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TD Summer Reading Club - Ages 0-12 Friday, June 24th to Friday, August 19th Visit your Library and register for the TD Summer Reading Club! TD Summer Reading Club is Canada's biggest, bilingual summer reading program for kids of all ages, all interests, and all abilities. Be sure to login on Beanstack online or with the app for even more fun activities.
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Teen Summer Reading ChallengeJune 24 to August 19 - All branches A summer of reading awaits - Join our Teen Summer Reading Challenge on Beanstack for a chance to win prizes! We have got your crafting needs covered with weekly Take & Makes KIts in July.
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Adult Summer Checkout Challenge 2022 Begins Friday, June 24th Your Library is more than just books! This summer, pick up your contest card at any Cobourg Library branch. You'll get a chance to win for every eight (8) items you check out - no matter what they are! Enjoy your summer your way - with a good book on the beach or a family movie at the cottage!
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Material Donations - Hold for the SummerDue to the overwhelming number of books and movies that have been donated over the past several months, we are unable to accept any more donations at this time. We will begin to accept donations again in September.
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Borrow & Play! Instrument Lending Library Have you always wanted to try to play guitar or ukulele? Now you can borrow one from the Cobourg Library! We have 2 adult guitars, 1 youth guitar, 1 adult ukulele and 1 youth ukulele available on a first-come first-served basis. Each instrument comes in a case, with a strap, picks and tuner. Loan period: 3 weeks (no holds, no renewals). Borrow books or DVDs for the Guitar or Ukulele to help you on your musical journey.
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Library Survey The Cobourg Library Board is asking for your input to create our next Strategic Plan! We hope you will take some time to give us your thoughts on the Library, to help us fill the needs of our community in the next few years. Those completing the survey will have the option to be entered in a draw for a $150 VISA gift card! SURVEY LINK: https://forms.office.com/r/g1WdRrzCSU
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Loonie for the Library June 1st to October 31st Every dollar raised will go directly towards ensuring that fines for Children and Teens are eliminated for good! Eliminating child and teen fines will have a far reaching impact.Donate your Loonies at Community Events, at any of our Library locations or online!
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Closed July 1st & August 1stAll Branch locations will be closed on Friday, July 1st for Canada Day, and Monday, August 1st for the Civic Holiday Closed Sundays July 3rd to Sept 4th Please return your items to our drop box.
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It's Summer Give-Away Time! Friday, July 1st to Friday, July 8th We are heating up here at the Cobourg Library! Prize: Chocolate bar, water bottle, beach towel, moisturizer, summer themed books.
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Books & Bites Sale Fridays - July 8th to August 19th - 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cobourg Library - West Yard (near the chess/checker tables) Join us on the West Side of the Cobourg Library for a sale of gently used books, movies & music, along with delicious treats. Payment by donation for all treats and books - so you set the price. Every dollar raised will go directly towards ensuring that fines for Children and Teens are eliminated for good! Treats generously donated by Cobourg Foodland.
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Cobourg Library at Cobourg Farmer's Market Saturday, July 9th - 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Join us at the Farmer’s Market Kids Zone (Rotary Harbourfront Park – Albert St and 2nd St, Cobourg) Library Lexy storytime at 10:00 a.m. Create a rainbow bookmark. Learn more about our TD Summer Reading Club for kids! Free Library cards.
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Teddy Bear Picnic - Cobourg Ecology Garden Wednesday, July 13th - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noonJoin us at the Cobourg Ecology Garden for a Teddy Bear Picnic experience! Enjoy a scavenger hunt, delicious snacks, refreshments and fun. Bring your own teddy bear, or be provided with one. Ages 5 and up. Location: 95 Hibernia Street (foot of Hibernia Street at the Boardwalk) Cobourg
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Volunteer Social Wednesday, July 27th - 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Library Volunteers! Our volunteer social is a great opportunity for all of our amazing CobourgPL volunteers to meet. Join us in the Rotary Room for a great time and bring a friend who may be interested in volunteering too!
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I Spy Scavenger Hunt Thursday, July 28th - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Kids & Families - Visit the Cobourg Ecology Garden, and complete a scavenger hunt to find some treasure! A Partnership program between the Cobourg Public Library, Cobourg Ecology Garden, and Community Living. Location: 95 Hibernia Street (foot of Hibernia Street at the Boardwalk) Cobourg
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Watch for our Cookie Walk in August!
