TD Summer Reading Club - All Library Locations - June 30th to August 23rd
Visit your library and register for the TD Summer Reading Club!
Read any library book at your reading level and report back to library staff with an oral, picture, or written report. Each book report gives you a chance to win our end of summer prizes!
Available starting Friday, August 1st - During branch hours.Stop by the Library and pick up your String Art Flower kit to make this colourful decoration.
Each kit contains the materials to create one flower. While supplies last.
Family Storytime – Cobourg Library - Thursdays - 10:30 a.m.
Join us this summer for stories, songs, and rhymes. A great program for school readiness and meeting other families in our community.
Ages 0-6 years & Parent/Caregiver. Drop-in Program.
August 7th - Northumberland Humane Society
August 14th - Cobourg Ecology Garden
Join Library staff for storytime at our Bewdley branch this summer. Each week we will explore a different theme through stories, songs, and a craft.
Ages 0-6 years & Parent/Caregiver. Drop-in Program.
August 15th - Northumberland EarlyON
July 28th to August 2nd - During Branch Hours
Find your inner aviator at the Library! We will be provide all the necessary materials – colourful paper, markers, and even design templates for inspiration. All you need to bring is your imagination and a willingness to experiment. Whether you are a seasoned paper airplane engineer or a first-time folder, you will find something to enjoy. Come learn about aerodynamics, try out new designs, and see your creations soar!
Families welcome. Drop-in program. While supplies last.
Get Your Game On - Bewdley Branch - Saturday Afternoons - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Drop-in for some Nintendo Switch gaming fun at the Bewdley Branch.
Families welcome. Drop-in Program.
Doodle-a-thon - All Library Locations - August 5th to August 9th
Do you find yourself doodling in the margins of your notebooks, sketching on napkins, or just generally itching to put ink to paper? If so, then this is the perfect summer activity for you. Visit the library to unleash your creativity, connect with fellow drawing enthusiasts, and explore the boundless possibilities of doodling!
Families welcome. Drop-in program. While supplies last.
Available starting Wednesday, August 6th - During branch hours
Stop by the Library and pick up your zoo animal bookmark kit to make this cute placeholder! Each kit contains the materials to create one bookmark.
While supplies last.
Bring your family to read the bilingual story as you walk along the outdoor path.
Book: "Let's go! haw êkwa!" by Julie Flett
Families welcome. Drop-in Program.
A special storytime with the Northumberland Humane Society. Learn more about the important work that the Humane Society does to help
animals in our local community.
Families welcome. Drop-in Program.
Discover the surprising science hiding in a bag of Skittles. Explore solubility, buoyancy, reactivity and investigate the odds of finding your favourite colour. How sweet it is!
Ages 6 to 12. Register online to attend.
Registration opens Friday, August 1st at 10:00 a.m.
Unleash your inner architect and embark on a construction adventure at the library! We invite you to use your imagination and our LEGO collection to recreate famous World Landmarks. From the Eiffel Tower to the Taj Mahal, let your creativity soar as you bring these iconic structures to life, brick by brick. What will you build?
Families welcome. Drop-in program.
Family Movie Night - Cobourg Library - Wednesday, August 13th - 6:00 p.m.
Bring your family to cool off this summer with a movie at the library.
Popcorn will be provided, while supplies last. Please bring a re-usable water bottle to fill up at our foyer water station.
Movie: Despicable Me 4 (Rated G)
Families welcome. Drop-in program.
Bring your family to read the bilingual story as you walk along the outdoor path
Book: "Let's go! haw êkwa!" by Julie Flett
Families welcome. Drop-in Program.
Make Butter with a Dairy Farmer - Cobourg Library - Thursday, August 14th - 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Join us for this hands on program. Northumberland's Dairy Educator, Diane, will teach you how to make butter. Observe how the cream changes, from a liquid to a whipped consistency, and eventually a solid ball of butter.
Ages 6 to 12. Register online to attend.
Registration opens Friday, August 1st at 10:00 a.m.
Join Library Staff for a special storytime at the Cobourg Ecology Garden. Bring along a blanket or chair to enjoy the stories, songs, and rhymes outside in this local treasure.
The Cobourg Ecology Garden is located at 116 Hibernia Street, Cobourg, ON, K9A 3J8. www.cobourgecologygarden.ca
Families welcome. Drop-in Program.
Join us at the Bewdley Branch for a special storytime and activities in partnership with Northumberland EarlyON Child and Family Centres.
Ages 0-6 years & Parent/Caregiver
Drop-in Program
World Flag Scavenger Hunt - All Library Locations - August 18th to August 23rd - During Branch Hours
Embark to explore the world, one flag at a time, in this thrilling scavenger hunt. Find all of the hidden flags and win a prize.
Families welcome. Drop-in program.
Junior Bakers Make Cupcakes - Gores Landing Branch - Tuesday, August 19th - 6:00 p.m.
Calling all young baking enthusiasts! Get ready to whip up some sweet treats at the library. This program is a fantastic opportunity to learn basic baking skills, make new friends, and create edible masterpieces to enjoy.
Allergy Alert: Please be advised that food ingredients may contain allergens. We cannot guarantee an allergen free program.
Ages 6 to 12. Space is limited. Register online to attend.
Registration opens Friday, August 1st at 10:00 a.m.
Junior Bakers Make Cupcakes - Cold Springs Branch - Wednesday, August 20th - 3:00 p.m.
Calling all young baking enthusiasts! Get ready to whip up some sweet treats at the library. This program is a fantastic opportunity to learn basic baking skills, make new friends, and create edible masterpieces to enjoy.
Allergy Alert: Please be advised that food ingredients may contain allergens. We cannot guarantee an allergen free program.
Ages 6 to 12. Space is limited. Register online to attend.
Registration opens Friday, August 1st at 10:00 a.m.
Bubble Adventures - Cobourg Library - Thursday, August 21st - 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Join us in the Garden of Reading on the south lawn.
Make your own bubble wand. Enjoy our Bubble Art station. Play with bubble wands, draw with sidewalk chalk and more!
*This event will be held indoors is weather is inclement.*
Families welcome. Drop-in program.
Game Time! - All Library Locations - August 26th to August 31st - During Branch Hours
As the summer sun begins to fade, squeeze in one last week of fun at the library! We are hosting a Stay and Play extravaganza packed with board games, card games, and giant games to keep you entertained. Gather your friends, challenge your family, and make some lasting memories as we celebrate the end of summer together with friendly competition and good times.
Families welcome. Drop-in program.
