Advanced; Timelines; eBooks; Activity Corner; Discover; Dramatic Learning; Kids eLearn; Science Power; Social Studies Power
• Other Languages: - Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos; Banco de Contenidos aualPlanets; L'Encyclopedie Decouverte

Fall Apple Magnet - Take and Make Kit - Bewdley and Gores Landing Branches

• Available Starting September 3rd - during Branch hours
• Stop by the Library and pick up your Fall Apple Magnet kit to make this harvest-themed decoration.
• Each kit contains the materials to create one magnet.
• While Supplies last.

Cobourg Family Storytime - Cobourg Library - Thursdays - 10:30 a.m. - Rotary Room

• Join us this fall for stories, songs, and rhymes perfect for ages 0 to 6 years. A great program for school readiness and meeting other families in our community.
• Families Welcome. Drop-in Program.
• Cobourg Town Council visits Family Storytime!
  • Sept. 12th - Mayor Lucas Cleveland
  • Sept. 19th - Councillors Adam Bureau and Randy Barber
  • Sept. 26th - Deputy Mayor Nicole Beatty and Councillor Miriam Mutton

Bewdley Family Storytime - Bewdley Branch - Fridays - 10:00 a.m.

• Join us for storytime at our Bewdley branch.
• Each week we will explore a different theme through stories, songs, and a craft. 
• Families Welcome. For ages 0 to 6. Drop-in Program.
  • Sept. 20th - Northumberland EarlyON
  • Sept. 27th - PA Day Fun: Drive-in Movie (instead of storytime)

Mother Goose - Cobourg Library - Mondays - 10:00 a.m. - Begins on September 9th - Rotary Room

• Join us for an hour 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 program on Monday, October 14th or Monday, November 11th.**
• Parent/Guardian & Child (Aged 0-24 months)
• Register online to attend starting Tuesday, September 3rd at 10:00 a.m.

Cobourg Town Council Visits Family Storytime! - Thursdays - Sept. 12, 19 & 26 - 10:00 a.m.

• Enjoy stories and songs with special guest from Cobourg Town Council in September at Cobourg Family Storytime!
  • Sept. 12th - Mayor Lucas Cleveland
  • Sept. 19th - Councillors Adam Bureau and Randy Barber
  • Sept. 26th - Deputy Mayor Nicole Beatty and Councillor Miriam Mutton
• Families Welcome. Drop-in Program.

Bewdley Family Storytime with Northumberland EarlyON - Bewdley Branch - Friday, September 20th - 10:00 a.m.

• Join the Bewdley Branch for a special storytime and activities in partnership with Northumberland EarlyON Child and Family Centres.
• Upcoming dates: Oct. 18th and Nov. 22nd
• Families Welcome. Drop-in Program.

PA Day Fun: Drive-in Movie - Bewdley Branch and Cobourg Library - Friday, September 27th

• 10:00 a.m. | Bewdley Library
• 2:00 p.m. | Cobourg Library
• Join us this PA Day to watch a family-friendly movie!
• Bring along a cardboard box for each participant to transform into their very own car. 
• Watch the movie and enjoy free popcorn from inside your very own cardboard box car.
• Families Welcome. Drop-in Program.

Do you love your library? - Now through October 13, 2024

• Your $5 kids card purchase at Boston Pizza supports our local library with new books, graphic novels, and more!

You could win a luxury Bookish Gift Basket! - September 2nd to September 27th

• How to Enter:
  • Sign up for our monthly e-newsletter by following this link and clicking "Programs at the Cobourg Public Library"
  • Once you are subscribed, you will be automatically in the running for our giveaway!

• Get ready to discover exciting library updates and exclusive content while having a shot at winning!
• This contest ends at 9:00 a.m. EST on September 27th. The winner will be drawn at random and announced on Facebook and Instagram.
• This contest is not associated with Instagram or Facebook. No cash value can be exchanged. Under our internal policy 1.14 no board members, relatives, or library staff may enter. The winner must be able to pick up the prize within 14 days and be a Cobourg Public Library member.

Library Chess Club - Cobourg Library - Tuesdays - 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• September to November - Join us in the Reading Room to meet other local chess players.
• Pieces and boards will be available.
• Drop-in program. All ages welcome.

Breakfast & Books - Harwood Hall - Saturday, September 7th - 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

• Visit us at the Harwood Hall's monthly pancake breakfast!  Harwood Hall, 5453 Front St, Harwood
• We will have activities for the kids as well as a great selection of items for you to check out.

Visit the Library Booth at the Cobourg Farmer's Market - Saturday, September 14th - 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• Visit our booth at the Cobourg Farmer's Market for something fun to learn or create.
• Bring your own chair to our Community Storytime led by Rachael at 10:00 a.m.

