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New Open Hours - Cobourg location Starting Tuesday, September 7th
The Cobourg Library will begin Sunday hours after Labour Day, and will no longer be open Wednesday evenings. New Hours at the Cobourg Library: Mondays - 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesdays - 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesdays -12:00 p.m. to 5:00 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 5:00 p.m. Sundays - 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.All branches closed on Statutory Holidays |
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Phasing out Curbside Pick-up
Now that our Libraries are open, we will be phasing out the Curbside Pickup at our Cobourg location by November 1st. This will allow us to use our meeting rooms again for Library programs, and public rentals. If you have any questions, please contact our CEO, Tammy Robinson by email or by phone 905-372-9271 ext 6200. |
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Let's Get Loonie for the Library!Are you a #libraryloonie ? Library Lovers! Bring in your loonies to donate. Our goal is to raise $5,000+ between July and October so that we can build our collection of resources for you, our community. Visit any of our Library locations in Cobourg, Bewdley or Gores Landing to donate.
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Help Us Put Books on Our Shelves This amazing partnership encourages our community to support local business, while also supporting the Cobourg Library. Looking for a tax receipt? Contact our Admin Coordinator, Jocelyn, before purchasing at jgard@cobourg.library.on.ca or by phone 905-372-9271 ext. 6249 |
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What came first - Chess or Checkers?Find out the answer next month! In the meantime, why not play both on our outdoor tables? Just ask inside at the front desk to borrow game pieces - or bring your own! |
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Harvest Time - Bring us your seeds!
After an amazing growing season, it is time to harvest! Donate harvested seeds to the Library - and we will add them to our Seed Library for people to check out and plant next year! Read these books on harvesting seeds, or our information sheets for harvesting Easy Seeds or Challenging SeedsBorrow - Grow - Return |
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Pop-Up Mini Book Sale at the Cobourg Farmer's MarketSaturday, September 4th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Join us at the Cobourg Farmer's Market for a mini pop-up book sale, and support your Library! You set the price with payments made by donation. Cash only.
We will also have a fun scavenger hunt for children and be accepting general donations towards our 'Loonie for the Library' campaign. We can't wait to see you there! |
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View the Stars with Dortwood Observatory
Saturday, September 18th - 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy a few different views of our awesome star The Sun. Join the Dortwood Observatory on the lawn of the Cobourg Library (200 Ontario Street) as they explain some of the fascinating things about our solar system. Kindly note that COVID-19 protocols will be in place. |
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Read an ebook Day - #EBOOKLOVE Saturday, September 18th Share what you’re reading or why you love ebooks with #EBOOKLOVE on social media for a chance to win Libby swag! To learn more visit us at: readanebookday.comTo borrow e-books for FREE - head to our OverDrive site - or download the Libby App - and start reading! |
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Talk Like a Pirate Giveaway! Sunday, September 19th Ahoy Mateys! Head to our Facebook page on September 19th to see our giveaway post. Leave a pirate-themed GIF or comment to be automatically entered to win a surprise gift basket from us. |
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Minecraft Mondays Mondays - September 6th, 13th, 20th & 27thCan you meet the challenges? Join us each Monday in September and see what the new challenge is!
There will be one Minecraft Challenge for the actual game, and one Hands-on one for you to create. Send us all your screenshots and pictures for everyone to see!
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Virtual Storytime is back!
Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. Starting after Labour Day, join us on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. for a weekly virtual Storytime! Library staff will present stories, songs and rhymes that you can enjoy from the comfort of your home. Storytimes can be found on the Library’s Facebook page. |
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Kids in the Kitchen - Back to School Bus Snack Friday, September 3rd Supplies needed: 1 slice of bread, 2 slices of thinly cut cheddar cheese (wide enough to cover a slice of bread), 2 slices of white cheddar or marble cheese, 1 cherry tomato, 2 chocolate chips, 2 grapes, 1 slice of bell pepper (any colour), 1 kid-friendly knife and 1 plate. |
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Simple Science SundialThursday, September 23rd Make this sundial and have fun using the sun to tell time! Supplies Needed: Paper plate, crayons, sharpened pencil, push pins, plastic straw, ruler.
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Celebrate National Comic Book Day!Saturday, September 25th Check out our Junior and Young Adult Graphic Novel collections and pick up a worksheet to create your very own graphic novel!
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Leaf ShadingTuesday, September 28th Capture the beauty of a leaf, or leaves forever! How many different leaves can you find? Supplies Needed: A leaf or leaves, crayons, blank paper
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Paper Luminary - Take & Make KitsPick-up Curbside starting Tuesday, September 7th Create your own beautiful luminary! Each kit includes cardstock templates, tissue paper and a battery operated tea light candle. You will also need an exacto knife and glue or tape. Limited quantities available. Reserve your kit online beginning Monday, August 30th. Or, ask at our Curbside Window (after September 7th) to see if there are still kits available.
