Program Registration & Guide

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

• Drop in for a free movie.
• Light refreshments will be provided. Movie lists will be available at the Cobourg Public Library.
• March 3rd - Key Largo (1948), 100 min.
• March 10th - No Movie today.
• March 17th - American Graffiti (1973), 110 min.
• March 24th - Life of Pi (2012), 125 min.
• March 31st - Billy Elliott (2000), 110 min.

Boomers - Cobourg Library - Fridays - 10:00 a.m. - Rotary Room

• Join us to learn something new and meet new people. Enjoy light refreshments (by donation). Pick up a brochure at the Library.
• March 7th - UDPATE - Join us for a social hour with coffee, tea, light refreshments, games and puzzles.
• March 14th - Signe Langford presents Decoupage for Everyone! Bring your creative spirit. All supplies provided. Space is limited to 20, so kindly arrive at 9:45am to ensure a spot.
• March 21st - Learn why trees are the pillars of any worthy community-based climate change action plan with Professor Pricklethorn (Warren Hoselton).
• March 28th - Join Jennifer Weeks, of Schmidt Law Legal Services, for an engaging talk on creating a Will and Powers of Attorney.

Virtual Author Visit with Jenny Mitchell - Facebook - Saturday, March 8th - 7:00 p.m.

• Celebrating International Women's Day
• Jenny Mitchell will discuss her new book: "Embracing Ambition: Empowering Women to Step Out, Be Seen, and Lead."
• In this work, Jenny unites twelve exceptional women leaders from across North America with a simple goal: to share their leadership stories as a mentorship resource for the next generation of women leaders. 
• You can watch the event here: Cobourg Public Library Facebook Page (Facebook: @CobourgPL)

Bewdley Book Club - Bewdley - Wednesday, March 19th - 6:30 p.m.

• Join us at the Bewdley Branch where we get together and discuss our latest book of choice!
• March 19th - The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett.
• April 9th - The Opportunist by Elyse Friedman.
• May 14th - Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller.
• Registration is required, so please talk to branch staff if interested!

*CANCELLED* March Break - Zines for Teens! - Cobourg Library 

• Make a comic book from a single piece of paper! Learn how to plan, write, and draw an 8-page comic. Instructor-led.
• All Teens Welcome.  Registration required.

March Break - Teen Chip Taste Testing - Cobourg Library - Friday, March 14th - 2:00 p.m. - Rotary Room

• Do you love eating potato chips?
• Sign up to taste different flavours of potato chips.
• Will your taste buds be able to identify each flavour?  Vote on the best overall tasting chip. 
• Free potato chips!  All Teens Welcome.   Registration required.
• Register online to attend starting Saturday, March 1st at 10:00 a.m.

Adult Craft Night - Bewdley Branch - Wednesday, March 19th - 6:00 p.m.

• Join us at the Bewdley branch to try your hand at cross stitch, but we'll make it sassy!
• No experience necessary.
• All materials required 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 Saturday, March 1st at 10:00 a.m.

Meet a Master Gardener - Cobourg Library - Saturday, March 29th - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

• Join us and take advantage of their expertise!
• Two Master Gardeners will be available to provide expert horticultural advice during our Houseplant Swap and Seed Library launch event.
• Master Gardeners are experienced gardeners who have studied horticulture extensively and continue to upgrade their skills through technical training.
• Everyone Welcome. Drop-in. First Come First Served.

Family Storytime - Cobourg - Thursdays - 10:30 a.m. - Rotary Room

• Join us this spring for stories, songs, and rhymes perfect for ages 0-6 years.
• A great program for school readiness and meeting other families in our community.
• Families Welcome. Drop-in Program.

