Programs and Events at the Cobourg Public Library

TEEN PROGRAMS

Teen Hangout - Cobourg Public Library

Cobourg Public Library - Rotary Room (200 Ontario Street)
Wednesday, September 23rd — 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Drop-in Program (Teens Welcome)
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. Join for us to make your own ramen noodles! While Supplies Last.

ADULT PROGRAMS

Chess Club - Cobourg Public Library

Dates: Every Tuesday 
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.
No club on October 20th.

Boomers - Cobourg Public Library

Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
Drop-in (Ages 55+)
Learn. Connect. Belong. A program designed for ages 55+ featuring a variety of guest speakers and interactive sessions each week
Doors open at 10:00 a.m. to enjoy refreshments and chat before the program begins at 10:30 a.m.
Boomers will not meet on Oct 2nd, 9th or 23rd.

• September 4th: Found Poetry
• September 11th: Tai Chi Fundamentals
• September 18th: Wastewater 101
• September 25th: Northumberland United Way
• October 16th: The Capitol Theatre
• October 30th: Haunted Northumberland

Monday Movies - Cobourg Public Library

Mondays at 2:00 p.m. (Note: No movie on September 7th, October 12th, 19th, or 26th)
Drop in for a free movie and light refreshments. Movie lists will be available at the Cobourg Public Library.

Adult Craft Night: Cricut Mug DIY - Bewdley Branch

Wednesday, September 16th at 6:00 p.m.
Registration required (Space is limited; registration starts Tuesday, September 1st at 10:00 a.m.)
Cricut Mug DIY. No experience necessary. All materials required will be provided. We will be choosing a design to put on a mug. Tools and Cricut designs will be supplied.

Great Sports Debate Series: 2026/2027 NHL Season Predictions

Cobourg Public Library - Rotary Room (200 Ontario Street)
Monday, September 21st at 6:30 p.m.
Drop-in
Hockey season is just around the corner. It is time to predict how this upcoming NHL season will shape out. Who leads each division? Will the Hurricanes repeat as Stanley Cup Champions? Is there a hope for a Canadian team bringing back the cup? Enjoy an evening of hockey talk with some refreshments. Our predictions will be posted on social media. Adults welcome.

Bewdley Book Club - Bewdley Branch

Monthly meetings at 6:30 p.m.
Registration is currently full (To join the waitlist, please email branches@cobourg.library.on.ca or call the Bewdley Branch to speak to staff)
Monthly meetings at the Bewdley Library - All Adults Welcome!

• September 9th: The Bittlemores by Jann Arden
• October 14th: Five Little Indians by Michelle Good
• November 4th: Hum if You Don't Know the Words by Bianca Marais

Family Storytime - Cobourg Library

Thursdays  |  10:30 AM
Location: Cobourg Rotary Room
Description: An interactive program designed for children (ages 0–6) and their caregivers. Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes that help build early literacy skills and school readiness.

Bewdley Family Storytime - Bewdley Branch

Fridays  |  10:00 AM
Location: Bewdley Branch
Description: Similar to the Cobourg sessions, this program brings stories and songs to the Bewdley branch.

Bewdley Family Storytime with Northumberland EarlyON

Bewdley Branch 
Fridays - September 18th / October 16th / November 20th at 10:00 a.m.
Drop-in Program
Join the Bewdley Branch for a special storytime and activities in partnership with Northumberland EarlyON Child and Family Centres. Families welcome.

3D Floating Ship Craft Take & Make Kit

Bewdley, Gores Landing, & Cold Springs Branches only.
Available starting September 1st (While supplies last)
Drop-in / Pick up kit (No registration required)
Stop by the Library and pick up your kit to make a floating ship craft. Each kit contains the materials to create one craft.

Popsicle Stick Crayon Photo Frame Craft

All Library Locations
September 8th to September 13th (During Library Hours)
Drop-in Program
Kick off the new school year by visiting the library for a fun and creative craft. Make your own popsicle stick crayon photo frame. This hands-on project is the perfect way to display your first-day-of-school photo. Families welcome.

Mother Goose Program

Cobourg Public Library - Rotary Room
Begins Monday, September 14th at 10:30 a.m. (10-week program)
Online registration required (Begins Tuesday, September 1st at 10:00 a.m.)
Join us for an hour of rhymes, songs, and oral stories that are perfect for bonding with your baby in this 10-week program. Designed for Parent/Guardian & Child (Aged 0–24 months).
No program Oct. 12th or 26th.

Home Alone Course 

Cobourg Public Library - Rotary Room (200 Ontario Street)
Saturday, September 26th - 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
This free course will provide youth 10-14 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.
Course provided by Community Health Centres of Northumberland.
Registration:
Email: workshops@chcnorthumberland.ca or call 905-885-2626 ext 280
Please include your name, phone number, child's name and age.

Breakfast & Books at the Harwood Hall

Harwood Hall (5453 Front St, Harwood, ON K0K 2H0)
Saturday, September 5th — 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Drop-in
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.

Cobourg Farmers' Market Outreach & Storytime

Cobourg Farmers' Market
Saturday, September 12th — 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Community Storytime at 10:30 a.m.)
Drop-in
Visit our booth at the Cobourg Farmers' Market from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for something fun to learn or create. Bring your own chair to our Community Storytime led by Rachael at 10:30 a.m.

Socktober Sock Donation Drive

All Library locations
For the entirety of October 2026
Drop-in / Drop off (No registration required)
We're collecting NEW, UNUSED socks (for all ages) for those in need in our community. Donations support the Salvation Army, Transition House, and The Rose Quest. Drop off NEW socks at ALL Library locations.

Silent Auction & Book Sale - Cobourg Public Library

Saturday, October 3rd — 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Drop-in
Bid. Browse. Build Our Library. 
Join us for a silent auction and book sale; every purchase brings new titles to our shelves.

-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.