For you. . .FallSeptember, October, November & December 2017

200 Ontario Street Cobourg, ON K9A 5P4 905-372-9271 www.cobourg.library.on.ca

Have you joined the 150 Challenge?

Show your Canadian pride by joining the Library in celebrating Canadian authors. Library staff have chosen 150 great Canadian books. Read books from our list and complete online book reviews to be entered to win a weekly prize, and for a chance to win a grand prize gift package valued at $150. The challenge runs for 150 days from July 19th to December 15th.

Sign up with the CobourgPL app to take part!

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Special Events

The Library is closed on the following dates:

Labour Day - September 3rd & 4thThanksgiving - October 8th & 9th

Christmas & Boxing Day - December 24th, 25th, 26th

New Year’s Eve & Day - December 31st & January 1st

Ontario Public Library Week is a PARTY!!

This year we are celebrating Ontario Public Library Week

with a little piece of the party every day of the week!

Saturday October 14thAnnual Book Sale

Don’t forget your bag! 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Cobourg

Sunday October 15thA visit from the Cobourg Police

Safety Village.2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.• Cobourg

Saturday October 21stA visit from

Maureen Jennings, the author of the

Murdoch Mystery seriesRegistration Required 2:00 p.m. • Cobourg

Thursday October 19thOfficial Launch of the Share Your

Stories Writing Contest.Cobourg, Bewdley & Gores Landing

Tuesday October 17thHamilton Township Local

Government Day.Hamilton Township

Friday October 20thPOP! Open a good book

Come by for a surprising treat. Cobourg

Wednesday October 18thCelebrity Check Out Day!

Come by and see which new face is working the check-out desk.

10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. • Cobourg

All Week Long: Food for Fines: Donate a non-perishable

food item to pay off your fines.

Silent Auction: Bid for some fantastic items donated by local businesses.

Breakfast, Books & MoreWe’re visiting Harwood Hall during the monthly Pancake Breakfast to sign people up for a Library card, and check out materials. Come by

and take part in our mobile library service. 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. • Harwood Community Hall

September 9th • October 14th November 4th • December 2nd

Week Long Fun

Month Long FunGuess the Canadian Artists

Check out the Youth Services Desk to see a featured piece of

Canadian artwork. Can you guess the Canadian artist?

Guess and enter your name in our draw for a chance to win a prize each week in September.

September Cobourg, Bewdley & Gores Landing

Candy Cane Trees A perfect ornament for your

tree or to give as a gift. December 11th to 23rd • Cobourg

Help Pete the Cat! Pete the Cat has misplaced all of his school supplies at the Library. If you can spot all 12 of his missing items, you will be rewarded!

September 5th to 10thCobourg, Bewdley & Gores Landing

What Are You Thankful For?Have you ever read a book that made you

laugh, cry, or one that has taught you a new skill? Stop by to create a “leaf” note

that shares the books and authors that you are thankful for on our “Thankful Tree”.

Let’s make our tree beautiful!October 1st to 7th

Cobourg, Bewdley & Gores Landing

Minecraft Pixel ArtCreate your favourite character

from Minecraft. September 15th to 29th • Cobourg

What’s Your Best Guess?Have you ever thought about how many

items (books, DVDs, CDs, etc.) there are at the Cobourg Public Library? Drop into any branch during Ontario Public Library Week to make your guess and enter for a chance

to win a prize!October 15th to 21st

Cobourg, Bewdley & Gores Landing

Holiday SELFie BoothSay Mistletoe! Bring your family and

friends, or just yourself, down to the Library to take a holiday photo. December 11th to 23rd • Cobourg

The Biggest Bookworm!Help make Cobourg’s largest

bookworm at the Library by sharing your favourite book and adding a

piece to our bookworm. October 15th to 21st • Cobourg

Bookmark ChallengeVisit the Youth Services Desk at any of our branches to pick up

your bookmark challenge. When you have completed the

activities on the bookmark, return to the Library to receive

your prize! NovemberCobourg, Bewdley &

Gores Landing

HopscotchPlay a traditional game of

hopscotch anytime at the Library. November • Cobourg

Postcards From Your Favourite Characters Write a postcard as if you are a character in your favourite book! If you were a character in a book, what would you say? Drop into the branches and write a

postcard from the perspective of that character. What if Sherlock Holmes went on vacation and wrote home to Watson? What would Cinderella write to her stepsisters while on her honeymoon with Prince Charming?

November • Bewdley & Gores Landing

Guess the Mystery Book Characters

Visit the Library during the month of October to guess the

mystery book characters displayed in the

Youth Services Department. If you correctly guess all of the characters, you will receive a ballot for a chance enter our

mystery prize drawOctober • Cobourg

Turkey TimeDrop by the Library to make a turkey craft.

