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!

Bowmanville Library
Tuesdays, Oct 1 to Dec 17
9:30am-12pm

Adults | Drop in; no appointment required

The John Howard Society of Durham Region (JHSD) caseworkers will provide housing outreach at the Bowmanville Library. 

No appointment is necessary, and services include: 

• Assistance and support with housing search/access and registration to By-Name List;
• Support with eviction prevention and mediation with landlords;
• Assistance with forms including applications for housing stability funds and rental applications;
• Information and referrals to JHS programs and services and other community resource; and
• Canadian birth certificates.

This community partnership focusing on housing will strengthen access to important supports for community members who are currently unsheltered, precariously housed, or experiencing homelessness. Homelessness in Clarington remains a growing issue and CLMA is proud to partner with service providers to help create opportunities to barrier-free access to vital supports in the community. 

Presented with the John Howard Society of Durham Region (JHSD).

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!

Courtice Library, Maker’s Space
Tuesday, Oct 1
4:30-6:30pm

Adults | Registered  -  register now!
$14+tax
PLEASE NOTE: Refunds are subject to a non-refundable processing fee.

Create a mug and show off your love for your favourite beverage using the Cricut and Mug Press in our Maker's Space!

Bowmanville Library
Tuesdays, Oct 1 to Nov 19
6:30-8pm

Adults | Registered | Cost $50+tax -- register now!
PLEASE NOTE: Refunds are subject to a non-refundable processing fee.

Presented with Gwen Bevan

Learn a relaxing and creative hobby, build your skills, or finally tackle that neglected stitching project! Learn how to knit or crochet from an expert, and get social with a group of like-minded crafters in this eight-week workshop session.

Please bring your current project or a ball of dish cloth yarn (2 oz. cotton) and 5 mm needles to the first session.

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!

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!

Online via Zoom
Wednesdays, Sep 11 to Nov 27
1:30-2:30pm

Adults | Registered  --  register now!

Presented with Community Development Council Durham (CDCD)

Practice speaking English and learn more about the Clarington community and life in Canada! Join the English Conversation Circle and discover English as a Second Language resources, get connected to your community and new friends, and practice your English speaking skills!

Courtice Library
Wednesdays, Sep 11 to Nov 13
1:30-3pm

Ages 0-12 months | Registered -- register now!
Please note: registration is through the EarlyON KeyON system at https://www.keyon.ca/

Presented with EarlyON Child and Family Centres.

This ten-week course offers a group experience for parents and babies focusing on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories. This also provides parents a time to socialize and network with each other while spending quality time with their babies. 

Online via Zoom
Wednesday, Oct 2
6:30-7:30pm

Adults | Registered  -  register now!

Presented with Durham Youth Services

Volunteer and help youth in our community with the new Nightstop program. Nightstop is an alternative to shelter that adopts a preventative approach to homelessness by intervening at an early stage of crisis. Join us in person or over Zoom.

More about Nightstop

Nightstop is an alternative to shelter that adopts a preventative approach to homelessness by intervening at an early stage of crisis in order to help youth secure safe temporary housing, avoiding the shelter system or sleeping "rough" on the streets.

The program engages community members with space in their homes and in their hearts that will support youth who pass a thorough risk assessment by hosting them for a few nights in a safe home. Hosts and youth are supported by Durham Youth Services staff every step of the way.

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.

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
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!

Courtice Library
Thursdays, Sep 12 to Nov 28 (excluding Oct 17)
1:30-2:30pm

Ages 0-6 years | 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
Thursdays, Sep 12 to Dec 19 (except Oct 17)
1:30-3pm

Ages 0-12 months | Registered -- register now!
Please note: registration is through the EarlyON KeyON system at https://www.keyon.ca/

Presented with EarlyON Child and Family Centres.

Learn techniques in infant massage that will promote healthy development, growth, and positive interaction between parents/caregivers and children. This course is facilitated by a certified infant massage instructor. 

Bowmanville Library
Thursdays, Sep 12 to Oct 24 (excluding Oct 17)
3-4:15pm

Adults | Registered  --  register now!

Presented with Ontario Shores for Mental Health Sciences

This six-week workshop series will explore the difference between being alone and feeling lonely. It will encourage peer discussion about the challenges of feeling disconnected from others and brainstorm ways to decrease feelings of loneliness and increase meaningful connections in our lives.

The group will provide a supportive environment in which to practice new communication skills and foster the confidence needed to reach out to others.

Courtice Community Complex
Thursday, Oct 3
3-8pm

Adults | Drop in

Presented with Courtice Rotary, Municipality of Clarington 55+, and Courtice Vintage History Group.

Celebrate the unique history of Courtice with informative displays and guest speakers!

Collecting Courtice
We are looking for artifacts and archival materials relating to the community of Courtice to display at the event or add to our museum collections! Please visit our Celebrating Courtice page at cplma.ca/celebratingcourtice for more information.

Bowmanville Library
Thursday, Oct 3
6:15-7:30pm

Grades 3-6 | Registered -- register now!

Cost $8
PLEASE NOTE: Refunds are subject to a non-refundable processing fee.

Have fun designing your own car out of everyday materials, and then power it up with air!

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!

Courtice Library
Friday, Oct 4
10:30-11:30am

Adults | Drop in

Presented with Katherine Burk, certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST)

Learn about child car seat safety, including harnessing, installation tips, and overall best practice information. Bring your questions!

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.

Courtice Library
Fridays, Oct 4 to Nov 8 (excluding Oct 18)
4-5pm

Grades 4-6 | Registered -- register now!

Learn to code with Fiero Code Club!  Choose your own project and work on it each week alongside other coding enthusiasts.