Children & Families

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CBC Kids Corner - CBC Corner has tons of safe, educational and entertaining content for children and youth of all ages including tv shows, free online games, fun quizzes and activities as well as news articles made by kids for kids. As a parent, you will also find cool and simple crafts ideas, healthy recipes, and easy ways to learn through play!

Frontier Life - A digital collection of primary sources including material from the Hudson Bay Archives and the Glenbow Archives. It is designed to enrich teaching and research, examining settlement, existence and interactions at the edge of the Anglophone world from 1650-1920.

Just for Kids (Login - cobourgpl ; Password - digital)

A kid-safe, advertisement-free, media platform that is easily accessible, providing educational content with a focus on early literacy to the early learner.  

These videos are sure to entertain, educate and inspire young patrons. 

Games, songs and interactives will keep these early learners interested and engaged as they discover a learning environment that is fun, safe and entertaining.

OverDrive Kids - E-Books,  Audiobooks and Magazines for kids!  Chapter books, picture books, read-alongs, non-fiction and even some videos based on popular children's books.

Primary Search Main Edition - Main Edition provides access to popular full-text magazines for elementary school research.

World Book Online - Fill in the form, and receive access to: Early Learning; Kids; Student; Advanced; Timelines; eBooks; Activity Corner; Discover; Dramatic Learning; Kids eLearn; Science Power; Social Studies Power; Other Languages: - Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos; Banco de Contenidos aualPlanets; L'Encyclopedie Decouverte

Babytime - Cobourg - Mondays at 10:00 a.m. - Rotary Room

• Join Youth Services Specialist Rachael for a 30-minute circle time filled with songs, rhymes and stories.
• Bond with your baby and meet other families.
• Ages 0-24 months with a Parent/Guardian. Drop-in Program.
• May 22nd - No program (Library closed)

Family Storytime - Cobourg - Thursdays at 10:30am - Rotary Room

• Join Rachael for stories, songs and more! A great program for school readiness and meeting other families in our community.
• May 18th - Join us for a special storytime with guests from Cobourg Police Service. 
• Families Welcome. Drop-in Program.

Family Storytime - Bewdley - Fridays at 10:00 a.m. - Bewdley Branch

• Join Library Staff for an interactive program filled with stories, songs and rhymes.
• May 5th - No program (Library closed)
• May 19th - Bewdley Storytime with Northumberland EarlyON
• Families Welcome. Drop-in Program.

May the Fourth - Cobourg & Bewdley - Thursday, May 4th

• Calling all Star Wars fans!
• Visit the Youth Department to celebrate all things Star Wars.
• Star Wars junior materials will be on display and drop-in activities will be available.
• Bewdley - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Cobourg - 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Families Welcome. Drop-in Program.

Celebrate the Royal Coronation - All Branches - Saturday, May 6th 

• In honour of the Coronation of King Charles III, visit any library branch to decorate a royal crown to wear.
• While supplies last. Families Welcome. Drop-in Program

Mother's Day Card Station - All Branches - May 8th to May 14th - Youth Department

• Visit any library branch to create a greeting card for your mother or any special woman in your life.
• Families Welcome. Drop-in Program.

Fuzzy Caterpillar - Take & Make Kit - Kits will be available starting Monday, May 15th

• Kids ages 3 and up - Take home and create your very own fuzzy caterpillar friend to help welcome spring!
• Proud of your creation? Tag us on social media! @CobourgPL
• Pick up your kit at any of our three locations.  While supplies last.

Family Storytime with Cobourg Police Services - Thursday, May 18th at 10:30 a.m. - Rotary Room

• Join us for a special storytime with guests from Cobourg Police Service. 
• Meet a police officer and check out a real police vehicle.
• Families Welcome. Drop-in Program.

Bewdley Family Storytime with Northumberland EarlyON - Friday, May 19th at 10:00 a.m. - Bewdley Branch

• Join us at the Bewdley Branch for a special storytime and activities in partnership with Northumberland EarlyON Child and Family Centres.
• Families Welcome. Drop-in Program.

Spring Bookwalk - Cobourg - Tuesday, May 23rd to Wednesday, May 31st

• Let's get outside to read a story!
• Walk around the Cobourg Public Library and read a story in our windows.
• Families welcome. Drop-in program.

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.

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.

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.

• Week #1 - The wheels on the bus
• Week #2 - The cat in the hat
• Week #3 - Train
• Week #4 - Goodnight moon
• Week #5 - Franklin in the dark
• Week #6 - Where the wild things are
• Week #7 - Rosie's walks
• Week #8 - Brown bear, brown bear, what do you see?
• Amos's Sweater
• Counting to Christmas
• My Arctic 123
• Red is best
• Simon and the snowflakes
• Stella, Queen of the snow
• The Mitten
• Thomas' Snowsuit

Try these LEGO Building Challenges!  

• Build a birdhouse
• Build a board game
• Build a bridge
• Build a castle
• Build a dinosaur
• Build a Library
• Build a pirate ship
• Build a toy
• Build a waterpark
• Build something you would find in the ocean
• Build your name
• Create a self portrait
• Create something using only 100 bricks
• Marble maze
• Something to wear
• What's cooking

• Beyond Borders - Books about Refugees
• Books and movies to celebrate Hanukkah
• Choose your own adventures
• Coding for Kids
• Dear Diary
• Explore a new series this summer!
• Just Arrived
• Kids books about Kwanzaa
• Kids Joke books
• Learn a new language - "Welcome to" series with Sesame Street
• Look! Wordless books
• New e-books for Grades K-3
• New Junior Chapter Books!
• Reading Road Trip

• Back to School Bus Snack
• Banana Sushi
• Cinnamon Raisin French Toast
• Cookie "Pizza"
• DIY Ice Cream Sandwiches
• Fruit Kabobs
• Microwave Smores
• Mummy Cakes
• No Bake Apple Cookies
• No-Bake Birds Nest Cookies
• Owltastic Snack!
• Snacks - Trail Mix
• Tea Party with Mom
• Teddy Bear Toast
• Veggie Turkey Snack
• Warm Peanut Butter & Banana Quesadillas

• Home bubble solution
• Incredible bouncing raisins
• Magic Invisible Ink
• Magnet Maze
• Make a square bubble
• Orange Fizz
• Static electricity butterfly
• Start Seeds in a Eggshell

• Awesome Audiobooks on Libby
• Bathtub sailboat
• Build a Family Fort
• DIY Stress Balls
• Flashlight Scavenger Hunt
• Kids Nail Salon
• Llama Cardboard Craft - Inspired by Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney. 
  Supplies: cardboard, scissors, yarn, tape, markers.  Optional - pompoms, glue
• Make a card for Mother's Day
• Nature Art
• Paper Ninja Stars
• Popsicle Stick Animals - Bird, Cat/Dog
• Robot Creation Lab
• Screen-free Saturdays - pledge, bingo, tracker
• Shark Book Mark
• Show and Tell
• Sidewalk Obstacle Course
• Summer Painting for Kids
• Teen Tote Bag
• Tips for Gardening with Kids
• Tumblebooks - Sloth at the Zoom
• Victoria Day Fireworks Craft