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Our Libraries are now open! All of our Library Branches - Cobourg, Bewdley & Gores Landing are open and waiting for you! Come in and browse the shelves, borrow materials, access our Wi-fi, book a computer, print, photocopy, use a study space or research in our Local History Room. In Cobourg, you can now pick-up your holds at our new Curbside Window. Welcome back!
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Download our new App Our new App allows you to quickly and easily find the materials you are looking for, place holds, renew items, and more! Go to your App Store, search "Cobourg Public Library" and download the app to get searching today!
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Help build our collection!Let's Talk Books has partnered with the Cobourg Library, to allow you to help build our collection. We have provided titles we need for our collection, and you can purchase them for us! - View our Wish List on their site
- Support & sponsor us through them
- The books are added to our collection!
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Ontario Parking Passes available to borrow Available at all 3 branch locations Borrow a One-Day Parking Pass for any provincial park in Ontario as part of a kit which also contains a pair of binoculars (to view the landscape and local wildlife), a compass, a Parks Map and other information. Loan period: 1-week Fine rate: $20.00/open day Kits will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
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Access Ancestry Library Edition from home!Access to the Library's subscription to Ancestry Library Edition from home has been extended until June 30th! The link can be found by logging into your Library account online with your Library Card# and PIN#, then clicking on the "Ancestry Library Edition" link that appears on the bottom of the left-hand column.
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Home Improvement Reference Center Considering a DIY project, but don't know where to start? Find complete articles from leading home improvement magazines and reference books, thousands of images and nearly 100 how-to videos. You will need your Library Card# and PIN# Check that project off your ‘to-do’ list
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Flipster - Digital Magazines Flipster allows you to browse digital versions of the latest issues of popular magazines like People, The Hockey News, The Atlantic and more. Download the mobile app from the Google Play store, iTunes or the Amazon App store, or view online. You will need your Library Card# and PIN#
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Paper Bag Princess WeekMonday, March 1st to Saturday, March 6thWe're celebrating the second annual Paper Bag Princess Day!We're one of the lucky Ontario Libraries that received permission to read the book and air it on social media! Join us for a VERY fun and interactive story-reading on Facebook or YouTube.Hear the history of the book from Robert Munsch himself: https://youtu.be/B8LnzHzKpFACredit to the talented, Robert Munsch, Michael Martchenko, and Annick Press.
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Dinosaur Search & Find Monday, March 1st to Sunday, March 7th Look for the 12 hidden dinosaurs in the windows of the Cobourg Public Library. Can you find them all?
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Book Bites with Rhonda - Weekly ProgramTuesdays - March 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Watch these short videos to learn about some of the new, favourite and fun titles you can borrow from our youth collection.
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Virtual Story Time Do you miss our in-person story times? We do too! Now you can tune-in, sit back, relax and enjoy as our staff read stories for you at home! Be sure to check our webpage and social media for details.
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Barbara McClintock - Virtual Author Visit Sunday, March 7th @ 3:00 p.m. Interview with children’s author and illustrator Barbara McClintock held with Jeff Gard of JG Sports Media.
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Parent-Child Mother Goose ProgramTuesdays - March 9th to April 20th - 10:00 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.This fun interactive 7-week program teaches parents/caregivers to use rhymes, songs and stories at home with their children ages 0 to 24 months. This program will be conducted on Zoom. Chat with our experts and other attendees before or after program times. In partnership with the Cobourg EarlyON Centre. Valid Cobourg Library card required.
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Upcycled T-Shirt Book BagFriday, March 12th Create a one-of-a-kind book bag! Supplies Needed: T-shirt, scissors, needle, thread
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Shamrock Finger Puppets Tuesday, March 16th Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with your very own puppet! Supplies needed: green paper, scissors, glue, pencil, markers, 2 googly eyes
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No-Sew Bunny Thursday, March 25th Create a new fuzzy friend! Supplies needed: Fuzzy sock, thread, ribbon, felt, buttons (optional), hot glue, scissors, a pompom, uncooked rice, and some kind of stuffing or polyfill (old pillows work well for this)
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Egg Carton Wreath Tuesday, March 30th Looking for a family project that everyone can join in on? Then create this wreath together! Supplies needed: egg carton, paint, paint brushes, glue and cardboard.
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Craft Tutorial Videos Thursdays - March 4th & 18th @ 8:00 p.m. Get in touch with your crafty side, and watch a new video every other week to make a fun craft for yourself or someone you love. March 4th - Geometric Art March 18th - Magazine Basket WeavingWatch the videos on Facebook or YouTube
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Teen DIY Hot Chocolate Bombs Friday, March 5th Treat yourself or a friend by making these delicious bombs! Ingredients: chocolate ball or Kinder egg, hot chocolate powder, marshmallows (optional)
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Virtual Author Visit - Jennifer RobsonFriday, March 19th @ 7:00 p.m.Join us on Facebook to view our virtual visit with author Jennifer Robson, author of “ Our Darkest Night” – a story of terror, hope, love and sacrifice that vividly evokes the most terrible days of World War II.
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Genealogy Series - Canadian Birth, Marriage & Death Records Every other Tuesday - February 9th to April 20th Locked in for the winter? What a great time to work on your family tree! Join us twice a month, and learn all about Canadian Birth, Marriage and Death records - what they are, where they are, and how to use them. February 9th - Births – Pre-civil registration February 23rd - Births – Post civil registration March 9th - Marriages – Pre-civil registration March 23rd - Marriages – Post civil registration April 6th - Deaths – Pre-civil registration April 20th - Deaths – Post civil registrations
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DIY Book Page Eggs Monday, March 29th Create these unique decorations for Easter. Supplies needed: Plastic or Styrofoam eggs, Mod Podge or Elmer's PVA glue, a paint brush (Styrofoam or regular), old book pages
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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 hope our members will respond with their thoughts or some interesting resources to share of their own. Join the conversation on Facebook
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Cobourg Library Hours Mondays - 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesdays - 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Wednesdays -10:00 a.m. to 2:00 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 2:00 p.m. Sunday - Closed 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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Cobourg - Contactless Pick-up for Holds How does it work? - 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 placed in a paper bag (go to Step 5). - If the item is "Out", it will go into Isolation for 3 days when returned (although it will show as available for pick-up)
- After the isolation period, the item will be Checked-Out to your account, and placed in the Rotary Room.
- 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 for at our Contactless Curbside Pick-up Window on the Parking Lot side of the Library, just left of the main doors.
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Our Virtual Library is ALWAYS OPENAvailable 24/7 - Access our selection of online resources. All you need is your Library Card# and PIN#. You will find: E-books/e-audiobooks - Reading Suggestions - Health information - Self-help & education - Magazines - Fulltext articles - Learn a new language - Local Historical Information - and more - for Adults, Teens & Kids.
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Return All Items to our Drop Box (Cobourg) When you come to the Cobourg Library, please be sure to drop off your returns into the outside drop box slots just north of the main doors on the Parking Lot side of the Library. All returned items are checked in during open hours, and isolated for 3 days before becoming available to borrow or fill requests.
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Thank you!Sending another huge "Thank you!" to Lynn Hardy for purchasing more brand new books from Let's Talk Books this month and donating them to the Library to add to our collection!
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Need a Library Card?Apply now for a Virtual Card. You can access our Virtual Library, download e-books and more Has your Library Card Expired? Email us, and we will renew your membership for you!
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Wednesday, March 3rd at 10:15 a.m. - Tune into "Beyond Books"
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