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Starting January 1st - E-Books, Audiobooks & Magazines - all in one place! Our Flipster subscription has ended - but starting January 1st, you will have access to over 3,000 magazines, including top titles like: Canadian Living, National Geographic, The Economist, Vanity Fair, New Yorker, Reader's Digest, Rolling Stone, Woman's Day, Taste of Home, Hello and more! Free to enjoy online or through the Libby app - all you need is a valid Cobourg Public Library card.
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Holiday Hours @ the Library Friday, December 24th - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Cobourg) Friday, December 24th - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Bewdley) Saturday, December 25th - CLOSED (All Branches) Sunday, December 26th - CLOSED (All Branches) December 27th to 30th - Regular hours (All Branches) Friday, December 31st - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Cobourg) Friday, December 24th - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Bewdley) Saturday, January 1st - CLOSED (All Branches) Watch for extended Cobourg hours in January!
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Pick-up your holds inside the Library! You will now find your requested materials available on the Holds Shelf (by the elevator) inside the Library. These materials will be arranged alphabetically. The labels will have the first 3-letters of your last name, and the last 2-digits of your phone number. Please bring your Library Card with you, as you will need to Check Out these items at our Main Desk. All DVD, CD or Game holds will be available at the desk.
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Friendly Reminder Pre-Overdue Email Can you remember when your items are due? Would you like to save on fines, and possibly never have overdue items again? Of course you would! To sign up, simply provide a valid email address for staff to add to your membership. Then you will receive an email 3-days before an item is due, so you have time to renew it (if no one is waiting) or bring it back to the Library. Sign up today!
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Cobourg Library Blog A great way to stay informed about the latest Library news! Check out our Cobourg Public Library Blog by heading to: www.cobourg.ca/library-blog where you can stay current on all of the most significant Library news and events. Subscribe to be notified of the latest news.
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Print your Vaccine Receipt for FREE! Available at all Branch locations Visit our Bewdley or Gores Landing Branch - or come up to the Computer Lab on the 2nd floor of the Cobourg Library. Login to one of our public computers, and print up to 2 copies of your vaccine receipt for free! Remember to bring your green Health Card with you.
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Holiday Mini Book Sale Fridays - December 3rd, 10th & 17th - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Looking for an amazing deal on books for the holidays? We're here for you! Join us in the Cobourg Branch foyer to access a wide variety of books & DVDs suitable for all ages. You’ll find something for everyone on your holiday list. Payment is by donation, so you get to set the price that you want to pay.
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Colouring ContestSaturday, November 27th to Tuesday, December 7th Holiday themed colouring contest for Ages 5 to 11. Prizes will be given to the winners from 2 categories: Ages 5-7 and Ages 8 to 11.
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Outdoor Book WalkSaturday, November 27th to Tuesday, December 7th When you visit the Library, or even if you are just walking by, be sure to enjoy reading “Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter” by Kenard Pak in the windows! Summary: Join a brother and sister as they explore nature and take a stroll through their twinkling town, greeting all the signs of the coming season.
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Virtual Family Storytime Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. - December 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th Tune in on Tuesday mornings for our weekly Virtual Storytime! Library staff will present stories, songs and rhymes that your family can enjoy from the comfort of your home. December 7th - Meet Library Lexy December 14th - Winter Storytime December 21st - Holiday Storytime December 28th - New year Storytime
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Holiday Wreath - Take & Make KitPick-up at the Main Desk starting Monday, December 13th Tis the season to make a paper wreath. Lots of green and red tissue paper will be used, completing the project with ribbon. Limited quantities available. Or, ask at the Main Desk (after December 13th) to see if there are still kits available.
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Hunt for the Missing Gingerbread Characters Friday, December 17th to Friday, December 24th Visit the Youth Services Department to find 10 hidden literary gingerbread characters and try to guess which books they come from. Prizes to be won!
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New Year's Party in a Bag!Pick-up at the Main Desk starting Monday, December 27th Attention kids! Reserve your take home bag with activities for two kids inside. Kits will include a craft, an activity and party decorations. Or, ask at the Main Desk (after December 27th) to see if there are still kits available.
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Virtual Author Visit with Denise DavySaturday, December 4th at 2:00 p.m. on Facebook Denise Davy is a nationally recognized award-winning journalist who specializes in writing about mental health, homelessness and gender issues. Her latest book, "Her name was Margaret: life and death on the streets", traces Margaret's life from her childhood to her death as a homeless woman on the streets of Hamilton, Ontario. Margaret Jacobson was a sweet-natured young girl who played the accordion and had dreams of becoming a teacher, until she had a psychotic break in her teens, which sent her down a much darker path.
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Star Garland Take & Make Kit Pick-up at the Main Desk starting Monday, December 6th This December visit the Cobourg Public Library to pick up your own Take & Make Kit for a Star Garland! Kits will include pre-cut paper stars, twine, a glue stick and an instruction sheet. Limited supplies are available. Or, ask at the Main Desk (after December 6th) to see if there are still kits available.
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Create A Kissing Ball Thursday, December 9th Did you know that long before people used mistletoe, they hung kissing balls? They are making a come back! Create your very own charming Kissing Ball by following our step-by-step video. Supplies needed: Cranberries, apples, letter opener, 24" of ribbon, 6" or 10" Styrofoam ball, floral picks, toothpicks, pastry brush, 2 egg whites, 1 cup sugar and a baking rack.
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Teen Hunt for the Missing Gingerbread Characters Friday, December 17th to Friday, December 24th Visit the Teen area to hunt for the 10 missing literary gingerbread characters and guess which books they are from. Prizes to be won!
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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
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Collection Feature Holiday Music CDs Set the soundtrack for your holidays with music from our CD collection!Whether you like country or jazz, contemporary or classic, you will find titles to enjoy while wrapping, baking or open gifts this holiday season. Search the catalogue to find your holidays tunes.
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Collection Feature Holiday Movies! Can't find your favourite holiday movie on TV? Then you might find it, and more, at the Library! We have a wide variety of titles available - from animated children's classics to adult drama or romance. We even have the Die Hard series (for those of you who classify it as a Christmas movie). Search the catalogue for your favourite to get into the holiday spirt.
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Starting in January 2022 No overdue fines for Child or Teen Materials! That's right - our Board has approved a 1-year trial to not charge overdue fines for all child and teen collections! So, whether you borrow 2 or 22 books, there will be no late fees - provided you bring them back within 3 weeks of the due date. If an item is lost or damaged, charges will be added to your account.
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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
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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 - 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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Volunteer at the Library! The Cobourg Library is pleased to welcome volunteers back into the Library! If you are interested in volunteering with the Library, please visit our Volunteer Page to review the types of volunteer opportunities we have available, and to fill out an Application Form.
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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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Renewing your Library card just got easier! Renew your membership by phone, online or in-person If you live in Cobourg, Hamilton Township or the Municipality of Port Hope you can now renew your membership online, over the phone or in person for 3 years! Once staff verify or update your contact information, your membership will be valid for 3 years. Not sure when your membership will expire? Ask staff - or check the "My Account" section on the Cobourg Library App.This change will not affect Non-Resident, Visitor, Computer-Use or E-Card memberships.
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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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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 to our Cobourg Branch. Led locally by Thrive Northumberland and Northumberland United Way. Each donation will be used to provide access to period products throughout our area.
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Ask A Question Staff members are here for you to answer Reference questions, provide Reading Recommendations and more. Call the Library during open hours, or send us an email! Reading Recommendations and Material Renewals, please call our Main Desk - 905-372-9271 ext 6100
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Wednesday, December 1st at 10:15 a.m. - Tune into "Beyond Books"
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