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October is Canadian Library Month!During this month, libraries and library partners across Canada raise awareness of the valuable role libraries play in Canadians’ lives. In Ontario, the first week of October features First Nations Public Library Week from October 4 to 8, and the third week of October is Ontario Public Library Week, October 17 to 23. This year, the Ontario Public Library Week theme is “One Card, One Million Possibilities.”
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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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Socktober - October 1st to 31stEven a small act of love, such as donating a pair of socks, can make a big difference in the lives of our neighbours who are homeless or in need. The Library is accepting donations of new socks at all of our locations so that we can distribute them to our phenomenal local non-profit organizations. We welcome you to drop them off at our curbside window or inside the Library. Let's work together to show those in need that they matter
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Cobourg Library Blog is live! Just in time for Canadian Library Month! where you can stay current on all of the most significant Library news and events.
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Water Bottle Filling Station Thirsty? Whether you are out for a walk, or on your way home from the Library, you can now fill your water bottle at our new filling station - located in the lobby, just inside the main doors. Thank you to the Town of Cobourg for installing this station for us!
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Renewing your Library card just got easier! Starting Friday, October 1st 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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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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Thanksgiving - Library ClosedOur Library will be closed: Sunday, October 10th & Monday, October 11th for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
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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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Check our collection for Halloween & Horror The Library has books and DVDs for Halloween for all ages! We also have horror titles for Teens and Adults. Browse the collection, place a hold & enjoy!
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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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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? The answer to the question we’ve all been waiting for is . . . Checkers, is much older than Chess! Historians believe that the earliest form of checkers was discovered in Iraq, and archeologists have used carbon dating to trace their findings back to 3000 B.C , over 5000+ years ago, whereas chess was only discovered 1500 years ago. Drop by and play a game on one of our outdoor tables. Ask inside at the front desk to borrow game pieces - or bring your own!
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Silent Auction - Cobourg LibraryFriday, October 1st - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 2nd - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Come and view the amazing donations from local businesses in our Reading Room and bid on your favourites! Help support the Library - and have fun!
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Pop-Up Mini Book Sale at the Cobourg Farmer's MarketSaturday, October 16th 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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Ontario Public Library Week Give Away! Monday, October 18th to Sunday, October 24th To celebrate Ontario Public Library Week - we wanted to celebrate our patrons, and the support you have given us - and what better way to do that than to give you a chance to win? Each time you visit the Library and check out items, you can be entered to win a prize! Prizes drawn daily - so visit us often
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Together We Read Tuesday, October 18th to Sunday, October 31st Together We Read Ontario is a Digital Book Club for participating libraries in Ontario. During this two-week program, there will be no waitlists and no holds for the selected title.
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Outdoor Book Walk - Cobourg Branch Monday, October 18th to Sunday, October 31st If you enjoy reading and the outdoors, make sure you drop by the Library and read "Leaf Man" by Lois Ehlert. Stroll along the sidewalk on the west side of the Library to enjoy this wonderful picture book about Fall. Summary: A man made of leaves blows away, traveling wherever the wind may take him. Books generously donated by Let's Talk Books Cobourg.
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Gratitude Tree Friday, October 1st We all have something to be grateful for - create your own tree to show everything in your life that makes you happy. Supplies Needed: Sticks, rocks or sand, string or twine, a vase or a flower pot, a hole punch, scissors and markers. If you want a more polished look, you can sand and paint your sticks. Watch the video on Facebook or Youtube
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Virtual Storytime is back! Mondays - October 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th - 10:00 a.m. Tune in on Mondays 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 - Mummy Cakes Thursday, October 2nd Get into the spirit of the season with these spooky treats! Supplies needed: 1 rice cake, tomato sauce, 2 black olive slices, 1 cherry tomato slice, 1-2 mozzarella cheese sticks, a tablespoon and a baking sheet
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Bobblehead Bat - Take & Make KitPick-up Curbside starting Monday, October 18th It’s not Halloween without bats! Put together this fun bobblehead bat craft to add to your decor. Instructions and materials provided. Home Supplies Needed: Scissors and glue. Limited quantities available. Or, ask at our Curbside Window (after October 18th) to see if there are still kits available.
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Simple Science - Hopping CornWednesday, October 20th Hop with hopping corn! Try this fun and easy experiment! Materials Needed: 2 cups water 2 tablespoons baking soda 1-2 tablespoons of corn kernels 6 tablespoons of white vinegar
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Spooky Halloween HuntMonday, October 25th to Sunday, October 31st Find all 12 spooky characters hidden in the Youth Department and win a prize!
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Artsy Spider Webs Thursday, October 28th Create this Halloween craft at home. Supplies needed: Black construction paper, a pencil, white glue, table salt, watercolour paints (alt. food colouring)
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Teen Yarn Art - Take & Make KitPick-up Curbside starting Monday, October 4th Let your creativity flow with this fun yarn art craft. Limited quantities available. Or, ask at our Curbside Window (after October 4th) to see if there are still kits available.
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Teens - DIY Costume Ideas Fridays - October 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th Looking for ideas for a simple costume you can make at home. Watch our Facebook Page every Friday in October for DIY Costume ideas!
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Embroidered Paper - Take & Make KitsPick-up Curbside starting Wednesday, October 13th Visit the Cobourg Public Library and pick up an Embroidered Paper Take & Make Kit! Each kit includes acrylic paper, embroidery floss, a needle and several templates to choose from. Paint is optional. Limited quantities available. Or, ask at our Curbside Window (after October 13th) to see if there are still kits available.
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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 Borrow and Build LEGO Sets Looking for something new to stimulate your child's imagination? Or something different for your grandchildren to play with when they visit? Unleash your creativity, and build different ideas over and over for three weeks - for FREE!
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Library Love . . . Comments from our survey: You're doing an excellent job. I lived in Mississauga Toronto for many years and can't think of a single branch in either city that offered as much and diverse programming as CPL does. CPL staff are exceptional -- always friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. I can always find the books I want. The library provides a wonderful service! I think the Library is currently providing a great service for the community at large! The library is great - no suggestions for improvements
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Explora - this month's Virtual ResourceNot sure which database to search to get the results you need? With Explora, you can search 5 different databases at once: Canadian Reference Centre, Primary Search, MasterFILE, GreenFILE and Canadian Literary Centre. Trustworthy, intuitive and simple research tool, with full-text articles and videos on a wide variety of topics.
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We offer Home Services Delivery!Our free monthly, in-home delivery service of library materials is open for anyone who is unable to come to the library due to long-term illness, accident or physical limitations. This service is conducted by volunteers, and is coordinated and supported by library staff members. See our Home Services Page for more details.
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Library Fun Dinosaurs didn't read.Now they are extinct. Coincidence?
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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 someone 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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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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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 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.
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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 and Material Renewals, please call our Main Desk - 905-372-9271 ext 6100
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Wednesday, October 6th at 10:15 a.m. - Tune into "Beyond Books"
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Our Mission Statement The Cobourg Public Library is committed to being an exceptional community resource for information, exploration, inspiration and enjoyment.
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