For you. . .Summer 2016
Programs in July & August
New Look, New Card! Find out how to get yours today.
A Fresh New Library Look For You. . .
The library has a new logo and tagline following the implementation of our new Strategic Plan. The logo was designed by Hardie & Company and their creative concept portrays us as more modern and dynamic.
We look forward to working with our new brand and continuing to offer high quality service and programming, as well as playing a significant role in cultivating a creative, vibrant community.
For more information about our logo and design, please visit our website at:
Check out an audiobook this Summer!
Don't have time to read this Summer? Why not check out an audiobook and listen instead! Each week from July 4th - August 22nd, the Library will be featuring a new audiobook on our Facebook page. Have a look. You may find your next favorite story!
Audiobooks have been purchased thanks to a generous donation from the Rotary Club of Cobourg
July 4th to August 22nd
Adults
Pop-Up Library Our pop-up library is at the beach, beside the Cobourg Police trailer, once again! Pop by and take a book, leave a book, and leave us a note! We’ll keep the library there until the snow flies!
Sandcastle Festival! CPL goes to the beach once again! We will be at the Sandcastle Festival hosting our popular facepainting station. Come on by and get painted and learn more about the Library’s summer programs for children, teens, and adults. July 30th 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Bewdley Book Sale
Join us at the Bewdley Library for our annual Hamilton Township book sale!
Great selection and plenty of deals. All proceeds go directly back to the Library!
August 6th 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Visit the Seed Library
Have you visited the Seed Library yet?
You can 'borrow' seeds to take home and plant then, let us know how they did in your garden and bring a few back to us in the Fall to share with next year's gardeners.
The Seed Library, located at our Gores Landing branch and on the second floor of the main library, will run throughout the summer, lending seeds and taking donations of harvested seeds.
Come by whenever the Libraries are open!
Programs for Adults
It’s Back!! Adult Summer Reading Club
This Summer, join the Cobourg Public Library’s Adult Summer Reading club and you’ll get a chance to win.
Pick up your Summer Reading Club entry card at any branch starting on Monday June 27th. Once you’ve checked out eight items to read, you’ll be entered to win weekly and monthly prizes,as well as our end-of-summer grand prize.
There’s never been a better time to take a book to the cottage or enjoy a magazine on the patio!
June 27th to August 28th
Monday & Friday Movies
Movies will be taking a break for the summer and will return in September. Check our Fall Program Guide for the new dates!
Library Colouring Club
Adults everywhere are re-discovering the fun of colouring!
Join us on Monday Nights for a regular colouring program and discover the fun for yourself.
Colouring pictures and pencil crayons will be provided.
Weather-permitting, colouring will be available on our patio!
Mondays at 6:30 p.m. from July 4th - 25th
Adults
Bewdley Book Club
Join us once a month for great books & great conversation in Hamilton Township. Refreshments will be provided.
July - American-born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang
August - Go set a watchman by Harper Lee
We'll be meeting at Pitchers Place in Gores Landing while the Library is on summer hours.
The last Wednesday of each month.
Everyone Welcome
Programs for Children in Cobourg
Get WILD by joining the TD Summer Reading Club!Registration Begins Wednesday, June 29th at 6:00 p.m. Join us for a Bubble Dance Party to kick-off the summer! Sign up to read as many books as you can over seven weeks! You can read any Library book you like and you can report on the book by telling us about it, drawing a picture, or writing about it.You will receive a FREE reading log and stickers when you sign up! July and August
Elephant and Piggie Fest
Come celebrate this dynamic duo with stories, activities, crafts and a snack!
July 5th
10:00 am
Ages 3-6 years
Geronimo Stilton Day
Celebrate everyone’s favourite newspaper writing, world travelling mouse by joining in these cheddarific activities!
July 4th
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Ages 7-12 years
Where the Wild Things Are Drawn
Families from far and wide ... Come and listen while we read you a ‘Wild’ book, but with a twist. YOU must draw the story as it is being read to you. You will walk away with your own illustrations to this wild book. Only once you are done will you see the original pictures!
