cplwinter2017programguide

For you. . .Winter Programs in January, February & March 2017

Celebrating Canada’s 150th: Cobourg Colours

Completed colouring sheets from grown-up Library members will be showcased in a one-day art show in the Rotary Room.

Come in and see the colourful efforts of our community.

January 26th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Literacy Night with the Cobourg Cougars

Join the Cobourg Public Library as we celebrate Family Literacy at a Cobourg Cougars game. There will be free books and a craft table so you can make your own bookmark or a sign to cheer on your local hockey team.

January 30th @ 6:30 p.m.

Cobourg Community Centre

Green Screen Day!

Come travel the world without leaving the Library using our green screen technology.

February 25th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Patron Appreciation Day Join us for prizes, surprises, and fun!

All Open Hours Gores Landing: February 13th Cobourg and Bewdley: February 14th 200 Ontario Street Cobourg, ON K9A 5P4 Register for Programs Online www.cobourg.library.on.ca 1 905-372-9271 www.cobourg.library.on.ca

Ongoing Youth Programs Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

Have your say. Bring your ideas about teen programs and services in the Library while earning your community service hours. Join now!

TAG meets the 2nd and last Tuesday of each month @ 4:30 p.m.

Ages 13 to 18

150 Polar Bears in the Library

For Canada’s 150th birthday, we need 150 Polar Bears to decorate the Library. Come visit the Youth Services desk to pick up your Polar Bear and show us ‘what Canada means to you’. Youth of all ages are welcome to participate.

January 2nd to July 1st

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Programs at the Library are free, but registration may be required.

Visit the website www.cobourg.library.on.ca to reserve your spot today.

Family Storytime

Encourage a lifelong love of reading and come join our Children's Librarian, Mrs. Perry, for stories, rhymes, and songs.

An energetic 30-minute program with a new theme each week.

Cobourg: Wednesdays @ 10:30 a.m.

Bewdley: Fridays @ 10:00 a.m.

Ages 0-5 years with parent or caregiver

Mother Goose

Discover the power and pleasure of rhymes, songs and stories with your infant (0 to 24 months). This is a 10-week program lead by trained Library staff.

Thursdays @ 10:00 a.m. starting January 12th

Family Build Together Lego Club Have Lego fun with our drop-in Family Build Together Lego Club.

January 29th & March 26th @ 2:00 p.m.

Families Welcome

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Ongoing Adult Programs Boomers & Beyond

55+ and looking for something fun and free?

Join us in the Rotary Room for fun, games, guest speakers and a chance to socialize.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Fridays @ 10:00 a.m.

January 13th to March 3rd Adults

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The Evergreen™ Award Program

The Evergreen™ Award is designed for adults of any age and the book lists are comprised of Canadian Fiction and Non-Fiction titles. 2017 nominated titles will be announced in February to start reading before you vote for your favourite title during public library week in October. Watch for more information and participation opportunities.

Adults

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The Book Club

A reading club for intellectually challenged adults where a book selected from the junior collection is read. No independent reading is required. We welcome guest readers & new members. Space is limited. Please call ahead if you are interested. 905-372-9271.

Mondays @ 1:30 p.m.

Starts January 9th

Monday & Friday Movies

Join us in the Cobourg Library's Rotary Room for a free afternoon movie. Refreshments are available.

Ask at your local branch for a complete listing.

Mondays & Fridays @ 2:00 p.m.

Starting January 9th Adults Register for Programs Online www.cobourg.library.on.ca 3

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conversation. Refreshments will be provided.

Gores Landing Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month @ 1:00 p.m.

Bewdley Club meets on the last Wednesday of each month @ 6:30 p.m.

Everyone Welcome

Where’s Waldo

Each week Waldo gets a new outfit and is hidden somewhere in the Library.

Month of February Ages 14 and under Bewdley

Hamilton Town Family Storytime Bewdley

Encourage a lifelong love of reading and join Mrs. Perry for stories, rhymes, and songs. An energetic 30-minute program with a new theme each week.

On-going drop-in sessions Friday mornings @ 10:00 a.m.

