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Baby Bookworms (Newcastle)

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[Ages 18 months and under]

Newcastle Branch,
Wednesdays, starting March 1; excluding May 24
10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Drop in; no registration required. no charge.

Children and caregivers will enjoy stories, songs and rhymes, which help to develop early literacy skills. Learn how the sound of your voice, the rhythm of a song, holding a book, and reading all get your child ready to read.

Talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing are the key skills and fun ways to help your child get ready to read! Developing early literacy skills makes it easier for children to read once they begin school, and helps foster a lifelong love of reading and learning!

Be sure to view our full Storytime calendar!

 

Location: 
Newcastle Branch
Date: 
Repeats every week every Wednesday until Tue May 30 2023 except Wed Mar 15 2023, Wed May 24 2023.
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Wednesday, April 26, 2023 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Wednesday, May 3, 2023 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Category: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Children

Falls Prevention Class

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[Ages 55+]

Newcastle Branch
Fridays, starting March 3 (excluding March 10 due to March Break and April 7 due to Good Friday)
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Drop in; no registration required. No charge.

With a focus on fall prevention, this class couples education with participation in exercises and balance activities that can help reduce your risk of falls. Time will be spent increasing lower body and core strength, balance, and improving posture. Come join us for a fun, interactive experience, and put yourself in the best possible place to avoid fall occurrence.

Presented in partnership with Community Care Durham.

Be sure to check out our other programs offered in partnership with Community Care Durham!

Falls Prevention program poster.

 

Location: 
Newcastle Branch
Date: 
Repeats every week every Friday until Fri Apr 14 2023 except Fri Mar 10 2023, Fri Apr 07 2023.
Friday, March 3, 2023 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Friday, March 17, 2023 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Friday, March 24, 2023 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Friday, March 31, 2023 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Friday, April 14, 2023 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Audience: 
Adult

Zumba Gold

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[Ages 55+]

Newcastle Branch
Mondays, starting March 6 (excluding April 10 due to Easter Monday and May 22 due to Victoria Day)
6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Drop in; no registration required. No charge.

Zumba Gold is a danced-based exercise class, providing an excellent aerobic workout for older adults of any fitness level. Enjoy low impact movements and lower intensity than Zumba with all the fun, music, and fitness benefits of the original. No equipment or experience required.

Presented in partnership with Community Care Durham.

Be sure to check out our other programs offered in partnership with Community Care Durham!

Zumba Gold program poster.

 

Location: 
Newcastle Branch
Date: 
Repeats every week every Monday until Mon Apr 10 2023 except Mon Apr 10 2023, Mon May 22 2023.
Monday, March 6, 2023 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Monday, March 13, 2023 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Monday, March 20, 2023 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Monday, March 27, 2023 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Monday, April 3, 2023 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Audience: 
Adult

Chair Yoga

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[Ages 55+]

Newcastle Branch
Wednesdays, starting March 1 (excluding March 8, 15)
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Drop in; no registration required. No charge.

Seniors Seated Yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced primarily sitting in a chair. Classes are suitable for all fitness levels, with alternative movements or modifications provided.

Increase flexibility, relax the mind and body, and meet new people from your community!

Presented in partnership with Community Care Durham.

Be sure to check out our other programs offered in partnership with Community Care Durham!

 

Location: 
Newcastle Branch
Date: 
Repeats every week every Wednesday until Wed Apr 12 2023 except Wed Mar 08 2023, Wed Mar 15 2023.
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Audience: 
Adult

Infant Hearing Screening Clinic

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[Caregivers with children 2 months and under]

Newcastle Branch, Study Suite
Alternate Thursdays, starting March 9
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Advanced registration required for each 20 minute session through the Tri-Regional Infant Hearing Program at www.childdevelopmentprograms.ca/bookmybaby or 1-888-703-5437 x4.

Children develop speech and language skills by listening and imitating those around them, but these skills may be delayed in the case of deafness or hearing loss.

Sign up your infant for a screening if you have hearing-related concerns, and learn about the follow-up services available to your family.

Presented in partnership with Markham Stouffville Hospital, the lead agency for the Tri-Regional Infant Hearing Program.

 

Location: 
Newcastle Branch
Date: 
Repeats every 2 weeks every Thursday until Thu May 25 2023.
Thursday, March 9, 2023 - 10:00am to 6:00pm
Thursday, March 23, 2023 - 10:00am to 6:00pm
Thursday, April 6, 2023 - 10:00am to 6:00pm
Thursday, April 20, 2023 - 10:00am to 6:00pm
Thursday, May 4, 2023 - 10:00am to 6:00pm
Thursday, May 18, 2023 - 10:00am to 6:00pm
Audience: 
Adult
Children

Teen Advisory Group (Newcastle)

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[Grades 7-12; Ages 12-18]

Newcastle Branch
First Thursday of each month (Feb 2, March 2, April 6, May 4)
4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Drop in; no registration required.

