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All Branches OPEN for in-person service - Library Hours

All branches will be closed on Statutory Holidays. Cobourg Library closed Sundays - Canada Day to Labour Day.
Our online resources are available, 24/7 and can be accessed remotely using your library card.

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Has your Library card expired? Fill in this online form to renew.

Programs and Services for Adults & Teens

Read our latest Program Guide to see the amazing programs we have lined up for you!
Check our Calendar of Events to register for a program.
Our Library has books, movies and magazines for both fun and study. We have graphic novels, games and music CDs too.
Find out about the history of your family. Read old newspapers or view census or cemetery records in our Local History room.
Public computers and free wireless are available at all branches.
We offer Home Delivery Service for anyone unable to come to the library due to illness or mobility.
Volunteer at the Library! Help keep the books in order, or lend a hand with a program.
Join TAG, our Teen Advisory Group, and you can suggest new books, or help plan a fun program.

The Computer Lab - 2nd Floor - Cobourg

Welcome to our Computer Lab - Cobourg

There are currently 7 computers available, with a session time of 90 minutes, up to a maximum time of 180 minutes/day/user.

For the safety of all those using the Lab, please keep the following in mind:

• Hand sanitizer is available for use

• No food or drinks may be consumed in the Lab.

• Please observe a social distance of 2 metres whenever possible.

• Computers are available by reservation only and may be reserved on a first-come-first-served basis

• Headphones are not available to borrow - please bring your own or mute your computer

• Printing, scanning and copying are available

- $0.15 - Single-sided, black & white copies/prints
- $0.30 - Double-sided, black & white copies/prints
- $0.25 - Single-sided, colour copies/prints
- $0.50 - Double-sided, colour copies/prints
- Scanning is free

Authors Live - Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. on 89.7

Spread the word!

Our very own volunteer, Chris Worsnop, has created an amazing radio program on Northumberland 89.7FM titled "Authors Live"

Authors Live is a radio program developed specifically for people living in seniors’ residences that airs each Tuesday at 11:00 a.m.

The live authors in AUTHORS LIVE are themselves seniors living in the Northumberland area.

In the program, they will read aloud a variety of material including extracts from their own writing and pieces from the writing of well-known authors, ranging from poems to short stories.

Think of it as an adult ‘story time’.

To listen to previous episodes online, head to: https://northumberland897.ca/authors-live

Home Services Delivery

Home Services Delivery

The Cobourg Public Library offers a free Home Bound Delivery service for Cobourg, Bewdley and Gores Landing residents who cannot make it into the Library. Once every four weeks, we will deliver a new bag of Library materials to you and pick up the Library materials that are ready to be returned.

Who is eligible for Home Services Delivery?

Our Home Bound Delivery Service is for Cobourg, Bewdley and Gores Landing residents who cannot make it into the Library due to:

Long-term illness
Mobility issues
Physical disability
Visual disability

Where do we deliver?

We can only deliver to addresses within the Cobourg, Bewdley and Gores Landing area, including:

Long-term care facilities
Nursing homes
Private homes
Retirement homes
Seniors' apartments

What can be borrowed?

Library materials from our fiction and non-fiction collections that can be borrowed include:

Books on CD
DVDs
Music CDs
Paperbacks
Regular print and large print books

Library materials that cannot be borrowed through our Home Services Delivery service include:

Quick Reads
Fast Flicks
Interlibrary loans

How does it work?

Deliveries

Once every four weeks, we will deliver a bag of Library materials to your residence. At the same time, we will pick up any Library materials that are ready to be returned.

Selection of Library materials

For both our Home Services Delivery and Library Pickup services, Library materials are selected either by:

Library staff, based on your reading interests with the help of your volunteer.

Register for Home Services Delivery

To register for either our Home Services Delivery or Library Pickup services, or for more information, contact the Home Delivery office by:

Filling out an application form for service for yourself or someone else online
Sending an email to rspence@cobourg.library.on.ca
Calling Rachel Spence at 905.372.9271 x6240

Seed Library

Our Seed Library is available seasonally at all branch locations

Seeds are made available in the Spring for you to take home, plant and enjoy throughout the growing season.

If possible, we ask that you harvest seeds in the fall to donate back to the seed library.