Ages 0-5 years with parent or caregiver

Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons

4 week program teaching the basics of D&D and how to play. “Learn how to create a character and take them on an adventure.”

January 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th @ 6:30 p.m.

Ages 9 to 14 Bewdley

Book in a Jar

Can you guess the shredded book in the jar? *no actual library book was harmed* January Adults Bewdley & Gores Landing

Weave a Danish Heart Basket

Borrow a book and create a Danish Heart basket. Upon checkout, you will be given materials and instructions on how to make a heart to keep or give away February 14th Adults Gores Landing

Book Valentines

We <3 books! Create a valentine for your favourite book character, author, or book series. We want to share our favourite books with everyone, so come on down to the Library and make a valentine.

February 7th to 14th Youth of All Ages Welcome Bewdley & Gores Landing 4 Register for Programs online www.cobourg.library.on.ca

nship Programs Post-It Note Art Show

Do you like to draw or doodle?

Do you consider yourself an artist? Why not showcase your abilities in our art show with a twist. Create your own Post-It Note sized art and display it in the Young Adult section of the Library Month of March Teen Program Cobourg and Bewdley

Snow Day

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re bringing the outdoors in! Join us for some P.A. Day snow fun! Join us for cool crafts, games, snacks and a movie.

February 3rd @ 10:00 a.m.

Ages 3 to 12 Bewdley

March Break Lunch Time Puppet Theatre Bewdley Style!

The whole family is invited to this lunch time Puppet Theatre show! Enjoy a slice of pizza and a drink followed by a family friendly puppet play.

March 17th @ 11:00 a.m.

Families Welcome Bewdley Branch

Programs at the Library are free, but registration may be required.

Visit the website

www.cobourg.library.on.ca

to reserve your spot today.

Hands-On STEM Challenges

Join us for an hour of fun that will get you thinking!

February 23rd @ 6:00 p.m.

Ages 9 to 12 Bewdley

Bewdley Yarn Circle

Join us on Thursday nights for a social yarn circle. Bring your hooks, needles, and yarn. Meet other crafters and discover new patterns and ideas.

Refreshments will be provided Thursdays @ 7:00 p.m.

Everyone Welcome Bewdley

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January Programs in Cobourg Giant Scrabble

Visit us between January 2nd and 8th and add a word to our giant scrabble board. Let’s see how many words we can add in one week!

Youth of All Ages Welcome

A Poohriffic Day

Join us and celebrate all things Winnie-the-Pooh!

January 16th @ 6:30 p.m.

Families Welcome

Library Discoverers!

Pokemon Scavenger Hunt!

Pick up your Pokedex sheet at the Youth Services desk and find all the Pokemon around the Library to win a prize.

January 16th to 22nd All ages

Trains! Trains! Trains!

Come discover what your Library has Have you ever wanted to run to offer. Participate in fun and exciting a model train? Here’s your big scavenger hunts, games and challenges chance! You can be the to learn about your Library’s resources, Engineer on a 14’ long “HO” collections and services. scale layout of the Cobourg January 25th @ 3:30 p.m. and Peterborough Railway.

February 22nd @ 3:30 p.m.

Take a turn bringing a lumber Families Welcome down from Peterborough, blow the whistle, ring the bell, or drive a locomotive onto the turntable into the Moving Solutions Roundhouse. Come see, try Planning to downsize or want and learn about to do some de-cluttering? This “Cobourg’s Railway”. can be an emotional time for January 28th all involved. Come learn about @ 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. stress-free custom moving and All Ages Welcome de-cluttering solutions.

Parental supervision January 19th @ 10:00 a.m. required for children Adults under 10

Teen Movies @ the Library

Refreshments and a movie will be provided for all teens! Teens cast a ballot in the Teen Section of the Library, and the winning movie is announced at the program.

January 24th @ 5:30 p.m.

Ages 12+

Gaming Fridays!

Calling all gamers! Drop-in to the Youth Services Department to use our gaming system in the Program Room. Try a new game or play an old favourite. There is sure to be something for everyone.

Fridays in January Youth of All Ages Welcome 6 Register for Programs online www.cobourg.library.on.ca

February Programs in Cobourg Aboriginal Dot Painting

Come paint at the Library!

