Youth

[Ages 4 to 12]

Online
Tuesday, June 13
6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

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.
Registration opens Tuesday, May 30 at 10:00 a.m.

Note: Multiple Scientist in School workshops are being offered this summer. Please limit your registration to one workshop per family, to ensure as many people as possible may enjoy these programs!

Chicka-dee-dee-dee. Who was that? Play a game to discover nature sounds around us. Buzz your newly created bee around flowers to pollinate them. Investigate seeds and make a seed caterpillar that will grow over time. Notice all that nature has to offer, big and small!

This virtual workshop includes a science kit which may be picked up at any branch in advance. You will receive an email when your kit is ready for pick up, and details for accessing the virtual workshop.

Offered in partnership with Scientists in School.
 

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.

[All ages]

Waverley Place grounds
Friday, June 30
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Drop in; no registration required. No charge.

Celebrate the start of the TD Summer Reading Club! Register for the SRC, enjoy performances from Dan the Music Man, take part in activities hosted by the Library & Museums and community partners, and sample some refreshments!

Learn more about the TD Summer Reading Club and view the full program schedule here. 

[Ages 11 to 15]

Newcastle Branch
Saturday, August 19
10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Advanced registration required; space is limited. Register online, in person, or by phone. Cost $60.00 + non-refundable Eventbrite service fee; includes participant manual.
Caregivers and support staff for people with disabilities are admitted free of charge.

Recommended that attendees bring a lunch or snack.

This course teaches youth the fundamental skills they need to start their own babysitting service. A Red Cross certified instructor from React Right Safety Services teaches the class.

Topics include:

• How to give appropriate care for infants, toddlers and school-aged children;
• Dealing with basic First Aid emergencies;
• How to recognize potential hazards;
• What parents expect of a babysitter;
• How to safely find customers; and
• Rural babysitting.

Note: Bring a teddy bear to practice on!

Presented in partnership with React Right Safety Services.

Can't make this day? Sign up for the Babysitting Course on Saturday, June 10 (Courtice) or Monday, July 17 (Bowmanville)!

Registration

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

Please note the cost is $60.00 + non-refundable Eventbrite service fee.

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.

[Ages 10 to 12]

Bowmanville Branch
Monday, August 21
10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Advanced registration required; space is limited. Register online, in person, or by phone. Cost $60.00 + non-refundable Eventbrite fees; includes participant manual.
Caregivers and support staff for people with disabilities are admitted free of charge.

This Canadian Safety Council course gives youth the tools and information they need to stay at home alone for short periods of time. The course is facilitated by Red Cross certified instructors from React Right Safety Services.

Topics include:

• Looking after the house key (make a key chain);
• Preparing healthy snacks;*
• Walking home;
• Appropriate activities when home alone;
• Electrical/fire safety;
• Basic First Aid; and
• Problem solving (house broken into, severe weather).

*Note: A healthy snack will be prepared during this program. Please advise staff of any allergies at time of registration.

Presented in partnership with React Right Safety Services.

Please note that caregivers of children under the age of 10 must be present in the Library for the duration of the program.

Can't make this day? Sign up for the At Home On My Own course on Saturday, June 3 (Bowmanville) or  Saturday, July 22 (Courtice)!
 

Registration

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

Please note the cost is $60.00 + non-refundable Eventbrite fees.

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.