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All Locations Open - with service increases planned in Cobourg this month! Our libraries may look a little different - but our services are the same . . . well, mostly. Cobourg Location - Tuesday, October 13th we plan to open the 2nd Floor for browsing! Access to our Adult DVDs & Blu-rays, Non-Fiction, Biography, Video Games and Young Adult collection, as well as our Local History Room (limited access in the room)
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Cobourg Library Hours Mondays - 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesdays - 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Wednesdays -10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Thursdays - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Fridays - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sunday - Closed
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Gores Landing Branch HoursTuesdays - 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturdays - 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Bewdley Branch Hours Wednesdays - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Thursdays - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fridays - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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Closed for ThanksgivingSunday, October 11th and Monday, October 12th The Library will be closed to celebrate Thanksgiving. Materials may be returned to our drop box.
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Cobourg - Contactless Pick-up for Items How does it work? - Place a Request on an item online or by phone
- If the item is "Available" staff will search for it. When found, it will be Checked-Out to your account, and placed in a paper bag.
- If the item is Out, it will go into Isolation for 3 days when it is returned (although it will show as available for pick-up)
- After the isolation period, the item will be Checked-Out to your account, and placed in a paper bag
- The following day, you will receive a phone call and/or an email to let you know the item is ready to be picked up.
- These items will be available for Contactless Pick-up just inside the Library Foyer at the Rotary Room doors.
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Cobourg - Computer Lab Access to public computers is available at all branches. Cobourg Library - Six public stations available for sessions up to 45 minutes. The lab is closed each hour for cleaning. Sessions start on the hour. Scanning, printing and copying available. Express computer maximum 15-minute session - on the hour and the half-hour. Masks and hand sanitizing required for entry. First come, first served. Bewdley and Gores Landing - Laptops available for public use. Wifi available at all locations - please see staff for password.
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Thank you!Huge "Thank you!" to Lynn Hardy for purchasing brand new books from Let's Talk Books and donating them to the Library!
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25th Anniversary of Cobourg Public LibraryThursday, October 1st to Saturday, October 31stWe are celebrating 25 years of CobourgPL on Ontario Street! Share photos of past CobourgPL Swag (t-shirts, mugs, bags, etc.) and your photos of Library events or programs from years past with us. Email Rachel Spence (rspence@cobourg.library.on.ca) to share them with us!
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Read Away Your Fines Thursday, October 1st to Saturday, October 31st Are you between the ages of 0 and 21, and have fines on your account? You can "read away" up to $25.00 in fines by registering on Beanstack, and logging your reading time. $5.00 in fines will be removed from your account for every hour you read, up to a maximum of $25.00 - it's like being paid to read! No cash or credit owed. If you don’t have fines, you can’t build up the funds. You have to read away the fines on your own account and your reading cannot be applied to other cardholders.
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Bookish Themed Pumpkin Decorating ContestSunday, October 18th to Saturday, October 24th Show your creative side by carving or decorating your pumpkin with a book-based theme - take a photo and email it to: Rachel Spence (rspence@cobourg.library.on.ca). Your photos will be posted on social media, and printed to display in our windows! The most liked photo on social media will win: Adults - $50 prepaid VIS card + Crock-a-Doodle gift bag Teens - $50 Dollarama gift card + Crock-a-Doodle gift bag Families - $50 prepaid VISA card + Crock-a-Doodle gift bag Winners will be announced Tuesday, October 27th.
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Halloween Literary Costume ContestSunday, October 25th to Saturday, October 31stDress as your favourite literary character, take a photo and email it to Rachel Spence (rspence@cobourg.library.on.ca). Your photos will be posted on social media, and printed to display in our windows! The most liked photo on social media will win a Crock-a-Doodle Gift Bag! All ages welcome! The winner will be announced on Tuesday, November 3rd. Sponsored by Crock-a-Doodle.