Family Storytime - Bewdley - Fridays - 10:00 a.m. - Bewdley Branch

• Join Library staff for storytime at our Bewdley Branch. 
• Each week we will explore a different theme through stories, songs, and a craft.
• Families Welcome. Drop-in Program.
• March 21st - Northumberland EarlyON

3D Spring Chicken Take & Make Kits - Bewdley and Gores Landing Branches

• Available Starting March 1st during Branch hours.
• Stop by and pick up your 3D Spring Chicken craft kit.
• Make this cheerful chicken to remind you that Spring is almost here!
• Each kit contains the materials to create one chicken.  While Supplies last.

Paper Bag Princess Day - All Locations - Saturday, March 1st - During Library Hours

• Visit any library branch to celebrate this popular children's book with passive activities.
• This year’s theme, BE YOUR OWN HERO, highlights Elizabeth’s courage and self-reliance as she outwits the dragon and proves she does not need a prince to save her.
• Families Welcome. Drop-in program.

Neighbourhood Forest Tree Giveaway - Deadline to register: Saturday, March 15th

• We are partnering with @NeighborhoodForest to inspire youth environmentalism and help green our community!
• Parents/Guardians, please sign your child up to receive a free tree this Earth Day by filling out this short form: 
  https://www.neighborhoodforest.org/parent-registration/?school=124528  
• Sign-ups are open now through March 15th, trees will arrive the week of Earth Day (April 22)!
• We will contact you when your tree is ready for pick-up at the Cobourg Public Library!  For Parent FAQs please see: 
  https://www.neighborhoodforest.org/parent-faqs/
• #Freetreesforkids #NeighborhoodForest #EarthDay2025

Arctic Adventure - A free coding competition - Saturday, February 1st to Monday, March 31st

• We’re halfway through our Arctic Adventure coding competition—how’s your maze game coming along?
• Remember, you have until March 31 to complete your project in Fiero Code.
• Keep experimenting, testing, and refining those code blocks.
• You’ve got this, coders! Don’t forget to let us know how your project is shaping up by sharing a quick progress update.

MARCH BREAK

Superhero Scavenger Hunt - All Locations - Friday, March 7th to Sunday, March 16th

• Your mission is to locate the hidden superheroes in the library.
• If you find the location of them all, you will be rewarded.
• Families Welcome. Drop-in Program.

Saturday Movie - Bewdley Branch - Saturday, March 8th - 1:00 p.m.

• Visit the Bewdley Branch to watch a family-friendly superhero-themed movie - "DC League of Super Pets" (Rated PG).
• Popcorn will be available while supplies last.
• Families Welcome. Drop-in Program.

LEGO Super STEAM Building Challenge - Cobourg Library - Monday, March 10th - 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

• Bring your super Lego building powers and complete our STEAM challenges. 
• Families Welcome. Drop-in Program.

Create your own Graphic Novel - Cobourg and Gores Landing - Tuesday, March 11th - During Branch Hours

• Have you ever wanted to become a graphic novel author and illustrator? Well, this is your chance!
• Bring your creativity and we will supply the materials. 
• Families Welcome. Drop-in Program.

Superhero Training Academy - Cobourg Library - Tuesday, March 11th - 2:00 p.m. - Rotary Room

• Do you have what it takes to become a superhero?
• Create your superhero persona, design your symbol, and test your abilities in this action packed hour of fun. 
• Families Welcome. Drop-in Program.

Family Game Day - Cobourg and Bewdley - Wednesday, March 12th - During Branch Hours

• Bring the whole family to play your day away at the Cobourg and Bewdley Branches.
• There will be a variety of card games, board games and some giant games too!
• Families Welcome. Drop-in Program.

Family Movie Night - Cobourg Library - Wednesday, March 12th - 6:00 p.m. - Rotary Room

• This March Break vote for your preferred movie starting Friday, March 7th.
• The movie that receives the most votes will be shown.
• Popcorn will be provided, while supplies last. Please bring a refillable to bottle to enjoy water from our foyer water-filling station. 
• Families Welcome. Drop-in Program.

