Orono Library
Friday, Mar 1
10am to 12pm, or by appointment

Adults | Drop in

Social Services Community Supports (formerly Outreach Community Hubs) are now available at all Library locations. The new service has been created in partnership with the Region of Durham, in association with the Healthy Communities initiative.

Clarington Library, Museums & Archives library locations will have an Ontario Works support worker onsite, during limited time periods, in order to connect community residents to a variety of social services supports and resources. Please see the Availability section below.

Services Offered

Ontario Works support workers will be onsite to help connect community residents to a variety of social services supports and resources, including:

• Housing;
• Food security;
• Financial stability and literacy;
• Counselling;
• Crisis intervention;
• Advocacy;
• Service navigation;
• Form application;
• Case management;
• Children’s Services referrals;
• Trusteed Youth Program;
• And more.

The support workers can communicate with community agencies on behalf of clients, assist with online government application forms, and help you navigate the social services system.

Courtice Library
Fridays, starting January 12
10:30-11:30am

Ages 0-5 | Drop in

Have fun and make new friends! Children and their caregivers will have an opportunity to play, explore and socialize. This is a casual program, please feel free to arrive late or leave early.

Orono Library
Fridays, starting January 12
10:30-11:30am

Ages 0-5 | Drop in

Have fun and make new friends! Children and their caregivers will have an opportunity to play, explore and socialize. This is a casual program, please feel free to arrive late or leave early.

Courtice Library
Fridays, starting Jan 10 (excluding Feb 2 due to a P.A Day, and Mar 8, 15 due to March Break)
3:30-4:30pm
Grades 7-12 | Registered -- register today!

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

Be sure to check out our full line-up for TAG programs!

• Bowmanville: Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30pm
• Newcastle: Thursdays, 6-7pm
• Courtice: Fridays, 3:30-4:30pm

Newcastle Library
Saturday, Mar 2
10:15am-4:45pm

Ages 11-15 | Registered -- register now!
Cost $65.00 + non-refundable Eventbrite fees; includes participant manual.

Presented with React Right Safety Services

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!

Caregivers and support staff for people with disabilities are admitted free of charge.

Courtice Library
Alternating Saturdays starting January 20 (except March 16 due to St. Patrick's Day Storytime)
10:30-11:00am
All Ages | Drop in

Join us for a fun morning of stories and songs

Bowmanville Library
Mondays, starting January 8 (excluding Feb 19 due to Family Day)
10:30-11:30am

Ages 0-5 | Drop in

Have fun and make new friends! Children and their caregivers will have an opportunity to play, explore and socialize. This is a casual program, please feel free to arrive late or leave early.

Newcastle Library
Monday, Mar 4
1 to 3pm, or by appointment

Adults | Drop in

Social Services Community Supports (formerly Outreach Community Hubs) are now available at all Library locations. The new service has been created in partnership with the Region of Durham, in association with the Healthy Communities initiative.

Clarington Library, Museums & Archives library locations will have an Ontario Works support worker onsite, during limited time periods, in order to connect community residents to a variety of social services supports and resources. Please see the Availability section below.

Services Offered

Ontario Works support workers will be onsite to help connect community residents to a variety of social services supports and resources, including:

• Housing;
• Food security;
• Financial stability and literacy;
• Counselling;
• Crisis intervention;
• Advocacy;
• Service navigation;
• Form application;
• Case management;
• Children’s Services referrals;
• Trusteed Youth Program;
• And more.

The support workers can communicate with community agencies on behalf of clients, assist with online government application forms, and help you navigate the social services system.

Bowmanville Library
Tuesdays, starting January 9 (excluding March 12 due to March Break)
10:30 - 11:15am

Ages 1.5 - 3 | Drop in

Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes using the skills taught in Every Child Ready to Read©, designed to help build early literacy skills!

Newcastle Library
Tuesdays, starting January 9 (except March 12 due to March Break)
10:30 - 11:15am

Ages 0-3 | Drop in

Drop in each week for stories, songs and rhymes, followed by a social playtime!

Courtice Library
Wednesday, Mar 6
10am to 3pm, or by appointment

Adults | Drop in

Social Services Community Supports (formerly Outreach Community Hubs) are now available at all Library locations. The new service has been created in partnership with the Region of Durham, in association with the Healthy Communities initiative.

Clarington Library, Museums & Archives library locations will have an Ontario Works support worker onsite, during limited time periods, in order to connect community residents to a variety of social services supports and resources. Please see the Availability section below.

Services Offered

Ontario Works support workers will be onsite to help connect community residents to a variety of social services supports and resources, including:

• Housing;
• Food security;
• Financial stability and literacy;
• Counselling;
• Crisis intervention;
• Advocacy;
• Service navigation;
• Form application;
• Case management;
• Children’s Services referrals;
• Trusteed Youth Program;
• And more.

