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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.
The Cobourg Public Library will be closed on Monday, February 20th for Family Day
Our online resources are available, 24/7 and can be accessed remotely using your library card.

Need a Library Card? Apply now

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

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
Binge Bundles
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, Community Engagement Assistant, 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

FEBRUARY 2023 - PROGRAMS - Adults and Teens

Teens - Get Caught Studying! - Monday, January 23 - Friday, February 3

Plan to study at the Library this exam season in one of our private study carrels or use a group study table with friends. You just might get a sweet surprise!
For Teens Grades 9 to 12.

What is it? An Image Guessing Game - Wednesday, February 1st to Tuesday, February 28th

Teens, come and give your best guess at our weekly zoomed in images at any Library branch.
There will be a new image each week. Answers will be revealed the following week. E
very Teen participant will be entered to win a Teen prize pack.

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

Do you miss playing Super Smash Brothers against your friends?
Come out on Tuesday nights and test your skills. 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 on February 22nd, join us for the Bewdley Craft Night instead!

Monday Movies - Mondays - 2:00 p.m. - Rotary Room

Join us for free movie screenings each Monday afternoon.
Light refreshments provided. No registration necessary.
- Feb 6 - The Student Prince (1954) - Ann Blyth & Edmund Purdom
- Feb 13 - The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) - Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal
- Feb 20 - CLOSED (Family Day)
- Feb 27 - A Star is Born (2018) - Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper

Knitting Meet Up - Cobourg - Wednesday, February 8th - 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Reading Room

Bring your current knitting project or start a new one. Interested in learning the basics of knitting?
We will have an experienced knitter present to help. All ages and abilities welcome.
Refreshments will be made available.

Virtual Author Visit - Kelly S. Thompson - Join us on Facebook - Thursday, February 16th - 7:00 p.m.

At once funny, inspiring, and heartbreaking, Still, I Cannot Save You is a story about addiction, abuse, tragedy, and illness, but above all, it is a powerful portrait of an enduring love between sisters.
Kelly S. Thompson is an award-winning writer of nonfiction, fiction, and poetry.
She is author of the national bestselling memoir, Girls Need Not Apply, which the Globe and Mail listed as one of the top 100 books of 2019.

Bewdley Craft Night - Embroidered Cards - Wednesday, February 22nd at 6:00 p.m. - Bewdley Branch

Join us in Bewdley and learn how to make your own embroidered notecards!
All supplies will be provided.
We will be using needles, so some sewing experience is helpful, but not necessary.
Space is limited, so registration is required.
Register Online or call your local branch to register.

Gores Landing Movie Night - Tuesday, February 28th - 7:00 p.m.

Join us at the Gores Landing Community Hall after hours to enjoy a classic movie and light refreshments.
Witness for the prosecution (1957) - Starring Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, Charles Laughton, and Elsa Lanchester.

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.

FEBRUARY 2023 - OUTREACH & EVENTS - Adults and Teens

22nd Annual CobourgPL Oscar Contest! - Contest runs February 1st to March 12th at 5:00 p.m.

Vote for your favourite actor, actress, director or film - and enter to win an amazing movie-themed prize!
Pick up your ballot today from any one of our three branches, print your own, or enter using our online Oscar Ballot Form.
Check these Oscar sites to help you decide - Oscars.org and https://abc.com/shows/oscars
Deadline for Entries - Sunday, March 12th at 5:00 p.m.

Breakfast & Books - Harwood Hall - Saturday, February 4th - 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!

Mini Coffee Tasting - Cobourg - Friday, February 10th - 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Reading Room at the Cobourg Public Library
All are welcome to stop by and enjoy different brews of Coffee crafted by our friends at Just Brew It Cobourg.
Learn more about what they have to offer while enjoying free, delicious coffee.

Patron Appreciation Day - All Branches

Cobourg Public Library - Tuesday, February 14th - 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Gores Landing Branch - Tuesday, February 14th - 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Alice D. Behan Bewdley Branch - Wednesday, February 15th - 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Enjoy delicious, creamy Lindor chocolate for free at your local branch.

Closed Monday, February 20th

The Cobourg Public Library will be closed on Monday, February 20th for Family Day.
Our Virtual Library is always open.

St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog - Cobourg - Tuesday, February 21st - 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Reading Room at the Cobourg Public Library
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.

Sip n' Sew - Cobourg - Wednesday, February 22nd - 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Reading Room

Refreshments will be made available and all are welcome.
Bring your current sewing project or start a new one.
Interested in learning the basics of sewing? We will have a special guest from local business, Embellish, at the event to assist you.
Refreshments will be made available and all are welcome.

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!