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At Home On My Own (Bowmanville)

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[Ages 10 to 12]

Bowmanville Branch
Monday, August 21
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, June 3 (Bowmanville) or  Saturday, July 22 (Courtice)!
 

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.

 

 

 

Location: 
Bowmanville Branch
Date: 
Monday, August 21, 2023 - 10:30am to 2:30pm
Audience: 
Youth
Children

Teen Summer Kick-Off (Bowmanville)

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[Grades 7-12]

Bowmanville Branch
Wednesday, July 5th
3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Registration required. 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.

We're kicking off summer with games, prizes and ice cream! Sign up for our Teen Summer Challenge, too. This program will be held inside the Bowmanville 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.

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.

 

 

 

Location: 
Bowmanville Branch
Date: 
Wednesday, July 5, 2023 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Audience: 
Youth

Teen Café (Bowmanville)

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[Grades 7-12]

Bowmanville Branch
Wednesdays, Jun 7, 21, 28, July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16
3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Drop in; no registration required. No charge.

Eat! Game! Create! Hang out with other teens, play video and/or board games, get creative with our craft supplies, and more. Snacks will be provided.

 

Location: 
Bowmanville Branch
Date: 
Repeats every week every Wednesday until Wed Aug 16 2023 except Wed Jun 14 2023, Wed Jul 05 2023.
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Wednesday, June 28, 2023 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Wednesday, July 12, 2023 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Wednesday, July 19, 2023 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Wednesday, July 26, 2023 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Wednesday, August 2, 2023 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Wednesday, August 9, 2023 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Audience: 
Youth

Drag Queen Storytime

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[All Ages]

Bowmanville Branch
Saturday, June 10
3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Drop in; no registration required. No charge.

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Durham Children's Aid Society and Youth Pride Durham, and all libraries in Durham Region to present Drag Queen Story Time, featuring two fabulous queens. This family-friendly program showcases stories celebrating diversity and inclusion. Storytime will be followed by musical performances and a variety of fun activities, including popcorn and cotton candy.

Please note the Bowmanville Branch will be remaining open longer to accommodate this program.

Presented in partnership with Durham Children's Aid Society, Youth Pride Durham, and Durham Region Libraries.

Drag Queen Storytime.

Why Youth Pride

Drag Queen Storytime celebrates self-expression, instills a love of reading, and most of all is fun and representative! The books are age-appropriate stories which celebrate all aspects of diversity: race, age, ability, language, gender identity, and sexual orientation. If you want to learn more about why Drag Queen Storytime and Youth Pride events are important, we encourage you check out the “Why Youth Pride” info sheet.

Why Youth Pride document.
(Click the image above to view the PDF)
 

Joint Statement from the Public Libraries of Durham Region

Every June, for the past five years, all public libraries in Durham Region have partnered with the Durham Children’s Aid Society and Youth Pride Durham to host a family-friendly community event called Drag Queen Storytime. Drag Queen Storytime is a storytime program attended by children with their parents and features stories and songs that celebrates diversity and teaches love, inclusion, and acceptance in a safe space. Every library supports the program by providing space and marketing the events to our respective communities.

We recognize that Durham Region is home to a variety of individuals and families, each with unique perspectives, experiences, and values. We deliver a range of programs and services that reflect and celebrate all members of our communities while acknowledging that not every book on our shelf or program we offer will be a good fit for each resident. These programs are selected based on our knowledge of our community and residents decide whether a program is a good fit for them and their family.

A large number of families in our community feel that Drag Queen Storytime speaks to their values. They express this through their continued attendance at the program every year and in their messages to us afterward. We hear often that the program offers a meaningful experience and a safe space for children and parents to talk about inclusion.

Public libraries have always championed the values underpinning a democratic society including free, open, and equitable access to a diversity of information and ideas, civic engagement, intellectual freedom, and freedom of speech. The public library remains an institution that helps build understanding for one another by being a welcoming and inclusive public space for all.

Joint Statement document.
(Click the image above to view the PDF)
 

 

Location: 
Bowmanville Branch
Date: 
Saturday, June 10, 2023 - 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Audience: 
Adult
Youth
Children

The Big Egg Drop (P.A. Day)

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[Grades 1 to 6]

Bowmanville Branch
Friday, June 9th
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Drop in; no registration required. no charge.

Your challenge, should you choose to accept it: you have 30 minutes to design and build a container for an egg out of recycled material. This container must keep its cargo safe when we drop it from the Mezzanine Level. Can you tackle this high-flying engineering challenge?

Be sure to check out our other PA Day programs, Oodles of Ooblek at Courtice and Construction Challenge at Newcastle!

 

Location: 
Bowmanville Branch
Date: 
Friday, June 9, 2023 - 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Audience: 
Children

Clarington Celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day

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[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.

Location: 
Bowmanville Branch
Date: 
Sunday, June 25, 2023 - 12:30pm to 4:30pm
Audience: 
Adult
Youth
Children

At Home On My Own (Bowmanville)

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[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.

 

 

 

Location: 
Bowmanville Branch
Date: 
Saturday, June 3, 2023 - 10:30am to 2:30pm
Audience: 
Youth
Children

c_wonder STEM Workshop (Grades 5-8, Bowmanville)

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[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!

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.

 

 

 

Location: 
Bowmanville Branch
Date: 
Monday, July 24, 2023 - 10:30am to 12:30pm
Category: 
STEAM
Audience: 
Youth
Children

c_wonder STEM Workshop (Grades 1-4, Bowmanville)

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[Ages 6-10; Grades 1-4]

Bowmanville Branch
Saturday, May 27th
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!

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.

 

 

 

Location: 
Bowmanville Branch
Date: 
Saturday, May 27, 2023 - 10:30am to 12:30pm
Category: 
STEAM
Audience: 
Youth
Children

Tales for Tots (Bowmanville)

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[Children aged 0-3 and their caregiver]

Bowmanville Branch
Wednesdays, June 7 to August 16
10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Drop in; no registration required. no charge.

Children ages birth to three years old and their caregivers are invited to drop in each week for stories, songs and rhymes, followed by a playtime.

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: 
Bowmanville Branch
Date: 
Repeats every week every Wednesday until Wed Aug 16 2023.
Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Wednesday, June 28, 2023 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Wednesday, July 5, 2023 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Wednesday, July 12, 2023 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Wednesday, July 19, 2023 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Wednesday, July 26, 2023 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Wednesday, August 2, 2023 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Wednesday, August 9, 2023 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Category: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Children

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