Courtice Branch

[Ages 19 to 35 months]

Courtice Branch
Wednesdays, starting January 18
10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Drop in; no registration required. no charge.

Share the love of reading and build vocabulary with songs, stories and rhymes during this interactive program for busy toddlers and their caregivers.

Talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing are the key skills and fun ways to help your child get ready to read! Developing early literacy skills makes it easier for children to read once they begin school, and helps foster a lifelong love of reading and learning!

Be sure to view our full Storytime calendar!

[Adults]

Courtice Branch
Fourth Wednesday of the month; January 25, February 22
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Drop in; no registration required. No charge.

Bring your own hand-held craft project to work on while getting to know other crafters at the library. Have fun socializing and sharing your work with others.

Be sure to check out this program in Bowmanville and Newcastle!

[Ages 10 to 12]

Courtice Branch
Saturday, February 4th
10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Advanced registration required; space is limited. Register online, in person, or by phone. Cost $64.12 (including $4.12 non-refundable Eventbrite fee); 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.
 

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 includes a $4.12 non-refundable Eventbrite 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 11 to 15]

Courtice Branch
Saturday, March 4th
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.

Check out alternate sessions of the Babysitting Course on Saturday, April 15 (Bowmanville) and Saturday, May 6 (Newcastle)!
 

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.