Check out these books on gardening:

Composting and Soil
Herbs
Self-sufficiency and DIY
Sowing and Saving Seeds
Container Gardening and Small Space Gardens
Vegetable Gardening and Organic Gardens
Wildlife Gardening and Pollinator Friendly Gardens

Guides to Saving Seeds

Adult and Teen Programs and Events

MAY 2023 - PROGRAMS - Adults and Teens

Monday Movies - Cobourg - Mondays at 2:00 p.m. in the Rotary Room

Join us for free movie screenings each Monday afternoon.
Light refreshments provided. No registration necessary.
- May 1 - In the good old Summertime (1949) - starring Judy Garland and Van Johnson. (102 min)
- May 8 - Stagecoach (1939) - starring John Wayne, Claire Trevor and Andy Devine. (96 min)
- May 15 - The social network (2010) - starring Jesse Eisenberg and Andrew Garfield. (120 min)
- May 22- CLOSED (Victoria Day)
- May 29 - The pajama game (1957) - starring Doris Day, John Raitt and Carol Haney. (102 min)

Gaming Night - Teens & Adults - Cobourg - Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. - Rotary Room

Come out on Tuesday nights and test your skills by playing Super Smash Brothers.
Competitive and casual players welcome.
Brought to you in partnership with EXP.

Yarn Circle - Bewdley - Wednesday nights at 6:00 p.m. - Bewdley Branch

Join us at the Bewdley Branch for our Yarn Circle.
A place to sit and chat with other yarn crafters and work on a current project of yours!
Our group will not meet May 17th. Register to join us for the Bewdley Craft Night instead!

Adult Craft Circle - Cobourg - Wednesday, May 3rd - 6:00pm - 7:30pm - Rotary Room

Join us at the Cobourg Public Library with your current craft project for good company and light refreshments.
All crafts are welcome! Drop-in event. No registration required.

Teen Wallhanging - Take & Make Kit - Kits will be available starting Monday, May 8th

Learn how to turn yarn, popsicle sticks and markers into a beautiful piece of art you can hang on your wall!
Pick up your kit at any of our three locations. While supplies last.

Boomers & Beyond - Cobourg - Fridays - May 12th, 19th & 26th - 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - Rotary Room

LEARN & SOCIALIZE - For Ages 55+
May 12th - Learn how to stay in your home longer! Join our friends from Community Care Northumberland to chat about what they offer.
May 19th - Cyber Security! Learn smart tips to protect yourself from Scams and Fraud with Ganaraska Financial Credit Union.
May 26th - Paranormal Seekers will be doing a presentation on paranormal activity detected in Durham Region and beyond
Refreshments provided.
Upcoming sessions: June 2nd, 9th & 16th

Craft Night - Bewdley - Make a Rag Rug! - Wednesday, May 17th - 6:00 p.m. - Bewdley Branch

Make your own eco-friendly rug using recycled textile fabric scraps. No sewing required.
All supplies will be provided. Space is limited for this program.
Registration required. Register online.

Teen 5-Minute Masterpiece Sketch Challenge - Cobourg - Thursday, May 18th - During Library Hours

Teens, do you accept our challenge? Recreate the world's most famous masterpieces in 5 minutes on a sticky note.
Hang your painting proudly on our challengers wall to celebrate International Museum Day!

Movie Night - Gores Landing - Tuesday, May 23rd - 7:00 p.m. - Gore's Landing Community Hall

Join us at the Gores Landing Community Hall after hours to enjoy a classic movie and light refreshments.
Movie: Strangers on a train (1951) - Farley Granger, Ruth Romand & Robert Walker. A tennis star hates his estranged wife and wants to be free to marry another woman. He meets someone on a train who hates his father. He forces the tennis player to comply with his theory that two strangers can get away with murder. Based on the novel by Patricia Highsmith.

Fibre Arts Social - Cobourg - Mondays - May 29th to August 28th - 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Rotary Room

Join us for a weekly opportunity to get together, discuss your current fibre art projects, and socialize over delicious refreshments.
Teens & Adults are welcome to attend this drop-in program.
This program is brought to you by the power of volunteers.

Adult Games Night - Cobourg - Wednesday, May 31st - 6:00 pm - Rotary Room

Meet us in the Rotary Room for board games, cards, and light refreshments.
Bring your friends and meet new people!
Drop-in event. No registration required.

Genealogy Gurus - Facebook Group

New genealogy feature posted weekly
Each week, our Gurus will post a new genealogical tidbit, historical resource, photo or database – and encourage our members to post their thoughts or some interesting resources to share of their own. Join the conversation on Facebook

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.

