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  • 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


Cobourg Public Library Mission Statement: 

The Cobourg Public Library is committed to being an exceptional community resource for information, exploration, inspiration and enjoyment.


Membership is free to anyone living in Cobourg, Hamilton Township or the Municipality of Port Hope.

Read our latest Program Guide to see the amazing programs we have lined up for you!

Or check out the Online Calendar of Library Events to see what is coming up - and sign-up for a program!

Our Virtual Library are available, 24/7 and can be accessed remotely using your library card.

Cobourg Public Library - Download our AppDownload our new app

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 Cobourg Public Library - Location and Hours

Cobourg Branch - C. Gordon King Centre
200 Ontario Street, Cobourg, ON K9A 5P4
(T) 905-372-9271
(F) 905-372-4538

Cobourg Library - Open Hours
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1pm to 5pm 10am to 8pm 10am to 8pm 10am to 8pm 10am to 5pm 10am to 5pm 10am to 5pm

 Closed Sundays Canada Day to Labour Day

 Bewdley Branch - Location and Hours

Bewdley Branch - Alice D. Behan Library
Bewdley Community Centre
7060 Lake Street, Bewdley
(T) 905-797-2535, ext. 23

Bewdley Branch Hours - Open Hours
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Closed Closed Closed 4pm to 8pm 1pm to 4pm 9am to 12pm 1pm to 4pm

 

Gore's Landing Branch - Location and Hours

Gore's Landing Community Hall
5199 Burnham Street North
(T) 905-269-4151

Gore's Landing Branch - Open Hours
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Closed Closed 3pm to 7pm Closed Closed Closed 12pm to 4pm

 

 What can you do at the Library?
  • Borrow books, movies, music, games, or magazines What can you do at the library
  • Borrow a Telescope, Discovery Backpack, Ontario Parks Parking Pass, Binge Bundle, Borrow & Build LEGO or something from our Seed Library
  • Place holds or check Your Account online
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  • Use a public computer, scan documents, make photocopies
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  • Use a study table or carrel
  • Research in our Local History Room
Our Library in the News

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Cobourg Library goes “fine-free” for kids and teens - GoNorthumberland.ca, July 17, 2022

Period Promise Northumberland Celebrates Menstrual Hygiene Day with a Community-Wide Collection Campaign - United Way, Northumberland News. May 10, 2022

Period Promise Northumberland Celebrates Menstrual Hygiene Day with a Community-Wide Collection Campaign - Today’s Northumberland, May 31st, 2022. 

The Force is Strong at Your Cobourg Public Library on May 4th - Today’s Northumberland, April 29th, 2022

Celebrate 45 Years of Canadian Children’s Book Week with Illustrator, Nancy Vo - Today’s Northumberland, April 29th, 2022

 Beyond Books - Northumberland 89.7 FM

Beyond Books

Tune into Northumberland 89.7 FM on the first Wednesday of each month at 10:15 a.m. - listen to us live as we discuss upcoming programs, events and resources.  

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