The support workers can communicate with community agencies on behalf of clients, assist with online government application forms, and help you navigate the social services system.

Bowmanville Library
Wednesdays starting January 10
10:30 - 11:15am

Ages 0-3 | Drop in

Drop in each week for stories, songs and rhymes, followed by a social playtime!

Courtice Library
Wednesdays, starting January 10 (except March 13 due to March Break)
10:30 - 11:15am

Ages 1.5 - 3 | Drop in

Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes using the skills taught in Every Child Ready to Read©, designed to help build early literacy skills!

Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Center
Wednesdays, starting January 10
10:30-11:30am

Ages 0-5 | Drop in

Have fun and make new friends! Children and their caregivers will have an opportunity to play, explore and socialize. This is a casual program, please feel free to arrive late or leave early.

Newcastle Library
Wednesdays, starting January 10
10:30-11:30am

Ages 0-5 | Drop in

Have fun and make new friends! Children and their caregivers will have an opportunity to play, explore and socialize. This is a casual program, please feel free to arrive late or leave early.

Newcastle Library
Tuesdays; Jan 9, Jan 23, Jan 30, Feb 27
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Drop in

Newcastle Library or Zoom
Wednesday, Mar 6
Tuesday, Mar 26
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Registration recommended; drop in's welcome space permitting

Ages 55+

Socialize and meet new people! Join us each week for interesting speakers, fun activities, and refreshments.

Also be sure to check out Tea and Talk in Courtice, and Tea and Talk: en Francais! | Thé et Conversation in Bowmanville!

Funded by the Province of Ontario.

Weekly Topics

• Jan 9: Classic Film Afternoon: "Book Club: The Next Chapter"
• Jan 23: Fire Prevention with the Municipality of Clarington Emergency Services
• Jan 30: Durham Master Gardeners: Creating Winter Interest in Your Garden
  • Make your garden look great in all seasons! Learn basic landscape design themes with examples of how you can apply them to your garden, in addition to specific plants and trees to use for winter interest.
• Feb 27: Healthy Living - Balanced Food Choices with author Bernice McManus
• Mar 6: Senior’s Safety and Fraud Prevention with the Durham Regional Police Service, Older Adult Support and Investigative Services
• Mar 26: Osteoporosis Canada: Bone Health 101 with Cathy Pearch

Bowmanville Library
Wednesdays, starting Jan 10 (excluding Feb 14 and Mar 13)
3:30 - 4:30pm
Grades 7-12 | Registered -- register today!

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

Be sure to check out our full line-up for TAG programs!

• Bowmanville: Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30pm
• Newcastle: Thursdays, 6-7pm
• Courtice: Fridays, 3:30-4:30pm

Newcastle Library
Wednesdays, January 10 to March 27 (excluding March 20)
4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Ages 55+ | Drop in

Increase flexibility, relax the mind and body, and meet new people from your community with this gentle form of yoga! Classes are suitable for all fitness levels, with alternative movements or modifications provided.!

Presented in partnership with Community Care Durham.

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

• Mondays: Zumba Gold
• Wednesdays: Chair Yoga
• Fridays: Falls Prevention Class

Newcastle Library, Study Suite
Alternate Thursdays (Jan 11, Jan 25, Feb 8, Feb 22, Mar 7, Mar 21)
10am-5pm

Ages 2 months and under | Registered -- register now!

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.

Bowmanville Library
Alternate Thursdays until Apr 4
10am to 3pm

Adults | Drop in

Social Services Community Supports (formerly Outreach Community Hubs) are now available at all Library locations. The new service has been created in partnership with the Region of Durham, in association with the Healthy Communities initiative.

Clarington Library, Museums & Archives library locations will have an Ontario Works support worker onsite, during limited time periods, in order to connect community residents to a variety of social services supports and resources. Please see the Availability section below.

Services Offered

Ontario Works support workers will be onsite to help connect community residents to a variety of social services supports and resources, including:

• Housing;
• Food security;
• Financial stability and literacy;
• Counselling;
• Crisis intervention;
• Advocacy;
• Service navigation;
• Form application;
• Case management;
• Children’s Services referrals;
• Trusteed Youth Program;
• And more.

The support workers can communicate with community agencies on behalf of clients, assist with online government application forms, and help you navigate the social services system.

Newcastle Library
Thursdays, starting January 11 (except March 14 due to March Break)
10:30 - 11:15am

Ages 1.5 - 3 | Drop in

Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes using the skills taught in Every Child Ready to Read©, designed to help build early literacy skills!

Courtice Library
Thursdays, starting January 11
10:30 - 11:15am

Ages 0-3 | Drop in

Drop in each week for stories, songs and rhymes, followed by a social playtime!