Programs and Events at the Cobourg Public Library

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

Drop in for a free movie and light refreshments.

• Nov 3rd: Jane Eyre (2011), 118 mins
• Nov 10th: Adam's Rib (1949), 101 mins
• Nov 17th: Good Morning Vietnam (1987), 121 mins
• Nov 24th: Chicago (2003), 113 mins

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 and boards will be available.
All Ages Welcome.

Author Talk and Book Signing with Shari Lapena - Cobourg Library - Wednesday November 5th at 6:30pm

Join us for a thrilling evening with Shari Lapena, the internationally bestselling author of She Didn't See it Coming, The Couple Next Door, Not a Happy Family, and other gripping psychological thrillers that have captivated millions of readers around the world.
Don’t miss this  opportunity to hear from one of the leading voices in modern mystery fiction.
Q&A and book signing will follow the talk.
Free and open to the public – books available for purchase on-site courtesy of Furby House Books

Boomers - Cobourg Library - Fridays - 10:00 a.m.

Ages 55+ Meet new friends and learn something new.

• Nov 7th - Marie Dressler House – Rick Miller. Explore the history and current activities of the Marie Dressler House with Rick Miller. Discover its legacy and how you can engage!
• Nov 14th - Meet Janet Kyle from the Cobourg Legion Branch to learn more about what you have access to when you become a Legion Member.
• Nov 21st - Learn about the Ontario Health at Home program. They provided a range of community-based health services, including home care, long-term care placements, and referrals to other community programs.
• Nov 28th - SCAN – Seniors for Climate Action Now. Join Dennis Layton to learn about SCAN’s local climate initiatives and how you can help. Discover ways to take action and get involved in the community.

Adult Book Club - Bewdley Branch - Wednesday, November 12th at 6:30 p.m.

Join us at the Bewdley Branch where we get together and discuss our latest book of choice: Most Precious Substance on Earth by Shashi Bhat.
Registration is Required, so please talk to branch staff if interested!

Adult Craft Night - Bewdley Branch - Wednesday, November 19th - 6:00 p.m.

Join us at the November Bewdley Craft Night to turn a regular wine glass into a festive candle holder!
No experience necessary.  All materials required will be provided.
Space is limited and registration is required.
Please contact your local branch or go online to register.
Register online starting Wednesday November 1st at 10:00 a.m.

Teen Hangout - Cobourg Library - Wednesday, November 26th - 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.
We will be creating no-bake Graham Cracker Houses!
While Supplies Last.

Learn to Embroider Workshop Tween Holiday Workshop - November 22nd - 2:00 p.m.

Registration Required.  Ages 9 to 12
Discover the fun of embroidery in this beginner-friendly workshop! You'll learn the basics of this classic needle art and create your own mini masterpiece to take home. All materials are provided.
Register online starting Wednesday November 1st at 10:00 a.m.

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

Join us this fall for stories, songs, and rhymes. A great program for school readiness and meeting other families in our community.
For ages 0-6 years with parent or caregiver.  Drop-in Program. 

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

Join Library staff for storytime at our Bewdley branch this fall. Each week we will explore a different theme through stories, songs, and a craft.
For ages 0-6 years with parent or caregiver.  Drop-in Program. 
Nov 21st - Northumberland EarlyON

3D Floating Frog Take and Make Kit - Bewdley and Gores Landing Branches

Available Starting November 1st - During Branch Hours
Stop by the Library and pick up your Floating Frog craft kit to make this cute frog - who actually floats!
Each kit contains the materials to create one frog.  While Supplies last.

Dinosaur Glitter Globe Take and Make Kit - Cold Springs Branch

Available Starting November 5th - During Branch Hours
Stop by the Library and pick up your dinosaur glitter globe kit to make this sparkling decoration!
Each kit contains the materials to create one globe.  While supplies last.

Poppy Art Station - All Library Locations - November 3rd to November 11th - During Library Hours

Join us at the library for a special art station to create a beautiful and meaningful poppy art piece to  commemorate Remembrance Day.
Families Welcome.  Drop-in Program.

Bewdley Family Storytime with Northumberland EarlyON - Bewdley Branch - Friday, November 21st - 10:00 a.m.

