More information on the Library Services being offered as part of the Roadmap Exit Step framework.
As of Monday, March 21, wearing a mask is no longer required inside Clarington Public Library, Museums, & Archives locations. Staff and members may choose whether they want to wear a mask indoors. Please respect the personal space of others while in the Library and Museum.
You may browse the shelves in addition to displays featuring high-interest items from our collections, including adult fiction, movies and TV series, picture books and easy readers, non-fiction and biographies, French materials, and many more.
Pick-up your holds in branch and check out with staff at the desk or at one of the self-serve kiosks.
Study tables are available for use.
The children’s areas are open for use. We kindly ask you to clean your hands before and after using the space.
The building blocks are available.
Computers are available on a first-come, first served basis. Printing, scanning, and photocopying facilities are available at all locations.
Members are permitted to bring their own devices for computer access in branch and set-up at the study tables throughout the branch.
The Bowmanville, Courtice, and Newcastle Branches are open seven days a week. Evening hours are available at all four branches.
Please see our Locations & Hours page for more information.
As per Roadmap Exit Step regulations, Clarington Museums & Archives has re-opened the Sarah Jane Williams Centre for research assistance and/or self-directed tours of exhibits with no appointments required as of Monday, March 21, 2022. Hours of Museum operation are Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Research appointments are encouraged so staff may have the requested materials available.
Please see the Museums & Archives website for information regarding research appointments, self-directed exhibit tours, and the General Health Measures and Safety Plan.
The Library and Museum will continue to monitor changes in public health regulations and will adjust this Safety Plan as required to ensure the safety of both our staff and customers.
Please see the Government of Ontario’s COVD-19 Public Health Measures and Advice and website for more information.
If you are interested in using our in-person services, here is what you need to know:
With the availability of in-branch services, the health and safety of our staff and our members continues to be our top priority.
The reinstatement of our services follows:
Here are some of the measures we have put in place:
We encourage you to stay informed about COVID-19 by referring to credible sources of information such as Durham Region's website, the Province of Ontario’s website, and Public Health Ontario.
Have other questions or need further assistance? Contact us via email or phone at 905-623-7322 ext. 2712.
All members of the public are welcome in the Library to browse the shelves, pick-up holds, study, use the children’s area, or access a computer.
Place items on hold using the online Library catalogue, mobile app, or by phoning 905-623-7322 x2712 to speak with a staff member. Once you've placed the items on hold and selected the branch you would like for pick-up, you will receive an automated notification via phone, email, or text when your items are ready.
All four branches in Bowmanville, Courtice, Newcastle, and Orono Branches have service hours available. An automated notification (phone, email, or text) will be generated when your items are available in your selected location. You will scan your Library card at the self-serve scanner or provide staff with a piece of identification, and staff will check out your items.
Yes! Access to browsing the full Library collection may continue.
The safety of our community and staff are of the highest priority. All staff wear appropriate personal protective equipment while interacting with Library materials, and with our Library members at service points. Items that require additional attention for cleaning will receive it. There is enhanced cleaning of high-touch surfaces (ex. computers, etc.), with full cleaning of the branches every day.
Access to public washrooms and computer access, including access to printing, scanning, and photocopying facilities, is available at the Bowmanville, Courtice, Newcastle, and Orono Branches.
Absolutely! Those who have signed up for an eCard to access our services during closure may request to upgrade their eCard to place holds on items for pick-up. Please contact us by phone or email for information on how to upgrade your card.
We can accept credit card payments for Library fees over the phone, or you may pay your fines using cash, debit, credit at the service desk. Please contact Member Services at 905-623-7322 x2712 during service hours for assistance with your account.
If you have items that are coming available for you soon, but you are not ready to pick them up, you can suspend your hold. This will keep your place in line, but items will not come available until you are ready. Access your online Library catalogue to suspend your holds, or contact us for assistance with your account.
Study tables are available for use.
Room bookings for meetings and videoconferencing are available. Please see our Room Bookings page for more information.
The Library will continue to issue updates regarding service plans and processes relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information on how COVID-19 closures have affected the Library services you know and enjoy, please see our Service Updates page.