Earn volunteer hours at the library! We are looking for enthusiastic youth in grades 7-12 to join our new Teen Advisory Groups (TAG). TAG members will have a say in library programs and services for teens, assist with children's programs, learn leadership skills, and more!

Students who attend TAG meetings will receive additional volunteer opportunities throughout the year!

 

Attend a Teen Advisory Group at a branch nearest you!

Location: 
Newcastle Branch
Date: 
Repeats every month on February, March, April, May on the first Thursday until Thu May 04 2023.
Thursday, February 2, 2023 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Thursday, March 2, 2023 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Thursday, April 6, 2023 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Thursday, May 4, 2023 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Audience: 
Youth

Infant Hearing Screening Clinic

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[Caregivers with children 2 months and under]

Newcastle Branch, Study Suite
Alternate Thursdays, starting January 12
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Advanced registration required for each 20 minute session through the Tri-Regional Infant Hearing Program at www.childdevelopmentprograms.ca/bookmybaby or 1-888-703-5437 x4.

Children develop speech and language skills by listening and imitating those around them, but these skills may be delayed in the case of deafness or hearing loss.

Sign up your infant for a screening if you have hearing-related concerns, and learn about the follow-up services available to your family.

Presented in partnership with Markham Stouffville Hospital, the lead agency for the Tri-Regional Infant Hearing Program.

 

Location: 
Newcastle Branch
Date: 
Repeats every 2 weeks every Thursday until Tue Feb 28 2023.
Thursday, January 12, 2023 - 10:00am to 6:00pm
Thursday, January 26, 2023 - 10:00am to 6:00pm
Thursday, February 9, 2023 - 10:00am to 6:00pm
Thursday, February 23, 2023 - 10:00am to 6:00pm
Audience: 
Adult
Children

Discovery Storytime (Newcastle)

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[Ages 3 to 5]

Newcastle Branch
Mondays, starting January 16
10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

Drop in; no registration required. no charge.

Children will play, learn and explore during this interactive storytime that will include a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) activities.

Be sure to view our full Storytime calendar this fall!

 

Location: 
Newcastle Branch
Date: 
Repeats every week every Monday until Mon Feb 27 2023 except Mon Feb 20 2023.
Monday, January 16, 2023 - 10:30am to 11:15am
Monday, January 23, 2023 - 10:30am to 11:15am
Monday, January 30, 2023 - 10:30am to 11:15am
Monday, February 6, 2023 - 10:30am to 11:15am
Monday, February 13, 2023 - 10:30am to 11:15am
Monday, February 27, 2023 - 10:30am to 11:15am
Category: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Children

Tales for Toddlers (Newcastle)

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[Ages 19 to 35 months]

Newcastle Branch
Tuesdays, starting January 17
10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Drop in; no registration required. no charge.

Share the love of reading and build vocabulary with songs, stories and rhymes during this interactive program for busy toddlers and their caregivers.

Talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing are the key skills and fun ways to help your child get ready to read! Developing early literacy skills makes it easier for children to read once they begin school, and helps foster a lifelong love of reading and learning!

Be sure to view our full Storytime calendar!

 

Location: 
Newcastle Branch
Date: 
Repeats every week every Tuesday until Tue Feb 21 2023.
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Tuesday, January 24, 2023 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Tuesday, January 31, 2023 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Tuesday, February 14, 2023 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Category: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Children

Baby Bookworms (Newcastle)

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[Ages 18 months and under]

Newcastle Branch,
Wednesdays, starting January 18
10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Drop in; no registration required. no charge.

Children and caregivers will enjoy stories, songs and rhymes, which help to develop early literacy skills. Learn how the sound of your voice, the rhythm of a song, holding a book, and reading all get your child ready to read.

Talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing are the key skills and fun ways to help your child get ready to read! Developing early literacy skills makes it easier for children to read once they begin school, and helps foster a lifelong love of reading and learning!

Be sure to view our full Storytime calendar!

 

Location: 
Newcastle Branch
Date: 
Repeats every week every Wednesday until Wed Feb 22 2023.
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Wednesday, January 25, 2023 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Wednesday, February 8, 2023 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Category: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Children

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