July 11th
6:30 pm
Families Welcome
TD Summer Reading Club Character Hunt
Our 12 TD Summer Reading Club characters have decided to play a game of hide and seek. Drop into the Library to help the Youth Services staff find all 12 characters hiding in the Youth Services department.
July 11th to Saturday, July 16th
Drop-in Program
Youth of All Ages
All Branches
Time for Tea!
You are invited to attend an afternoon Summer Tea Party at the Library! We'll get dressed up. We'll have some tea. Oh what fun it will be!
July 12th
2:00pm Ages 3 and up
Wild about Harry Potter!
We say Potter you say Harry! We’re wild about Harry Potter and we want to welcome you to the the wizarding world! Come and play a game of Quidditch, make a wizard hat, and try your hand at some wizard spells! You can even have your picture taken at Diagon Alley!
Thursday, July 28th
2:00 pm
All Ages Welcome
Wacky Pool Noodle Fun
Who knew that pool noodles were so exciting? Learn all of the wacky ways that you can use a pool noodle!
July 19th
2:00 pm
Ages 6-12 years
Programs for Children in Cobourg
Jake
Meet Juno nominee Jake Differ, whose musical, funny and highly interactive performance will delight family members of all ages. Guaranteed to be an amazing show, featuring songs developed for the Summer Reading Club’s theme Wild!
July 25th
11:00 a.m.
Families Welcome
Calling All Wild Things!
Come out and create some Wild Things inspired art with our artist Rod.
July 20thJuly 27thAugust 3rd
August 10th
August 17th
12:30p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Note: Each date is a different session of the same program
Big and Wild Game Day
Join us for an afternoon of active fun! Play our Big & Wild takes on old classics and try out some new team games. Which team will earn the most points and win the day?
July 29th
2:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m.
Families Welcome
Minecraft Extravaganza!
Do you eat, sleep, play Minecraft? Then join us for an exciting hour of Minecraft mayhem! Try your hand at pixel art, the slime toss and the creeper knockdown just to name a few.
July 26th
2:00 p.m.
Ages 6-12 years
Library Iron ChefInternational Edition!
Do you have what it takes to earn the title of Cobourg Public Library Iron Chef? Then this competition is for you! Come and show off your culinary skills using food from different cultures.
August 4th
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Ages 8-13
Wild About Movies
July 8thIndiana Jones
July 22ndThe Good Dinosaur
August 12thZootopia
August 19th The Land Before Time
2:00 p.m.
Youth of All Ages Welcome
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Day: Old School
Calling all Diary of a Wimpy Kid fans! The new book is available and we want to celebrate. Come have some old school fun at the library: snacks, games, and fun for everyone.
August 5th
2:00 p.m.
Ages 8-12 years
Programs for Children in Cobourg
Where Our Books Went On Summer Vacation
Did you know that CPL books go on summer vacation? Every summer our books accompany you to a lot of exciting places to relax. If you are going to Grandma’s, on a family vacation, or a staycation at home we want to know what our books did with you this summer! Take a picture of your book on summer vacation and send it to us. We’ll add it to our display!
You can bring in your picture, or send it to
July and August
All ages at all branches
Reptilia!
Join us for a visit from Reptilia
August 9th11:00 a.m.
Families Welcome
Family Story Time
Join our children's staff, for stories, rhymes, songs and lively activities that foster reading readiness skills. An energetic 30-minute program with a new theme each week.
Wednesday mornings 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Ages 0-5 years with parent or caregiver
Physical Fun!
Wear your running shoes and join personal trainer, Brandon Perry, for some physically active fun. Please dress comfortably and bring a bottle of water.
August 8th
10:00 a.m.
