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.

-Recurring Programs-

Chess Club

Dates: Tuesdays - 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m
*No chess on July 7th, 28th or Aug. 11th - participants are welcome to use our outdoor chess tables.
Location: Cobourg Rotary Room
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.

Bewdley Adult Book Club

Date/Time: Wednesday, July 8th at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Bewdley Branch
Registration: Registration is currently full
Join us at the Bewdley Branch where we get together and discuss our latest book of choice, The Last Romantic by Tara Conklin.

-Summer Reading Challenges-

Adult Summer Reading Bingo Challenge

Dates: June 1st to August 31st
Location: All Branches
Our annual summer challenges encourage readers of all ages to track their progress and discover new books for a chance to win prizes. New Bingo cards each month!
Pick up your July Bingo Card at your nearest branch location - or print your own - July Bingo Card

Teen Summer Reading Challenge

Ages 13 to 17
Dates: June 29th to August 22nd.
Location: All Branches
Read books to win monthly prizes!
Receive a stamp for every library item you check out. 
Fill a challenge card with 8 stamps and be entered into the monthly prize draws.

-ADULT AND TEEN PROGRAM-

AI Basics

Date: Wednesday, July 22nd
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Rotary Room Cobourg
Join expert Richard Khan to learn practical AI tools for everyday tasks, prompt recipes, live demos, and tips for verifying results and privacy.

-TEEN PROGRAMS-

What's On Your Summer Fun List?

Date: June 29th to July 4th (During Library Hours)
Location: Teen Area - All Library Locations
Visit the Teen Area to share your big summer plans or sunny aspirations on our community board and help us kick off the ultimate bucket list.

Who Said That?

Date: July 6th to July 11th (During Library Hours)
Location: Teen Area - All Library Locations
Put your knowledge to the test! Visit the Teen Area to match famous quotes with the correct iconic YA book character for our literary challenge.

Teen Candy Mosaics

Date: Thursday, July 16th
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Rotary Room Cobourg
Registration: Register online to attend (opens July 2nd at 10:00 a.m.)
Unleash your inner artist by using an assortment of colorful treats to craft unique, edible masterpieces.
For ages 12-17.

Teen Scratch Art Bookmarks

Date: July 20th to July 25th (During Library Hours)
Location: Teen Area - All Library Locations
Visit the Teen Area to design your own custom bookmark using scratch art.
Supplies are provided—just bring your creativity! Available while supplies last.

Teen Book Bedazzling

Date: Thursday, July 30th
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Rotary Room Cobourg
Registration: Register online to attend (opens July 2nd at 10:00 a.m.)
Give your favorite stories a glow-up! Bring a paperback from home or use one of ours and use embellishments to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

-Recurring Programs-

Chess Club

Dates: Tuesdays - 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
*No chess on July 7th or 28th - participants are welcome to use our outdoor chess tables.
Location: Cobourg Rotary Room
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.  
A parent or caregiver must stay in the room to supervise children.

Cobourg Family Storytime

Dates: Thursdays
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Cobourg Rotary Room
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.
July 9th - Visit from the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs.
July 23rd and August 13th - Family Storytime Visits the Cobourg Ecology Garden (107 Hibernia St., Cobourg)

Bewdley Family Storytime

Dates: Fridays
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Bewdley Branch
Similar to the Cobourg sessions, this program brings stories and songs to the Bewdley branch. 
July 17th - Visit from Northumberland EarlyON.

-Summer Reading Club-

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 begins Monday, June 29th

We know families are busy in the summer - if you are not able to get into the Library, you can send in your reports online:

• Picture Book Report Form
• Fiction Report Form
• Non-Fiction Report Form
  
  

-CHILD AND FAMILY PROGRAMMING-

Sports Ball Magnet Craft - Take & Make Kit

Date/Time: Starting Thursday, July 2nd (While Supplies Last)
Location: Bewdley, Cold Springs and Gores Landing Branches only.
Pick up your craft kit and make a sports ball magnet.

Bewdley Saturday Gaming Afternoons

Date/Time: Saturdays in July & August (During Library Hours)
Location: Bewdley Branch
Visit the Bewdley Branch for Nintendo Switch gaming on Saturday afternoons.
Play as a family or bring a friend!

Deep Sea Scavenger Hunt

Date/Time: July 6th to July 11th (During Library Hours)
Location: All Library Locations
There are 12 hidden images in the Youth Area. Win a prize if you locate them all. Families welcome.