September 30th to October 7th Cobourg, Bewdley & Gores Landing

Fascinating Fridays Every Friday for the month of

December drop by the Library for a special DIY activity or craft.

December • Cobourg

Cobourg

Young AdultBookend Painting

The Library needs a special touch as only the self-styled teens of the modern art scenes can provide. Help paint

our bookends in the aptly named Bookend Painting Program. Register today to contribute your unique mark

of artistry in our Library.Ages 12 to 18 • Registration Required

September 21st @ 6:30 p.m. • Bewdley

Monday & Friday MoviesSeptember 11th: How Green Was My ValleySeptember 15th: Five Easy PiecesSeptember 18th: LifeboardSeptember 22nd: An Affair to RememberSeptember 25th: The Philadelphia StorySeptember 29th: All the King’s MenOctober 2nd: Hector & The Search for HappinessOctober 9th: No MovieOctober 13th: No MovieOctober 16th: Roman HolidayOctober 20th: Far From the Madding CrowdOctober 23rd: Death on the NileOctober 27th: The Lady KillersOctober 30th: The Man Who Knew InfinityNovember 3rd: No MovieNovember 6th: American GraffitiNovember 10th: The Blue DahliaNovember 13th: The SearchersNovember 17th: Cover GirlNovember 20th: Enchanted April November 24th: Crime of PassionNovember 27th: Let’s Make LoveDecember 1st: Dances with Wolves (Part 1) December 4th: PleasantvilleDecember 8th: Dances with Wolves (Part 2) December 11th: You Can’t Take It With YouDecember 15th: Going My WayAdults • Mondays & Fridays @ 2:00 p.m. • Cobourg

Searching Military Records Calling all genealogists and family history researchers! Come

to this introductory workshop led by library staff. Learn how to take advantage of military records so that you can

learn more about your family history.Adults • Registration Required

November 9th @ 7:00 p.m. • Cobourg

Book Nerds Unite: Trivia Night!

Do you love books? Then you should come to the Book Nerd’s Trivia Night. Answer questions about your

favourite books and movie adaptations. There will be snacks!

Ages 12 to 18Registration Required

November 15th @ 6:30 p.m.

Teen Only Lego Club Are you a teen who loves playing with Lego?

Well, drop into our Teen Only Lego Build and let

your creativity flourish.Ages 12 to 18

Registration RequiredDecember 9th @ 2:00 p.m.

Who’s That? Canadian Edition!

Teens: come and test your knowledge of fellow

Canadians. Can you guess who the famous Canuck’s

are? Even when they are in disguise?

Ages 12 to 18October 15th All Day

Ugly Christmas SweaterTeens: are you ready to show us your ugly holiday spirit?

Help us to decorate the giant fake sweater with a little too much holiday cheer. Check out the YA Department

anytime the Library is open.Ages 12 to 18

December 11th to 22nd

Teen Movie Fright Night: TAG Style

Join us for an evening horror movie! Brought to

you courtesy of the Teen Advisory Group (TAG).

Ages 12 to 18October 30th @ 5:30 p.m.

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)Have your say in Library programs for

your age group; review books and submit them for other teens to read. Participate in activities and games.

Earn Community Service hours. Meet new friends. Snacks are always provided.

Ages 12 to 18September 12th & 26th @ 4:30 p.m.

October 10th & 24th @ 4:30 p.m.November 14th & 28th @ 4:30 p.m.

December 12th @ 4:30 p.m.

Needle Nuts Yarn CircleCalling all knitters, crocheters,

and other needle nuts. Bring your latest project, or work on a blanket

for a local organization. Everyone is welcome and chatting is encouraged!

Adults • Mondays @ 10:30 a.m. Cobourg

Boomers and Beyond

Adults • Fridays @ 10:00 a.m. • Cobourg

September 15th: Books & Bingo! September 22nd: Pictionary!September 29th: Create Your Own Painting

October 6th: Charades!October 13th: No SessionOctober 20th: Books & Brains October 27th: Lego & Wii Fun

Santa’s Post-Parade PartyHave your chance to

party with Santa after the Santa Claus Parade. Warm up with a cup of

hot chocolate and a cookie courtesy of The

Human Bean. November 19 • Cobourg

Bewdley & Gores Landing

Make A Holiday PresentMake your loved-one’s hearts

grow 3 sizes this season by creating some unique holiday presents for them.