MAY 2023 - OUTREACH & EVENTS

Adventure Never Ends Contest - Friday, April 28th to Sunday, May 28th

Adventure Never Ends: A Tabletop Saga is now available on Kanopy!
Post on social of you and friends playing any tabletop game or watching the film for the opportunity to win some amazing prizes for your library.
How to participate:
- Post images on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook of you and friends playing any tabletop game or watching Adventure Never Ends.
- Get double consideration for playing in the library. A clever caption always goes a long way!
- The more you post, the better our chances to win one of the gaming prize packs for our Library!
- Use the hashtag #AdventureNeverEnds - Tag your local library @cobourgpl and @kanopy and you’re entered in!

Spring Giveaway - Facebook & Instagram - Wednesday, May 3rd to Wednesday, May 10th

Let us know your favourite thing about spring in the comments of the contest post on Facebook or Instagram and follow @cobourgpl and @quinnsblooms.greenery to be automatically entered to win a $25 gift card to Quinn's Blooms & Greenery.
This contest ends at 10:00 a.m. EST on May 10th, 2023.
The winner will be announced on Facebook and Instagram and drawn at random.
This contest is not associated with Instagram or Facebook. No cash value can be exchanged. Pursuant to our internal policy 1.14 no board members, relatives or library staff may enter.

Breakfast & Books - Harwood Hall - Saturday, May 6th - 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Join us at Harwood Hall - 5453 Front St, Harwood
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!

Spring Market - Cobourg - Saturday, May 6th - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Rotary Room

Drop by to shop some amazing items from local creators:
Lakehouse Candles, Shortbread Co., Jessup Hill Fudge, Jewelry, Clothing, Home Decor & much more - including a table of gently-used books to purchase by donation to support the Cobourg Public Library!
For more information, contact Marney at: 905-396-7945 or at hellolakehousecandles.com

Ukulele For Beginners - Cobourg - Fridays - May 12th to July 28th - 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Rotary Room (*Friday, June 2nd will be held outside - weather permitting*)
Join Ukulele Instructor, Barry Savage, to learn how to play the Ukulele!
There will be some ukuleles available but we welcome you to bring your own. Adults & Teens Only.
Registration required. Register online for this 12-week class.
This event is brought to you by the power of community partnerships
Instructions and information for participants to view/print where desired.

Create Your Own Painted Pot at the Cobourg Ecology Garden - Saturday, May 13th - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Paint your own pot and plant your own seed - all for free!
Pots and paint supplied by the Cobourg Ecology Garden and flower seeds provided by the Cobourg Public Library's Seed Library.
Location: 107 Hibernia Street, Cobourg, ON - West end of the Garden
This event is brought to you by the power of community partnerships. We can't wait to see you there!

Kitten Shower - Cobourg - Sunday, May 21st - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Our local kittens need some love from the community!
Join us on Sunday, May 21st to drop off donations of much-needed items to help them flourish.
For a list of suggested donations, please head to: http://surl.li/eurzh
In partnership with the Northumberland Humane Society

St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Visit - Cobourg - Tuesday, May 23rd - 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 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.

Create a LinkedIN Profile for Employment Success - Teens and Adults - on Zoom

Wednesday, May 24th, 2023 - 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Looking for a summer job? LinkedIn is the perfect place to get noticed.
Learn how to set up a profile to effectively get noticed by potential employers with the help of specialists at Watton Employment Services.
You must register to be sent the Zoom link.
Must sign into Zoom with your full name to be let into the room.
Registration required. Register online.

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

Disclaimer

Book, Movie and Game Reviews and Suggestions

Craft Ideas

Virtual Craft Along Group Posts

Patterns from March 2022 - March 7th, March 14th, March 21st, March 28th
Patterns from April 2022 - April 4th, April 11th, April 18th, April 25th
Patterns from May 2022 - May 2nd, May 9th, May 16th, May 23rd

Other Craft Ideas:

Antique vase
Baby Yoda Bookmarks
DIY Stress Balls
Flower Pounding Art
Get Crafty on Libby/Overdrive
Graduation Cap Memory Bookmarks
How to dye pasta for crafts
Macaroni Art
Magazine Crafts
Make your own Canadian masterpiece
Marble Nail Art
Mother's Day Card
Mother's Day Teapot Craft and template
Mother's Day tissue paper flowers
Pinecone flowers, Pinecone prep instructions
Pressed flower art
Roses - Make some beautiful roses using egg carton, scissors, hot glue gun & glue, paint, paint brush
Stress ball
Teen Tote Bag

Recipes to try

Other Fun Ideas!

DIY toilet bombs
Game night
Great Big Story
Screen-free Saturdays - pledge, bingo, tracker
Tips for gardening with kids

More ideas on the Children and Families page!