Please note that all CLMA locations are closed on Monday, September 2 for Labour Day.

Regular hours are in effect on Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, August 1.

Remember that our eBooks, eAudio & eMagazines; databases and online resources; and virtual exhibits are available 24/7/365!

Newcastle Library
Tuesdays, Sep 3 to Nov 26
10:30-11:15am

Ages 0-3 | Drop in

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

Bowmanville Library
Tuesdays, Sep 3 to Nov 26
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, Sep 3 to Nov 26 (excluding Oct 1, 8, 22)
1:30-2:30pm

Adults 55+ | Drop in

Presented in partnership with Community Care Durham

The mind-body practice of tai chi combines movement and breath to create energetic flow and improve overall health. All levels of experience are welcome.

Bowmanville Library
Wednesdays, Sep 4 to Nov 27
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, Sep 4 to Nov 27
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 Centre
Wednesdays, Sep 4 to Nov 27
10:30-11:30am

Ages 0-5 | Drop in

Have fun and make new friends! Children and their caregivers can play, explore and socialize. This is a casual program, please drop in late or leave early!

Newcastle Library
Alternate Thursdays; Sep 5; Oct 3, 31; Nov 14, 28; Dec 12; 
10am-5pm

Ages 2 months and under | Registered -- register now!
Please note: 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.

Presented in partnership with Markham Stouffville Hospital, the lead agency for the Tri-Regional Infant Hearing Program.

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.

Courtice Library
Thursdays, Sep 5 to Nov 28 (excluding Oct 17)
10:30-11:15am

Ages 0-3 | Drop in

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

Newcastle Library
Thursdays, Sep 5 to Nov 28 (excluding Oct 17)
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
Fridays, Sep 6 to Nov 29 (excluding Oct 25)
10:30-11:30am

Ages 0-5 | Drop in

Have fun and make new friends! Children and their caregivers can play, explore and socialize. This is a casual program, please drop in late or leave early!

Orono Library
Fridays, Sep 6 to Nov 29 (excluding Oct 25)
10:30-11:30am

Ages 0-5 | Drop in

Have fun and make new friends! Children and their caregivers can play, explore and socialize. This is a casual program, please drop in late or leave early!

Newcastle Library
Fridays, Sep 6 to Nov 29 (excluding Oct 25)
1-2pm

Adults 55+ | Drop in

Presented in partnership with Community Care Durham

Learn exercises and balance activities that can help reduce your risk of falls. Increase your lower body and core strength, and improve balance and posture.

Orono Library
Saturday, Sep 7, 10am-5pm
Sunday, Sep 8, 10am-3pm

Drop by our book sale during the Orono Fair to support your CLMA and score some deals! Fill a CLMA bag for $10!

Donations of material, including books, DVDs, video games, etc. will be accepted at all library locations Monday, August 26 to Thursday, October 3.

Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre
Saturdays, Sep 7 to Nov 30
10:30-11:30am

All ages | Drop in

Drop in every Saturday for some fun in ClaringTOWN! As the seasons change, so do our activities, whether we are harvesting, shopping, or catching the train; there's always something new to try in ClaringTOWN!

Newcastle Library
Alternate Saturdays; Sep 7, 21; Oct 5, 19; Nov 16, 30
10:30-11:15am

Ages 0-5 | Drop in

Bring the family and join us for stories, songs, and fun!

Orono Library
Saturday, Sep 7, 10am-5pm
Sunday, Sep 8, 10am-3pm

Drop by our book sale during the Orono Fair to support your CLMA and score some deals! Fill a CLMA bag for $10!

Donations of material, including books, DVDs, video games, etc. will be accepted at all library locations Monday, August 26 to Thursday, October 3.

Bowmanville Library
Mondays; Sep 9, Oct 7, Nov 11
10-10:30am

All ages | Drop in

Bonjour! Drop in for a fun French storytime! We'll sing songs, read books, and practice the language together! Fluency in French is not required, all are welcome.

Bonjour! Passez nous voir pour une heure d’histoires amusante!Nous allons chanter, lire des livres et pratiquer la langue français ensemble! La maÎtrise du français n’est pas requise, tous sont bienvenus.

Bowmanville Library
Mondays, Sep 9 to Nov 25 (excluding Sep 30, Oct 14)
10:30-11:30am

Ages 0-5 | Drop in

Have fun and make new friends! Children and their caregivers can play, explore and socialize. This is a casual program, please drop in late or leave early!

Courtice Library
Mondays, Sep 9 to Nov 25 (excluding Sep 30, Oct 14)
1:30-3pm

Ages 0-15 months | Drop in

Presented with EarlyON Child and Family Centres.

Build important early skills in your little ones with interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement, and musical instruments. Parents and caregivers will learn how to make and incorporate music and musical instruments into your child’s everyday play experiences while promoting a healthy lifestyle and intimate social bonds.

Newcastle Library
Mondays, Sep 9 to Nov 25 (excluding Sep 30, Oct 14)
1:30-3pm

Ages 0-15 months | Drop in

Presented with EarlyON Child and Family Centres.

Build important early skills in your little ones with interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement, and musical instruments. Parents and caregivers will learn how to make and incorporate music and musical instruments into your child’s everyday play experiences while promoting a healthy lifestyle and intimate social bonds.

Bowmanville Library
Tuesdays, Sep 10 to Dec 17
9:30am-5:30pm

Adults | Registered  --  To book an appointment, please call 905-686-2661 x200, or email at info@cdcd.org

In partnership with Settlement Services, Community Development Council Durham (CDCD)

Supporting newcomers, immigrants, and their families in their settlement journey, CDCD offers confidential, culturally sensitive information, and referral services at no cost. 

Book an appointment, or walk-in between 3-5pm, for information, assistance, and referrals regarding immigration, employment, social assistance, transportation, legal services, housing, landlord-tenant issues, health care, childcare, education, language classes, counseling, financial supports, benefits, government forms, and applying for ID such as OHIP and driver’s licenses.

Available Information and Referrals:

• immigration, employment, social assistance, transportation, and legal services;
• childcare and health care;
• language classes;
• housing - Landlord-tenant issues, support services;
• education - finding and enrolling in schools, digital literacy and other training programs, and credential assessment;
• supportive counselling, problem solving;
• financial supports, benefits, and applications;
• mental health settlement supports;
• employment supports;
• legal supports;
• iving needs/essentials and referrals (food/furniture banks, clothing/household item donations, etc.);
• and much more!

Available Assistance and Guidance:

• filling out government forms;
• commissioner of oaths for original documents;
• affidavits, travel consents, and letters of invitation assistance;
• applying for various types of ID such as OHIP, Driver's Licence;
• setting appointments, such as for doctors, court, government agencies;
• understanding documents and referrals to translation services;
• and much more!

Newcastle Library
Tuesdays, Sep 3 to Nov 26
10:30-11:15am

Ages 0-3 | Drop in

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

Bowmanville Library
Tuesdays, Sep 3 to Nov 26
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, Sep 3 to Nov 26 (excluding Oct 1, 8, 22)
1:30-2:30pm

Adults 55+ | Drop in

Presented in partnership with Community Care Durham

The mind-body practice of tai chi combines movement and breath to create energetic flow and improve overall health. All levels of experience are welcome.