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Just for Kids has the educational videos that children want to watch. These videos are sure to entertain, educate and inspire young patrons. Games, songs and interactives will keep these early learners interested and engaged as they discover a learning environment that is fun, safe and entertaining.

- Tuesday, February 14th - 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Gores Landing Branch

- Tuesday, February 14th - 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Alice D. Behan Bewdley Branch

- Wednesday, February 15th - 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Enjoy delicious, creamy Lindor chocolate for free at your local branch.

Vote for your favourite actor, actress, director or film - and enter to win an amazing movie-themed prize!

Pick up your ballot today from any one of our three branches, or enter using our online Oscar Ballot Form.

Check these Oscar sites to help you decide - Oscars.org and https://abc.com/shows/oscars

Wednesday, February 22nd - 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Reading Room at the Cobourg Public Library
Bring your current sewing project or start a new one.
Interested in learning the basics of sewing?  We will have a special guest from local business, Embellish, at the event to assist you.
Refreshments will be made available and all are welcome.

Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. - Rotary Room
Join Rachael for stories, songs and more! A great program for school readiness and meeting other families in our community.

Family Storytime - Bewdley
Fridays at 10:00 a.m. - Bewdley Branch
Join Library Staff for an interactive program filled with stories, songs and rhymes.

Feb 3rd - P.A. Day - Snow Day!

Feb 17th - Bewdley Storytime with Northumberland EarlyON
Families Welcome.  Drop-in Program.

P.A. Day - Snow Much Fun! - Cobourg
Friday, February 3rd at 2:00 p.m. - Rotary Room
This P.A. Day join the Cobourg Library for SNOW much fun!  Listen to snow-themed books, followed by snow games outside (weather permitting).

Enjoy some delicious hot chocolate and cookies too!

Come dressed to be outside.
Families Welcome. Drop-in Program. Rotary Room

Babytime! - Cobourg
Mondays at 10:00 a.m. - Rotary Room
Join Youth Services Specialist Rachael for a 30-minute circle time filled with songs, rhymes and stories. Bond with your baby and meet other families.
Ages 0-24 months with a Parent/Guardian
Drop-in Program.  

No Program on February 20th (Library Closed for Family Day)

Make two adorable winter love birds for your family this February.  This simple craft will add a pop of colour
to celebrate love and kindness.

Tuesday, February 7th to Tuesday, February 14th
Stop by the children's area to discover, build and play.
Lots of STEAM activities to choose from including a heart tower, a heart craft and heart activities.

Bewdley Family Storytime with Northumberland EarlyON
Friday, February 17th at 10:00 a.m. - Bewdley Branch
Join us at the Bewdley Branch for a special storytime and activities in partnership with Northumberland EarlyON Child and Family Centres.

Plan to study at the Library this exam season in one of our private study carrels or use a group study table with friends. You just might get a sweet surprise!  For Teens Grades 9 to 12.

Wednesday, February 1st to Tuesday, February 28th
Teens, come and give your best guess at our weekly zoomed in images at any Library branch. There will be a new image each week.  Answers will be revealed the following week.

Teen participants will be entered for a chance to win a Teen prize pack.

Gaming Night - Teens & Adults - Cobourg
Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. - Rotary Room
Do 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.

Wednesday nights at 6:00 p.m. - Bewdley Branch
Join us at the Bewdley Branch for our Yarn Circle.
A place to sit and chat with other yarn crafters and work on a current project of yours!  Our group will not meet on February 22nd - Register to join us for the Bewdley Craft Night instead!

Monday Movies - Cobourg
Mondays - 2:00 p.m. - Rotary Room 
Join us for free movie screenings each Monday afternoon.
Light refreshments provided.  No registration necessary.

Cobourg Library - Reading Room
Bring your current knitting project or start a new one. Interested in learning the basics of knitting? We will have an experienced knitter present to help.  All ages and abilities welcome.

Join us on Facebook - Thursday, February 16th - 7:00 p.m.
At once funny, inspiring, and heartbreaking, "Still, I Cannot Save You" is a story about addiction, abuse, tragedy, and illness, but above all, it is a powerful portrait of an enduring love between sisters.
Kelly S. Thompson is an award-winning writer of non-fiction, fiction, and poetry. She is the author of the national bestselling memoir, "Girls Need Not Apply", which the Globe and Mail listed as one of the top 100 books of 2019.

Wednesday, February 22nd at 6:00 p.m. - Bewdley Branch
Join us in Bewdley and learn how to make your own embroidered notecards!
All supplies will be provided.
We will be using needles, so some sewing experience is helpful, but not necessary.
Space is limited, so registration is required.

Register online, or call your local branch to register.

Join us at the Gores Landing Community Hall after hours to enjoy a classic movie and light refreshments.
February 28th - Witness for the prosecution (1957)

Starring Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, Charles Laughton,

and Elsa Lanchester.

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

February is Black History Month
During Black History Month, Canadians celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada a culturally diverse, compassionate,
and prosperous country
(Source: Government of Canada)

Check out these links for books in our Library: 
Black Canadians - Non-Fiction/Biography

Did you know?
The Adventures of Pinocchio, Italian title Le avventure di Pinocchio: storia di un burattino (“The Adventures of Pinocchio: The Story of a Puppet”), classic children’s novel written by
C. Collodi that first appeared in serial form in 1881 in the Giornale dei bambini (“Children’s Magazine”) and was published as a book in 1883. It tells the story of the little marionette who wants to be a real boy, and it is perhaps best known as the basis for the 1940 Disney film.

Source: The Adventures of Pinocchio | Summary, Characters, & Facts | Britannica

or with the Libby App or on libbyapp.com

The first ebook readers were the Rocket eBook and the SoftBook Reader, launched in Silicon Valley in 1998.

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.

These are In addition to our regular opportunities: Shelf Reading, Cricut Machine and Community Outreach

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!

Access through the OverDrive Download Center, or Libby online or with the the Libby app.  All you need is a valid Cobourg Public Library card.  Need a library card?  Sign-up today!

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.

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 to receive blog posts via email.

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.