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.
• Oct 7 - Rabbit-proof fence (2002 - Everlyn Sampi, Tianna Sansbury) (94 min.)
• Oct 14 - NO MOVIE (Thanksgiving)
• Oct 21 - Barbie (2023 - Margo Robbie, Ryan Gosling) (116 min.)
• Oct 28 - Little voice (1998 - Brenda Blethyn, Jane Horrocks) (97 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, October 9th - 6:30 p.m.

• Join us at the Bewdley Branch to discuss our latest book: "Yellowface" by R. F. Kuang.
• Registration is required.  Please talk to branch staff if you are interested!
• November title: TBD

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.
• Register online to attend starting Tuesday, October 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 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

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.

Socktober Challenge - All Locations - Tuesday, October 1st to Thursday, October 31st

• This October we're collecting NEW socks to donate to local charities.
• Throughout October drop off your donation of NEW socks to the Library branch nearest you!

Fiero Code Challenge - 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!

Do You Love Your Library?

• Your $5 kids card purchase at Boston Pizza supports our local library with new books, graphic novels, and more!
• Now through October 13, 2024

Breakfast & Books - Harwood - Saturday, October 5th - 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.

Tech Help Drop-In - Every Tuesday in October - Rotary Room - 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.

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

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

St. John Therapy Dog Drop-in - Cobourg Library - Tuesday, October 15th - 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. Next Date: Nov. 19th.

Boomers & Beyond - Cobourg Library - Friday, October 18th - 10:00 a.m.

• Chair Yoga with the YMCA Northumberland.
• This session will focus on increasing flexibility through classic and gentle postures adapted for the chair.

Fall Market - Cobourg Library - Saturday, October 19th - 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.

Northumberland Expo for Women - Cobourg Community Centre

• Saturday, October 19th 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 the day, or $15 for a weekend pass.
• Exclusive offer - use the code LIBRARY50 and receive 50% off the weekend pass!

Library Themed Scavenger Hunt - All Library Locations - Monday, October 21st to Saturday, October 26th

• Celebrate Ontario Public Libraries! 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.

Book Sale and Silent Auction - Cobourg Library - Saturday, October 26th - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

• Support your Library! Books, movies and more! Proceeds benefit enhancing the collection. Cash and cards accepted.

Together we read - October 2024

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

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

• Join us for free movie screenings each Monday. 
• Light refreshments will be provided. No registration is necessary.
  • Sep 9 -  Oh, what a lovely war (1969 - Wendy Allnutt, Colin Farrell) (139 min.)
  • Sep 16 - Blazing Saddles (1974 - Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder) (93 min.)
  • Sep 23 - Laura (1944 - Gene Tierney, Dana Andrews) (87 min.)
  • Sep 30 - The Grizzlies (2018 - Jack Anawak, Fred Bailey) (106 min.)

Bewdley 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

Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) - Cobourg Library - Tuesday, September 10th at 6:00 p.m.

• September is Deaf Awareness Month.
• Join us as we welcome back community member Giulio, an experienced Deaf teacher, and Penny, a professional ASL interpreter.
• Giulio will be teaching basic American Sign Language (ASL) geared to those who have a deaf family member.
• Registration is required.
• Register online starting Tuesday, September 3rd at 10:00 a.m.

Bewdley Book Club - Bewdley Branch - Wednesday, September 11th - 6:30 p.m.

• Join us at the Bewdley Branch to discuss our latest book: "Looking for Jane" by Heather Marshall.
• Registration is required.  Please talk to branch staff if you are interested!
• October title: "Yellowface" by R.F. Kuang

Virtual Author Visit with Pamela Paterson and Tarek Hussein - Wednesday, September 18th - 9:00 a.m.

• Join us on Facebook as we talk with the co-authors of the novel "Take Me Back to Cairo". 
• "A rollercoaster of a love story that triumphs over a collision of cultures, family dynamics, an old lover, and new traditions." - Terry Fallis

Adult Craft Night - Bewdley Branch - Wednesday, September 18th - 6:00 p.m.

• Join us to learn how to create a secret message on a bracelet using Morse code! 
• 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 starting Tuesday, September 3rd at 10:00 a.m.

Teen Hangout - Cobourg Library - Rotary Room - Wednesday, September 25th - 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 Dates: Oct. 23rd and Nov. 27th

Do you love your library? - Now through October 13, 2024

• Your $5 kids card purchase at Boston Pizza supports our local library with new books, graphic novels, and more!

You could win a luxury Bookish Gift Basket! - September 2nd to September 27th

• How to Enter:
  • Sign up for our monthly e-newsletter by following this link and clicking "Programs at the Cobourg Public Library"
  • Once you are subscribed, you will be automatically in the running for our giveaway!

• Get ready to discover exciting library updates and exclusive content while having a shot at winning!
• This contest ends at 9:00 a.m. EST on September 27th. The winner will be drawn at random and announced on Facebook and Instagram.
• This contest is not associated with Instagram or Facebook. No cash value can be exchanged. Under our internal policy 1.14 no board members, relatives, or library staff may enter. The winner must be able to pick up the prize within 14 days and be a Cobourg Public Library member.

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

• September to November - Join us in the Reading Room to meet other local chess players.
• Pieces and boards will be available.
• Drop-in program. All ages welcome.

Breakfast & Books - Harwood Hall - Saturday, September 7th - 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

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

Visit the Library Booth at the Cobourg Farmer's Market - Saturday, September 14th - 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• Visit our booth at the Cobourg Farmer's Market for something fun to learn or create.
• Bring your own chair to our Community Storytime led by Rachael at 10:00 a.m.

St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Drop-In - Cobourg Library - Tuesday, September 17th - 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. 
• Upcoming dates: Oct. 15th and Nov. 19th.

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!