[Ages 0 to 3 with their caregivers]

Newcastle Library
Tuesdays, September 5 to November 21
10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

Drop in; no registration required. No charge.

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

[Ages 18 months to 3 years with caregiver]

Bowmanville Library
Tuesdays, September 5 to November 21
10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

Drop in; no registration required. No charge.

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

[Ages 3 to 5 with their caregivers]

Courice Library
Tuesdays, September 5 to November 21
10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

Drop in; no registration required. No charge.

[Adults 55+]

Courtice Library
Alternate Tuesdays: Sep 5, Sep 19, Oct 3, Oct 17, Oct 31, Nov 14, Nov 28
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre, Waverley Place
Tuesday, Dec 12
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Drop in; no registration required. No charge.

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

Dates and topics include:

• October 3 - Experience Wildlife with Soper Creek Wildlife
  • Uncover and discover unique adaptations that Ontario species have to survive in our four seasons through games, stories, animal artifiacts and interacting with Soper Vreek Wildlife's Animal Ambassadors!
    
    
• October 17 - Women’s History Talk
  • Join us for an informative presentation on the remarkable women from Clarington’s past.
    
    
• October 31 - Celebrate Halloween
  
  • Enjoy music, games, treats, and friends! Costumes are encouraged.
    
    
• November 14 - Welcome to Clarington!
  
  • Meet new people and learn about Newcomer Services and Resources available in your community with Community Development Council Durham (CDCD).
    
    
• November 28 - Fraud Prevention
  • Get tips and tricks on senior's safety and protecting yourself against fraud from the experts at the Senior Support Unit, Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS), and the Region of Durham.
    
    
• December 12 - Waverley Place Festive Tour
  
  • Join us for a festive tour of the beautiful Waverley Place historical home.

Also be sure to check out Tea & Talk at the Newcastle Library!

[Ages 0 to 3 with their caregivers]

Bowmanville Library
Wednesdays, September 6 to November 22
10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

Drop in; no registration required. No charge.

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

[Ages 0 to 4 with their caregivers]

Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre
Wednesdays, September 6 to November 22
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Drop in; no registration required. No charge.

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.

[Ages 18 months to 3 years with caregiver]

Courtice Library
Wednesdays, September 6 to November 22
10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

Drop in; no registration required. No charge.

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

[Ages 3 to 5 with their caregivers]

Newcastle Library
Wedesdays, September 6 to November 22
1:30 to 2:15 p.m.

Drop in; no registration required. No charge.

[Ages 55+]

Newcastle Library
Wednesdays
September 6 to 27: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
October 4 to December 20: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Drop in; no registration required. No charge.

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

[Caregivers with children 2 months and under]

Newcastle Library, Study Suite
Alternate Thursdays, starting September 7
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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.

[Ages 0 to 3 with their caregivers]

Courtice Library
Thursdays, September 7 to November 23 (excluding October 26 for the Clarington Library, Museums and Archives Professional Development Day)
10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

Drop in; no registration required. No charge.

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

[Ages 3 to 5 with their caregivers]

Bowmanville Library
Thursdays, September 7 to November 23 (excluding October 26 for the Clarington Library, Museums and Archives Professional Development Day)

10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

Drop in; no registration required. No charge.

[Ages 18 months to 3 years with caregiver]

Newcastle Library
Thursdays, September 7 to November 23 (excluding October 26 for the Clarington Library, Museums and Archives Professional Development Day)
10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

Drop in; no registration required. No charge.

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

[Ages 0 to 4 with their caregivers]

Orono Library
Fridays, September 8 to November 24
(excluding September 29 due to renovation-related closure)
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Drop in; no registration required. No charge.

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.

[Ages 0 to 4 with their caregivers]

Courtice Library
Fridays, September 8 to November 24
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Drop in; no registration required. No charge.

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.

[Ages 0 to 4 with their caregivers]

Bowmanville Library
Mondays, starting September 11 to November 20 (excluding October 9)
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Drop in; no registration required. No charge.

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.

[Ages 0 to 4 with their caregivers]

Newcastle Library
Mondays, September 11 to November 20 (excluding October 9)
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Drop in; no registration required. No charge.

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.

[Grades 7-12]

Courtice Library
Mondays, September 11 to November 20 (excluding October 9 for Thanksgiving)
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Drop in; no registration required. No charge.

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

Be sure to take a look at Teen Hang-Out at Bowmanville on Thursdays!

[Ages 0 to 3 with their caregivers]

Newcastle Library
Tuesdays, September 5 to November 21
10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

Drop in; no registration required. No charge.

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

[Ages 3 to 5 with their caregivers]

Courice Library
Tuesdays, September 5 to November 21
10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

Drop in; no registration required. No charge.

[Ages 18 months to 3 years with caregiver]

Bowmanville Library
Tuesdays, September 5 to November 21
10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

Drop in; no registration required. No charge.

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

[Adults 55+]

Newcastle Library
Alternate Tuesdays: Sep 12, Sep 26, Oct 10, Oct 24, Nov 7, Nov 21, Dec 5
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Drop in; no registration required. No charge.

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

Dates and topics include:

• September 26 - Armchair Travel to Scotland
  • Experience Scotland through music, books and snacks!
    
    
• October 10 - Growing Mindfully with The Coaching Mind
  • Gain the tools and resources needed to succeed in your daily life and stay connected with your community. This program explores healthy ways to cope with loneliness, isolation, grief, and how to stay connected to your community through the different phases of your life.
    
    
• October 24  - Senior Downsizing: Less Clutter, More Freedom with Simplify with Sheeba
  
  • Get started on your downsizing journey! Simplify your life, open new opportunities, and embrace the freedom that comes with downsizing and decluttering.
    
    
• November 7 - Yoga & Wellness
  
  • Discover the benefits and relaxation that yoga can bring with Ignite Yoga.
    
    
• November 21 - Community Services 101
  • Learn about the resources available to you from from the experts at the Senior Support Unit, and the Region of Durham.
    
    
• December 5 - Paint Afternoon
  • Join us for a fun afternoon of step-by-step instruction to create your own holiday art masterpiece on canvas with Leequette Santiago, local artist and creator. Supplies are provided, and no experience is needed.
  • Please note: space is limited to 15 people on a first come, first served basis.

Also be sure to check out Tea & Talk at the Courtice Library!

[Adults, youth]

Courtice Library, Study Suite
Tuesdays; September 12, October 17, November 14
2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Drop in; no registration required. No charge.

Get the career or job seeking advice you need to meet your employment goals. Meet one-on-one with Agilec staff for resume and cover letter feedback, employment advice, job boards and community job fairs, and additional services and programs.

Presented in partnership with Agilec, funded by Employment Ontario.