spring2016cplprogramguide

Spring 2016

IMAGINATIONS WELCOME

@ Your Library

Hamilton Township Programs Pages 4 & 5

Adult Programs Pages 2 & 3

Youth & Teen Programs Pages 6, 7 & 8

CPL helps you take care of your garden this spring Happy Earth Day!

Celebrate Earth Day with the Library! Listen to stories about nature and our planet. Can you win our recycle sort relay challenge?

You will also make your own green pet to take home and watch its hair grow!

Ages 6 to 12 Gores Landing Branch April 9th @ 2:00 p.m.

Seed Lending Library & Gardening Book Swap

The frost is out of the ground and it’s time to think about planting! 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. In addition to the seed library, we will be hosting a gardening book swap.

Bring a book to pass along, or try a new one from our display All Ages Welcome Gores Landing Branch May 21st @ 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Plant Your Herb Garden

Join Library staff to learn about a variety of herbs and how to care for your own herb garden.

You’ll also have the chance to plant a small garden to take home.

Program for Adults June 8th @ 7:00 p.m.

Exploring Backyard Beekeeping: Is it for you?

Have you always dreamed of harvesting your own honey? Do you wonder what it would be like to have your very own hive? Come to this information session led by library staff and learn where to find the resources to get started!

All Ages Welcome May 11th @ 7:00 p.m.

Cobourg Public Library 200 Ontario Street, Cobourg, ON K9A 5P4 T 905-372-9271 F 905-372-4538 www.cobourg.library.on.ca info@cobourg.library.on.ca

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Thank you to all of our Volunteers!

In April we celebrate our volunteers, some who have been giving their time to the Library for over 15 years.

Volunteers assist mainly behind the scenes with organizing materials, assisting in program preparation and execution, and many other tasks that keep the library ticking.

IMPORTANT DATES CPL Board Meeting

Once monthly @ 7:00 p.m.

Open to the public

Apr.

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CPL Board Meeting

May

CPL Board Meeting

June

Once monthly @ 7:00 p.m.

Open to the public Once monthly @ 7:00 p.m.

Open to the public

Come visit us at the Busker and Street Festival in June!

The Library will be hosting a super-fun craft area at the Busker and Street Festival on June 11. Come by anytime during the festival to say hello, and join in the fun!

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Sidewalk Stargazing: The Transit of Mercury

Join the Dortwood Observatory at the Cobourg Library and view the Transit of Mercury from the Library’s patio! Mercury will be passing in front of the sun, an event that may not re-occur for years. Come view it through one of the Observatory’s telescopes.

May 9th @ 10:00 a.m.

Todd’s Musical Petting Zoo

It’s a fun, hands-on experience for all ages. Todd brings his Corry, Pennsylvania collection of more than 100 world folk instruments to be picked up and played by musicians of all ages. Guitars, drums, didgeridoos, charangos, bouzoukis and cajons. Something for everyone.

All ages drop-in event This program is presented in partnership with the Shelter Valley Folk Festival May 8th @ 11:00 a.m.

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Green Screen Fun!

Want to have your photo taken in a faraway land - even outerspace - without leaving Cobourg?

Come and play with our new green screens and see yourself in ways you could have only imagined!

All ages welcome May 21st from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Registration Required

Plant Your Herb Garden

Join Library staff to learn about a variety of herbs and how to care for your own herb garden.

You’ll also have the chance to plant a small garden to take home.

Program for Adults June 8th @ 7:00 p.m.

Boomers & Beyond

55+ and looking for something fun and free?

Join us on Friday mornings in the Rotary Room for fun, games and a chance to socialize. Light refreshments will be provided.

Fridays, April 29th - June 3rd @ 10:00 a.m.

Monday and Friday Movies!

Join us at 2:00 p.m. in the Cobourg Library’s Rotary Room for a movie on Monday and Friday. Refreshments are available. Ask at your local branch for a complete listing.

