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| May 2025 - Adult and Teen Programs |
- Attention Teens!
- Visit any of our branches and guess what YA book we've put in the jar for your chance to win one of two prize packs!
- Winners will be decided by random draw from all correct entries.
- Teens only. One entry per person.
Monday Movies - Cobourg Library - Mondays - 2:00 p.m. - Rotary Room
- Drop in for a free movie. Light refreshments will be provided.
- Movie lists will be available at the Cobourg Public Library.
- May 5: Arsenic & Old Lace (1944), 118 mins
- May 12: The Grand Hotel (1932), 112 minutes
- May 19: Library Closed for Victoria Day
- May 26: Singin' in the Rain (1951), 103 mins
Boomers - Cobourg Library - Fridays - 10:00 a.m. - Rotary Room
- Drop-in Friday mornings for light refreshments and enjoy our weekly program.
- Welcoming those aged 55 and older. Donations appreciated, but not required!
- May 2nd - Learn about Senior Women Living Together, an organization that matches women who live alone so they can save on expenses and avoid social isolation. Presented by Patt Dunn, Founder & Executive Director.
- May 9th - Have you ever wondered about the plants and trees in our town? Join Arborist, Ed Cork and Horticulturalist, Rick Cromlish from the Town of Cobourg for an insightful presentation.
- May 16th - Meet Jane Kelly, Publisher of Watershed Magazine. She will be speaking about the history and process of creating the beloved magazine.
- May 23rd - We welcome Joyce from Greenwood Coalition who will be showing us how to transform driftwood into bright pieces of art.
- May 30th - Join local sports author, Todd Denault, as he shares stories about meeting some of hockey’s greats.
- In "Widows and Orphans", Cat is covering a wellness conference for the Quill & Packet when one of the influencers is found dead.
- She finds herself investigating yet another high-profile death, while trying to save the Quill & Packet, which is in financial trouble.
- Watch it on Facebook.
- In partnership with Furby House Books.
Bewdley Book Club - Bewdley Branch - Wednesday, May 14th - 6:30 p.m.
- Join us at the Bewdley Branch where we get together and discuss our latest book of choice:
- Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller.
- Registration is Required, so please talk to branch staff if interested!
Adult Craft Night - Bewdley Branch - Wednesday, May 21st - 6:00 p.m.
- Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where we'll be painting the adorable little gnomes that we made last month! All materials are provided—just bring your imagination and a sense of fun! Don’t miss out on the gnome-making magic—sign up today!
- No experience necessary.
- Space is limited and registration is required.
- Please contact your local branch or go online to register.
- Register online to attend starting Thursday, May 1st at 10:00 a.m.
Teen Hangout - Cobourg Library - Wednesday, May 28th - 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Bring your friends to a dedicated space for teens only.
- Hang out, meet new people, play a board game or a Nintendo Switch game on the big screen, participate in an activity, or enjoy the free WIFI. FREE SNACKS PROVIDED!
- Teens Welcome. Drop-in Program. Rotary Room
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| May 2025 - Child and Family Programs |
- Available Starting May 1st - During Branch Hours
- Stop by the Library and pick up your Sea Coral kit.
- Make this fuzzy sea coral with decorative fish friends.
- Each kit contains the materials to create one coral craft.
- While Supplies last.
Family Storytime - Cobourg Library - Thursdays - 10:30 a.m. - Rotary Room
- Join us this spring for stories, songs, and rhymes perfect for ages 0 to 6 years.
- A great program for school readiness and meeting other families in our community.
- Families Welcome. Drop-in Program.
- May 15th - Cobourg Police Service Visit
Family Storytime - Bewdley Branch - Fridays - 10:00 a.m. - Bewdley Branch
- Join Library staff for storytime at our Bewdley Branch.
- Each week we will explore a different theme through stories, songs and a craft.
- Families Welcome. Drop-in Program.
- May 16th - Ontario Provincial Police Visit
- May 23rd - Northumberland EarlyON
Bug Scavenger Hunt - All Library Locations - Monday, May 12th to Sunday, May 18th
- Join us in the Youth Department to find your favourite creepy crawlies!
- Find them all to win a prize!
- Drop-in program - All ages welcome
- 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.
- Visit the library for a captivating storytime with OPP police officers.
- Meet real-life police officers, learn about the tools that they use, and get an up-close look at a police vehicle, complete with flashing lights and sirens!
- Families Welcome. Drop-in Program.
- Join the Bewdley Branch for a special storytime and activities in partnership with Northumberland EarlyON Child and Family Centres.
- Families Welcome. Drop-in Program.
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| May 2025 - Outreach and Events |
Breakfast & Books - Harwood Hall - Saturday, May 3rd - 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- Harwood Hall, 5453 Front St, Harwood
- Visit us at the Harwood Hall's monthly pancake breakfast!
- We will have activities for the kids as well as a great selection of items for you to check out.
- Visit our table to sign up for a membership, and learn more about what the Cobourg Library has to offer.
- Bring a comfortable chair and enjoy community storytime at 10:30 a.m.
Family Research Information Day - Cobourg Library - Saturday, May 3rd - 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Need help with family research? Either local or from a distance?
- Drop by the Rotary Room, Cobourg Library between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
- 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Lakeshore Genealogical Society & Cobourg Library invite you to learn about your community. The Cobourg & District Historical Society, Northumberland County Archives and Museum and members from the OGS Quinte Branch will also be there to assist.
- 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Join us at 2:00 p.m. for a special presentation (in-person or register to attend by Zoom) by Dan Buchanan on "A History of the Murray Canal."
- Event is FREE - but registration for the afternoon session is suggested. To register, please email: LGSregister@gmail.com
Chess Club - Cobourg Library - Tuesdays - 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Reading Room
- Drop by the Reading Room for a game of chess!
- Pieces and boards will be available.
- All ages and skill levels welcome.
Tech Buddies - Cobourg Library - Tuesdays May 6th and 13th - 4:10 p.m. to 5:10 p.m.
- Need basic technology assistance?
- Join students from Trinity College School on the second floor of the Cobourg Public Library.
- Help is first come-first served.
Spring Market - Cobourg Library - Saturday, May 10th - 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Local Creators! Free Admission!
- Love shopping local? Come and check out some amazing local vendors at our Spring Market, in partnership with Lakehouse Candles. Look forward to pre-loved books by donation, candles and more!
- Just in time for Mother's Day!
- Send an email to hello@lakehousecandles.ca for more information.
Get Your Library Card! Our Library Card Membership Campaign is underway!
- Sign up for your library card, renew your membership and unlock amazing opportunities to win fun prizes throughout the year!
- We’re bringing memberships directly to YOU
- Bewdley Community Works - Thursday, May 1st from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Justin's Pet Store - Saturday, May 10th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Join us at Justin's Pet Store where we'll be doing Library Cards at their plant sale!
- Rainbow Cinemas - Tuesday, May 13th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Join us at Rainbow Cinemas to sign up for your Cobourg Public Library membership! Anyone who signs up for a membership receives a 2 for 1 admission voucher to select films at Rainbow Cinemas.
- Northumberland Home & Leisure Show at the CCC - Saturday May 24 and Sunday May 25
- Visit our table at the Northumberland Home & Leisure Show taking place on May 24 & 25.
- Sign up for a membership and receive a 'I Read Past My Bedtime' bag and be entered to win a grand prize!
- Don’t miss out on all the fun! Join us and let’s make 2025 unforgettable!
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