Family Storytime with St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program

Date/Time: July 9th at 10:30 a.m. (Cobourg) / July 10 at 10:00 a.m. (Bewdley)
Location: Cobourg Branch & Bewdley Branch
Join us for a storytime all about dogs with special guests from the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program. Tail-wagging fun for ages 0 to 6!

Under the Sea Party

Date/Time: Thursday, July 9th at 2:00 p.m.
Location: Rotary Room Cobourg
Join us for a craft, water-themed activities and fun! Families welcome.

Paper Jellyfish Craft Station

Date/Time: July 13th to July 18th (During Library Hours)
Location: All Library Locations
Bring a splash of creativity and visit the Library to craft your very own paper jellyfish.
Perfect for makers of all ages, all supplies included.

TD Summer Reading Club StoryWalk®

Date/Time: July 13th to July 18th - Cobourg Library
July 29th to August 1st - Bewdley Branch
August 12th - Cold Springs Branch
Enjoy reading a bilingual story outside as you stroll along from one page to the next! This year we're featuring 'Colette the Solitary Bee'.

Family Summer Movie Afternoon

Date/Time: Wednesday, July 15th at 2:00 p.m.
Location: Rotary Room Cobourg
Join us for the film GOAT (Rated PG). Popcorn will be provided while supplies last. Families welcome.

Bewdley Family Summer Movie Afternoons

Date/Time: July 18th & August 15th at 1:00 p.m.
Location: Bewdley Branch
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.

Pirate Ship Craft Station

Date/Time: July 20th to July 25th (During Library Hours)
Location: All Library Branches
Make paper plate pirate ships to set sail on a high-seas adventure!
Transform simple materials into a vessel ready for buried treasure.

Learn About Pollinators with Kelsey from Cold Springs Flower Farm

Date/Time: July 22nd, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Cold Springs Branch
Learn all about pollinators with Kelsey from Cold Springs Flower Farm.
This informative session is geared toward children aged 5 to 12.

Cobourg Family Storytime Visits the Cobourg Ecology Garden

Date/Time: July 23rd & August 13th at 10:30 a.m.
Location: Cobourg Ecology Garden (107 Hibernia St., Cobourg)
Join Library Staff for a special outdoor storytime.
Bring a blanket or chair to enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes in the beautiful garden.

Captain Corbin's Magical Pirate Show

Date/Time: Saturday, July 25th at 11:00 a.m.
Location: Reading Room Cobourg
Join Captain Corbin for family-friendly magic and pirate hi-jinks! Families welcome.

Paper Octopus Craft Station

Date/Time: July 27th to August 1st - During Library Hours
Location: All Library Locations
This craft is octo-fully adorable!
Visit the Library to make one of the most interesting deep-sea creatures.
Families welcome.  Drop-in program. 

Family Summer Movie Nights

Date/Time: July 29th & August 12th at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Rotary Room Cobourg
Bring your family to enjoy a movie at the library. Popcorn is provided while supplies last; please bring a reusable water bottle.
July 29th Movie: Zootopia 2 (Rated PG)
August 12th Movie: Hoppers (Rated PG)

Library Closure

Date/Time: Wednesday, July 1st
Location: All Library Locations
The library will be closed in observation of Canada Day.

Breakfast and Books at Harwood Hall

Date/Time: Saturday, July 4th, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location: Harwood Hall (5453 Front St., Harwood)
We'll have activities for the kids and a great selection of items you can check out after you enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast.

Bake Sale Donation Drop Off

Date/Time: Tuesday, July 7th, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Rotary Room Cobourg
We're looking for home bakers who are willing to donate any and all baked goods to our annual fundraiser - our Book and Bake Sale - happening Wednesday, July 8th 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 
Drop off your creations and we'll sell them to help us enhance our collection and buy more items for our entire community. Questions? Contact Rachel Spence at rspence@cobourg.library.on.ca 

Book & Bake Sale

Date/Time: Wednesday, July 8th, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Rotary Room Cobourg
Join us for our annual fundraising event! Books are all 'donate what you can' so you set the price.
Baked goods will be priced individually and are donated by generous local bakers and businesses (shoutout to Baxter's Bakery!).
Special Guests, Short Order Poetry Collective, will be creating typewritten poems on-the-spot! First-come-first-serve. 
*Baked goods may contain nuts and other allergens*

Cobourg Farmers Market Outreach & Storytime

Join us on Saturday, July 11th at the Cobourg Farmers Market between 9:30 a.m. and 12:0 p.m. 
You can sign up for a card or find out what's going on at the library this summer!
We'll also have a Family Storytime in the oval at 10:30 a.m.