Programs and Events at the Cobourg Public Library

--ADULT PROGRAMMING--

Boomers - Cobourg Library - Fridays - April 10th and 17th - 10:00 a.m.

Cobourg Rotary Room
Are you 55+ and interested in meeting new friends, having interesting conversations and learning something new each week - all for free?!  We host a weekly program that offers just that.  Light refreshments provided. Drop-in.  *No Boomers on April 3rd or 24th.

Monday Movies - Cobourg Library - Mondays at 2:00 p.m. - Cobourg Rotary Room

Drop in for a free movie and light refreshments. Movie lists available in the foyer at the Cobourg Public Library. Adults welcome. Drop-in program. *No Movie on April 6th

Adult Book Club - Bewdley Branch - Wednesday, April 8th - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Join us at the Bewdley Branch where we get together and discuss our latest book of choice. AMERICAN DIRT by Jeannie Cummins. Registration is required but is currently full, please contact the Bewdley Branch at (905) 797-2535 ext. 23 to join our waitlist.

Adult Craft Night - Bewdley Branch - Wednesday, April 15th - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Create a watercolour bookmark together. All materials will be provided.
Registration required. 
Register online starting April 1st at 10:00 a.m.

---TEEN PROGRAMMING---

Post-It Note Poetry - All Library Locations - April 1st to 30th

Visit the teen area to share a poem on the post-it notes provided and let your creative voice be heard. 
Teens Only.  Drop-in.  Teen Area.

Teen Hangout - Cobourg Library - Wednesday, April 29th - 6:00 p.m. to 7:30pm

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 just enjoy the free Wi-Fi.
Join us for soda sampling, while supplies last! Drop-in.  Rotary Room.

National Poetry Month - All Library Locations - April 1st to April 30th

Write down your favourite poem or your own creation and share in our Poet-Tree.
Families Welcome.

Foam Frog Doorknob Craft - Take and Make Kit - Branches Only

Available April 1st at the Bewdley, Gores Landing and Cold Springs Branches.
Stop by to pick up your kit to make a foam frog doorknob craft.
Each kit contains materials to create one frog, while supplies last.

Puppet Making Workshop - Cobourg Library - Saturday, April 11th at 10:00 a.m. - Rotary Room

Bring your creativity for a puppet making workshop with VOS Theatre. Meet cast members from their upcoming performance of Cinderella The Enchanted Edition! Partnership with VOS Theatre.
Ages 4-12 
Register online starting April 1st at 10:00 a.m.

PA Day Fun! Movie Morning - Bewdley Branch - Friday, April 17th - 10:00 a.m.

Instead of Storytime, join us for a Movie Morning screening of SMURFS.
Popcorn will be provided, while supplies last. Families welcome. Drop-in.

PA Day Fun! Pixel Adventure Scavenger Hunt - Cobourg Library - Friday, April 17th - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Visit the Cobourg PL for a retro-inspired scavenger hunt based on a classic 8-bit platform video game.
Find all of the hidden images and power up your day with a prize.
Cobourg Youth Department.  Drop-In.  Families Welcome.

Mother Goose - Cobourg Library - Monday, March 23rd at 10:00 a.m. (10-week program)

Join us for an hour of rhymes, songs, and oral stories that are perfect for bonding with your baby in this 10-week program. Parent/Guardian & Child (Aged 0-24 months). Rotary Room. 
Note: The program will pause on Monday, April 6th and Monday, May 18th due to Library holidays and closures. 
Registration Required.  To be added to our waitlist, please contact Rachael Purdy at rpurdy@cobourg.library.on.ca

Cobourg Family Storytime - Cobourg Library - Thursdays - 10:30 a.m.

Join us for stories, songs and rhymes.
A great program for school readiness and meeting other families in our community.
Drop-in program.  Ages 0 to 6 years with Parent/Guardian. 

Bewdley Family Storytime - Bewdley Branch - Friday - 10:00 a.m.