St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Drop-In - Cobourg Library - Tuesday, September 17th - 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

• Join us in the Reading Room to meet our local St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs.
• All dogs are child-friendly and looking forward to meeting you. 
• Upcoming dates: Oct. 15th and Nov. 19th.

Join the TD Summer Reading Club - All Locations

• Come sign up to read as many books as you can over 8-weeks.
• When you sign up you get a FREE reading log and stickers!
• You can read any library book at your reading level and report back to library staff with an oral, picture or written report.
• Each book report gives you a chance to win our end of summer prizes!
• You can submit a book report even if you can't come into the Library! 
  • Picture Book Report
  • Fiction Book Report
  • Non-Fiction Book Report

Flapping Dragon - Take and Make Kits - Bewdley & Gores Landing Branches

• Available Starting Thursday, August 1st - During Branch Hours
• Stop by the Bewdley or Gores Landing Branch and pick up your Flapping Dragon craft kit and make this fearsome creature!
• Each kit contains the materials to make one dragon.
• While Supplies last.

Alien Cardboard Tube Craft Station - All Library Locations - Monday, July 29th to Saturday, August 3rd 

• The library is being invaded by aliens! Visit any library branch to create your own unique alien from recyclables. 
• Families Welcome. Drop-in Program

Family Storytime - Cobourg Library - Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

• Join us this summer for stories, songs, and rhymes perfect for ages 0-6 years. A great program for school readiness and meeting other families in our community.
• Families Welcome. Drop-in Program.
• Aug 15th - Family Storytime visits the Cobourg Ecology Garden
• Aug 29th - No Storytime today

Family Storytime - Bewdley Branch - Fridays at 10:00 a.m.

• Join us for storytime at our Bewdley branch. Each week we will explore a different theme through stories, songs, and a craft.
• Families Welcome. Drop-in Program.
• Aug 23rd - Northumberland EarlyON
• Aug 30th - No Storytime today

Group Summer Space Art Project - All Library Locations - Monday, August 6th to Saturday, August 10th

• Bring your creativity and add to our space themed group art project.
• Families Welcome. Drop-in Program.

LEGO Space STEAM Challenge - All Library Locations - Monday, August 12th to Saturday, August 17th

• Do you have what it takes to complete our space themed Lego STEAM challenges?
• Visit any library branch to test your skills. 
• Families Welcome. Drop-in Program.

Join us for the TD Summer Reading Club StoryWalk® - Bewdley Branch - Monday, August 12th to Saturday, August 17th

• Enjoy reading a story outside as you stroll along from one page to the next.
• "The Darkest Dark" by Chris Hadfield and illustrated by the Fan Brothers, reprinted by permission of Tundra Books, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited.

Family Summer Movie Night - Cobourg Library - Wednesday, August 14th - 6:00 p.m.

• Families are invited to enjoy a movie and popcorn together at the library. Bring a re-usable water bottle to enjoy our foyer water station. 
• Movie: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (PG-13)
• Families Welcome. Drop-in Program.

Family Storytime visits the Cobourg Ecology Garden - Thursday, August 15th at 10:30 a.m.

• Join library staff for a special storytime at the Cobourg Ecology Garden. Bring along a blanket or chair to enjoy
• stories, songs, and rhymes in the beauty of the garden.
• Families Welcome. Drop-in Program. 
• The Cobourg Ecology Garden is located at 116 Hibernia St, Cobourg, ON, K9A 3J8

I Spy Window - Cobourg Library - Monday, August 19th to Saturday, August 24th

• Bring your detective skills to search for the hidden objects in our foyer display case.
• Can you spot them all?
• Families Welcome. Drop-in Program.

Messtival - Cobourg Library Lawn - Thursday, August 22nd at 2:00 p.m.

• Prepare to get dirty at this outdoor messy festival!
• Children will have a chance to play and explore with mud, slime, foam, water, and more.
• Families are encouraged to wear clothes and shoes that can get messy, to bring towels and a change of clothing.
• All children must be supervised by a parent or guardian. 
• Families Welcome. Drop-in Program.

Bewdley Family Storytime with Northumberland EarlyON - Bewdley Branch - Friday, August 23rd - 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.

The Cobourg Public Library is committed to a zero tolerance policy for harassment or intimidation of any kind at our events. This harassment includes, but is not limited to: vulgar, obscene, and abusive language; name-calling; taunting; and any conduct that demeans a person/group on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, creed, age, or disability.

Any person who violates our Behaviour Policy during our events, webinars or any online convening, will be removed immediately.

