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Next Big Library Read starts November 2nd with a title you can really sink your teeth into. Artie and the Wolf Moon by Olivia Stephens
After sneaking out against her mother's wishes, Artie Irvin spots a massive wolf—then watches it don a bathrobe and transform into her mom. Thrilled to discover she comes from a line of werewolves, Artie asks her mom to share everything—including the story of Artie's late father. Her mom reluctantly agrees. And to help Artie figure out her own wolflike abilities, her mom recruits some old family friends. |
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Spread Kindness and Win! November 1st to November 20th Hey there, amazing community! 💖 We believe in the power of kindness, and we want to hear your heartwarming stories. Drop a comment below sharing a recent act of kindness you've done or received – whether it's as big as helping a neighbor or as small as sharing a smile with a stranger. 😊
But wait, there's more! To sweeten the deal, make sure you're following our Facebook or Instagram page, because you could be the lucky winner of a $25 gift card to the fabulous Lalies & The Dutch! 🛍️✨ Imagine treating yourself or someone else to a delicious drink or some goodies there.
Let's create a ripple of positivity together!
The winner will be announced on Facebook and Instagram and drawn at random. This contest is not associated with Instagram or Facebook. No cash value can be exchanged. Pursuant to our internal policy 1.14 no board members, relatives or library staff may enter. |
All Library Locations Closed
Saturday, November 11th
for Remembrance Day The Library may be closed, but you can |
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Book Donations on Hold for NowWe would like to thank our community who have supported our Library by donating their gently used books. We have simply been overwhelmed with books, and we cannot possibly accept any more donations until next year. Please check back with us in January 2024 for updates of when we will resume accepting book donations.
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The Winter Festival is Coming! Saturday, December 2nd - 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.Join us in the Rotary Room for winter themed craft stations, games, hot chocolate (while supplies last), seasonal treats and an appearance from your Cobourg Cougars. Everyone is welcome.
In partnership with Experience Cobourg
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Tech-Buddies Drop-in Program - Cobourg
Tuesdays - October 3rd to November 28th 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Reading Room
Tech troubles? Trinity College Students are here to assist!
Drop-in for assistance with your social media accounts, device setup and more.
Kindly note that there may be a bit of a wait depending on the volume of interest.
Remember to bring the tech you need help with! |
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Breakfast & Books at Harwood HallSaturday, November 4th - 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Harwood Hall, 5453 Front St, Harwood
Visit us at the Harwood Hall's monthly pancake breakfast! We will have activities for the kids as well as a great selection of items for you to check out!
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Boomers & Beyond - Cobourg Fridays - 9:45 a.m. - Rotary Room Socialize - Learn - 55+ Only!
Meet new friends and learn something new at our Autumn sessions. Pick up a brochure from our front desk to learn more.
Free light refreshments. Nov 10th - Uncover the remarkable story of Sir Winston Churchill and WWII presented by Randy Barber, Chairman of the International Churchill Society-Canada & Cobourg Town Councillor. Brace for an enlightening journey
Nov 17th - Awaken your mind over a cup of joe with delightful puzzles! Join us for a morning of fun and mental stimulation. Door Prizes to be won!
Nov 24th - Games & Cards, bring a friend and enjoy games and cards over light refreshments. Door Prizes to be won! |
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St. John's Therapy Dogs Cobourg
Tuesday, November 21st 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Reading Room Need a little comfort and companionship?Drop-in to meet a St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog
and learn more about the program. All are welcome. This event is brought to you by the power of community partnerships. |
Community Paramedicine Wellness Clinic - Cobourg
Thursday, November 23rd 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Did you know they provide FREE non-emergency in-home health care to residents? Services include blood draws, oxygen saturation tests, urinalysis, assessments referrals, blood pressure readings, check-ins, and more.
Visit their table at the library |
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Cobourg Public Library's Young Writer's Competition - All Locations Wednesday, November 1st to Saturday, November 25th
The library invites youth to enter our Young Writers Competition. This writing competition is open to children attending school or being homeschooled in grades one to high school within Cobourg or Hamilton Township.
Entries may be in the form of a graphic novel, short story, or poem. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd in each division!
The winning written works will be bound and available for reading in the Youth Services Department to inspire other young writers.
Contest Closes: Saturday, November 25th at 5:00 pm
Visit our website for full contest rules and information. |
Family Storytime - CobourgThursdays - 10:30 a.m. - Rotary Room Join us as we read books, sing songs, learn, & have fun!
Ages 0-6 years. Drop-in Program |
Family Storytime - Bewdley
Fridays - 10:00 a.m. - Bewdley Branch
Join Library Staff for an interactive program filled with stories, songs and rhymes.
Families Welcome. Drop-in Program. |
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P.A. Day Fun - Dog Man Extravaganza!
Friday, November 3rd - 10:00 a.m. - Bewdley Branch and 2:00 p.m. - Cobourg Library (Youth Services)
Calling all Dog Man fans. This P.A. Day come celebrate this fun series of books written by Dav Pilkey. It's sure to be a howling good time! Families Welcome. Drop-in Program. |
Poppy Making Station All Locations November 5th to 10th
Kids 4 and up. Visit the youth department to make a poppy you can bring home in honour of Remembrance Day. While supplies last.
