Adults & Teens

Home/My Cobourg/Library/Adults & Teens

Adult and Teen Page

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.
All branches will be closed on Oct 9th and 10th for Thanksgiving

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:

• You must use hand sanitizer prior to entering the Library

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

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

• The use of masks is required, as per the HKPR Health Unit.

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

• You must use the computer that you reserved.

• 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 open at all branch locations

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

Easy Seeds

Challenging Seeds

Adult and Teen Programs

SEPTEMBER 2022 - PROGRAMS - Adults and Teens

Teen Back to School Challenge - Monday, August 29 to Friday, September 9th

TEENS - Find a Back to School bookmark amongst the Young Adult Fiction Books, then bring it to the Main Desk to receive a treat!
At all branch locations.

Gaming Night - Teens & Adults - Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. - Cobourg (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.
NOTE - the group will not be meeting on September 20th.

Virtual Vintage Film Features - September 7th & 21st, October 5th & 19th

Join us on Facebook and/or YouTube as we showcase classic films available at the Cobourg Public Library by looking at famous actors' breakout roles.

Yarn Circle - Bewdley Branch - Wednesday nights at 6:00 p.m. - starting September 7th

Join us at the Bewdley Branch for our Yarn Circle.
A place to come sit and chat with other yarn crafters and work on a current project of yours!

Monday Movies - Mondays at 2:00 p.m. - Starting September 12th - Cobourg (Rotary Room)

Join us for free movie screenings each Monday afternoon.
Light refreshments will be provided. No registration necessary.
Upcoming movie lists are available at the Cobourg Library.
The Library will be CLOSED on Monday, September 19th - No Movie this day.

Virtual Author Visit - Anna Maxymiw - September 18th at 2:00 p.m. - on Facebook

Join us for a virtual author visit with Anna Maxymix whose first novel, Minique, is out now (published by McClelland & Stewart).
Loosely based on the lives of real 17th-century figures, Minique is a fierce outsider narrative, a feminist fable, a survival story, and a turbulent romance rolled into one utterly captivating novel.
Anna Maxymiw's award-winning writing has appeared in such publications as The Globe and Mail, Hazlitt Magazine, Maclean’s, and The Washington Post.

Boomers & Beyond - Fridays at 10:00 a.m. - Starting September 23rd - Cobourg (Rotary Room)

Join us Friday mornings in the Rotary Room to enjoy listening to our special guests and have some social time!
Free and open to anyone 55+
- September 23rd - Karma Yoga with Living Well Movement Centre
- September 30th - No program out of respect for our indigenous community
- October 7th - St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs
- October 14th - Low Waste Living presented by the owner Happy Beet
- October 21st - From Forest to Farmland, a presentation by George Parker which tells the story of the survey and early settlement of Hamilton Township in the late 1700s.
- October 28th - How You Can Combat Climate Change, presented by Blue Dot Northumberland

Bowtruckle - Take & Make Kit - Kits will be available starting Monday, September 26th

TEENS - Have you seen the movie Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them?
This adorable little creature can be seen in the movie and now you can create your very own!
Kits will be available while supplies last. Pick up your kit at any of our three locations.

Adult Game Night - Wednesday, September 28th - 6:00 p.m. - Cobourg (Rotary Room)

A game night for adults!
Board games, cards, light refreshments.
Bring your friends and meet new people!

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.

SEPTEMBER 2022 - EVENTS

CobourgPL Harvest and Donate Contest! - Thursday, September 1st to Monday, October 31st

Harvest and Donate to our Seed Library - Help our Seed Library GROW!
Donate your locally grown harvested seeds to add to our Seed Library for someone to borrow, grow and enjoy next year.
Earn an entry for the draw to win an amazing gift basket with each and every donation!
1. Harvest your seeds
2. Dry your seeds
3. Bag, label with seed name, seal
4. Bring into the Library
5. Fill in a form with your name and contact information
6. Attach the form to your bag of seeds
7. Place your form & seeds into the bin at your Library. Winners will be drawn at random Tuesday, November 1st.

It's Fall Giveaway time! - Wednesday, September 14th to Wednesday, September 28th

We’re getting cozy at your Cobourg Public Library and want you to join us!
Drop your favourite fall book, film or song below to automatically be entered to win a cozy-comforts prize basket.
This contest ends at 10 AM on September 28th, 2022.
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. Pursuant to our internal policy 1.14 no board members, relatives or library staff may enter.
Contest will be on Facebook and/or Instagram only.

Breakfast, Books & More - Harwood Hall - Saturday, September 10th - 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Join us at Harwood Hall - 5453 Front St, Harwood
Enjoy an amazing Pancake Breakfast, then stop by our table to check out some Library materials, get a Library membership, sign up for a program and learn more about what the Library has to offer!

Cobourg Farmer's Market - Saturday, September 17th - 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Join us at the Cobourg Farmers Market in the Kids Zone (Rotary Harbourfront Park – Albert St and 2nd St, Cobourg) to create your own magic creature mask, draw with chalk, receive a free membership and more!

Think Local, Read Local - Cobourg - Saturday, September 24th - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

This is an excellent opportunity to meet an array of Northumberland County authors and illustrators.
Attend to peruse a selection of published titles and enter to win an incredible gift basket!
See which authors and illustrators will be attending in this PDF Brochure
Join us for free! Questions? Contact Rachel (rspence@cobourg.library.on.ca)

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!

Black Cat, Burnham Family Farms, Change Makers Refillery,
The Dutch Oven, Just Brew It, Millstone Bread, The Pink Cafe and Sprucewood Handmade Cookie Co.