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Kids & Youth Summer Reading ClubJune 24 to August 19 - All branches Venture into magical realms where fantastic creatures roam and anything can (and will) happen. Sign-up with the library's Summer Reading Club and visit the library every week from June 24th to August 19th to: - Add a mystical creature to storyland by sharing with us what you've read - Be enchanted with self-directed activities in the library - Pick up a Take & Make Kit to take home - Participate in magical programs! It's free to sign-up and participate! Join our unicorns, dragons and other mythical creatures for a fun filled summer of free programs, activities, crafts and more! Read throughout the summer for a chance to win prizes, including a grand prize! Children and families can find the magic in our Bewdley, Cobourg and Gores Landing branches. Be sure to login to Beanstack online or with the Beanstack Tracker app for even more fun activities.
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3D Paper Unicorn - Take & Make Kit Pick up starting Monday, July 4th Make your own sparkling rainbow unicorn! Kits will be available while supplies last. Pick up your kit at any of our three locations.
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Family Movies @ the Library! Wednesdays - July 6th and July 13th - 6:00 p.m. Join us in the Rotary Room of the Cobourg Library for a movie on the big screen! Refreshments provided. We ask that parents/care-givers stay to enjoy the movie with us. July 6th - Ella Enchanted (Rated G) July 13th - The Princess Bride (Rated PG)
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Summer StorytimesThe library is bringing storytime out in the community this summer! Join Library Lexy across Cobourg for stories, songs and activities: Saturday, July 9th – Cobourg Farmer's Market (Rotary Harbourfront Park – Albert St and 2nd St, Cobourg) Thursday, July 21st at 10:00 a.m. - Ecology Garden (116 Hibernia St, Cobourg) Friday, July 29th at 2:00 p.m. - Venture13 (739 D'Arcy St, Cobourg) Thursday, August 18th at 10:00 a.m. - Ecology Garden (116 Hibernia St, Cobourg)
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The Ultimate Unicorn Extravaganza! Thursday, July 7th - 10:30 a.m. Calling all unicorn lovers! Don't miss out on an hour of unicorn mayhem at the Cobourg Public Library. Join library Staff for unicorn stories, songs, activities, and a craft. It's sure to be the best time on this side of the rainbow! Register online by Tuesday, July 5th. Families welcome.
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Fairy Tale I Spy Monday, July 11th to Saturday, July 23rd Kids! 12 of our favourite fairy tale characters are loose in the Youth Collection! Visit the Cobourg, Bewdley or Gores Landing Library branches to see if you can find them. Library staff need your help to find them all so they can be placed back into their stories. Find them all and win a prize!
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Story Walk Cobourg - Monday, July 11th to Sunday, July 24th Bewdley - Wednesday, July 27th to Saturday, July 30th Be sure to visit the Library and take a stroll down the sidewalk to read "I am scary" by Elise Gravel. A monster tries to scare a young child. But the child insists the monster is not scary but actually quite huggable. Let us know if you enjoyed the story, and your family will be entered to win a storytime gift basket! Ballots available at the end of the story walk.
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Virtual French Reading Club on Zoom - with the Cobourg Library and U+ Education Every Other Wednesday in July. Kids (ages 4 - 8) | 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Youth (ages 9 - 15) | 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Join us every other week for our live French program from the comfort of your home! This virtual program will be held over Zoom on a bi-weekly basis and will be led by professional language instructors. Together, we will practice our French reading and comprehension skills in a group setting by reading along to French books. Free virtual program on Zoom. Register online with the links below for individual sessions:
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Fairy Tale Bingo Cobourg - Thursday, July 14th at 10:30 a.m. Bewdley - Friday, July 15th at 10:00 a.m.Hear ye, hear ye! Children of the Cobourg Public Library are invited to join us for an hour of Fairy Tale bingo fun! Play some bingo and win a prize. Ages 6-12 years Register Online - Cobourg (July 14th) ; Bewdley (July 15th)
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Royal Tea Party Thursday, July 21st - 2:00 p.m. - Rotary Room. You're invited to a Royal Tea Party! The young princes and young princesses of the realm are cordially invited to the Castle Library for a Royal Tea Party. Dress your best for an hour of splendor. There will be stories, rhymes, songs, games and tasty treats too.
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Fire Breathing Dragon - Take & Make Kit Pick-up starting Monday, July 25th Your noble quest with this kit is to build a dragon! Assemble the pieces of this powerful and fantastical creature and make it breathe fire all on your own! Kits will be available while supplies last. Pick up your kit at any of our three locations.
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Dragon Hands & Feet Movement Game The dragon's trail will be available July 25th to August 6th Join us at the Library to stomp along the Dragon's Trail through the Cobourg Children's Department! Can you follow in the dragon's footsteps?
