This year's Together We Read Ontario selection will be All Our Relations: Finding the Path Forward by Tanya Talaga.

All Our Relations is a powerful call for action, justice, and a better, more equitable world for all Indigenous Peoples.

The title will be featured on Overdrive, Libby online and the 
Libby App.  No holds or wait times for the full month of October  - to celebrate both Ontario Public Library Week and First Nations Public Library Week.

The materials in the Library collection are the heart of our library, providing knowledge, inspiration, and entertainment to all who visit. However, in order to continue offering diverse and enriching resources, we rely on the generosity of our community.
Fundraising Campaign: Donate to Expand our Collection! Help us Enrich and Empower our Community. https://buff.ly/49ErGSj

The Short Story
October 1st to November 30th
A free coding competition. 

Build a visual story in code, win a robot! 

Access the competition inside Fiero Code. 

Ask your librarian today!

Friday, October 18th - 10:00 a.m.
Join us in the Rotary Room for Chair Yoga with the YMCA Northumberland.  This session will focus on increasing flexibility through classic and gentle postures adapted for the chair.

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Free Admission
Join us in the Rotary Room to view and shop local vendors.  You will find: Lakehouse Candles; Yummy baked goods; Crystals; Norwex; Jewelry; Clothing; Pottery; Stacy Dawn; Embroidery; Wood decor; Pre-loved book sale by the Library

 and more!  Please contact: hello@lakehousecandles.ca with questions.

and Sunday, October 20th
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (both days)
Be a DisrupterHER - One fabulous weekend by women, for women!  There will be speakers, workshops, a market, art show and a cafe!
Tickets are $10 for one day, or $15 for a weekend pass. Exclusive offer - use the code LIBRARY50 to receive 50% off the weekend pass!

Bring your detective skills. Find each item listed and be entered to win one of three $50 gift cards to The Readers' Nook!

Families Welcome.  Drop-in Program.

Available Starting October 1st - during Branch hours
Stop by the Library and pick up your Haunted Pirate Ship kit to make this spooky ship that actually floats.
Each kit contains the materials to create and decorate one ship.

Join us for storytime each week as we explore a different theme through stories, songs, and a craft.  For ages 0 to 6.
Families Welcome.  Drop-in Program.

Oct 11th - Hamilton Township Fire Department
Oct 18th - Northumberland EarlyON

10:00 a.m.
Bring the family to meet a Hamilton Township firefighter, listen to a story, learn about fire safety and explore a fire truck.
Families Welcome.  

Kid Librarian Program - All Locations
Apply Online - and you could be chosen!
We are looking for Cobourg Public Library members who like to read and who would like to share their favourite books with the community, by creating a special Kid Librarian book display. 
Ages 6 to 12 years.  Youth Services Department
How To Apply: Submit an online application form: 
https://forms.cobourg.ca/Library/Kid-Librarian-Application. 

The application will ask for your name, age, contact information, when you are available to create a display, and for a list of some of the junior picture book, junior fiction book, or junior non-fiction book titles that you would like to share. Applicants will be randomly selected to become the next Kid Librarian. 

Adult Craft Night - Bewdley Branch
Wednesday, October 16th - 6:00 p.m.
Tired of using a random receipt as a bookmark? Want something fun and personalized? Join us to learn some basic embroidery stitched and make your own felt bookmark.
No experience necessary.  All materials will be provided.
Space is limited and registration is required.
Please contact your local branch or go online to register.

Wednesday, October 23rd - 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Bring your friends and enjoy a dedicated space for teens only.
Hang out, meet new people, play a board game, participate in an activity, or enjoy the free wi-fi.  FREE SNACKS PROVIDED! 
All teens are welcome to join.  Drop-in Program
Upcoming Date:  Nov. 27th

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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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.