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Babysitting Course (Newcastle)

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[Ages 11 to 15]

Newcastle Branch
Tuesday, August 23rd
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Advanced registration required; space is limited. Register online, in person, or by phone. Cost $60 + $3.96 non-refundable Eventbrite fee; includes participant manual.
Caregivers and support staff for people with disabilities are admitted free of charge.

Recommended that attendees bring a lunch or snack.

This course teaches youth the fundamental skills they need to start their own babysitting service. A Red Cross certified instructor from React Right Safety Services teaches the class.

Topics include:

  • How to give appropriate care for infants, toddlers and school-aged children;
  • Dealing with basic First Aid emergencies;
  • How to recognize potential hazards;
  • What parents expect of a babysitter;
  • How to safely find customers; and
  • Rural babysitting.

Note: Bring a teddy bear to practice on!

Presented in partnership with React Right Safety Services.

Check out an alternate session of the Babysitting Course on Thursday, July 28th at the Courtice Branch!
 

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 includes a $3.96 non-refundable Eventbrite fee.

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, August 23, 2022 - 10:00am to 5:00pm
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At Home On My Own

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[Ages 10 to 12]

Newcastle Branch
Tuesday, August 2nd
11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Advanced registration required; space is limited. Register online, in person, or by phone. Cost $60 + $3.96 non-refundable Eventbrite fee; includes participant manual.
Caregivers and support staff for people with disabilities are admitted free of charge.

Recommended that attendees bring a lunch or snack.

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.
 

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 includes a $3.96 non-refundable Eventbrite fee.

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, August 2, 2022 - 11:30am to 5:00pm
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Babysitting Course (Courtice)

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[Ages 11 to 15]

Courtice Branch
Thursday, July 28th
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Advanced registration required; space is limited. Register online, in person, or by phone. Cost $60 + $3.96 non-refundable Eventbrite fee; includes participant manual.
Caregivers and support staff for people with disabilities are admitted free of charge.

Recommended that attendees bring a lunch or snack.

This course teaches youth the fundamental skills they need to start their own babysitting service. A Red Cross certified instructor from React Right Safety Services teaches the class.

Topics include:

  • How to give appropriate care for infants, toddlers and school-aged children;
  • Dealing with basic First Aid emergencies;
  • How to recognize potential hazards;
  • What parents expect of a babysitter;
  • How to safely find customers; and
  • Rural babysitting.

Note: Bring a teddy bear to practice on!

Presented in partnership with React Right Safety Services.

Check out an alternate session of the Babysitting Course on Tuesday, August 23rd at the Newcastle Branch!
 

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 includes a $3.96 non-refundable Eventbrite fee.

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, July 28, 2022 - 10:00am to 5:00pm
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c_wonder Workshop (Aug 25)

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[Ages 7-13]

Bowmanville Branch, Mezzanine Room
Thursday, August 25th
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Advanced registration required;  space is limited. Register online, in person, or by phone.
No charge.

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

With a focus on the engineering design process, critical thinking, and problem solving, each workshop encourages children to explore different STEM concepts, including coding, robotics, circuits, and design thinking.

Presented in partnership with Ontario Tech University Engineering Outreach.

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 the other c_wonder Workshops on July 14, July 28August 11, and August 25!

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, August 25, 2022 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
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c_wonder Workshop (Aug 11)

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[Ages 7-13]

Bowmanville Branch, Mezzanine Room
Thursday, August 11th
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Advanced registration required;  space is limited. Register online, in person, or by phone.
No charge.

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

With a focus on the engineering design process, critical thinking, and problem solving, each workshop encourages children to explore different STEM concepts, including coding, robotics, circuits, and design thinking.

Presented in partnership with Ontario Tech University Engineering Outreach.

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 the other c_wonder Workshops on July 14, July 28,  August 11, and August 25!

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, August 11, 2022 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
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c_wonder Workshop (Jul 28)

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[Ages 7-13]

Newcastle Branch, George and Kathleen Vice Community Room
Thursday, July 28th
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Advanced registration required;  space is limited. Register online, in person, or by phone.
No charge.

