Programs and Events at the Cobourg Public Library

-Weekly Recurring Programs-

Chess Club

Dates: Every Tuesday (other than August 11th)
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: Cobourg Rotary Room
Description: A drop-in space for chess enthusiasts of all skill levels. Whether you are a beginner looking to learn the basics or a seasoned player seeking a challenge, all are welcome to play.

-Summer Reading Challenges-

Adult Summer Reading Challenge

Dates: Final Month is August
Location: All Branches
Description: Our annual summer challenges encourage readers of all ages to track their progress and discover new books for a chance to win prizes. This is the final month!  Pick up your Bingo card at your nearest branch, or print the August Bingo Card.

Teen Summer Reading Challenge

Ages 13-17
Dates: Teen challenge ends August 22nd.
Location: All Branches
Description: Read books to win monthly prizes! Receive a stamp for every library item you check lout. Fill a challenge card with 8 stamps and be entered into the monthly prize draws.

-ADULT PROGRAMS-

CPL Readers Club

Find your next great read and discuss what you're reading with new friends!
Monday, August 17th at 6:30 PM
Adults Only
Drop-in Cobourg Rotary Room

Bewdley Book Club

Registration is currently full. Contact branches@cobourg.library.on.ca to join our waitlist.
We'll be reading "The Bittlemores" by Jann Arden in September 

-TEEN PROGRAMS-

Teen Rubber Duck Decorating Contest

August 1st to August 15th
Cobourg Public Library - During Library Hours
Pick up a rubber duck at the main desk at the CPL to decorate at home. return it before Saturday, August 15th at 5:00 pm. to be entered into the contest. Voting will take place in-library and virtually from Monday, August 17th to Saturday, August 22nd.  The winner will receive a teen prize pack. Contest is open to ages 12-17. Rubber ducks available while supplies last. Winner will be announced Monday, August 24th. 

Teen Keychain Workshop

Tuesday, August 11th at 3:00 p.m. 
Teens, join us for an hour of creative fun and express your personal style by crafting your own custom key chain! We will provide the supplies, so bring your imagination and get ready to design a unique piece that can attach onto your bag, keys or accessories.
Register to attend starting August 1st at 10AM
Ages 12-17
Cobourg Public Library - Rotary Room

Teen Squish & Sculpt

Thursday, August 20th at 2:00 p.m.
Bring your creative visions to life using air-dry clay. With no kiln required, you will enjoy the simple satisfaction of working with your hands. 
Register to attend starting August 1st at 10AM
Ages 12-17
Cobourg Public Library - Rotary Room

Join the Club!  June 29th to August 22nd

Visit your library and register for the TD Summer Reading Club!
You can 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!
Reporting ends on Saturday, August 22nd.  You can submit your reports online:

• Fiction Report Form - https://eforms.cobourg.ca/Library/CobourgPL-Fiction-Book-Report
• Non-Fiction Report Form - https://eforms.cobourg.ca/Library/CobourgPL-Non-Fiction-Book-Report
• Picture Book Report Form - https://eforms.cobourg.ca/Library/CobourgPL-Picture-Book-Report

Paper Octopus Craft Station

July 27th to August 1st
All Library Locations - During Library Hours
This craft is octo-fully adorable! Visit any of our locations to make one of these interesting deep-sea creatures. Families welcome. Drop-in.

Take & Make - Cute Crab Magnet Craft

Township of Hamilton Branches Only
Available while supplies last, starting August 1st 
Stop by the Library and pick up your kit to make a cute crab magnet craft. Each kit contains the materials to create one craft.

Bewdley Saturday Gaming Afternoons

Date/Time: Saturdays August 1, 8, 22 & 29 (During Library Hours)
Location: Bewdley Branch
Registration: Drop-in
Visit the Bewdley Branch for Nintendo Switch gaming on Saturday afternoons. Play as a family or bring a friend!
Sept 15th - Family Movie Afternoon replaces Gaming Afternoon

Ocean Wave Sculpture Craft Station

Tuesday, August 4th to Saturday, August 8th
All Library Locations - During Library Hours
Dive into creativity and transform simple sheets of paper into mesmerizing three dimensional seascape!
Families Welcome. Drop-in.

TD Summer Reading Club StoryWalk®

Cold Springs Branch - August 12th - 3pm to 6pm
Enjoy reading a bilingual story outside as you stroll along from one page to the next. 
Families welcome. Drop-in

STEAM LEGO Challenge Week

Monday, August 10th to Saturday, August 15th
During Library Hours - Cobourg Youth Department
We provide the LEGO bricks and you provide the imagination! Families welcome. Drop-in.

Family Summer Movie Nights

Wednesday, August 12th - 6:00 p.m.
Cobourg Public Library - Rotary Room
Families Welcome. Drop-in.
HOPPERS - Rated PG
Bring your family to enjoy a movie together at the Library. Popcorn will be provided while supplies last. Bring a reusable water bottle to fill up at our foyer water station.

Family Storytime Visits the Cobourg Ecology Garden

Thursday, August 13th at 10:30 a.m.
You're invited to join Library Staff for a special storytime in the Cobourg Ecology Garden. Bring along a blanket or chair to enjoy stories, songs and rhymes outside. Families welcome. Drop-in.
Location: 107 Hibernia St. Cobourg. 

Scientists in School Presents: Science Meets Art!

Thursday, August 13th at 2:00 p.m.
Cobourg Public Library - Rotary Room
Ages 4-12. 
Register to attend starting August 1st at 10:00 a.m.
Discover what happens when science meets art! Explore perception as you use shadows, colour, motion, and light, to create art from science. You'll make a puppet, a spinning top, and a kaleidoscope, as well as design your own galaxy!

Bewdley Family Summer Movie Afternoon

Date/Time: August 15th at 1:00 p.m.
Location: Bewdley Branch
Registration: Drop-in
Movie: The SpongeBob Movie: the search for SquarePants (Rated PG).
Join us for a free family movie. Popcorn will be provided while supplies last. A great way to spend a Saturday afternoon together.

Summer Fun Scavenger Hunt

Monday, August 17th to Saturday, August 22nd
All Library Locations - During Library Hours
As the golden days of summer begin to wane, join us for a beach-themed scavenger hunt at the Library. Find all 12 hidden images and win a prize! Families welcome. Drop-in.

Kids in the Kitchen

Gores Landing Branch: Tuesday, August 18th at 4:00 p.m.
Cold Springs Branch: Wednesday, August 19th at 4:00 p.m.
Join us for a fun culinary workshop where youth will learn the art of crafting their own delicious mini pizza, followed by the creation of a surprise dessert. Space is limited. 
Register to attend starting August 1st at 10:00 a.m.
Ages 6 to 12
Allergy Alert - Please be advised that all food ingredients may contain allergens. 

• Register to Attend Gores Landing - August 18th
• Register to Attend Cold Springs - August 19th

I Spy Window

Monday, August 24th to Saturday, September 5th
Cobourg Public Library - During Library Hours
Families Welcome. Drop-in
Bring your detective skills to search for the hidden objects in our foyer display case. Can you spot them all?

-COMMUNITY EVENTS-

Breakfast & Books at Harwood Hall

Saturday August 1st from 8am to 11am
We'll have activities for the kids and a great selection of items you can check out after you enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast.
Location: Harwood Hall (5453 Front St., Harwood)

Cobourg Farmers Market Outreach

Saturday, August 8th 9:30 to 12:30pm
Visit our booth to sign up for a Library card! There will be a Family Storytime held at 10:30 a.m. too.