Children will learn about the land down under in this Australian inspired lesson. They will create an Aboriginal dot painting by using an ancient art technique.

February 3rd @ 2:00 p.m.

Ages 6+

Social Media.

What is it all about?

Book Valentines

Come find out about Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, Pinterest, and more.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hot and whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not. And what you might want to try yourself!

February 8th @ 2:00 p.m.

Adults

Programs at the Library are free, but registration may be required.

Visit the website www.cobourg.library.on.ca to reserve your spot today.

We <3 books! Create a valentine for your favourite book character, author, or book series. We want to share our favourite books with everyone, so come on down to the Library and make a valentine.

February 7-14 Youth of all ages Cobourg & Branches

Teen Movies @ the Library

Refreshments and a movie will be provided for all teens! Teens cast a ballot in the Teen Section of the Library, and the winning movie is announced at the program.

February 28th @ 5:30 p.m.

Ages 12+

Canadian Census Records

Come to this introductory workshop led by Library staff on searching Canadian census records. Learn how to take advantage of this valuable resource.

February 23rd @ 6:00 p.m.

Adults

Annual Oscar Contest!

We will be hosting our annual Academy Awards prediction contest. Make your picks for a chance to win a prize!

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March Programs in Cobourg

Cat Adoption @ your Library!

Ready to open your heart and home to a new furry feline? Many cats of all ages are looking for their Library Discoverers!

FURever home right here in Northumberland.

Come discover what Adoption includes: spay/neuter, shots, micro chip, your Library has to flea treatment and 6 weeks of pet insurance. Come offer. Participate in fun meet some lonely kitties and exciting scavenger looking for their FURever home and consider hunts, games and adding them to your family. challenges to learn March 25th @ 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. about your Library’s Adults & Families Welcome resources, collections and services.

March 29th @ 3:30 p.m.

Families Welcome

March Break March Break Lunch Time Puppet Theatre

It’s Pizza Time!

Make pizza dough, read a pizza story, make a pizza craft and of course eat a pizza snack!

March 10th @ 11:00 a.m.

Families Welcome

The Great Canadian Snack-off

The whole family is invited to this lunch time Puppet Theatre show!

Enjoy a slice of pizza and a drink followed by a family friendly puppet play.

Cobourg: March 14th @ 12:00 p.m Bewdley: March 17th @ 11:00 a.m.

Families Welcome

Ketchup chips, maple syrup, and KD – oh my! Come and try to create the next great Canadian snack! We provide the food that is uniquely Canadian and you create a mind-blowing snack!

No cooking skills required – just a big imagination, a hungry spirit – and possibly a strong stomach! *Please advise staff of any food allergies before the program* March 13th @ 1:00 p.m.

Ages 10 to 15

Wild About Dinosaurs

Join us as we dig into learning about dinosaurs! Enjoy some dino stories, create a craft and go on an archeological dig for dinosaur bones right here in the Library!

March 15th @ 10:30 a.m.

Ages 4+

8 Register for Programs online www.cobourg.library.on.ca

Post-It Note Art Show

Do you like to draw or doodle?

Do you consider yourself an artist? Why not showcase your abilities in our art show with a twist. Create your own Post-It Note sized art and display it in the Young Adult section of the Library Month of March Teen Program Cobourg and Bewdley

ak t e r h Brch 1s c r Man Ma r n fons o o ti e tra s op s i m RegograMarch Break Emoji pr Search You may use them when you text or chat, but can you spot the hidden emojis in the Library? Spot all 12 emojis and win a prize!

March 10th to 19th Youth of All Ages All Branches

Tim Holland Stunt Ventriloquist – Get ready to laugh!

Join Tim Holland for a larger than life live show. You will be wowed by a combination of circus and ventriloquist skills that both entertain and delight.

March 17th @ 3:00 p.m.

Families Welcome

The Amazing Race Library Edition

Are you up for an adventure? Help your team complete challenges, detours and road blocks throughout the Library. Will your team be the first to cross the finish line and become the CPL Amazing Race winners?

March 16th @ 2:00 p.m.

Ages 10-18 years