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Black Experience Townhall (Black History Month)

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[Adults, youth]

Newcastle Community Hall (20 King Ave. W.)
Saturday, February 11
5:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Advanced registration required;  space is limited. Register online using the form below, in person at any locations, or by phone by calling Member Services at 905-623-7322 x2712.
No charge.

Durham Black Network invites you to join their free 3rd Black Experience Townhall on Saturday, February 11th, 2023, 5pm in recognition of Black History Month at the Newcastle Community Hall.

Topics will include celebrating Black Excellence while addressing Systemic Anti-Black Racism within systems, and getting feedback on best practices through an interactive community dialogue, expert speakers, exhibitors, networking, entertainment, and breakout session focusing on Healthcare & Mental Wellbeing.

Featuring a presentation of their recent participation in the McMaster University Health Sprint Program in which Medical Students researched the Problem Statement & Innovation Challenge of "How might we reduce racial health inequalities in the healthcare system." We are looking at the Healthcare System, barriers, policies and how we can move forward to break down barriers, building relationships and move forward as a community.

Presented in partnership with the Municipality of Clarington and the Carion Fenn Foundation.

For more information, please see the Carion Fenn website.

Black Experience Townhall poster.

Registration

You may register in person at any branch, by phoning Member Services at 905-623-7322 x2712, or online using the form below.

If you experience any issues with the form, please contact Member Services. If the form does not appear correctly, the event may be fully registered. You can check back later to see if space has opened up, or try registering through Eventbrite directly.

Please note:

  • Media Waiver: This program will be recorded, posted online, and shared with other platforms to help increase awareness, improve community, and allow others to learn from the content. By attending you are giving the Carion Fenn Foundation your permission to record your image, conversation and give up permission to distribute this content as it sees fit. This program will be recorded by the Carion Fenn Foundation. If you do not feel comfortable being included in the recording, please let the Carion Fenn Foundation know before the event. If you have any concerns regarding this waiver or any media that may be captured, please contact the Carion Fenn Foundation at 289-923-8170.
  • Donations: The program is free to attend. Donations are voluntary, and are being collected by the Carion Fenn Foundation.

 

 

 

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Indigenous Creative Arts Showcase

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Robert McLaughlin Gallery (72 Queen St., Oshawa)
Thursday, October 27th
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Drop in; no registration required.
No charge.

From the collaborators of the four-part Anti-Indigenous Racism Panel Series, we are joining as a collective again for a one-night, in-person event! Celebrate the creativity of the local Indigenous community through music, poetry, and dance performances.

Light refreshments will be provided for this free, drop-in event.

Stay tuned for more details soon!

Presented in partnership with the Region of Durham, Durham Public Libraries, Durham College, Durham College Students Association, Ontario Tech University, and the Robert McLaughlin Gallery.

Indigenous Creative Arts Showcase.

 

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Thursday, October 27, 2022 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
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Black Experience Townhall: Building Relationships & Moving Forward

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[Adults, youth]

Newcastle Community Hall (20 King Ave. W.)
Thursday, October 6th
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Advanced registration required;  space is limited. Register online using the form below, in person at any locations, or by phone by calling Member Services at 905-623-7322 x2712.
No charge.

Durham Black Network presents the 2nd Black Experience Townhall, focusing on the justice system and policing through real-life stories, advice on navigating the system, advocacy, community dialogue strategies on building relationships, and moving forward.

Presented in partnership with the Municipality of Clarington and the Carion Fenn Foundation.

Black Experience Townhall poster.

Please click on the image above or this link for a full-size poster (PDF)

Registration

You may register in person at any branch, by phoning Member Services at 905-623-7322 x2712, or online using the form below.

If you experience any issues with the form, please contact Member Services. If the form does not appear correctly, the event may be fully registered. You can check back later to see if space has opened up, or try registering through Eventbrite directly.

Please note:

  • Media Waiver: This program will be recorded, posted online, and shared with other platforms to help increase awareness, improve community, and allow others to learn from the content. By attending you are giving the Carion Fenn Foundation your permission to record your image, conversation and give up permission to distribute this content as it sees fit. This program will be recorded by the Carion Fenn Foundation. If you do not feel comfortable being included in the recording, please let the Carion Fenn Foundation know before the event. If you have any concerns regarding this waiver or any media that may be captured, please contact the Carion Fenn Foundation at 289-923-8170.
  • Donations: The program is free to attend. Donations are voluntary, and are being collected by the Carion Fenn Foundation.

 

 

 

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Thursday, October 6, 2022 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
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SRC: Tuesdays on the Trail

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[All ages]

OPG Darlington Waterfront Trail
Tuesday, July 12
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

[Fully registered] Advanced registration required; space is limited. You may register in person at any branch, by phoning Member Services at 905-623-7322 x2712, or online using the form below. No charge.

Explore the amazing world of science and build a fun STEM activity to take home!

Be sure to watch the related video on our YouTube channel, Follow the Queen!

For more fun on the trail, please visit OPG's Tuesdays on the Trail website!

 

Weekly Themes

  1. Pirates and Under the Sea
  2. Magic and Science
  3. The Final Frontier
  4. Fairy Tales and Dragons
  5. Mythical Worlds and Faraway Lands
  6. Monsters and Creatures
  7. Legendary Figures
  8. Mythologies and Storytelling

Registration

You may register in person at any branch, by phoning Member Services at 905-623-7322 x2712, or online using the form below.

If you experience any issues with the form, please contact Member Services. If the form does not appear correctly, the event may be fully registered. You can check back later to see if space has opened up, or try registering through our Eventbrite page directly.

 

 

Explore Myths & Legends with the TD Summer Reading Club!

View our TD Summer Reading Club page for full club information!

Summer has arrived! Clarington Public Library is inviting children and their families to beat the dreaded "Summer Slide" or "Summer Brain Drain" with the annual TD Summer Reading Club, Canada’s biggest summer reading program for kids of all ages, all interests and all abilities. Children can boost their reading skills and stay sharp for school with awesome programs and activities! Registration will open as part of Get Your Summer Read On Day on Wednesday, June 15th!

Registration includes a notebook with reading challenges, stickers, and more. You and your child can pick these up at any branch starting Wednesday, June 15th, or at any TD Summer Reading Club program in July and August.

We're excited to offer in-person TD Summer Reading Club programs this year! Programs are weekly and will run from Tuesday, July 5th to Thursday, August 25th.

Venture into magical realms where fantastic creatures roam and anything can (and will) happen. Discover the power of stories and storytelling to entertain and illuminate important lessons. Be enchanted by fairy and folk tales, old and new and from far and wide, as you journey through suspenseful twists and turns. Whatever the stories may be, they are bound to inspire you to imagine and even tell your own story.

 

Co-created and delivered by over 2,200 public libraries across Canada, this national bilingual program is developed by Toronto Public Library in partnership with Library and Archives Canada. Sponsorship is generously provided by TD Bank Group.

Summer Reading Club sponsorship logos.

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