Join Library staff for storytime at our Bewdley Branch.
Each week we will explore a different theme through stories, songs, and a craft.
Drop-in program.  Ages 0 to 6 years with Parent/Guardian.
*No Storytime on Friday, April 3rd due to Library closure and April 17th will be a Morning Movie.

Bewdley Storytime with Northumberland EarlyON - Bewdley Branch - Friday, April 24th - 10:00 a.m.

Join us for a special storytime and activities in partnership with Northumberland EarlyON Child and Family Centres.  
Drop-in program.  Ages 0 to 6 years with Parent/Guardian.  

Easter Weekend

Library Closed - April 3rd, 5th and 6th (Open Saturday, April 4th)

Breakfast and Books - Harwood Hall - Saturday, April 4th - 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Visit us at the 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.

Chess Club - Cobourg Library - Tuesdays - 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Drop-in for this fun event!  
Meet other local chess players. Pieces & boards available.  A basic understanding of chess is required.
All Ages Welcome.

Advanced Care Planning Free Workshop - Community Care Northumberland - Cold Springs Branch - Wednesday, April 8th - 3:30pm-5pm

Learn about your Healthcare rights, prepare your family and friends, and make a plan for the care you want - now and in the future.

• Identify your Substitute Decision Maker (SDM).  
• Understand how Ontario governs consent to care.  
• Appoint a Power of Attorney for Personal Care if needed.
• Share values, wishes, and beliefs that guide future care decisions.
• Adults and Families Welcome (Drop-in program)

Tech Buddies - Cobourg Library - Rotary Room

Tuesdays - April 7th to May 12th - 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Drop-in for hands-on help with your devices.  
Support provided by Trinity College School Volunteers.  
Please arrive at 4:00 p.m. to sign in.
Students arrive at 4:15 p.m.

BOOMERS - Fridays at 10:00 a.m. - Cobourg Rotary Room

Are you 55+ and interested in meeting new friends, having interesting conversations and learning something new each week - all for free?!  We host a weekly program that offers just that.  
Light refreshments provided. Drop-in.  March-April Program listing.

• Friday, March 6th: Guest: Certified Hospice Palliative Care Ontario (HPCO) Trainers - This free, interactive community session will empower you to take control of your healthcare journey. Understand your rights, prepare your loved ones and make your voice heard.
• Friday, March 13th: Guest: Ganaraska Financial Credit Union - Seniors are often the primary target of sophisticated financial scams. Don't become a statistic. Join us for this critical session to learn the latest tactics scammers are using and how to build the strongest possible defense. You will leave with actionable steps to safeguard your assets and your peace of mind.
• Friday, March 27th: Guest: Maria Papaioannoy Empower Yourself! Join Maria for a practical, one-hour workshop on Self-Advocacy. Learn essential skills to speak up, get your needs met, and make your voice heard with confidence.

MONDAY MOVIES - Mondays at 2:00 p.m. - Cobourg Rotary Room

Drop in for a free movie and light refreshments. Movie lists available in the foyer at the Cobourg Public Library. Adults welcome. Drop-in program. *No Movie on March 16th

• March 2nd - Remains of the Day, (1993) 135 min
• March 9th - It Happened One Night (1934) 105 min
• March 16th is reserved for March Break, no movie.
• March 23rd - The King’s Speech (2010) 118 min
• March 30th - High Society (1956) 111 min

Chess Club - Cobourg Library | Reading Room - Tuesdays  |  4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Drop-in for this fun event!  
Meet other local chess players. Pieces & boards available.  A basic understanding of chess is required.
All Ages Welcome.

Adult Craft Night - Bewdley - Wednesday, March 18th 6:00 p.m.

Create a crochet dishcloth with us. Registration is required.
Register online starting Sunday, March 1st at 1:00 p.m.