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"Cobourg Library Supporter" Decals Show your support for the Cobourg Public Library - pick up your limited edition window and car decals that say 'Cobourg Library Supporter 2020' for FREE today at the Library!
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Ontario Birds Search and Find Monday, October 5th Try to find them all! Do you know which birds live in your backyard? Play this search and find game and learn the names of Ontario Birds. Choose your option to play & Find all 8 birds: - Visit the Library and search around the outside of the building windows to find photos of Ontario birds.
- Ask an adult to access the link on Facebook or our webpage to print the sheets and hide the bird photos throughout your home.
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Early Literacy ActivitiesTuesday mornings - October 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th Posted on Facebook and the Children & Families pageWatch our weekly program designed to encourage family reading and help parent’s support children’s literacy skill development. Each segment contains a book suggestion, reading hints, craft ideas, poetry and activity sheets – all related to the theme of the book!
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Kids Birdfeeder ChallengeTuesday, October 13th to Sunday, October 18thNot all birds fly south! Make a bird feeder for those that stick around. Access the instructions on Facebook or our webpage. Share a photo of your bird feeder with the Library for a chance to win a bird feeder for your home.
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Coffee Filter Monsters Monday, October 26th Get ready for Halloween by creating these fun monsters! Supplies Needed: coffee filters, washable markers, water, spray bottle, construction paper, glue, and scissors
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Kids in the Kitchen - Pumpkin Quesadillas Wednesday, October 28th Make a jack-o-lantern you can eat! No pumpkins required. Supplies Needed: tortillas, shredded cheese, shredded chicken (optional), sour cream (optional), salsa (optional), baking tray and kid-safe knife
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Introduction to Bullet Journaling Thursday, October 1st to Friday, October 30th Created by Rydo Carroll, The Bullet Journal Method is a way to stay focused and productive. Each week in October, we will post information on the different types of pages included in the Bullet Journal Method. Everyone's journal experience is different - experiment until you find something that works for you!
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Teen Scratch Art Tuesday, October 6th Create a one-of-a-kind piece of art! See our Facebook post, or our webpage for instructions. Supplies Needed: wax crayons, card stock or thick paper, dish soap, paint palette, paint brush, black acrylic paint and tooth picks or wooden stylus
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Shrunken Apple Heads - a How-To Video for TeensWednesday, October 14thLearn how to shrink a head (an apple head that is!). Watch our video to learn how you can shrink your very own apple head! See our Facebook post, or our webpage for instructions.
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Six Word Horror Story (Teen Program) Tuesday, October 27th Can you write a Scary story? Terrifying tale? Chilling chronicle? With only 6 words? Share your stories with us on social media! See our Facebook post, or our webpage for instructions.
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Virtual Book Club for Book Tasters Join us this month for our spooky October VBC theme: Horror! We'll be chatting about the different genres that fall under this theme and providing suggested reads. Join us on Facebook
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Genealogy Gurus - Facebook Group Mondays - new databases posted weekly Every Monday we feature a new database for you to try. Let us know what you think - and what you found!
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Binge watching made easy!Binge Bundles are perfect for movie nights, long weekends, days you are stuck inside, or when you just want to watch TV all day! Best of all they are FREE to check out with your Library card! How it works: • Check out one box at a time. • Each box contains 6 movies! • Complete box is due in 2 weeks. • Box can be renewed if not on hold. • Late fee is $1.00 per day.
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You may need your Card# and Pin# - Local interest databases
- e-books and e-audiobooks
- Find your next great read
- Hobbies, Crafts, Heath info
- Learn a new language
- Research and Medical information
- Self-Help and Education
- Adults, Teens & Kids!
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Need a Library Card?Apply now for a Virtual Card. You can access our Virtual Library, download e-books and more Has your Library Card Expired? Email us, and we will renew your membership for you!
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Tune into "Beyond Books" on Northumberland 89.7 FM on the first Wednesday of each month at 10:15 a.m. Listen to us live as we discuss upcoming programs, events and resources
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