Here’s what’s going on in Northumberland County over the next 48 hours.
STUFF TO DO
Today:
Family Literacy Day
Port Hope Public Library – Mary J. Benson Branch
Jan 26, 2026 – All day
Come into the Library during the Month of January and pick up an activity package for Family Literacy Day and “make mealtime family learning time”, from ABC Life Literacy Canada.
Check out FamilyLiteracyDay.ca for free activities and downloads.
Today:
BabyTime!
Port Hope Public Library – Mary J. Benson Branch
Jan 26, 2026 – 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Join us in the program room for a morning of singing, playing, and stories. This is a drop in program and is intended for children 1 year and under along with a parent/guardian
Today:
Monday Movies – Cobourg Library
Mondays at 2pm in the Rotary Room
Drop in for a free movie and light refreshments. Movie lists available in the foyer at the Cobourg Public Library. Adults welcome.
January 26th: Some Like It Hot, 1959 (120 mins)
Today:
Unfinished Stitchery
Port Hope Public Library – Mary J. Benson Branch
Jan 26, 2026 – 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Join us in the Program Room at the Mary J. Benson Branch for an afternoon of sharing and laughter. Whatever it is you have on the go whether it be knitting, crochet, weaving, cross stitch or sewing, we would love to have you join us!
Today:
Teen Exam Cram Study Week – Cobourg Library
Thursday, January 22nd to Thursday, January 29th
Enjoy a teen friendly study space in our Reading Room.
There will be special surprises for teens caught studying! Teens only.
Tomorrow:
Kaleidoscope workshop series
Campbellford Branch Public Library, Bridge Street East, Campbellford, ON, Canada
Tue Jan 27, 2026 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (EST)
Kaleidoscope: A Space to Grow, Create & Belong Kaleidoscope 2025 is a transformative program by Trent Hills Pride designed to uplift and empower 2SLGBTQ+ youth and reinvented adults (seniors) in our rural community.
Register Here https://www.trenthillspride.ca/programs.html
Tomorrow:
Chess Club – Cobourg Library
Tuesdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Reading Room
Drop-in for this fun event!
Meet other local chess players. Pieces & boards available.
All Ages Welcome.
Tomorrow:
Tech Buddies – Cobourg Library
Tuesdays from January 13th to February 24th – 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Join Trinity College Students for basic tech help at this drop-in, first-come-first-serve partnership program.
Remember to bring your tech, a notepad and pen.
Tomorrow:
Techno Buddies
Port Hope Public Library – Mary J. Benson Branch
Jan 27, 2026 – 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Technical help provided for Adults in partnership with Trinity College Students.
Bring your tablet, your phone, or even your laptop, and they’ll try to help you with your issue.
PHPL staff can help at any time with accessing your Libby or Hoopla on your device, if you can’t make it to this drop-in.
Tomorrow:
Teen Exam Cram Study Week – Cobourg Library
Thursday, January 22nd to Thursday, January 29th
Enjoy a teen friendly study space in our Reading Room.
There will be special surprises for teens caught studying! Teens only.
You can get more details here: Northumberland Upcoming Events
LOCAL SPORTS: Support Our Teams!
OJHL Regular Season Hockey
Monday Jan. 26 – Newmarket Hurricanes @ Cobourg Cougars – 7:00 pm – Cobourg Community Centre
PJHL Regular Season Hockey
Tuesday Jan. 27 – Port Hope Panthers @ Lakefield Chiefs – 7:25 pm – Lakefield Smith Community Centre
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.