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

With a focus on the engineering design process, critical thinking, and problem solving, each workshop encourages children to explore different STEM concepts, including coding, robotics, circuits, and design thinking.

Presented in partnership with Ontario Tech University Engineering Outreach.

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 the other c_wonder Workshops on July 14, July 28,  August 11, and August 25!

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, July 28, 2022 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
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c_wonder Workshop (Jul 14)

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[Ages 7-13]

Newcastle Branch, George and Kathleen Vice Community Room
Thursday, July 14th
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Advanced registration required;  space is limited. Register online, in person, or by phone.
No charge.

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

With a focus on the engineering design process, critical thinking, and problem solving, each workshop encourages children to explore different STEM concepts, including coding, robotics, circuits, and design thinking.

Presented in partnership with Ontario Tech University Engineering Outreach.

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 the other c_wonder Workshops on July 28, August 11, and August 25!

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, July 14, 2022 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
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Labour Day: All Locations Closed

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Please note that all locations of Clarington Public Library, Museums, & Archives will be closed on Monday, September 5 for Labour Day.

Regular hours will be in effect on Saturday, September 3 and Sunday, September 4.

Please visit the Virtual Branch and Virtual Museum for 24/7 access!

 

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Monday, September 5, 2022 - 9:30am to 8:00pm

Civic Holiday: All Locations Closed

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Please note that all locations of Clarington Public Library, Museums, & Archives will be closed on Monday, August 1 for the Civic Holiday.

Regular hours will be in effect on Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31.

Please visit the Virtual Branch and Virtual Museum for 24/7 access!

 

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Monday, August 1, 2022 - 9:30am to 8:00pm

SRC: StoryWalk, I Am Scary (Sarah Jane Williams)

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[Families]

Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre (Bowmanville)
Monday, August 15th to Tuesday, September 6th

From the prolific and beloved author and illustrator Elise Gravel comes this funny and cute board book for the littlest readers. In this sweet little book, a monster tries to scare a young child. But the child insists the monster is not scary but actually quite huggable.

You can also find the book in our collections to read at home!

Be sure to check out the travelling schedule for I Am Scary, and other StoryWalks this summer!

  • June 13th to July 4th: Courtice Branch
  • July 4th to July 25th: Newcastle Branch
  • August 2nd to August 23rd: Orono Branch
  • August 15th to September 6th: Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre (Bowmanville)

Written and illustrated by Elise Gravel (© Orca Book Publishers, 2020)

StoryWalk for I Am Scary.

Explore Myths & Legends with the TD Summer Reading Club!

View our TD Summer Reading Club page for full club information!

Summer has arrived! Clarington Public Library is inviting children and their families to beat the dreaded "Summer Slide" or "Summer Brain Drain" with the annual TD Summer Reading Club, Canada’s biggest summer reading program for kids of all ages, all interests and all abilities. Children can boost their reading skills and stay sharp for school with awesome programs and activities! Registration will open as part of Get Your Summer Read On Day on Wednesday, June 15th!

Registration includes a notebook with reading challenges, stickers, and more. You and your child can pick these up at any branch starting Wednesday, June 15th, or at any TD Summer Reading Club program in July and August.

We're excited to offer in-person TD Summer Reading Club programs this year! Programs are weekly and will run from Tuesday, July 5th to Thursday, August 25th.

Venture into magical realms where fantastic creatures roam and anything can (and will) happen. Discover the power of stories and storytelling to entertain and illuminate important lessons. Be enchanted by fairy and folk tales, old and new and from far and wide, as you journey through suspenseful twists and turns. Whatever the stories may be, they are bound to inspire you to imagine and even tell your own story.

 

Co-created and delivered by over 2,200 public libraries across Canada, this national bilingual program is developed by Toronto Public Library in partnership with Library and Archives Canada. Sponsorship is generously provided by TD Bank Group.

Summer Reading Club sponsorship logos.

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Monday, August 15, 2022 - 12:00pm to Tuesday, September 6, 2022 - 12:00pm

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