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Garden Globes Wednesday, September 15th Create this fun project for yourself or a friend to enjoy! Supplies needed: Glass bowl (a fish bowl would work great), flat marbles, silicone glue, twinkle lights (optional) |
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Talk Like a Pirate Day Sunday, September 19th at 12:00 p.m. (noon) X Marks the spot! Celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day! Join us online as our very special guest, local musician Chris Devlin, provides a virtual musical tribute to legendary pirates! Pirate trivia - Pirate songs - Ahoy! - Avast! - Aarrr! Check out our Facebook page giveaway popping up the same day.
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Teen Paracord Bracelet - Take & MakePick-up Curbside starting Tuesday, September 20th Not your everyday paracord bracelet - this bracelet is easy to make and looks great! Limited quantities available. Reserve your kit online beginning Monday, September 6th. Or, ask at our Curbside Window (after September 20th) to see if there are still kits available.
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Virtual Guest Author - Iona WhishawSaturday, September 25th at 7:00 p.m. on Facebook Canadian author, Iona Whishaw, joins us to discuss her most recent novel - A lethal lesson - the eighth book in her Lane Winslow mystery series. |
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Youth Knitting GroupAges 14 to 19 - A volunteer opportunity you can do from home. Youth Knitters create hats, mittens, scarves and slippers for the most vulnerable in our community and receive volunteer hours! Must have an ability & interest in knitting, and attend high school in Cobourg. Interested? Read more or Apply online.
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Genealogy Gurus - Facebook Group
New genealogy feature posted weekly Each week, our Gurus will post a new genealogical tidbit, historical resource, photo or database – and encourage our members to post their thoughts or some interesting resources to share of their own. Join the conversation on Facebook |
Collection Feature  Did you know we have Manga?Most people have seen the Library’s graphic novel collections, but we also offer a variety of manga titles for all ages. Manga are Japanese comics and graphic novels that tell a serialize story. They also read right to left, unlike a standard book. A number of popular manga series have also been made into anime series. The library has a variety of these, including Attack on Titan, Fruits Basket, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, and The Promise Neverland. |
Library Love . . . Thanks for the amazing Minecraft Scavenger Hunt. My kids spent lots of time looking for each of the images and we had a ton of fun doing it! It's so nice to have these opportunities close by and in our community. Comments from our survey: I think the library does an amazing job with its service to the community. It is a really great library with a broad selection of reading materials, a bright space, and great staff. I am just happy we have a library!!! You're doing a great job I think it's perfect and I don't need to change it |
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Looking to do some DIY at home? Check out this database with a variety of topics to help with all your projects - Decorating, Electrical, Maintenance, Outdoor, Plumbing, Remodeling, Woodworking and other topics from A-to-Z. In the Toolbox you will find How-to-Videos, Conversion charts, Homeowner's journal and an article on Working with Contractors. |
 Student membershipsStudents attending schools in Cobourg or Hamilton Township are eligible for a no-fee membership, with proof of ID and school enrolment. Ask us for more details! Requests Placed Patrons have placed over 25,000 requests
on items so far this year!
That is more than double the amount of requests at this time last year. Amazing! |
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Period Promise - Help end period poverty. We are proud to be a distribution and donation point for The Period Promise which is a collaborative effort between United Way and Thrive Northumberland to help eliminate period poverty. If you're interested in donating period products or are in need, please talk to staff or head to one of our washrooms." You can drop off your period product donations at our Curbside Window, led locally by Thrive Northumberland and Northumberland United Way. Each donation will be used to provide access to period products throughout our area. |
Cobourg Library Hours Mondays - 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesdays - 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesdays -12:00 p.m. to 5:00 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 5:00 p.m. Sundays - 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. All branches closed on Statutory Holidays |
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 - 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursdays - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Fridays - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturdays - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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Browse - Borrow - Explore
Take the Cobourg Public Library everywhere you go! Search for items - Place requests - Renew materials Find Library Info - Upcoming Events - Online Resources Download our new Mobile App today. |
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Donate to the Library!Your donations ensure our Library continues to revitalize our collection, and offer the very best resources and services.
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Curbside Pick-up at Cobourg Library Available at our Cobourg location only - Place a Request on an item online or by phone
- If the item is "Available" staff will search for it. When found, the item will be Checked-Out to your account,
and labelled for you. - 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.
- Your items will be available at our Contactless Curbside Pick-up Window on the Parking Lot side of the Library, just left of the main doors.
We will be phasing out the Curbside Pickup at our
Cobourg location by November 1st. |
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Ask A Question
Staff members are here for you to answer Reference questions, provide Reading Recommendations and more. Call your Library during Curbside hours, or send us an email! Reading Recommendations - 905-372-9271 ext 6100 |
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