[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 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 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.

[Grades 7-12; Ages 12-18]

Bowmanville Library
Wednesdays, starting September 13
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Drop in; no registration required. No charge.

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

Students who attend TAG meetings will receive additional volunteer opportunities throughout the year!

Attend a Teen Advisory Group at a branch nearest you!

•     Bowmanville, Wednesdays
•     Newcastle, Thursdays

[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

[Adult]

Bowmanville Library
Wednesday, November 1
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Drop in; no registration required. Cost $28.25, payable by debit or cheque.
Note: There is no charge for the Commissioner of Oaths service for Change of Name forms.

The Municipality of Clarington offers Commissioner of Oaths services. Certain documents require a Commissioner to certify that a required oath, affirmation, or declaration have been administered properly. The Municipality's Commissioner of Oaths will witness the signatures of people who are affirming/swearing the contents of a document to be true for a fee of $28.25 payable by debit or cheque.

Please provide valid photo identification to have your signature witnessed by a Commissioner of Oaths. NOTE:  There is no charge for the Commissioner of Oaths service for change of name forms.

Common documents the Commissioner of Oaths can witness include:

• Consent letters for children travelling out of the country
• Vehicle transfers
• Immunization exemptions
• Insurance claim forms

Examples of documents the Commissioner of Oaths cannot witness include:

• Wills
• Power of attorney documents
• Divorce papers or separation agreements
• Real estate documents, including transfer of land

If you are in need of Commissioning services, and you are unable to attend the Municipal Administration Centre during business hours, you can attend one of the extended hours service/pop-ups.

Commissioning of the Oath will also be held on Saturday, November 25, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Courtice Library.

For more information, please see the Municipality's Commissioner of Oaths website.

Presented in partnership with the Municipality of Clarington.

[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 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 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!

[Grades 7-12; Ages 12-18]

Newcastle Library
Thursdays, Starting September 14 (excluding October 26 for the Clarington Public Library, Museums, and Archives Professional Development Day)
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Drop in; no registration required. No charge.

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

Students who attend TAG meetings will receive additional volunteer opportunities throughout the year!

Attend a Teen Advisory Group at a branch nearest you!

•     Bowmanville, Wednesdays
•     Newcastle, Thursdays

[Grades 7-12]

Bowmanville Library
Thursdays, September 14 to November 23 (excluding October 26 for the Clarington Public Library, Museums, and Archives Professional Development Day)
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 Courtice on Mondays!

[Grades JK-6]

Courtice Library
Friday, November 3
10:00 to 12:00 a.m.

Advanced registration required;  space is limited. No charge.

Register today! -- CURRENTLY SOLD OUT

Learn the basics of computer science by programming Alex or Steve to move through a simulated piece of a Minecraft world! You’ll be using Blockly, a visual coding system using drag-and-drop blocks. The concepts you'll be learning are what computer programmers use every day and are the foundation to computer science, including Mojang, the developers of Minecraft!

Be sure to check out P.A. Day Fun at other locations on November 3!

• Sarah Jane Williams, 10:30am: Remembrance Day
• Bowmanville, 1:30pm: Dinosaur Explorers
• Courtice, 1:30pm: Medieval Adventures

[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]

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.

[Grades JK-6]

Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre
Friday, November 3
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Drop in; no registration required. No charge.

Learn about Remembrance Day this PA Day at the Museum with activities recognizing the act of remembrance.

Be sure to check out P.A. Day Fun at other locations on November 3!

• Sarah Jane Williams, 10:30am: Remembrance Day
• Bowmanville, 1:30pm: Dinosaur Explorers
• Courtice, 1:30pm: Medieval Adventures

[Grades JK-6]

Bowmanville Library
Friday, November 3
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Drop in; no registration required. No charge.

Explore the world of dinosaurs with hands-on activities.

Be sure to check out P.A. Day Fun at other locations on November 3!

• Sarah Jane Williams, 10:30am: Remembrance Day
• Bowmanville, 1:30pm: Dinosaur Explorers
• Courtice, 1:30pm: Medieval Adventures

[Grades JK-6]

Courtice Library
Friday, November 3
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Drop in; no registration required. No charge.

Learn about Medieval history with stories, crafts and activities.

Be sure to check out P.A. Day Fun at other locations on November 3!

• Sarah Jane Williams, 10:30am: Remembrance Day
• Bowmanville, 1:30pm: Dinosaur Explorers
• Courtice, 1:30pm: Medieval Adventures

[Adults]

All library locations
Every Saturday throughout November
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Drop in; no registration required. No charge.

Drop by any library branch to work on your National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) project. Sit at the designated table for a chance to meet other writers and find writing prompts and encouragement to help you stay motivated.

[Adults]

All library locations
Every Saturday throughout November
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Drop in; no registration required. No charge.

Drop by any library branch to work on your National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) project. Sit at the designated table for a chance to meet other writers and find writing prompts and encouragement to help you stay motivated.