They will love the handmade Bath Bombs, Glove Monsters, Popsicle Puzzles

& Ornaments. Ages 4 to 14

December 9th during open hours at the

Bewdley and Gores Landing Branches

Bath Bomb DelightLearn how to make bath bombs.

Ages 13 and Up • Registration RequiredNovember 9th @ 7:00 p.m. • Bewdley

DIY TerrariumsCome to the Library and

create your very own terrarium! Using a jar,

charcoal, dirt, rocks and moss, create

the terrarium of your dreams!

Families WelcomeRegistration Required

Gores Landing: October 3rd @ 5:30 p.m.

Bewdley: October 5th @ 6:30 p.m.

Puking PumpkinsCome take part in our Puking

Pumpkins program at the Bewdley Library and carve a

violently-ill looking pumpkin for your stoop this Halloween season.

Families WelcomeRegistration Required

Bewdley: October 7th @ 11:00 a.m.

Bewdley Yarn CircleKnit or crochet anything you wish

while snacking and socializing. Ages 13 and Up

Thursdays @ 7:00 p.m. Starting September 7th

Bewdley Family StorytimeEveryone is welcome at our drop-in story time. We offer stories, songs

and rhymes with your little ones. Visit the Bewdley Library to enjoy early school skills and activities. Participate in a craft and enjoy a snack.

Families Welcome • Fridays @ 10:00 a.m.

Halloween FundayWear your favourite costume and

come play some games on Halloween Funday at the Library. Whether you’re a ghoul, a ghost, a goblin or something else that

doesn’t start with the letter “g”, the Halloween Funday at the Library is

certain to be just that: A fun day for all.

Ages 2 to 14October 28thBewdley from

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Gores Landing from

12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Solar Robotics Initiate the rise of the machines!

Come to the Library and help build some robots that will come to life using the power of the sun. Become a creator of the highest order as you bring new robotic

beings into the world.Ages 10 to 15

Registration RequiredNovember 25th @ 11:00 a.m.

Bewdley

Want more information about any of these programs? Visit our online calendar to find out more & to register:

calendar.cobourg.ca/library

CobourgRecurring Programs

Family StorytimeEveryone is welcome at our drop-in story time. We offer stories, songs and rhymes with your little ones. Visit the Library to enjoy early school

skills and activities. Participate in a craft and enjoy a snack.Families Welcome • Wednesdays @ 10:30 a.m.

Themes are subject to change

Mother GooseFor newborns to 24 month-olds and their care-givers. This is a 60-minute program featuring

bounces, tickles, songs and stories.

Registration Required

Build Together Lego ClubShare Lego fun with our drop-in

Family Lego Club. This program is for children of all

ages and their caregivers.September 24th @ 2:00 p.m.November 26th @ 2:00 p.m.

Homeschooling FriendsJoin the Homeschooling Friends for a weekly

gathering and stories in the Youth Services Department.

Families Welcome • Wednesdays @ 2:30 p.m.

Feed the Birds! It’s the best time of the year to feed

the birds! Learn about birds in our area. Make a pinecone bird feeder to feed

the birds in your backyard.Ages 4 to 12

Registration RequiredSeptember 16th @ 11:00 a.m.

Berenstain Bears Birthday Celebration

It is Stan Berenstain’s birthday, the author of the beloved Berenstain Bears series.

Come and celebrate with some stories, a game, and a birthday treat!

Ages 0 to 8September 29th @ 10:30 a.m.

Hey kids! Plan to be a part of our 14th Annual

Share Your Stories Writing Contest! Write about what interests you in the form of a short

story, a graphic novel or a poem.

The contest will kick-off during Ontario Public Library Week, with a special visit from Joel Sutherland,

author of the Haunted Canada series, on Thursday October 19th.

To continue the excitement on Thursday November 2nd cartoonist/illustrator, Josh Rosen, will be sharing the

graphic novel process.

Entries will be judged by members of your own community so be sure to get busy --

this is your contest!

The contest is open to children in grades 1 to 12 who live in or go to school in Cobourg or Hamilton Township.

The deadline for submissions is Saturday, November 25th, 2017.

Wrap-up celebration is on Saturday December 2nd at 10:00 a.m.

More information will be posted on the Library’s website, social media and in the Library.

September 6th: BoatsSeptember 13th: Back to School

September 20th: Sounds September 27th: Dr. Seuss

October 4th: Autumn & ApplesOctober 11th: Thanksgiving

October 18th: MiceOctober 25th: Colours

November 1st: HalloweenNovember 8th: BearsNovember 15th: Pigs

November 22nd: Bath TimeNovember 29th: Alphabet StoriesDecember 6th: Favourite Books

December 13th: Snowy DaysDecember 20th: Christmas

Family Storytime: Parachute Style

Listen to stories, sing songs and have some parachute fun!

