Programs and Events at the Cobourg Public Library

ADULTS

Boomers (Ages 55+)

Date: Fridays in May (Library closed May 15th)
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Rotary Room at Cobourg Public Library
Who is Welcome: Seniors and older adults
What to Expect: A presentation followed by social time and refreshments.  Drop-in program. 
Program Listing: May and June Boomers handout.

Monday Movies 

Date: Mondays (Library closed May 18th)
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Rotary Room at Cobourg Public Library
Who is Welcome: Adults
What do Expect: Relax and enjoy a free movie and light refreshments.  Drop-in program. 
Program Listing: May and June Movie handout

Bewdley Adult Book Club

Date: Wednesday, May 13th
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Bewdley Branch
Who is Welcome: Adults
What to Expect: A group discussion of the book "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Registration: Yes - Please contact the Bewdley Branch to see if you can be added to our waitlist.

Sourdough Starter Workshop

Date: Wednesday, May 13th 
Time: 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 
Location: Cold Springs Branch 
Who is Welcome: Adults and Teens (ages 13 to 17) 
What to Expect: Learn to make sourdough starter with all supplies included and a bread sampling 
Registration: Yes - Registration opens Friday, May 1st at 10:00 a.m.
https://calendar.cobourg.ca/Library/Detail/2026-05-13-1630-Sourdough-Starter-Workshop 

Bewdley Branch Adult Craft Night

Date: Wednesday, May 20th 
Time: 6:00 p.m. 
Location: Bewdley Branch 
Who is Welcome: Adults 
What to Expect: Make a pair of beaded earrings with all materials provided
Registration: Yes - Registration opens Friday, May 1st at 10:00 a.m.
https://calendar.cobourg.ca/Library/Detail/2026-05-20-1800-Adult-Craft-Night-Bewdley-Branch

TEENS

Teen Book Dash

Date: May 1st to May 31st
Time: During Library Hours 
Location: All Library Branches 
Who is Welcome: Teens 
What to Expect: Pick up a bag of hand-picked young adult books, while supplies last

Teen Hangout

Date: Wednesday May 27th
Time: 6pm to 7pm
Location: Rotary Room at Cobourg Public Library
Who is Welcome: Teens
What to Expect: A casual space for teens to hang out with snacks and activities provided.  Drop-in program.

Bug Magnet Take and Make Kits

Date: Available starting May 1st
Time: During Branch Hours 
Location: Bewdley, Gores Landing, and Cold Springs Branches 
Who is Welcome: Children and general public 
What to Expect: Pick up a kit to make a bug magnet craft. While supplies last.

May the Fourth Program

Date: Monday, May 4th
Time: During Open Hours
Location: Youth Department - Cobourg Public Library
Who is Welcome: Children and Families
What to Expect: Star Wars themed activities including a craft and a green screen photo booth.  Drop-in program.

World Bee Day Craft Station

Date: Tuesday, May 19th to Sunday, May 24th
Time: During Open Hours
Location: All Library Branches
Who is Welcome: Children and families
What to Expect: Self-directed craft stations to celebrate World Bee Day.  Drop-in program.  While supplies last.

Cobourg Family Storytime

Date: Thursdays
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Rotary Room at Cobourg Public Library
Who is Welcome: Families with children ages 0 to 6 years
What to Expect: Join us this spring for stories, songs, and rhymes perfect for ages 0-6 years.  A great program for school readiness and meeting other families in our community.  Drop-in program.

• Join us for our special guests:
  • Thursday, May 14th - Stories and songs with a special guest from the Cobourg Police Service.

Bewdley Family Storytime

Date: Fridays (Library closed May 15th)
Time: 10:00 a.m. 
Location: Bewdley Branch 
Who is Welcome: Ages 0 to 6 years 
What to Expect: Stories, songs, and a craft with Library staff. Drop-in program

• Join us for our special guests:
  • Friday, May 8th - A special community helper storytime featuring members of the Northumberland OPP and the Hamilton Township Fire Department.
  • Friday, May 22nd - Stories, songs, and a craft held in partnership with Northumberland EarlyON staff.

All Library Locations will be CLOSED on:

• Friday, May 15th - Staff Development Day
• Monday, May 18th - Victoria Day

Breakfast and Books

Date: Saturday, May 2nd
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location: Harwood Hall - 5453 Front Street, Harwood
Who is Welcome: All ages
What to Expect: Visit us at 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.

Chess Club

Date: Tuesdays 
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. 
Location: Rotary Room at Cobourg Public Library 
Who is Welcome: All ages and skill levels
What to Expect: Games of chess with volunteer leads Conor and Lev and boards and pieces are provided.  Drop-in program.

Tech Buddies

Date: Tuesdays - May 5th and May 12th 
Time: Sign in at 4:00 p.m. and students arrive at 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. 
Location: Rotary Room at Cobourg Public Library 
Who is Welcome: People seeking help with devices 
What to Expect: Hands-on help with devices provided by Trinity College School volunteers.  Drop-in program.

Cobourg Library at the Cobourg Farmers Market

Date: Saturday, May 9th 
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with Storytime at 10:30 a.m. 
Location: Cobourg Farmers Market Kids Zone (35 Albert Street - Rotary Harbourfront Park)
Who is Welcome: General public 
What to Expect: Visit the library booth to learn about services and join Rachael for outdoor stories.  Bring your own chair or blanket.
Special Guests "Custom Poetry For You" - Short Order Poetry Collective provides custom poems typed on the spot.  First come, first served. 

Spring Market

Date: Saturday, May 23rd Time: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 
Location: Rotary Room at Cobourg Public Library
Who is Welcome: General public 
What to Expect: A market featuring local creators including pottery, wood decor, candles, and clothing.  Free admission.