Mondays and Fridays April to June

Register for programs on our website www.cobourg.library.on.ca

Adult Programs in Cobourg Bicycle Touring

Join Howard Pulver, author of the newly expanded Ontario Bicycling Atlas, and learn about the nuts and bolts of Bicycle Touring.

Howard has toured in Ontario as well as internationally in Spain, France, Portugal and the USA. Adult Program May 5th @ 6:30 p.m.

Exploring Backyard Beekeeping: Is it for you?

Have you always dreamed of harvesting your own honey? Do you wonder what it would be like to have your very own hive? Come to this information session led by library staff and learn where to find the resources to get started!

All Ages Welcome May 11th @ 7:00 p.m.

Monday Book Club

This is a reading club for intellectually challenged adults. Each week a Library staff member or guest reader reads from a book selected from the junior collection of the Library.

No independent reading is required.

We welcome guest readers & new members. Space is limited. Please call ahead if you are interested in attending, 905-372-9271.

Mondays @ 1:30 p.m. (holidays excepted) The program is not limited to adults. However, staff read books from the junior collection, so material is suited to ages 10+

Local History Room Open House

Locked in @ the Library!

Computer Training We close the Library but open the computer lab! Join us at the Cobourg Library computers after hours to learn a variety of computer skills

Ravelry Unravelled Calling all knitters, crocheters, designers, spinners, weavers and dyers!

Learn how to use the free website Ravelry to find thousands of free patterns, and keep track of your yarn, tools and projects. Ravelry allows you to connect with people from all over the world who love yarn as much as you do. This presentation will be followed by a yarn social - so bring your current project! ***Participants must have an active email address that they are able to access prior to attending. *** April 21st at 6:30 p.m.

Introduction to Ancestry Thinking of rooting around in your family tree? Join us for an introductory session on Ancestry - Library Edition. We’ll teach you how to get started searching for your family using marriage, birth and death records.

May 26th @ 6:30 p.m.

Library Colouring Club Come explore our Local History Room. This Adults everywhere are re-discovering program will give you an overview of the the fun of colouring! Join us on collection, highlighting some hidden gems.

Tuesday nights in May for a regular You will also be introduced to our online colouring program and discover the resources and microfilm collection. fun for yourself. Colouring pictures This information session will allow you to and pencil crayons will be provided. browse and learn about our Adult Program unique collection.

Tuesdays in May @ 6:30 p.m.

Adult Program April 28th @ 6:30 p.m.

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Programs in Hamilton Township Bewdley Book Club

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 provided Bewdley Branch All ages welcome Thursdays @ 7:00 p.m.

Cookie Swap

Bake one of your favourite cookie recipes and bring some in to share! Learn the history of cookies, then get a chance to sample some of the cookies brought by other participants.

Share your recipes and discover new ones with our massive collection of baking books!

Adult Program Bewdley Branch June 4th @ 12:30 p.m.

Join us once a month for great books & great conversation in Hamilton Township.

Refreshments will be provided.

April: Burial Rites

by Hannah Kent May: Mullumbimby

by Melissa Lucashenko June: Lost & Found

by Brooke Davis April 27th @ 6:30 p.m.

May 25th @ 6:30 p.m.

June 29th @ 6:30 p.m.

Programs are free, but space is limited.

Reserve your seat online www.cobourg.library.on.ca

Seed Lending Library & Gardening Book Swap

The frost is out of the ground and it’s time to think about planting! Come share in the Gores Landing Seed Library.

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.

In addition to the seed library, we will be hosting a gardening book swap. Bring a book to pass along, or try a new one from our display All Ages Welcome Gores Landing Branch May 21st @ 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Register for programs on our website www.cobourg.library.on.ca

Programs in Hamilton Township Lego Day!

Join us at the Gores Landing Library for an evening of building and movies. Free refreshments.

