Here’s what’s going on in Northumberland County over the next 48 hours.
STUFF TO DO
Today:
French Story time
Tuesday, July 22 10:30am to 11:00am
Mary J. Benson Branch – Port Hope Library
Join us in the program room for French story time every Tuesday in July. We are fortunate to have a French Immersion volunteer reading some of our french picture books again this year! This is a drop in program
Today:
Crafternoon
Tuesday, July 22 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Mary J. Benson Branch – Port Hope Library
Join us in the Program Room for a Drop-in Crafternoon! Each week we will have a different craft for you to make.
Today:
Chess Club – Cobourg Library
Tuesdays – 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Drop by the Reading Room for a game of chess!
Pieces and boards will be available.
All ages and skill levels welcome.
Tomorrow:
Toddlers and Waddlers
Wednesday, July 23 10:30am to 11:30am
Mary J. Benson Branch
Join us in the Program Room at MJB for an hour of playing, singing, snack and reading. We might even bring out the parachute!
This is a drop-in program and is intednded for families with children over the age of one and under the age of 4.
Tomorrow:
Comic Shift workshop with Ted Staunton
Wednesday, July 23 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Mary J. Benson Branch
In this workshop Ted Staunton will introduce his new novel Comic Shift, about 2 kids trying to create comics who meet someone with a superpower they’re trying to lose.
Participants will learn the basics to comics, and tips on how to start creating their own comic.
Each participant will receive a copy of Comic Shift to take home with them.
This workshop is designed for 9-12 year olds
There is limited space at this program so please pre-register by emailing registrations@phpl.ca
Tomorrow:
Scientists in-Situ Presents: Investigate It! – Cobourg Library
Wednesday, July 23rd – 6:00 p.m.
Become a forensic scientist and investigate this whodunit by examining clues left at the scene! Learn how to interpret evidence by exploring fabric samples and running a chemical analysis on a mystery solution. Take your own fingerprints and compare them to those left behind. Use chromatography to analyze the ink used in a mysterious note. Will you identify the culprit?
Program provided in partnership with Kawartha Credit Union.
Ages 6 to 12 years. Registration required.
Tomorrow:
Free Pop-up Music at the Wesleyville Schoolhouse
2082 Lakeshore Rd. Port Hope
Wed Jun 18, 2025 6:30 PM – Wed Jul 30, 2025 7:45 PM (EDT)
WEBSITE
http://www.wesleyvillevillage.com/events
Pop-Up Music at the Wesleyville Schoolhouse — Wednesday evenings in June and July Rediscover the simple joy of summer evenings spent outdoors with friends, enjoying live music in the open air. Bring a lawn chair and settle in front of the schoolhouse for an evening of music from a variety of genres — perfect for singing along, tapping your feet, or catching up with neighbours! These free, family-friendly concerts are open to all: come by for a song or stay for the whole evening! Bring your own chair, bug spray, and a friend. Please dress according to the weather — the event will move indoors in case of rain. The concerts are free, but donations in support of the village are welcome.
You can get more details here: Northumberland Upcoming Events
LOCAL SPORTS: Support Our Teams!
Northumberland Baseball Association
http://northumberlandbaseball.ca/
Northumberland Nemisis Lacrosse
https://www.northumberlandlacrosse.com/
Have an event coming up you think we should know about?
Let us know! Submit your event for our Community Calendar here: Submit An Event.