BEWDLEY BOOK CLUB - Wednesday, March 11th - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Bewdley Branch

Join us at the Bewdley Branch where we get together and discuss our latest book of choice. February's book is: Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center. Registration is required, please contact the Bewdley Branch at (905) 797-2535 ext. 23

Teen Sticker Art Challenge - Friday, March 13th to Sunday, March 22nd - Drop In - Cobourg

Bring your friends to work collaboratively to reveal the hidden picture one sticker at a time. What will you reveal? Teens welcome. Drop-in program.

Teen Pickle Taste Testing - Friday, March 20th at 2:00 p.m. - Cobourg

Cobourg Rotary Room - Registration Required
Join us for an interactive experience where you will sample, savour, and vote on your favourite pickles. Register today and let the pickle journey begin. Teens Welcome. Ages 13 to 18.
Register Online starting March 1st at 1:00 p.m. 

MOTHER GOOSE - Monday, March 23rd at 10:00 a.m. (10-week program) - Cobourg

Cobourg - Rotary Room
Join us for an hour of rhymes, songs, and oral stories that are perfect for bonding with your baby in this 10-week program. Registration Required: Begins online Sunday, March 1st at 1:00 p.m.
Parent/Guardian & Child (Aged 0-24 months). Rotary Room. 

Note: The program will pause on Monday, April 6th and Monday, May 18th due to Library holidays and closures. 

COBOURG FAMILY STORYTIME - Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

Join us for stories, songs and rhymes. A great program for school readiness and meeting other families in our community.
Drop-in program.  Ages 0 to 6 years with Parent/Guardian. 

BEWDLEY FAMILY STORYTIME - Friday at 10:00 a.m.

Join Library staff for storytime at our Bewdley Branch. Each week we will explore a different theme through stories, songs, and a craft.
Drop-in program.  Ages 0 to 6 years with Parent/Guardian.

Bewdley Storytime with Northumberland EarlyON - Friday, March 27th |  10:00 a.m.

Join us for a special storytime and activities at our Bewdley Branch in partnership with Northumberland EarlyON Child and Family Centres.  
Drop-in program.  Ages 0 to 6 years with Parent/Guardian.  

Woodland Critters Spring Craft Take and Make Kit - Township Branches Only

Available starting Tuesday, March 3rd - During Branch Hours
Each kit contains the materials to create one woodland critters spring craft.
While supplies last at Bewdley, Gores Landing and Cold Springs Branches only.

Paper Bag Princess Day - Saturday, March 7th - During Open Hours

Bewdley, Cobourg & Gores Landing Branches
Celebrate this beloved Robert Munsch story by joining us for activities and a craft at your Library.
We welcome theme dressing too!

* MARCH BREAK * March 13th to 22nd

Art Mystery Scavenger Hunt - Friday, March 13th to Sunday, March 22nd - Drop In - All Locations

Twelve famous works of art on loan to the library have gone missing. Help us to find them and learn some art history along the way. Locate all of the paintings and receive a reward. Drop-in. Families Welcome

Gaming Afternoon - Saturday, March 14th - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Bewdley Branch

Visit the Bewdley Branch for an afternoon of Nintendo Switch gaming. Challenge your friends and enjoy some snacks. Families welcome. Drop-in program.

Home Alone Course - Monday, March 16th - 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Cobourg 

This FREE course will provide youth 10 to 14 years of age with the skills and knowledge that will assist them in being confident about staying home alone. Through interactive games and activities, participants will learn about how to stay safe in various situations and what to do in case of an emergency. Registration required.

*Register through Community Health Centres by emailing: workshops@chcnorthumberland.ca or call 905-885-2626 ext. 280. Please include your name, phone number, child's name and age.

Construction Zone - Monday, March 16th - During Library Hours - Cobourg

Dive into the joy of building with Duplo blocks, Lego bricks, Keva plants, and colourful dominoes. Unleash your imagination to craft anything from whimsical castles to futuristic space stations; there are no limits. Where you are working solo or teaming up with friends, each building opportunity encourages problem-solving, innovation, and hands-on learning. Grab a brick, a plank, or a block, and turn your wildest visions into reality. Families welcome. Drop-in program.

