Adults & Teens

• Read our latest Program Guide to see the amazing programs we have lined up for you!
• Check our Calendar of Events to register for a program.
• Our Library has books, movies and magazines for both fun and study.  We have graphic novels, games and music CDs too.
• Find out about the history of your family.  Read old newspapers or view census or cemetery records in our Local History room.
• Public computers and free wireless are available at all branches.
• We offer Home Delivery Service for anyone unable to come to the library due to illness or mobility.
• Volunteer at the Library!  Help keep the books in order, or lend a hand with a program. 
• Join TAG, our Teen Advisory Group, and you can suggest new books, or help plan a fun program.

Welcome to our Computer Lab - Cobourg

There are currently 7 computers available, with a session time of 90 minutes, up to a maximum time of 180 minutes/day/user.

For the safety of all those using the Lab, please keep the following in mind: 

• Hand sanitizer is available for use

• No food or drinks may be consumed in the Lab.

• Please observe a social distance of 2 metres whenever possible.

• Computers are available by reservation only and may be reserved on a first-come-first-served basis 

• Headphones are not available to borrow - please bring your own or mute your computer

Printing, scanning and copying are available:

• Black & White copies/prints:
  • $0.15 per side - Letter or Legal size (8.5" x 11" or 8.5" x 14")
  • $0.50 per side - Ledger size (11" x 17")
• Colour copies/prints:
  • $0.25 per side - Letter or Legal size (8.5" x 11" or 8.5" x 14")
  • $0.75 per side - Ledger size (11" x17")
• Scanning is free

Spread the word!

Our very own volunteer, Chris Worsnop, has created an amazing radio program on Northumberland 89.7FM titled "Authors Live"

Authors Live is a radio program developed specifically for people living in seniors’ residences that airs each Tuesday at 11:00 a.m.

The live authors in AUTHORS LIVE are themselves seniors living in the Northumberland area.

In the program, they will read aloud a variety of material including extracts from their own writing and pieces from the writing of well-known authors, ranging from poems to short stories.

Think of it as an adult ‘story time’.

To listen to previous episodes online, head to: https://northumberland897.ca/authors-live 

Home Services Delivery

The Cobourg Public Library offers a free Home Bound Delivery service for Cobourg, Bewdley and Gores Landing residents who cannot make it into the Library. Once every four weeks, we will deliver a new bag of Library materials to you and pick up the Library materials that are ready to be returned.

Who is eligible for Home Services Delivery?

Our Home Bound Delivery Service is for Cobourg, Bewdley and Gores Landing residents who cannot make it into the Library due to:

• Long-term illness
• Mobility issues
• Physical disability
• Visual disability

Where do we deliver?

We can only deliver to addresses within the Cobourg, Bewdley and Gores Landing area, including:

• Long-term care facilities
• Nursing homes
• Private homes
• Retirement homes
• Seniors' apartments

What can be borrowed?

Library materials from our fiction and non-fiction collections that can be borrowed include:

• Books on CD
• DVDs
• Music CDs
• Paperbacks
• Regular print and large print books

Library materials that cannot be borrowed through our Home Services Delivery service include:

• Quick Reads
• Fast Flicks
• Interlibrary loans

How does it work?

Deliveries

Once every four weeks, we will deliver a bag of Library materials to your residence. At the same time, we will pick up any Library materials that are ready to be returned.

Selection of Library materials

For both our Home Services Delivery and Library Pickup services, Library materials are selected either by:

• Library staff, based on your reading interests with the help of your volunteer.

Register for Home Services Delivery

To register for either our Home Services Delivery or Library Pickup services, or for more information, contact the Home Delivery office by:

• Filling out an application form for service for yourself or someone else online
• Sending an email to rspence@cobourg.library.on.ca
• Calling Rachel Spence at 905.372.9271 x6240

Our Seed Library is now OPEN at all branch locations

Seeds are made available in the Spring for you to take home, plant and enjoy throughout the growing season.  

If possible, we ask that you harvest seeds in the fall to donate back to the seed library.

Check out these books on gardening:

• Composting and Soil
• Herbs
• Self-sufficiency and DIY
• Sowing and Saving Seeds
• Container Gardening and Small Space Gardens
• Vegetable Gardening and Organic Gardens
• Wildlife Gardening and Pollinator Friendly Gardens

Guides to Saving Seeds

• Easy Seeds
• Challenging Seeds

Monday Movies - Cobourg Library - Mondays - 2:00 p.m. - Rotary Room

• Join us for free movie screenings each Monday. 
• Light refreshments will be provided. No registration is necessary.