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.

Breakfast and Books - Harwood Hall - Saturday, November 1st - 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

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. 
Located at 5453 Front St, Harwood, ON

Cobourg Creates - Cobourg Library - Saturday, November 8th - 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Join the Northumberland Hills Stitchery Guild and Friends to try different fiber arts.  
This event is in partnership with the Northumberland Hills Stitchery Guild.

Virtual Author Festival - Facebook - November 17th to November 22nd

Enjoy Daily Chats with Local Authors – On Facebook
Looking for something inspiring from the comfort of home?
Join us for heartwarming, insightful interviews with authors from right here in our community.
Follow @CobourgPL on Facebook.
In partnership with Spirit of the Hills Arts Association.

Bewdley Festive Celebration - Saturday, November 29th - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The Alice D. Behan Bewdley Library will be opening early for some holiday cheer.
Browse the mini book sale and enjoy the children's seasonal craft table. 
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be present for free visits and photos. The Bewdley Community Works will also be holding their annual
kids shop.
Everyone is welcome.

Boomers - Cobourg Library - Fridays - 10:00 a.m. - Rotary Room

Meet New Friends & Learn Something New.  Ages 55+
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.

• Oct 3rd - Cobourg Fire Department: Join us in learning more about fire prevention. They will be teaching us about fire safety, sharing key information, the history of fire prevention, and showcasing a fire truck.
• Oct 10th - Bob Garthson: Preparing for the 2026 Gardening Season. Bob will discuss how to plan and make key decisions during the offseason to ensure success for the upcoming gardening season, with a focus on local food security.
• Oct 17th - New Ventures Band: Members from New Ventures Band will perform, bringing a lively musical experience to the event. Learn more about how to get involved too!
• Oct 24th and 31st - No program today - resumes Nov 7th

Monday Movie Matinee with the Vintage Film Festival - Cobourg Library - Monday, October 6th - 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

A partnership event between the Cobourg Public Library's Monday Movie Matinee and the Marie Dressler Foundations Vintage Film Festival, invites you to a FREE screening on Monday, October 6th, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. in the Library's Rotary Room.
Two brilliant films based on this year's VFF theme "Family Dynamics" 
Noel Coward and David Lean's "This Happy Breed" (1944) and Mel Brook's "Young Frankenstein" (1974).
There will be light refreshments and the two feature films, ending at about 5pm.
Even though the event is free we do have limited seating for 60.
Please contact Cathie Houston for your FREE tickets at:
Email: cathiehouston@xplornet.com, Tel: 289-251-0359

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

Drop in for a free movie and light refreshments.
Movie lists will be available at the Cobourg Public Library.

• October 6th: Road to the Vintage Film Festival Event. Tickets (free) available at Marie Dressler House.  This Happy Breed (1944) and Young Frankenstein (1974)
• *Not running on October 13th and 20th
• October 27th: The Best Damned Fiddler from Calabogie to Kaladar (50 mins)

Bewdley Book Club - Bewdley Branch - Wednesday, October 8th - 6:30 p.m.

Join us at the Bewdley Branch where we get together and discuss our latest book of choice - Somewhere in France by Jennifer Robson.
November 12th - Most Precious Substance on Earth by Shashi Bhat.
Registration is Required, so please talk to branch staff if interested!

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

Let's get spooky, and creative this month! Join us for a unique and fun craft night where you'll take an old, forgotten painting and transform it
into an eerie masterpiece by adding ghosts!
No experience necessary.
All materials required will be provided.
Space is limited and registration is required.
Please contact your local branch or go online to register.
Registration starts: Wednesday, October 1st at 10:00 a.m.

Teen Hangout - Cobourg Library - Wednesday, October 29th - 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 Wi-Fi.
We will be making spooky ice cream sundaes!
Teens Welcome.  Drop-in Program.

Light Quest - Fiero Code Contest - October 1st to November 30th

Free to enter.  Ages 8 to 18.  Create a video game that guides the robots on their quest to reignite the light of Planet Fiero!
How to get started:
1. Log into Fiero Code
2. Navigate to the Challenge page from the top menu
3. Join the challenge and start building!
4. Publish your project before end of November 30th.
Winners will receive amazing coding / tech prizes!

