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New materials

New Items at the Library

Take a look at the new items we have added to our collection!  

You may also want to check out these lists of Trending Titles

AUGUST 2023

Adult Fiction
Adult Non-Fiction
Adult Graphic Novels
Adult Large Print
Audiobooks
Music on CD
Movies and TV Series
Video Games
Young Adult Books
Children's Books 
Children's DVDs

JULY 2023

Adult Fiction

Adult Non-Fiction

Movies and TV Series

Children's Books

Children's DVDs

JUNE 2023

Adult Fiction

Adult Non-Fiction

Adult Large Print

Audiobooks

Music on CD

Movies and TV Series

Young Adult Books

Children's Books

Children's DVDs

MAY 2023

Adult Fiction

Adult Non-Fiction

Adult Graphic Novels

Adult Large Print

Movies and TV Series

Video Games

Children's Books

Children's DVDs

Special Collections available to borrow at the Library

While all of our materials are special, we have a few unique collections available to borrow at the Library.

Please see our My Card page for borrowing limits, fine rates, renewals and other information.

  • Quick Reads (link to search)
    • Read the hottest bestseller now - no waiting!  
    • No holds.  No renewals.   
    • Get it fast.  Read it fast - then move on to the next bestseller on your list!
    • Loan period: 7 days
    • Fine rate: $1.00 / open day
  • Binge Bundles (link to search)
    • 6 DVDs in one case on a common theme
    • Loan period: 3 weeks
    • Fine rate: $1.00 / open day
  • Book Club Kit (link to search)
    • The number of copies in each kit may vary
    • Loan period: 6 weeks
    • See this handout for a listing of titles
  • Borrow and Build LEGO Set (link to search)
    • 1 KG of LEGO to take home and create with!
    • Loan period: 3 weeks
  • Borrow and Play - Musical Instrument Library (link to search)
    • We have 2 adult guitars, 1 youth guitar, 1 adult ukulele and 1 youth ukulele available on a first-come first-served basis at our Cobourg Location.  
    • There is 1 ukulele available at each of our Bewdley and Gores Landing branches.
    • Each instrument comes in a case, with a strap, picks and tuner.
    • Loan period: 3 weeks (no holds, no renewals). 
    • Fine rate: $1.00 / open day
    • Borrow books or DVDs for the Guitar or Ukulele to help you on your musical journey.
  • Discovery Backpacks (link to search)
    • Each backpack has a different theme with books and something special inside
    • Loan period: 3 weeks
  • Ontario Provincial Parks Parking Pass Kit
    • Kit includes: 1 day-use parking pass -- 1 pair of binoculars (with case) -- 1 compass (on lanyard) -- 1 Discovery activity book -- 1 Ontario parks guide
    • Loan Period: 1 week
    • Fine rate: $20.00 / open day
    • First-come, first-served 
    • 3 Kits available at each branch
  • Seed Library
    • Borrow seeds in the spring, and return some when you harvest in the fall
    • Free to borrow (no loan period)
  • Telescopes
    • View the stars from your backyard!
    • Each telescope includes: 1 telescope in 1 bag with wheels (30cm x 127cm or 12" x 50"), 1 rotating base (56cm x 75cm or 22" x 30"), 1 book, 1 flashlight, 1 instruction manual, 2 adjustment tools, 12 laminated cards.
    • *PLEASE NOTE - Telescopes and bases are large. Please make sure that your vehicle can accommodate them. 
    • Must be checked out on an Adult Library Membership Card.
    • Loan period: 1 week loan
    • Fine rate: $1.00 / open day
    • First-come, first-served 
    • Available at the Cobourg or Bewdley Branch locations only.
  • Films donated by Northumberland Film Sundays
    • Check to see which titles are in the Library's collection that were donated by NFS
    • Link to List in catalogue

Help us put books on our shelves! 

Let's Talk Books - Library Wishlist

Our Library is asking our community Lets Talk Books
to help us put books on our shelves.

We are thrilled to have partnered with Let's Talk Books Cobourg to create an online Wishlist of Books for our collections.

For every purchase you make from the Wishlist, you will receive a 15% discount, and if you spend $25 or more, you can get a tax receipt from the Library.

This is a great partnership, and encourages our community to support local business while also supporting the Cobourg Library.

 

Looking for a tax receipt? 

Contact our Admin Coordinator, Jocelyn, before purchasing
by email - jgard@cobourg.library.on.ca or
by phone 905-372-9271 ext. 6249
 Suggest an Item for Purchase

Is there a title that you think the Library should add to it's collection?  

Simply fill out one of the following forms, and let us know!

  • Adult Book Suggestion Form
  • Child or Teen Book Suggestion Form
  • Movies / Music / Game Suggestion Form

Next Reads e-Newsletters

Find your next read.  Next Reads newsletters

Sign up to receive monthly e-newsletters in your choice of 20 categories.  Learn about new and recent releases in our Library's collection that interest you::

  • Adult Fiction - NYT Bestsellers - Must-Read Books - Romance - Page to Screen - Mystery - Horror - Historical Fiction - Fantasy and Science Fiction - Fiction A to Z - Christian Fiction 
  • Adult Non-Fiction - NYT Non-fiction Bestsellers - Biography and Memoir - History and Current Events - Nature and Science - Spirituality and Religion
  • And More! - Books for Kids and Tweens - Picture Books - Teen Scene - Programs at the Cobourg Library

 

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