Families Welcome. Drop-in Program. |
 Green Monster Craft All Locations November 13th to 19th Visit the Youth Services Area to create your version of a Big Green Monster. While supplies last. Families Welcome.
Drop-in Program. |
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Family Storytime with the Northumberland Paramedics - Cobourg
Thursday, November 16th - 10:30 a.m. - Rotary Room
A special storytime with the Northumberland Paramedics.
Meet a paramedic, listen to a story, and explore an ambulance. Families Welcome. Drop-in Program. |
Young Writers Competition Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, November 29th - 6:30 p.m.
The community is invited to celebrate the literary winners of our Young Writers Competition. 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners will be announced for each age division. Come cheer on our local youth! Families Welcome. Reading Room. |
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Monday Movies - Cobourg
Mondays at 2:00 p.m. - Rotary Room
Join us for free movie screenings each Monday.
Light refreshments will be provided. No registration necessary.
Nov 6 - Bend it like Beckham (Parminder Nagra, Keira Knightly, Johnathan Rhys Myers, 2002, 112 min.)
Nov 13 - Dunkirk (Fionn Whitehead, Barry Keoghan, Mark Rylance, 2017, 180 min.)
Nov 20 - Red Garters (Rosemary Clooney, Jack Carson, Guy Mitchell, 1954, 90 min.)
Nov 27 - JoJo Rabbit (Roman Griffin Davis, Thomasin McKenzie, Scarlett Johansson, 2019, 108 min.)
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Gaming Night - Teens & Adults Cobourg - Rotary Room Tuesdays Nov 7th & 14th - 4:30 p.m.Come out on Tuesday nights and test your skills by playing Super Smash Brothers. Competitive and casual players welcome. Brought  to you in partnership with EXP. |
Yarn Circle - Bewdley
Wednesdays - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bewdley Branch Join us at the Bewdley Branch for the Yarn Circle. A place to sit and chat with other yarn crafters and work on a current project of yours and enjoy refreshments. Drop-in program. Register for Craft Night November 15th. |
Bewdley Book Club Wednesday, November 8th - 6:30 p.m.
Join us at the Bewdley Branch as we get together and discuss our latest book choice!
Registration is required, so please talk to branch staff if you are interested! |
Adult Craft Night - Bewdley Holiday Ornaments Wednesday, November 15th at 6:00 p.m.
There's nothing better than a home-made gift! We are making Holiday Ornaments at Bewdley Branch. All materials supplied.
Registration is required.  Register online starting
November 1st at 10:00 a.m. |
Virtual Author FestivalFrom November 13th to 17th enjoy a virtual festival of local authors by heading to @CobourgPL on Facebook. In partnership with Spirit of the Hills Arts Association.  Author Lineup:
Monday, November 13th: 12:00 p.m. - Shane Joseph ;
6:00 p.m. - Wally Keeler ; 9:00 p.m. - Marie Prins
Tuesday, November 14th: 6:00 p.m. - Reva Nelson
Wednesday, November 15th: 12:00 p.m. - Susan Stratham ;
6:00 p.m. - Felicity Sidnell Reid
Thursday, November 16th: 12:00 p.m. - Donna Wootton
Friday, November 17th: 12:00 p.m. - Patricia Calder ;
6:00 p.m. - Linda Hutsell-Manning ; 9:00 p.m. - Pam Royl |
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Supporting New and Struggling Readers
Series - Cobourg
Wednesday, November 22nd - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Join Ashley Olver, Psychological Associate, and Natalie Smith, Speech-Language Pathologist, for this three-part series for parents, educators, caregivers, tutors, and others invested in literacy and well-being for young people.
They will provide information about these key areas:
Session 2: Phonics, Orthographic Mapping, Heart Words, Reading Strategies, Decodable Books (Nov 22nd) Session 3: Oral Language (Dec 6th)  Register online for Session 2 starting Wednesday, November 1st at 10:00 a.m. |
Genealogy Gurus - Facebook GroupNew genealogy feature posted weekly Each week, the Gurus will post a new genealogical tidbit, historical resource, photo or database – and encourage members to post their thoughts or some interesting resources to share of their own. Join the conversation on Facebook
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NoveList Plus - Online Resource Are you looking for a new author, series or title to read? No matter what type of books you like to read, NoveList Plus can help you find new titles, authors and series for you to continue your reading journey. Find the next title in a series, other titles by your favourite author, or read-a-likes. Click the "Check the Library Catalog" link to see if it is in our collection. |
Looking for "light" reads? Light reads (or Gentle reads) explore life’s ups and downs through protagonists (often female) who experience hardship but triumph through positivity, kindness, strength, love, and compassion. The stories leave readers with a peaceful, easy feeling at the end. These types of reads include: Classics, Cozy Mysteries, some Relationship Fiction, and inspirational Romance (to name a few). |
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Special Collections available for you |
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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 |
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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Of course you would! To sign up, simply provide a valid email address for staff to add to your membership.
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Renew Your Membership Renew your membership by phone, online or in-person Once staff verify or update your contact information, your membership will be renewed for 3 years for Cobourg, Hamilton Township
& Port Hope residents. Computer-use or E-cards for 1-year. We cannot renew Non-Resident or Visitor memberships online. |
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Teen Volunteer Opportunities
We are happy to offer 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 regular opportunities: Shelf Reading, Cricut Machine and Community Outreach |
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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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