Flower Pot Turkey - Take and Make Kit - Bewdley and Gores Landing Branches

Available Starting October 1st - During Branch Hours
Stop by the Library and pick up your Flower Pot Turkey kit to make this cute Thanksgiving decoration.
Each kit contains the materials to create one turkey.  While Supplies last.

Beaded Spider - Take and Make Kit - Cold Springs Branch

Available Starting October 1st - During Branch Hours
Stop by the Library and pick up your beaded spider craft kit to make this seasonal decoration!
Each kit contains the materials to create one spider.  While supplies last.

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

Join us this fall for stories, songs, and rhymes. A great program for school readiness and meeting other families in our community.
For ages 0-6 years with parent or caregiver.  Drop-in Program. 
Oct 9th - Cobourg Fire Department

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

Join Library staff for storytime at our Bewdley branch this fall. Each week we will explore a different theme through stories, songs, and a craft.
For ages 0-6 years with parent or caregiver.  Drop-in Program. 

• Oct 10th - Hamilton Township Fire Department
• Oct 17th - Northumberland EarlyON
• Oct 24th - PA Day Movie Fun

Cobourg Fire Department Visits Family Storytime - Cobourg Library - Thursday, October 9th - 10:30 a.m.

Enjoy a special storytime with our local fire department. Listen to a story read by a firefighter, learn about the tools of their job, as well as basic fire safety.
Drop-in Program.  Ages 0-6 years.

Hamilton Township Fire Department visits Bewdley Family Storytime - Friday, October 10th - 10:00 a.m.

Join us to welcome our local fire department to the Bewdley Library! Meet a firefighter, listen to a story, and hear about the important work that they do. This is a great opportunity for children to learn about fire safety, ask questions, and check out a fire truck that helps keep our community safe.
Families Welcome.  Drop-in Program.

Bewdley Family Storytime with Northumberland EarlyON - Bewdley Branch - Fridays, October 17th - 10:00 a.m.

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.

PA Day Movie Fun! - Bewdley Branch - Friday, October 24th - 10:00 a.m.

Visit the Bewdley branch to enjoy a family-friendly movie. Popcorn will be provided, while supplies last. Please bring your own refillable water bottle. 
Movie: Smurfs (Rated PG)
*Please note that this program will replace Bewdley Family Storytime.*
Families Welcome.  Drop-in Program.

The Eyrie Birds of Prey Services - Cobourg Library - Friday, October 24th - 2:00 p.m.

Visit the library this PA Day for a special educational presentation about birds of prey.
Families Welcome.  Drop-in Program.

Bat Art Station - All Library Locations - October 25th to 31st

Join us for a spooktacular time making bat puppets out of cardboard rolls!
Drop-in Program.  Families Welcome.  While Supplies Last.

Radio Show - Wednesday, October 1st - 10:15 a.m.    

Listen to us live as we discuss upcoming programs, events and resources.

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 and boards will be available.
All Ages Welcome.

Socktober - All Library Locations - October 1st to 31st

During the month of October drop off new socks at any of our locations and we will donate them to local charities in need.

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

Visit us at the Harwood Hall's monthly pancake breakfast!
Located at 5453 Front St, Harwood, ON K0K 2H0
We'll have activities for the kids as well as a great selection of items for you to check out. 

Fall Market - Cobourg Library - Saturday, October 4th - 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Featuring local creations.  Free admission.  Free parking.
Lakehouse Candles -- Stacy Dawn -- Norwex -- Pottery -- Embroidery -- Wood Decor -- Pre-Love Book Table -- Linda Hutsell-Manning and more!

Ontario Public Library Week Scavenger Hunt - All Library Locations - October 20th to 26th

Pick up your scavenger hunt at any of our locations, find the pictures around the Library and be entered in a draw for a fantastic prize!
In celebration of Ontario Public Library Week

Book Sale and Silent Auction - Cobourg Library - Saturday, October 25th - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Support your Library!
• Proceeds benefit the Library
• Items for all ages and genres
• Cash and cards accepted
For more information contact Rachel at 905-372-9271 ext. 6240