• Nov 4 -  The lady in the van (2015 - Maggie Smith) (104 min)
• Nov 11 - NO MOVIE (Remembrance Day - CLOSED)
• Nov 18 - The Artist (2011 - Jean Dujardin) (100 min)
• Nov 25 - The Hustler (1961 - Paul Newman) (135 min)

Yarn Circle - Bewdley Branch - Wednesdays - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

• 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 your own and enjoy refreshments. Drop-in program.

Bewdley Book Club - Bewdley Branch - Wednesday, November 13th - 6:30 p.m.

• Join us at the Bewdley Branch to discuss our latest book: "The Clockmaker's daughter" by Kate Morton. 
• Registration is required.  Please talk to branch staff if you are interested!
• Next meeting will be in January

Adult Craft Night - Bewdley Branch - Wednesday, November 20th - 6:00 p.m.

• Do you have lots of yarn scraps laying around? Want to make something different with them?
• Join us at the Bewdley Branch and try making a "yarn painting"!
• 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.
• Register online to attend starting Friday, November 1st at 10:00 a.m.

Teen Hangout - Cobourg Library - 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 our new Nintendo Switch or 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

The Cobourg Public Library is committed to a zero tolerance policy for harassment or intimidation of any kind at our events. This harassment includes, but is not limited to: vulgar, obscene, and abusive language; name-calling; taunting; and any conduct that demeans a person/group on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, creed, age, or disability.

Any person who violates our Behaviour Policy during our events, webinars or any online convening, will be removed immediately.

Disclaimer

The Library upholds the principles of intellectual freedom and supports the rights of individuals to read, speak, view and exchange different points of view on any subject. To accomplish this, the Library may present controversial programs in order to ensure public access to all sides of an issue.

Big Library Read - on Libby - November 7th to November 21st

• Get ready to embark on an enchanting journey through Washington Park, Chicago with Montgomery “Monty” Carver in Montgomery and the Case of the Golden Key, by debut author Tracy Occomy Crowder.
• Experience this nostalgic adventure with Big Library Read, the world’s largest digital book club.
• A fabulous family read, Montgomery and the Case of the Golden Key promises to captivate readers of all ages with its delightful story of discovery, resilience, and the power of community.
• Enjoy it for free as an eBook and audiobook on the Libby app, Libby Online or through the CobourgPL Download Centre.

Library Chess Club - Cobourg Library - Tuesdays - 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Reading Room

• Meet other local chess players. Pieces and boards will be available. Drop-in program. All ages welcome.

Tech Help Drop-In - Cobourg Library - Tuesday, November 5th - 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

• Trinity College Students are here to assist with basic tech help.
• 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.

Breakfast & Books at the Harwood Hall - Saturday, November 2nd - 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

• Located at 5453 Front St, Harwood, ON K0K 2H0
• Visit us at the Harwood Hall's monthly pancake breakfast!
• We'll have activities for the kids as well as a great selection of items for you to check out. 

Boomers & Beyond - Cobourg Library - Fridays - 10:00 a.m. - November 8th to December 13th

• November 8th - Exploring Trench Art with Councillor Randy Barber.
• November 15th - Exploring the future of transportation with David Kuhnke, as he shares insights on electric vehicles. 
• November 22nd - Sip and chat about the valuable services for seniors offered by The Help Centre.
• November 29th - The Cobourg Ecology Gardeners present speaker, Kelsey Jibb, owner of Cold Springs Flower Farm to speak about gardening and climate change.
• December 6th - Join Sandra Dee, Professional Eldercare Planner, as she shares insights on leveraging local resources, aging options, and in-home safety strategies for prolonged independence as we age.
• December 13th - Join us on safari and meet a variety of exotic creatures from around the globe! The 8-10 animal-lineup focuses on our smaller exotic animals such as exotic birds, mammals and reptiles from Hands On Exotics.

CLOSED November 11th - Remembrance Day

• The Cobourg Library will be closed on Monday, November 11th.
• Our Virtual Library is always open.