Hands-on Exotics - Cobourg Library - Thursday, March 13th - 2:00 p.m. - Rotary Room

• Join us for a special presentation with Hands-on Exotics.
• Travel on safari and meet a variety of exotic creatures from around the globe!
• **Allergy Alert: Please be advised that exposure to animals and their diet may trigger allergic reactions.**
• Families welcome.  Registration required.
• Register online to attend starting Saturday, March 1st at 10:00 a.m.

Popsicle Stick Superhero Craft Station - Cobourg and Bewdley - Friday, March 14th - During Branch Hours

• Visit the Cobourg & Bewdley Branches to create your own popsicle stick superhero craft. While Supplies Last.
• Families Welcome. Drop-in Program.

Kite Making with VOS - Cobourg Library - Saturday, March 15th - 10:00 a.m. - Rotary Room

• In celebration of the VOS Theatre's upcoming musical production of Mary Poppins, register for this kite making workshop.
• Materials and instruction will be provided.
• You bring the creativity!
• In partnership with VOS Theatre. Mary Poppins showing from April 3rd to 12th, 2025. www.vostheatre.com
• Ages 7 to 12 years.   Registration required.
• Register online to attend starting Saturday, March 1st at 10:00 a.m.

Bewdley Family Storytime with Northumberland EarlyON - Bewdley Branch - Friday, March 21st - 10:00 a.m.

• Join the Bewdley Branch for a special storytime and activities in partnership with Northumberland EarlyON Child and Family Centres.
• Families Welcome. Drop-in Program.

Breakfast and Books - Harwood Hall - Saturday, March 1st - 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

• 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. 
• Located at 5453 Front St, Harwood, ON K0K 2H0

24th Annual CobourgPL Oscar Contest - All Locations and Online

• Contest ends Sunday, March 2nd at 5:00 p.m.
• Pick up your ballot at your local branch - or vote online - for your favourites and be entered to win an amazing prize!
• Prize baskets of movies and snacks provided by CVS Midwest Tapes.
• Winners will be drawn at random from those ballots with the most correct choices.
• Winners must be able to come to the Cobourg Library location to pick up their prize.

Library Chess Club - Cobourg Library - Tuesdays - 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Reading Room

• Drop by the Reading Room for a game of chess!
• Pieces and boards will be available.
• All ages and skill levels welcome.

Bringing the Library to You! 

• Sign up for your free library membership at one of our pop ups and unlock access to thousands of resources—saving you hundreds of dollars!

• • Tuesday, March 11th - 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Boston Pizza Cobourg
  • Thursday, March 20th - 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Cobourg Community Centre - Senior's Coffee Drop-In
  • Friday, March 21st - Rainbow Cinemas - watch our socials for time.

March Break Giveaway - Facebook & Instagram - Friday, March 7th to Friday, March 14th

• It's March Break! Let us know what your favourite library activity, event, or program is in the comments and you could win TWO (2) Large Pizzas and Cheesy Bread from Dominos Cobourg!
• All you have to do is 1) Like and comment on the post 2) Follow @CobourgPL and @Dominos_Cobourg
• This contest ends at 9:00 AM EST on Friday, March 14th.
• The winner will be announced on Facebook and Instagram and drawn at random.
• This contest is not associated with Instagram or Facebook. No cash value can be exchanged. Pursuant to our internal policy 1.14 no board members, relatives or library staff may enter.
• The winner must be able to pick up the gift card within 7 days and be a Cobourg Public Library Member

Seed Library - All Locations - Saturday, March 29th

• Come check out our collection of seeds for you to Borrow, Grow and Return!
• Contact Rachel at rspence@cobourg.library.on.ca to learn more

Plant Swap - Cobourg Library - Saturday, March 29th - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

• Swap a Plant or Leave One!
• Calling all plant enthusiasts!
• Bring your extra clippings and plant propagations to swap with others!
• Contact Rachel at rspence@cobourg.library.on.ca to learn more

Seed Library Giveaway - All Locations

• Between March 29th and April 13th, when you take out seeds from our Seed Library, you can fill out a ballot to be entered to win a prize!
• Contact Rachel at rspence@cobourg.library.on.ca to learn more