Ages 8 to 13 years
Campfire Story Time
Join us as we share some stories and songs around the campfire! August 15th
6:30 pm
Youth of All Ages Welcome
Book Tasting
A very appetizing tour of delicious reads is prepared for you! Come and have a taste of some books by sampling it. Try new flavours of books such as mystery, fantasy, non-fiction and more. Some of the books will have activities for you to try! This interactive tour is a perfect way to get talking about books!
August 9th
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Youth of All Ages Welcome
Glow-in-the-dark pajama story time
Come out to the Library and listen while our staff read you a story with a glow-in-the-dark encounter. We will also show you how to make a glow bug!
August 29th
6:30 p.m.
Families Welcome
It’s a Cobourg Public Library Sleepover!
Library book hunt
Library jeopardy
Time to read and browse the Youth collection
Family movie time
Light breakfast will be provided
From August 26th at 7:30 p.m. to August 27th at 8:00 a.m.
Families with children 6 years and older
Angry Birds: A STEM Program
Join us to challenge your design skills in our tower building competition. Will your structure survive the Angry Bird crash test?
August 18th
2:00 pm
Ages 9-12 years
Programs for Children in Hamilton Township
TD Summer Reading Club Character Hunt
Our 12 TD Summer Reading Club characters have decided to play a game of hide and seek. Drop into the Library to help the Youth Services staff find all 12 characters hiding in the Youth Services department.
July 11th to July 16th
Drop-in Program
Youth of All Ages
All Branches
Create A Wild Library T-shirt
Bring your own t-shirt and we will supply the decorations!
July 6th
4:00 p.m.
Youth of All Ages Welcome
Bewdley Branch
Get WILD by joining the TD Summer Reading Club! Sign up to read as many books as you can over seven weeks! You can read any Library book you like and you can report on the book by telling us about it, drawing a picture, or writing about it. You will receive a FREE reading log and stickers when you sign up! July and August
Wild About Sweets!
Join us as we celebrate all things sweet! Listen to some sugary stories, create a paper lollipop and decorate your own giant cookie with icing and sweets. Yum Yum!
July 16th
2:00 p.m.
Ages 3-13 years
Gores Landing Library
Time for Tea!
You’re invited to attend an afternoon Summer Tea Party at the Library! We'll get dressed up. We'll have some tea. Oh what fun it will be!
August 23rd
2:00 p.m.
Ages 3 and up
Gores Landing Branch
Parents must stay during this program
Wild Ink!
Get inked up with Henna Tattoos. Learn about Henna Tattoo design!
August 3rd
4:00 p.m.
Ages 10-15 years Bewdley Library
Wild About Driving!
Come out to the Bewdley Branch and build the vehicle of your choice. Bring a box and we’ll supply all the details. When you are done we’ll provide the snacks and a movie for you to eat in your new vehicle.
July 20th
4:00 p.m.
Ages 2 to 13 years
Note: Youth must be accompanied by a parent
Programs for Young Adults
Teen Summer Reading – Launch Party
The very first CPL Teen summer reading launch party! Come and get your book-log, listen to music, and decorate a cupcake. Choose your first read, will it be a post-apocalyptic thriller, a summer romance, a graphic novel, or something totally different? Cupcakes and reading, what could be better?
July 5th
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Ages 13-18 Years
If you can’t make the party but still want to join the teen summer reading you can pick up your book-log at the Youth Services desk!
Duunnn, dunnn, duunn, dunn. . .Jaws!
Come and cool off with the summer blockbuster “Jaws”! The story of a small summer beach town that’s water is being stalked by a killer shark. Teen Summer Reading members get one extra ballot just for attending! Shark-trivia and snacks will be provided.
August 24th
6:00 p.m.
Ages 13 to 18 Years
Volunteers Wanted
If you’re looking for something to do this summer, the Cobourg Public Library is looking for you! We are looking for some help with our summer programs for children, as well as with special events (like the Sandcastle Festival face painting tent).
If you are interested in lending a hand, contact Jocelyn Gard 905-372-9271 ext.6249 or via email
We work hard, and have fun. Join our volunteer team today!