Families WelcomeRegistration Required

December 27th @ 10:30 a.m.

Halloween Extravaganza Wear your costume and drop in to the Library for some Halloween fun!

Families WelcomeOctober 28th from

10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Fidget Spinner Madness

Do you love Fidget Spinners as much

as we do? Bring your Fidget Spinner

to the Library to participate in some fun challenges, games and share your cool tricks.

Ages 5 to 12Registration Required

September 9th @ 11:00 a.m.

Hap-Poutine New Year!

We want to end Canada’s 150th

celebration with good food and good friends.

Make your own poutine, and hang out

with friends at the Library. Please advise staff of

any food allergies before the program.

Ages 10 to 16Registration Required

December 29th @ 1:30 p.m.

Creepy-Crawly Insect FunA program perfect for the budding

young Entomologist! Listen to some buggy stories and make your very

own insect hotel!Ages 5 to 12

Registration RequiredNovember 18th @ 11:00 a.m.

Mini Sticks Hockey Tournament

Hockey, hockey, hockey! Gather your friends to play mini sticks hockey. Snacks provided.

Ages 10 to 16Registration Required

November 11th @ 2:00 p.m.

Gingerbread House Mania

Make your own little house using graham crackers, icing and candy. While the icing dries, listen to a story and

make a craft. Families Welcome

Registration RequiredDecember 16th @ 10:00 a.m.

Exploring Ebooks!Come to a PA Day

electronic story hour. Join us as we share some stories told on an Ipad. Discover all of the e-Books available on

Overdrive and Tumblebooks.Families Welcome

Registration RequiredNovember 24th @ 11:30 a.m.

Coding for KidsTry your hand at coding

at the Library!Ages 10 to 12

Registration RequiredOctober 21st @ 2:00 p.m.

Mini Bookworms ClubA perfect book club for the very busy family. Visit the Library to

find out what the monthly theme is. On the last Wednesday of each month meet up in the Youth Services

Department to talk and explore what was read. Ages 6 to 12

September 27th @ 6:30 p.m. Non-Fiction FunOctober 25th @ 6:30 p.m. Spooky TalesNovember 29th @ 6:30 p.m. Books That Have Become MoviesDecember 27th @ 6:30 p.m. Celebrating the Holidays

Book Clubs for All! Cobourg Cookbook Club

Calling all foodies! In this book club, we pick the food theme and you check out any cookbook that relates. You select and make a recipe at home and then bring

it in to share. We will discuss the cookbooks and what you liked or didn’t like about the recipe,

all while enjoying food!Adults

Adults • Registration RequiredSeptember 6th @ 1:00 p.m. Sweet TreatsOctober 4th @ 1:00 p.m. Muffin ManiaNovember 1st @ 1:00 p.m. Chili Cook-Off! December 6th @ 1:00 p.m. Crazy for Cookies

The Book ClubA reading club for intellectually challenged adults.

No independent reading is required. We welcome guest readers and new members. Please call if you are interested: 905-372-9271.

Everyone Welcome • Registration RequiredMondays @ 1:30 p.m. • Starts September 11th

Gores Landing Book ClubJoin us the first Tuesday of the month for the Gores

Landing Book Club. Light refreshments available. Adults • Registration Required

September 5th @ 1:00 p.m.Small Gods by Terry PratchettOctober 3rd @ 1:00 p.m.Daughter of Time by Josephine TeyNovember 5th@ 1:00 p.m. Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan StradalDecember 5th@ 1:00 p.m.Yiddish for Pirates by Gary Barwin

Bewdley Book Club Join us the last Wednesday of the month for the Bewdley Book Club. Light refreshments available.

Adults • Registration RequiredSeptember 27th @ 6:30 p.m. Bettyville by George HodgmanOctober 25th @ 6:30 p.m. Fates & Furies by Lauren GroffNovember 29th @ 6:30 p.m. The Good Guy by Susan Beale

NEW BOOK CLUB @ RUSTIC BEANCheck out this new book club! Once a month this club

will enjoy some delicious snacks and chat about authors and their books at the Rustic Bean in

downtown Cobourg. The Club will meet at 5:00 p.m. on the last Monday of each month and will feature a

different author, and members can choose to read any book written by that author.

AdultsSeptember 25th @ 5:00 p.m. - Maureen JenningsOctober 30th @ 5:00 p.m. - Mary Higgins ClarkNovember 27th@ 5:00 p.m. - Ken FollettDecember - no meeting