Happy St. Patrick's Day - Tuesday, March 17th - During Library Hours - Cobourg & Gores Landing Branches

Join us for a festive day of fun and creativity! Wear your favourite green outfit and participate in St. Patrick's Day crafts and activities.
Families Welcome. Drop-in program. While supplies last.

Popsicle Stick Hedgehogs - Wednesday, March 18th - Cold Springs Branch - 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Visit the Cold Springs Branch to make one of these adorable popsicle stick hedgehog crafts.
Families Welcome. Drop-in program. While supplies last.

Family Movie Afternoon- Wednesday, March 18th at 2pm - Cobourg

Enjoy the movie How to Train Your Dragon (Rated PG) with your family at the Cobourg Public Library this March Break. Popcorn will be provided, while supplies last. Please bring a reusable water bottle to fill at our water bottle refill station in the main foyer. Families Welcome. Drop-in. Rotary Room.

Tell Me A Story - Wednesday, March 18th 10am to 8pm - Cobourg

Turn storytelling into a playful, hands-on activity. Try your hand at storytelling using our story rocks.
Families Welcome. Drop-in program.

March Break Special Presentation - Zoo to You - Thursday, March 19th - 2:00 p.m. - Cobourg

Visit the Library this March Break for a special educational animal presentation with Zoo to You.
Families Welcome. Drop-in program. Reading Room.

March Break Pajama Storytime - Cobourg and Bewdley Branches

• Cobourg Branch - Thursday, March 19th at 10:30 a.m.
• Bewdley Branch - Friday, March 20th at 10:00 a.m.

Bundle up in your comfiest pajamas, grab your favourite bedtime-cuddle buddy, and settle in to enjoy stories, songs and rhymes. Families welcome. Drop-in program.

Saturday Afternoon Movie - Saturday, March 21st at 1:00 p.m. - Bewdley Branch

Join us to watch The Peanuts Movie (Rated G). Popcorn will be provided, while supplies last.
Families Welcome. Drop-in. Bewdley Branch.

Saturday Giggles & Games - Saturday, March 21st  - Cobourg & Gores Landing Branches

During Library Hours - Play family-friendly card games, board games, and giant games at the Library. Families Welcome. Drop-in. Cobourg & Gores Landing Branches.

25th Annual CobourgPL Oscar Contest - All Library Locations

Vote now until Sunday, March 15th at 5:00 pm.
Pick up your ballot (or print one) and vote for your favourite movies, actors, actresses or director!  
You can also enter online.
The winner will be chosen by those entries with the most correct answers, and will receive a gift basket donated by CVS Midwesttapes.
Winner must be able to pick up their prize from the Cobourg Public Library.

Plant Swap & Seed Library Re-Opening🪴Saturday, March 14th - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon - Cobourg Library

Bring your labelled plants and propagations ready to swap them for others of similar size and value. Everyone is welcome. Drop-in.
Our seed libraries will also be re-opening at all locations, during open hours, starting March 14th; make sure you stop by to 'check-out' your seeds!

Note: We will not be accepting any plants in advance of the event.

SEED LIBRARY GIVEAWAY - Saturday, March 14th to Saturday, March 21st

🌱The Seed Library is opening on Saturday, March 14th! Visit any of our locations, including Cold Springs, Gores Landing, Bewdley and Cobourg, between March 14th and 21st to check out a seed package and enter our Seed Library Giveaway. This is your chance to win a garden themed prize. 🌿✨

The winner will be drawn at random and contacted on March 23rd. Those who enter must have a CobourgPL card and be able to pick up their prize within 7 days of being contacted.

REGISTER FOR A FREE TREE

Register by March 15th to share your love of nature with your children by registering them for a free tree! 
Register your child online before March 15th to receive a free tree to plant the week of Earth Day, April 22nd. We will contact you when your child's tree is ready for pick-up at the Cobourg Public Library.