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Community Yard Sale Saturday, June 25th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Rain or shine! Interested in renting a space or table? Outdoor Space can be rented for a donation of $15 Outdoor space with table and two chairs for a donation of $25 Indoor space with a table and two chairs for a donation of $35 Contact Rachel at rspence@cobourg.library.on.ca to enquire. Setup: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Start Time: 8:00 a.m. Clean up: 12:00 p.m. (noon) to 1:00 p.m.
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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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Closed Victoria Day The Cobourg Library will be closed on Monday, May 23rd for Victoria Day. Please return your items to our drop box.
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Boomers & Beyond - Ages 55+ Fridays May 6th, 13th, 20th - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Rotary Room - Cobourg Library We're back and in-person for this lively program specifically aimed at socializing, having fun, and learning something new! May 6 - Emergency Planning with Shannon Murphy from Cobourg Emergency Planning. May 13 - Rob Mikel, Author (History of Brookside) May 20 - George Parker (The visit in 1860 of the Prince of Wales to Cobourg, at which time he opened Victoria Hall.) May 27 - No program (Provincial Election) June 3 - BINGO with prizes!
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Paint a Pot for Mother's DaySaturday, May 7th - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Join us at the Cobourg Ecology Garden to paint a pot and plant a flower seed courtesy of the CobourgPL Seed Library.
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Kitten Shower Saturday, May 14th - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Rotary Room - Cobourg Library What is a kitten shower? It's like a baby shower for kittens where people can bring donations of money or items off the N orthumberland Humane Society's Kitten Wish List.
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Youth Job Fair Wednesday, May 25th - 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Rotary Room - Cobourg Library Watton Employment Services will be holding a Youth Job Fair in the Rotary Room of the Cobourg Library. Watch our social media and webpage for details!
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In-Person Baby Time Mondays at 11:00 a.m. - May 2nd, 9th & 16th Join Library Lexy for a circle time filled with songs, rhymes and stories! Bond with your baby, and meet other parents and caregivers in the area. Find us in the Rotary Room at the Cobourg Library. Drop-in (no registration required). No program May 23rd or 30th.
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Virtual Children's Book Launch with Nancy Vo Wednesday, May 4th - 6:00 p.m. Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a children's book illustrator? Join Nancy Vo for the launch of As Glenn as Glenn Can Be, written by Sarah Ellis and illustrated by Nancy herself. We will read the book and dive into the world of young Glenn Gould, famous Canadian classical pianist. Nancy Vo will then walk us through her process for illustrating a book written by someone else and how to capture historical accuracy while still exercising artistic license. You will get to ask her your questions and partake in a live demo of her work as an illustrator! Register online to receive the Zoom link to attend.
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Storytime with Library Lexy IN-PERSON - Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. May 5th, 12th & 19th Join Library Lexy for an hour filled with stories, songs, rhymes and a craft or activity! Ideal for toddlers and preschool aged children. Find us in the Rotary Room at the Cobourg Library. Drop-in (no registration required). No program May 26th. ONLINE - Thursday, May 5th at 10:00 a.m. Join Library Lexy and her trusted sidekick Biblio for songs, rhymes and stories online! Storytime videos are available to watch anytime. To watch the full story time that includes a read aloud, join our Facebook group Storytime with Library Lexy. You can also find us on YouTube for songs, rhymes, draw & tells, puppets and more (due to copyright regulations we cannot post read-alouds on YouTube).
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Mother's Day - Take & Make Kit Pick up starting Monday, May 2nd Tea for two and a card too! Make a special card and spend some quality time with Mom! Kits will be available while supplies last. Pick up your kit at any one of our three locations.
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May the FourthWednesday, May 4th - 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.The force is strong at the Library. Join us at the Cobourg Branch for: - Star Wars themed scavenger hunt. - A visit from Star Wars characters. - Colouring galore!
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Caterpillar - Take & Make Kit Pick-up Kit starting Monday, May 9th Did you know a caterpillar is nearly a hundred times more likely to become a moth than a butterfly? Learn about this and more in the caterpillar take and make, which will include fun facts about these critters, as well as a craft to make your own! Kits will be available while supplies last. Pick up your kit at any one of our three locations.
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Feed the Bees - Take & Make KitPick-up Kits starting Tuesday, May 24thBuzzzzzzzz ... let's feed the bees. This kit is all about bees, including wildflower seeds for planting. Kits available while supplies last. Pick up your kit at any one of our three locations.
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Spring Search & Find Tuesday, May 24th to Monday, May 30th Attention kids! Visit the Cobourg Library to search for the hidden springtime pictures in our Youth Collection. Win a prize if you find them all! All three branch locations. All ages welcome.
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In-person STEAM Story TimeFriday, May 27th - 2:00 p.m.Join Library Lexy at Venture 13 for a story time focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math! Ideal for toddlers and preschool aged children. Free drop-in program (no registration required). Find us in the auditorium at Venture13 (739 D'Arcy St., Cobourg)
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Monday MoviesMost Mondays - 2:00 p.m. Join us for free movie screenings each open Monday in the Rotary Room of the Cobourg Library. Light refreshments will be provided. Drop-in (no registration required) May 2nd - Mister Roberts May 9th - You've Got Mail May 16th - O Henry's Full House May 23rd - no movie (Library closed) May 30th - no movie (Provincial election)
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Virtual Craft-a-long Mondays - May 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd Do you enjoy trying different handicrafts? Looking to learn a new craft?Join our Craft-a-long group for different projects and ideas! From March to May, we'll be looking at crochet and sharing patterns online. Give them a try, find your favorites, or make them all and have enough pieces to make a blanket. New patterns posted each Monday.
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Macrame Key Chain - Take and Make Kit Pick-up starting Monday, May 16th Learn to make your very own Macrame Keychain using cotton cord and a key chain clasp. You will learn some macramé basics, such as, the Lark's Foot know and the Spiral knot. Kits will be available while supplies last. Pick up your kit at any one of our three locations.
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Teens - Get Caught in the Library to win! Monday, May 16th to Sunday, May 22nd Hang out at the Library for a chance to win a chocolate bar! Whether you are looking for some YA materials, DVDs, video games, or studying upstairs in our study carrels, visit us for a chance to win! And bring your friends too!
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Virtual Book Club on Zoom Tuesday, May 31st - 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Join us on the last Tuesday of the month for a fun social book chat. We meet on Zoom to chat about our most recent reads. Register online starting Sunday, May 1st.Must agree to the rules to register. This is an adult program for ages 18+
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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 Ontario Provincial Parks Day-Use Parking Permit Kit Looking for something fun to do with your family or friends? How about a drive to one of the nearby Ontario Parks? You can borrow one our kits that will let you park for free for the day! Each branch has 3 kits available to borrow for 1 week. Inside each kit, you will find: - 1 day-use parking pass
- 1 pair of binoculars (with case)
- 1 compass (on lanyard)
- 1 Discovery activity book
- 1 Ontario parks guide
Get out and explore!
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Have you ever wanted to explore the history of your family? Or, wished you could view records from your ancestor's country of origin? Come into the Library with your laptop or device, connect to our WiFi or , login to one of public computers to searchAncestry Library Edition for free. Find that elusive relative. Break down that brick wall! Learn something new about your history.
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The Library has chess and checker sets that you can check out to use? And, that we have two outdoor tables, on the east side of the Library that have a game board carved into them, ready for you to play? Wow!
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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. 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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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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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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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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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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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 Northumberland.
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