Children

[All Ages]

Bowmanville Branch
Sunday, June 25
12:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Drop in; no registration required. no charge.

A warm invitation for a day of fun and community relations on the Lands of the Mississaugas and Chippewas of the Williams Treaties First Nations.

Join us as we recognize and honour the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples.  Learn, share, and celebrate Indigenous communities and their culture through performances, vendors, and interactive activities.

Presented in partnership with the Municipality of Clarington. Partially funded by the Department of Canadian Heritage.

[Ages 10 to 12]

Bowmanville Branch
Saturday, June 3rd
10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Advanced registration required; space is limited. Register online, in person, or by phone. Cost $60.00 + non-refundable Eventbrite fees; includes participant manual.
Caregivers and support staff for people with disabilities are admitted free of charge.

This Canadian Safety Council course gives youth the tools and information they need to stay at home alone for short periods of time. The course is facilitated by Red Cross certified instructors from React Right Safety Services.

Topics include:

• Looking after the house key (make a key chain);
• Preparing healthy snacks;*
• Walking home;
• Appropriate activities when home alone;
• Electrical/fire safety;
• Basic First Aid; and
• Problem solving (house broken into, severe weather).

*Note: A healthy snack will be prepared during this program. Please advise staff of any allergies at time of registration.

Presented in partnership with React Right Safety Services.

Please note that caregivers of children under the age of 10 must be present in the Library for the duration of the program.

Can't make this day? Sign up for the At Home On My Own course on Saturday, July 22 (Courtice) or Monday, August 21 (Bowmanville)!
 

Registration

You may register in person at any branch, by phoning Member Services at 905-623-7322 x2712, or online using the form below.

Please note the cost is $60.00 + non-refundable Eventbrite fees.

If you experience any issues with the form, please contact Member Services. If the form does not appear correctly, the event may be fully registered. You can check back later to see if space has opened up, or try registering through our Eventbrite page directly.

[Ages 6-10; Grades 1-4]

Newcastle Branch
Monday, July 31st
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Advanced registration required;  space is limited. Register online using the form below, in person at any locations, or by phone by calling Member Services at 905-623-7322 x2712.
No charge.

Boost your child’s STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) skills with Ontario Tech University’s Engineering Outreach!

Each c_wonder Coding Workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of coding. Students will explore coding concepts such as inputs, outputs, if statements, loops, variables, and operators through hands-on activities to apply what they have learned and strengthen their coding skills.

Presented in partnership with Engineering Outreach, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Ontario Tech University.

Please note that caregivers of children under the age of 10 must be present in the Library for the duration of the program.

Be sure to check out other upcoming c_wonder Workshops!

• STEM Workshop, Grades 1 to 4: Bowmanville Branch, Saturday, May 27th
• Coding Workshop, Grades 5 to 8: Courtice Branch, Saturday, June 3rd
• STEM Workshop, Grades 1 to 4: Courtice Branch, Monday, July 10th
• STEM Workshop, Grades 5 to 8: Bowmanville Branch, Monday, July 24th
• Coding Workshop, Grades 1 to 4: Newcastle Branch, Monday, July 31st
• Coding Workshop, Grades 5 to 8: Courtice Branch, Monday, August 14th
   

Registration

You may register in person at any branch, by phoning Member Services at 905-623-7322 x2712, or online using the form below.

If you experience any issues with the form, please contact Member Services. If the form does not appear correctly, the event may be fully registered. You can check back later to see if space has opened up, or try registering through our Eventbrite page directly.

[Ages 10-14; Grades 5-8]

Bowmanville Branch
Monday, July 24th
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Advanced registration required;  space is limited. Register online using the form below, in person at any locations, or by phone by calling Member Services at 905-623-7322 x2712.
No charge.

Boost your child’s STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) skills with Ontario Tech University’s Engineering Outreach!

Each c_wonder STEM Workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of the engineering design process as they tackle design challenges that puts their STEM knowledge to the test. Students will get a chance to explore different STEM fields and how engineering can solve its diverse and real-world issues.

Presented in partnership with Engineering Outreach, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Ontario Tech University.

Please note that caregivers of children under the age of 10 must be present in the Library for the duration of the program.

Be sure to check out other upcoming c_wonder Workshops!

• STEM Workshop, Grades 1 to 4: Bowmanville Branch, Saturday, May 27th
• Coding Workshop, Grades 5 to 8: Courtice Branch, Saturday, June 3rd
• STEM Workshop, Grades 1 to 4: Courtice Branch, Monday, July 10th
• STEM Workshop, Grades 5 to 8: Bowmanville Branch, Monday, July 24th
• Coding Workshop, Grades 1 to 4: Newcastle Branch, Monday, July 31st
• Coding Workshop, Grades 5 to 8: Courtice Branch, Monday, August 14th

Registration

You may register in person at any branch, by phoning Member Services at 905-623-7322 x2712, or online using the form below.

If you experience any issues with the form, please contact Member Services. If the form does not appear correctly, the event may be fully registered. You can check back later to see if space has opened up, or try registering through our Eventbrite page directly.