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Fly-Catching Frog - Take & Make Kit Pick-up starting Monday, July 18th These fly catching frogs will make for some fun competition amongst friends and siblings, as you play the game to see how many times you get the fly in it's mouth! Kits will be available while supplies last. Pick up your kit at any of our three locations.
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Cardboard Castles - All LocationsGores Landing - Tuesday, July 26th - 2:00 p.m. Cobourg - Thursday, July 28th - 10:00 a.m. Bewdley - Friday, July 29th - 10:00 a.m. Come the Library branch nearest to you to design, build and decorate a magnificent castle.
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Chit Chat Coffee Club Thursdays - 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. July 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th Join us each Thursday morning for coffee and socializing in the Reading Room of the Cobourg Library.
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Paperclip Bookmark - Take & Make Kit Pick-up starting Monday, July 4th TEENS - Make this colourful, easy, and fun DIY bookmark Home supplies needed: scissors. Kits will be available while supplies last. Pick up your kit at any of our three locations.
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Gaming Night - Teens & AdultsTuesdays at 4:30 p.m. - July 5th, 12th, 19th and 26thDo you miss playing Super Smash Brothers against your friends? Come out on Tuesday nights and test your skills. Competitive and casual players welcome. Brought to you in partnership with EXP.
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Virtual Author Visit - Rachel McMillanJoin us on FaceBook - Sunday, July 10th at 2:00 p.m.From author Rachel McMillan comes a richly researched historical romance that takes place in post-World War II Europe and features espionage and a strong female lead. Rachel McMillan is the author of The London Restoration, The Mozart Code, the Herringford and Watts mysteries, the Van Buren and DeLuca mysteries, and the Three Quarter Time series of contemporary Viennese romances. She is also the author of Dream, Plan, Go: A Travel Guide to Inspire Independent Adventure. Rachel lives in Toronto, Canada.
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Pet Dragon Luminary Jar - Take & Make Kit Pick-up starting Monday, July 11th TEENS - Light up the night with your own pet dragon in a jar! Kits will be available while supplies last. Pick up your kit at any of our three locations
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Virtual Author Visit: Sarah Tolmie Interview airs: Saturday, July 16th at 10:00 am Sarah Tolmie: Novelist, Poet, Medievalist Join us to learn about Sarah's latest book: "All The Horses of Iceland", a historical fantasy about the imagined history of Iceland's unusual horses, and the connection between a Norse trader and a magical white mare.
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Royal Mini Book Charm - Take & Make Kit Pick-up starting Monday, July 18th TEENS - Bind and cover your own mini-book charm Choose your own cover from a variety of royal-themed books! Kits will be available while supplies last. Pick up your kit at any of our three locations.
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Dragon Egg Pendent - Take & Make Kit Pick-up starting Monday, July 25th TEENS - Create your own dragon egg pendant for a necklace, keychain, or even an earring! Must have access to an oven. Kits will be available while supplies last. Pick up your kit at any of our three locations.
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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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Read - Watch - Learn! Over 1100 titles for grades K-6, including animated, talking picture books, read-along chapter books, non fiction books, graphic novels and videos, curated playlists, as well as books in Spanish and French.
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The Duke and Duchess of York came to Cobourg 35 years ago to dedicate the Duke of York Square (where the Library is now) on July 19th, 1987.
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Cobourg Library Hours Mondays - 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesdays - 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesdays -10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursdays - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fridays - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. *Sundays - 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. *Closed Sundays Canada Day to Labour Day 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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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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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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Teen Volunteer Opportunities We are happy to offer some new volunteer options for teens to earn their community service hours! Teen Knitters, Fundraisers, Gardeners, Gaming Leaders, Community Ambassadors, Reviewers, Program Helpers, and our Adopt a Shelf Program. These are In addition to our regular opportunities: Shelf Reading, Cricut Machine and Community Outreach
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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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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 by email jgard@cobourg.library.on.ca or by phone 905-372-9271 ext. 6249
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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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Seed Library - All Branch Locations Stop by any one of our three library branches to borrow seeds to grow at home this year. Flowers - Vegetables - Fruit - Herbs. Try something new! Once you have made your selection, you can check them out at the desk just like any other library materials - only there will be no due date - and they are yours to keep or share. When you harvest in the fall, we would be happy to receive a donation of seeds to add back into our Library.
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Access E-Books, Audiobooks & Magazines thousands of titles at your fingertips! All of your online reading or listening needs in one place!
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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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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 Stay current on all of the most significant Library news and events. Subscribe to be notified of the latest news.
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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 Mobile App today.
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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 Northumberland.
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