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Fireside Fables (Courtice)

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[All ages]

Courtice Branch
Tuesday, December 13
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Drop in; no registration required. No charge.

Join us by the fireplace in your comfiest pajamas. Cuddle up while you listen to a cozy story then jingle along to some favourite songs. Finish the night off with a wintry craft!

This program is also being offered at:

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

 

Location: 
Courtice Branch
Date: 
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Category: 
Seasonal
Audience: 
Children

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.

 

 

 

 

Location: 
Courtice Branch
Date: 
Thursday, December 8, 2022 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Category: 
Seasonal
Audience: 
Youth

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.

 

 

 

Location: 
Courtice Branch
Date: 
Saturday, December 3, 2022 - 10:30am to 11:30am
Audience: 
Youth
Children

Card Making

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[Adults]

Courtice Branch
Thursday, December 1
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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

Show someone you care with a handmade card. Learn some simple card making techniques then have fun creating your own designs. 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.

 

 

 

Location: 
Courtice Branch
Date: 
Thursday, December 1, 2022 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Category: 
Seasonal
Audience: 
Adult

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.

Location: 
Courtice Branch
Date: 
Tuesday, November 8, 2022 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Audience: 
Adult
Youth

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.

 

 

 

Location: 
Courtice Branch
Date: 
Tuesday, November 15, 2022 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Audience: 
Adult
Youth

Family Storytime (Courtice)

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[All ages]

Courtice Branch
Wednesdays, starting September 14th
10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Drop in; no registration required. no charge.

The whole family can enjoy listening to a story, singing songs, and playing games! Children of all ages will develop important early literacy skills and a lifelong love of reading and learning.

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 this fall!

 

Location: 
Courtice Branch
Date: 
Repeats every week every Wednesday until Wed Nov 23 2022.
Wednesday, September 14, 2022 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Wednesday, October 5, 2022 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Wednesday, October 12, 2022 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Wednesday, November 2, 2022 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Wednesday, November 9, 2022 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Wednesday, November 16, 2022 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Wednesday, November 23, 2022 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Category: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Children

Tales for Toddlers (Courtice)

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[Ages 19 months to 2 years]

Courtice Branch
Tuesdays, starting September 13
10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Drop in; no registration required. no charge.

Share the love of reading, and build vocabulary with songs, rhymes, finger plays, and simple stories rhymes at 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: 
Courtice Branch
Date: 
Repeats every week every Tuesday until Tue Nov 29 2022.
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Tuesday, September 20, 2022 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Tuesday, October 4, 2022 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Tuesday, October 11, 2022 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Tuesday, October 18, 2022 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Tuesday, October 25, 2022 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Tuesday, November 8, 2022 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Tuesday, November 15, 2022 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Tuesday, November 22, 2022 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Tuesday, November 29, 2022 - 10:30am to 11:00am
Category: 
Storytimes
Audience: 
Children

At Home On My Own

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[Ages 10 to 12]

Courtice Branch
Saturday, October 15th
10:30 a.m. to 2:30 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.

 

 

 

Location: 
Courtice Branch
Date: 
Saturday, October 15, 2022 - 10:30am to 2:30pm
Audience: 
Youth
Children

Effective Communication in Relationships Workshop (Courtice)

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Courtice Branch, The Great Room
Monday, October 3rd
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Drop in; no registration required.
No charge.

Improve your relationships with your partner, family, friends, and others. Learn about active listening and empathy, how to better express your needs and feelings, and the role of non-verbal communication.

Presented in partnership with The Coaching Mind.

Check out an alternate session of the Effective Communication in Relationships Workshop on Monday, November 7th online via Zoom! (Registration required for the online session)

 

Location: 
Courtice Branch
Date: 
Monday, October 3, 2022 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Audience: 
Adult
Youth

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