October 2, 2020
As of Monday, October 5th, the Bowmanville Branch will open for Grab & Go Service! The Bowmanville Accessibility Redesign Project has been completed; we thank everyone for their patience and their input and feedback throughout the process.
Bowmanville Branch will be open Monday to Thursday, 10am to 7:30pm, Friday 10am to 6pm, Saturday 10am to 4:30pm, and Sunday 12 to 4:30pm. Please see our Locations & Hours page for hours of operation across the system.
Members will be able to browse displays featuring high-interest items, pick up their holds, and access computers and WiFi (walk-in one-hour time slots available). Please see our Grab & Go page for more information and a list of frequently asked questions.
Members may once more select the Bowmanville Branch as the pick-up location for their Library materials! Log into your account to update your preferences and upcoming holds, or for holds already available for pickup, please contact the holding branch.
For holds not yet available:
For holds available for pickup:
For assistance or questions regarding your account, please contact Member Services at 905-623-7322 x2712 or info@clarington-library.on.ca.
October 31, 2019
The new temporary entrance for the Bowmanville Branch is now in place, and the main doors are in the process of being removed. An accessible automatic door opener has been installed for the temporary entrance.
During the replacement of the main entrance, the accessibility lift in the shared Library and Municipal Administration Centre (MAC) lobby will be unavailable until approximately late January 2020. An exterior accessible ramp is available for the MAC on the north side of the building on Church Street.
There will be construction noise and occasional service interruptions related to this project. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
For more information, please see our Bowmanville Branch Accessibility Redesign project page.
October 18, 2019
Construction for the Bowmanville Branch Accessibility Redesign project will soon begin!
The first phase starts on Monday, October 28, and will include replacement of the main entrance of the Library, removal of slate flooring throughout the atrium and stairs, construction of a universal washroom, and some work on the Mezzanine washrooms.
We expect the main doors will be removed on Monday, November 4, and a temporary entrance will be installed. During the replacement of the main entrance, the accessibility lift in the shared Library and Municipal Administration Centre (MAC) lobby will be unavailable until approximately late January 2020. An exterior accessible ramp is available for the MAC on the north side of the building on Church Street.
Updates will be provided as the project progresses.
There will be construction noise and occasional service interruptions related to this project. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
March 25, 2019
A revised project design has been approved by the Clarington Public Library Board, which addresses the high priority accessibility needs identified by the Project Steering Committee and the Municipality of Clarington's Accessibility Coordinator. The Municipality of Clarington's General Governance Committee received the plans on March 25, 2019.
Accessibility improvements include:
February 20, 2019
During the 2019 budget process, Clarington Public Library requested funding for a holistic redesign of the Bowmanville Branch.
Resolution #GG-096-19 was passed at the February 19, 2019 Council Meeting, which stated in part that the budget and scope of the redesign project will only include that which is necessary for accessibility purposes.
The Project Steering Committee and the Municipality of Clarington's Accessibility Coordinator will prepare a list of high priority accessibility enhancements for the Clarington Public Library Board's consideration.
For more information, please see Resolution #GG-096-19 in the February 19, 2019 minutes of the Special General Government Committee Meeting (Review of the 2019 Budget) on the Municpality of Clarington's website.
January 31, 2019
Get a sneak peek of what the redesigned Clarington Public Library, Bowmanville Branch may look like! Shoalts & Zaback Architects Ltd. (SZA) have created a video walkthrough of the proposed Bowmanville Redesign Project using the preliminary design. The final design will be adjusted based on further consultation and funding availability.
The Project was launched in September 2018 with a series of public consultations including an online survey and design charrette meetings to identify the building’s needs and shortcomings. A draft plan was created with input from community stakeholders, including members of the public, Library Board and staff, and Clarington’s Accessibility Committee.
If you have additional feedback on the design, please contact Sarah Vaisler, Deputy Director, at svaisler@clarington-library.on.ca, or 905-623-7322 x2705.
Please visit our Bowmanville Redesign Project page for more information.
September 12, 2018
The project to redesign and refresh the Bowmanville Branch has begun! We want to create a more flexible space that better serves the needs of our community and members.
Public input will be an integral part of the design process. Members of the public, staff, Board members, Municipal Council, community organizations, and other stakeholders will have multiple opportunities to provide their suggestions and feedback.
A public brainstorming session is being held at the Bowmanville Branch on Tuesday, September 25, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Bring your ideas and suggestions for the layout, areas, and services YOU want to see in your redesigned branch!
An online survey about the project is also available.
For more information, please visit our Bowmanville Redesign Project page.