Disclaimer

The Library upholds the principles of intellectual freedom and supports the rights of individuals to read, speak, view and exchange different points of view on any subject. To accomplish this, the Library may present controversial programs in order to ensure public access to all sides of an issue.

Breakfast & Books - Harwood Hall - Saturday, August 3rd - 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

• 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.

Cobourg Library visits the Cobourg Farmers’ Market - Saturday, August 10th - 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• Visit our booth at the Cobourg Farmer's Market for the scoop on exciting library programs, events, and have some crafty fun.
• Enjoy our TD Summer Reading Club StoryWalk®
• "The Darkest Dark" by Chris Hadfield.
• Upcoming dates: Sept. 14th

Chess Club – Cobourg Library - Tuesdays - August 13th to August 27th - 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Do you enjoy playing chess?
• Drop by the Library to meet other local chess players and enjoy a game outside on our chess tables.
• Chess pieces will be available.

Radio Show - Wednesday, August 7th - 10:15 a.m.

• Tune into Northumberland 89.7FM on the first Wednesday of each month at 10:15 a.m. to find out what's happening at your Cobourg Public Library!
• Events, programs, insights and more, with Rachel Spence, Community Engagement Specialist.

Holodomor National Awareness Tour - Cobourg Library - Tuesday, August 27th - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• The Holodomor Mobile Classroom (HMC), a state-of-the-art education center, helps educate Canadians of all ages on the tragic historic events of the Holodomor and is a key component of The Holodomor National Awareness Tour.
• Its goal is to raise awareness of the Holodomor, to promote Canadian values of human rights, civility, and democracy and help build a diverse & tolerant society.

The Cobourg Public Library is committed to a zero tolerance policy for harassment or intimidation of any kind at our events. This harassment includes, but is not limited to: vulgar, obscene, and abusive language; name-calling; taunting; and any conduct that demeans a person/group on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, creed, age, or disability.

Any person who violates our Behaviour Policy during our events, webinars or any online convening, will be removed immediately.

Disclaimer

The Library upholds the principles of intellectual freedom and supports the rights of individuals to read, speak, view and exchange different points of view on any subject. To accomplish this, the Library may present controversial programs in order to ensure public access to all sides of an issue.

• Week #1 - The wheels on the bus
• Week #2 - The cat in the hat
• Week #3 - Train
• Week #4 - Goodnight moon
• Week #5 - Franklin in the dark
• Week #6 - Where the wild things are
• Week #7 - Rosie's walks
• Week #8 - Brown bear, brown bear, what do you see?
• Amos's Sweater
• Counting to Christmas
• My Arctic 123
• Red is best
• Simon and the snowflakes
• Stella, Queen of the snow
• The Mitten
• Thomas' Snowsuit

Try these LEGO Building Challenges!  

• Build a birdhouse
• Build a board game
• Build a bridge
• Build a castle
• Build a dinosaur
• Build a Library
• Build a pirate ship
• Build a toy
• Build a waterpark
• Build something you would find in the ocean
• Build your name
• Create a self portrait
• Create something using only 100 bricks
• Marble maze
• Something to wear
• What's cooking

• Back to School Bus Snack
• Banana Sushi
• Cinnamon Raisin French Toast
• Cookie "Pizza"
• DIY Ice Cream Sandwiches
• Fruit Kabobs
• Microwave Smores
• Mummy Cakes
• No Bake Apple Cookies
• No-Bake Birds Nest Cookies
• Owltastic Snack!
• Snacks - Trail Mix
• Tea Party with Mom
• Teddy Bear Toast
• Veggie Turkey Snack
• Warm Peanut Butter & Banana Quesadillas

• Home bubble solution
• Incredible bouncing raisins
• Magic Invisible Ink
• Magnet Maze
• Make a square bubble
• Orange Fizz
• Static electricity butterfly
• Start Seeds in a Eggshell

• Awesome Audiobooks on Libby
• Bathtub sailboat
• Build a Family Fort
• DIY Stress Balls
• Flashlight Scavenger Hunt
• Kids Nail Salon
• Llama Cardboard Craft - Inspired by Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney. 
  Supplies: cardboard, scissors, yarn, tape, markers.  Optional - pompoms, glue
• Make a card for Mother's Day
• Nature Art
• Paper Ninja Stars
• Popsicle Stick Animals - Bird, Cat/Dog
• Robot Creation Lab
• Screen-free Saturdays - pledge, bingo, tracker
• Shark Book Mark
• Show and Tell
• Sidewalk Obstacle Course
• Summer Painting for Kids
• Teen Tote Bag
• Tips for Gardening with Kids
• Victoria Day Fireworks Craft