Children & Families

Write about what interests you!

Enter your poem, short story or graphic novel for a chance to win some cool prizes!

The contest will start with a visit from author Ted Staunton on November 5th.

Deadline - Saturday, November 24th 

Awards Ceremony - Saturday, December 1st @ 10:00 a.m.

For more information contact the Library at 905-372-9271, x 6130

Contest Rules

• Submissions may be from a single contributor or may be a collaboration between a writer and artist.
• Entries must be in the form of a graphic novel, short story or poem.
• The closing date is Saturday, November 24th, 2018. 
• The winners will be contacted by telephone.

How to Enter

• The contest is open to the following categories:
  • Grades 1 to 3
  • Grades 4 to 6
  • Grades 7 to 8
  • High School
• Entries must be previously unpublished and must be their own work. The work can be fiction or non-fiction.
• Please send your entry by email to rperry@cobourg.library.on.ca or drop it off at the Youth Services desk on the 1^st floor.
• Entries must include a separate attached piece of paper indicating the following information:
  • child’s name
  • age
  • telephone number
  • grade
  • school
    
    

Conditions of Entry

• Computer generated images are acceptable as long as they are your original work (no clip art)

• The contest is open to contributors from grades 1 through 12.
• Entries must be previously unpublished and must be original.
• Submissions must be received by November 24^th, 2018.   Entries which are received after the closing date will not be accepted.
• The competition is not open to writers already published.
• Failure to meet the conditions of entry will mean that a submission is automatically disqualified from the competition.
• Entries will not be returned by mail and may be picked up from the Youth Services desk if desired. Submissions will not be available 1 month beyond the end of the contest deadline.
• The Library will maintain copies of the winning entries for further promotion.  
• Entrants are advised to retain a copy of their entries.
• The contest will be judged by an outside party. The judges’ decision is final.
• The winning entrant[s] agree[s] to the use of his/her name[s] and photograph[s] in relation to publicity material and for entries to be displayed for the public to view.  By entering a submission to the contest you are giving permission to the Cobourg Public Library to allow your work to be viewed by outside judges.
• All decisions of the judging panel are final
• Collaborative submissions will receive one prize jointly.
• Chances of winning depends on number of entries received
• Join us for the awards ceremony in the Rotary Room of the Cobourg Public Library on Saturday, December 1^st, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.  Winners will be announced and prizes awarded.

Prizes for each category shall approximately be:

First place $25; second place $15; third place $10

Disclaimer

• Cobourg Public Library reserves the right to refuse submissions that are not appropriate for a general audience.
• This contest is open to students who live in Cobourg or Hamilton Township.  Also, open to students who attend any school in Cobourg and Hamilton Township. 

Join us Thursdays @ 10:00am for this relaxed social time filled with rhymes, songs, stories and a "Cup o' Tea".

This program is for infants 0 to 24 months and a caregiver or parent.

Sessions run for 10 weeks.  

Registration is required. Register online or contact the Youth Services Department 905-372-9271 ext. 6130 or email

New sessions start in September, January and April.

Are you ready for some fun?

Join us every Wednesday @ 10:30am for stories, rhymes, songs and lively activities that help promote reading readiness skills.

This is an energetic 30-minute program with a new theme each week. 

What a great way to meet other families in our community.

Drop-in classes are ongoing.

For ages 0 to 5 years with a caregiver.

Every Wednesday - All year long.

Join us Fridays 10:00am to 10:45am for this fun family story time. 

We explore a new theme each week.  We sing songs, make a craft & share a snack.  

Drop-in (no registration required).

For ages 0 to 5 years with a caregiver.

September to June.