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Donation Station

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Help alleviate hunger in Clarington! From Thursday, December 1 to Thursday, December 15 your Clarington Public Library, Museums, & Archives is collecting donations of food and hygiene items at all locations.

All items collected will go to local organizations: The Clarington East Food Bank, The Salvation Army, and St. Vincent de Paul Society.

Be sure to check out our full line up of Holiday 2022 programs!

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Thursday, December 1, 2022 - 9:30am to Thursday, December 15, 2022 - 8:00pm
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DIY Gifts (Teen Program)

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[Grades 7 to 12]

Courtice Branch
Thursday, December 8
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Advanced registration required; space is limited. You may register in person at any branch, by phoning Member Services at 905-623-7322 x2712, or online using the form below. No charge.

Learn how to make beautiful gifts using simple supplies and ingredients, then wrap them up so they are ready to give!

All supplies will be provided.

Be sure to check out our full line up of Holiday 2022 programs!
 

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.

 

 

 

 

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Thursday, December 8, 2022 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
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Science Meets Art (Scientists in School)

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[Ages 4 to 12]

Courtice Branch
Saturday, December 3
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Advanced registration required; space is limited. You may register in person at any branch, by phoning Member Services at 905-623-7322 x2712, or online using the form below. No charge.

Register for the afternoon session of this program at the Bowmanville Branch and be sure to check out other great programs this December!

Discover what happens when science meets art! Explore perception as you use shadows, colour, motion, and light to create art from science. You’ll make a puppet, a spinning top and a kaleidoscope, as well as design your own galaxy.

Offered in partnership with Scientists in School.

 

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.

 

 

 

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Saturday, December 3, 2022 - 10:30am to 11:30am
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Tree Lighting Craft Night

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[Families]

Bowmanville Branch
Friday, December 2
5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Drop in; no registration required. No charge.

Get into the holiday spirit with your Clarington community! Visit the Moonlight Magic and Christmas Market, then drop by the Bowmanville Branch for crafts and hot chocolate! The branch will be open special evening hours!

For more information about the tree lighting and Moonlight Magic, please visit the Historic Bowmanville Downtown website.

Also be sure to check out Newcastle's Tree Lighting Craft Night on Friday, November 18, and our full line up of Holiday 2022 programs!
 

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Friday, December 2, 2022 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm
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Tree Lighting Craft Night

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[Families]

Newcastle Branch
Friday, November 18
5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Drop in; no registration required. No charge.

Get into the holiday spirit with your Clarington community! Visit the Newcastle BIA Community Town Hall Lighting Ceremony, then drop by the Newcastle Branch for crafts and hot chocolate! The branch will be open special evening hours!

For more information about the tree lighting, please visit the Newcastle BIA website.

Also be sure to check out Bowmanville's Tree Lighting Craft Night on Friday, December 2, and our full line up of Holiday 2022 programs!
 

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Friday, November 18, 2022 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm
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Metrolinx Pop-Up

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[All Ages]

Bowmanville Branch
Tuesday, November 15th
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Drop in; no registration required. No charge.

Stop by and say hello to the Metrolinx Durham Region Community Engagement Team at their pop-up information table to discuss ongoing and upcoming projects and initiatives by Metrolinx including the Bowmanville Extension project. They will be there to answer questions and take any comments or feedback.

Presented in partnership with Metrolinx.

 

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
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Life Hacks for Teens: Credit

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[Ages 13 to 19]

Online via Zoom
Tuesday, January 31
6:30 to 7:30 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.

Understand the different features of credit and credit products and how to choose what's best for you. Learn how to manage your credit effectively.

Presented in partnership with the Libraries of Durham Region.

Be sure to check out our Life Hacks for Teens: Investing on Thursday, November 17!

Life Hacks for Teens promo graphic.

 

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.

 

 

 

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Life Hacks for Teens: Investing

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[Ages 13 to 19]

Online via Zoom
Thursday, November 17
7:00 to 8:00 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.

Learn the basics of investing to have your money, make money.

Fred Masters, President & Founder of Masters Money Management, will be facilitating a virtual presentation on Mastering Investing.

Presented in partnership with the Libraries of Durham Region.

Be sure to check out our Life Hacks for Teens: Credit on Tuesday, January 31!

Life Hacks for Teens promo image.

 

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.

 

 

 

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Thursday, November 17, 2022 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Remembrance Day: History & Heroes

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[Adults, youth]

Courtice Branch
Tuesday, November 8
6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Drop in; no registration required. Space may be limited. No charge.

Join veteran Larry Bryan as he takes a look at Remembrance Day through the lens of history. Mr. Bryan will discuss heroic individuals, why we wear a poppy, and the important act of remembrance.

Mr. Bryan is a Past Serving Member of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders, member of the Glen’s Association, member of the Ontario Regiment Museum in Oshawa, member of the NATO Veterans Group, Cambridge Unit 5, member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 178, and an Honorary Member of the Royal Canadian Dragoons.

 

Remembrance Day promo graphic.

You can also view Clarington Public Library, Museums & Archives rendition of In Flanders Fields with featured images from Clarington's history.

Visit the Municpality of Clarington's webpage to view upcoming Remembrance Day Services and a list of Clarington's War Heroes.

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
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Paint Night with Moses Lunham

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[Recommended for ages 10 to adult]

Courtice Branch AND Online via Zoom
Tuesday, November 15
6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Advanced registration required;  space is limited. Register online, in person, or by phone. No charge.
Participants attending from home will need to provide their own supplies. Supplies will be provided for those in-person participants at the Courtice Branch.

Join Indigenous artist Moses Lunham live via Zoom! Choose how you attend, either share the creativity as part of a group at the Courtice Branch, or relax from the comfort of home!

Moses will share the inspiration behind his painting and will guide you with step-by-step instructions to create your own Falling Leaves Moon picture. No prior artistic experience is necessary!

Offered in partnership with York/Durham Region Public Libraries.
 

Paint Night Painting.

Supplies

Participants attending from home will need to have the following supplies on hand:

  • Acrylic paint (black, white, blue, yellow, and red);
  • Brushes (small, medium, and large);
  • A canvas (12” x 16” or smaller);
  • Plastic cups for water;
  • Paper plates or paint palettes; and
  • Paper towel.

Supplies will be provided for those in-person participants at the Courtice Branch.
 

Paint night supplies.

About Moses Lunham

Moses Lunham (Anishnaabe) is from Kettle and Stony Point First Nation. An accomplished artist who has shared his work in many art exhibitions and on the Pow Wow trail for many years. Moses continues to work with many school boards and organizations throughout the year teaching art and culture. "My work is a reflection of my people. Their spirituality and ideology." Please visit his website at https://artofmoses.tripod.com/.
 

Registration

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

Participants attending from home will need to provide their own supplies. Supplies will be provided for those in-person participants at the Courtice Branch.

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.

 

 

 

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
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