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| February 2025 - Adult and Teen Programs |
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.
- Feb 3rd - Quartet (2013), 98 minutes (Drama/Comedy)
- Feb 10th - Grapes of Wrath (1940), 129 minutes (Drama)
- Feb 17th - No Movie - Library Closed for Family Day
- Feb 24th - Death on the Nile (1978), 140 minutes (Mystery)
Boomers - Ages 55+ - 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.
- Feb 7th - Join Ashley, Community Care Kinesiologist, for a Fall Prevention Seminar.
- Feb 14th - Join Dennis Layton, a Senior IT Tech Architect for ‘A Gentle Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)’ - By now, most of us have heard about Artificial Intelligence (AI)—but what exactly is it, and how might it shape the future for us, our children, and our grandchildren? This presentation offers a gentle, non-technical introduction.
- Feb 21st - Join Greenwood Coalition for a story stick workshop. This workshop invites you to wrap a stick to visually reflect your memories, feelings and the stories of your life. It uses a colourful array of yarn, string and textures.
- Feb 28th - Join us for an intriguing talk with Laura Renairi, exploring "Northumberland on the Nile: Northumberland's Connections to Ancient Egypt." Discover the fascinating links between our region and ancient civilizations, as Laura shares captivating stories and insights.
Bewdley Book Club - Bewdley Branch - Wednesday, February 12th - 6:30 p.m.
- Join us at the Bewdley Branch where we get together and discuss our latest book of choice: "Hello, Beautiful" by Ann Napolitano.
- Registration is Required, so please talk to branch staff if interested!
Adult Craft Night - Bewdley Branch - Wednesday, February 19th - 6:00 p.m.
- Join us at the Bewdley branch to create your own negative space painting!
- 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, February 1st at 10:00 a.m.
Teen Hangout - Cobourg Library - Wednesday, February 26th - 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Bring your friends to a dedicated space for teens only.
- Hang out, meet new people, play a board game or a Nintendo Switch game on the big screen, participate in an activity, or enjoy the free WIFI.
- FREE SNACKS PROVIDED!
- Teens Welcome. Drop-in Program. Rotary Room.
- Upcoming dates: April 30th, May 29th
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| February 2025 - Child and Family Programs |
Sparkling Seahorse - Take & Make Kits - Bewdley and Gores Landing - Available Starting February 1st during Branch Hours.
- Stop by the Library and pick up your Sparkling Seahorse kit. Make this glittering seahorse to brighten up your day.
- Each kit contains the materials to create one seahorse. While Supplies last.
Family Literacy Day Scavenger Hunt - All Library Locations - Monday, January 27th to Sunday, February 2nd
- Celebrate Family Literacy Day with the Cobourg Public Library!
- Bring the family to complete the literacy tasks to be entered into a random draw for a chance to win a literacy prize pack.
- Limit of one entry per family.
- Families welcome. Drop-in Program.
- Build your own Arctic Maze with Fiero Code - and win!
- Theme: Game Development
- Languages: Code Blocks
- Project: Build a maze game using Code Blocks.
- Two age categories: 8–12 years and 13–18 years.
- There are 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each category, for a total of 6 winners, with a chance to win Airpods, a bluetooth speaker, or a mechanical keyboard.
Mother Goose - Cobourg Library - Mondays - 10:00 a.m. - Rotary Room
- Join us for an hour of rhymes, songs, and oral stories that are perfect for bonding with your baby in this 10-week program.
- *Please note that there will be no program on Monday, February 17th, 2025.
- Email Rachael Purdy - rpurdy@cobourg.library.on.ca to register.
- Parent/Guardian & Child (Aged 0-24 months)
Cobourg Family Storytime - Cobourg Library - Thursdays - 10:30 a.m. - Rotary Room
- Join us this winter 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.
- 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.
- Feb 21 - Northumberland EarlyON
- Join the Bewdley Branch for a special storytime and activities in partnership with Northumberland EarlyON Child and Family Centres.
- Families Welcome. Drop-in Program
- Create your own tic-tac-toe game using popsicle sticks.
- Play tic tac toe with your friends or give it as a Valentine's Day gift.
- Families Welcome. Drop-in Program.
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| February 2025 - Outreach and Events |
- 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.
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.
- Need basic technology assistance? Bring your device for tech help and join students from TCS in the Reading Room.
- Drop in early, first come first serve.
Radio Show on Northumberland 89.7 FM - Wednesday, February 5th - 10:15 a.m.
- Tune in on the first Wednesday of each month at 10:15 a.m. to find out what's happening at your Cobourg Public Library!
- Events, programs, insights and more, with Rachel Spence, Community Engagement Specialist.
- Cobourg: Friday, February 14th - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Bewdley: Friday, February 14th - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Gores Landing: Saturday, February 15th - 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Join us as we celebrate you, our beloved patrons. Stop by for a sweet treat, while supplies last.
- All Library Locations will be closed on Family Day - Monday, February 17th
- Our Virtual Library is always open.
- Saturday, February 1st to 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!
- Prizes provided by CVS Midwest Tape.
- Winner will be drawn at random from those ballots with the most correct choices.
- Winner must be able to come to the Cobourg Library location to pick up their prize.
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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.