St. John's Ambulance Therapy Dog Drop-In - Cobourg Library - Tuesday, November 19th - 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

• Join us in the Reading Room to meet our local St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs.
• All dogs are child-friendly and looking forward to meeting you.

Virtual Author Festival - Hosted on Facebook by the Cobourg Library - November 18th to November 22nd

• It's Back! Meet some of Cobourg's local authors during our Virtual Author Festival this November.
• Join us on Facebook @CobourgPL as we celebrate our talented local authors with short interviews.
• Nov 18th - 12:00 p.m. - Christopher Cameron
• Nov 18th - 6:00 p.m. - Shane Joseph
• Nov 19th - 12:00 p.m. - Gwynn Scheltema-Anderson
• Nov 19th - 6:00 p.m. - Reva Nelson
• Nov 20th - 12:00 p.m. - Susan Statham
• Nov 20th - 6:00 p.m. - Felicity Sidnell Reid
• Nov 21st - 12:00 p.m. - Marie Prins
• Nov 22nd - 12:00 p.m. - Patricia Calder
• Nov 22nd - 6:00 p.m. - Linda Hutsell-Manning
• Nov 22nd - 9:00 p.m. - Marie Lynn Hammond

Cobourg Creates - Cobourg Library - Saturday, November 30th - 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Join the Northumberland Stitchery Guild, Northumberland Rug Hookers and friends for a hands-on experience trying different fiber arts.
• Try your hand at sewing, weaving, stitching, rug hooking and more!
• This is an inclusive event. Everyone welcome.
• This event is in partnership with the Northumberland Stitchery Guild.

Book and Item Donations on Hold for Now

• We would like to thank our community who have supported our Library by donating their gently used books and other items.
• We have simply been overwhelmed with books, movies, music and other items, and we cannot possibly accept any more donations until next year.
• Please check back with us in February 2025 for updates of when we will resume accepting book donations. 

The Cobourg Public Library is committed to a zero tolerance policy for harassment or intimidation of any kind at our events. This harassment includes, but is not limited to: vulgar, obscene, and abusive language; name-calling; taunting; and any conduct that demeans a person/group on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, creed, age, or disability.

Any person who violates our Behaviour Policy during our events, webinars or any online convening, will be removed immediately.

Disclaimer

The Library upholds the principles of intellectual freedom and supports the rights of individuals to read, speak, view and exchange different points of view on any subject. To accomplish this, the Library may present controversial programs in order to ensure public access to all sides of an issue.

Virtual Book Blanket

• Instructions
• Planning Chart
• Reading Log

Virtual Craft Along Group Posts

• Patterns from March 2022 - March 7th, March 14th, March 21st, March 28th 
• Patterns from April 2022 - April 4th, April 11th, April 18th, April 25th
• Patterns from May 2022 - May 2nd, May 9th, May 16th, May 23rd 

Other Craft Ideas:

• Antique vase
• Baby Yoda Bookmarks
• DIY Stress Balls
• Flower Pounding Art
• Get Crafty on Libby/Overdrive
• Graduation Cap Memory Bookmarks
• How to dye pasta for crafts
• Macaroni Art
• Magazine Crafts
• Make your own Canadian masterpiece
• Marble Nail Art
• Mother's Day Card
• Mother's Day Teapot Craft and template
• Mother's Day tissue paper flowers
• Pinecone flowers, Pinecone prep instructions
• Pressed flower art
• Roses - Make some beautiful roses using egg carton, scissors, hot glue gun & glue, paint, paint brush
• Stress ball
• Teen Tote Bag

• Acadian pancakes
• Bell Pepper Rings
• Best ever chocolate chip cookies
• Best homemade cornbread
• Best potato soup
• Cauliflower Mac 'n cheese
• Chicken and dumplings
• Easy fried salmon patties
• Grandma's cinnamon rolls
• I scream, you scream, we all scream for Ice Cream!
• Peanut butter truffles
• Spaghetti Pie
• Super easy peanut butter cookies
• Vegan 'egg' salad
• Vegan Mac 'n cheese
• What's Cooking?  Good booking - 125 best ice cream recipes
• What's Cooking? Good booking - Food and Wine
• What's Cooking?  Good booking - Pickling everything
• What's Cooking?  Good booking - Project fire

• DIY toilet bombs
• Game night
• Great Big Story
• Screen-free Saturdays - pledge, bingo, tracker
• Tips for gardening with kids

More ideas on the Children and Families page!