This event is brought to you in partnership with the Gores Landing Hall Committee All ages welcome, parents are asked to stay with their children Gores Landing April 9th @ 6:30 p.m.

Glow-in-the-Dark Story Time

Come out and enjoy while our staff read you stories, play games, and provide fun crafts to do.

Families Welcome Bewdley Branch April 14th @ 6:30 p.m.

There is no fee to attend our programs, but registration is required.

Register online at www.cobourg.library.on.ca or at your local branch.

Family Story Time

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This family story time explores a new theme each week.

In this class we sing songs, make a craft and share a snack.

Ages 0 to 5 years with caregiver Bewdley Branch Fridays @ 10:00 a.m.

Earth Day!

Celebrate Earth Day with the Library! Listen to stories about nature and our planet. Can you win our recycle sort relay challenge? You will also make your own green pet to take home and watch its hair grow!

Ages 6 to 12 Gores Landing Branch April 9th @ 2:00 p.m.

Bubble Dance Party!

Summer is here! We are celebrating the start of our TD Summer Reading Program by throwing a bubble party!

Come and show off your dance moves, and pop some bubbles while you sign up to read.

This family-fun event will have you bubbling with excitement!

All ages welcome to the Party Ages 4 to 12 to sign up for the summer reading club Bewdley Branch June 30th @ 6:00 p.m.

Register for programs on our website www.cobourg.library.on.ca

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Library Mini Golf

Drop into the library to play 8 holes of mini golf! Try your hand at our uniquely designed book themed course.

All ages welcome April 30th All Day

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This drop-in Family Build Together LEGO Club runs each month on a Sunday. We have fun themes planned for your family to build, expand your imaginations and play together.

Families Welcome May 1st @ 2:00 p.m.

May 29th @ 2:00 p.m.

June 26th @ 2:00 p.m.

Register for programs on our website www.cobourg.library.on.ca

Youth Programs in Cobourg May the 4th Be With You

Calling all Star Wars fans!

Dress up as your favourite character and join us as we celebrate all things Star Wars!

Ages 6 to 12 May 4th @ 6:30 p.m.

Bubble Dance Party!

Summer is here! We are celebrating the start of our TD Summer Reading Program by throwing a bubble party!

Come and show off your dance moves, and pop some bubbles while you sign up to read. This family-fun event will have you bubbling with excitement!

All ages welcome to the party Ages 4 to 12 to sign up for the summer reading club June 29th @ 6:00 p.m.

Retro Tech, What’s YOUR best guess?

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Register for programs on our website www.cobourg.library.on.ca

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Teen Programs Get Caught Reading!

Members of our Teen Advisory Group will be roving the library and if they catch a teen reading they will be handing out chocolate bars as rewards. So come on in and get ‘caught’ reading.

Ages 13+ May 9th to 14th

What do Teens want from their Library?

Teen Advisory Group

(T.A.G.) 10 Minutes or Less Join our Teen Advisory Group – bring your Join us in our Teen Section upstairs for the ideas to us by joining TAG. You can month of April whenever you are at the library! provide a teen perspective to the Mini-activities or challenges are awaiting all Library while earning your community teens, and new activities come each week. service hours. Assist with the You never know what activity is awaiting you, enhancement and promotion will you have to make, post, pick or share? of Library services to Are you up for the challenge? teens in the community.

Ages 13-18 Projects include teen web site feedback April 1st to 30th and contributions, teen area and collection recommendations, program ideas, teen displays, and overall service to teenagers. If you’re between 13 and 18 years of age and would like to get involved, please apply to join!

We meet twice a month – the 2nd and last Tuesday of each month @ 4:30 p.m.

Indivi-Tech!

Make your charger your own

Your Cell-phone or Tablet reflects who you are, but what about the charger? Come make a fun design for your phone or tablet charger! Use permanent markers to individualize your cord! BROCC or Bring Your Own Charge Cord and get ready to design!

Ages 13 to 18 May 10th @ 6:00 p.m.

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