News Feed https://www.clarington-library.on.ca/blog-feed en Feed the Need Challenge! https://www.clarington-library.on.ca/node/2560 <div class="field-item field-type-image even"><a href="/node/2560"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.clarington-library.on.ca/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/carousel_FeedTheNeed.jpg?itok=7I7ubuhA" width="300" height="185" alt="Feed the Need Challenge." /></a></div> <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The Feed the Need Challenge is on! We're going head to head with the municipalities in the Durham Region to see who can collect the most non-perishable food items! We invite Clarington residents to help us with this challenge by dropping off non-perishable food items to our Bowmanville, Courtice, and Newcastle Branches!</p></div></div></div> Thu, 12 Sep 2019 14:16:42 +0000 admin 2560 at https://www.clarington-library.on.ca P.A. Day Adventures! https://www.clarington-library.on.ca/node/2559 <div class="field-item field-type-image even"><a href="/node/2559"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.clarington-library.on.ca/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/carousel_PADaySep.jpg?itok=6L0Ltokx" width="300" height="185" alt="series of images from PA Day programs." /></a></div> <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Make this P.A. Day on <strong>Friday, September 27</strong> epic! Set sail for pirate fun, tackle a video game tournament, become a Play-Doh engineer, and dabble with all kinds of tech!</p> <p> </p> <h2>Pirates!</h2> <p><strong>[All ages]</strong><br /><strong>Bowmanville Branch</strong><br /><strong>1:30 to 2:30 p.m.</strong></p> <p>Arrrr, mateys! Walk like a pirate, talk like a pirate! Shiver your timbers with tall tales and sea shanties, and imagine sailing the ocean blue.</p> <p class="rtecenter"> </p> <h2>Video Game Tourney</h2> <p><strong>[Ages 8 to 13]</strong><br /><strong>Courtice Branch</strong><br /><strong>1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.</strong></p> <p>Sign up yourself, or a team, and play <strong>Mario Kart 8 on Nintendo Switch</strong>! There will be a division for novices, and a division for more experienced players. The game being played will be announced soon!</p> <p class="rtecenter"> </p> <h2>Play-Doh Engineers</h2> <p><strong>[Ages 6 and up]</strong><br /><strong>Newcastle Branch</strong><br /><strong>1:30 to 2:30 p.m.</strong></p> <p>The possibilities are endless when building with Play-Doh<sup>®</sup>! Take part in challenges and become a Play-Doh Engineer!</p> <p class="rtecenter"> </p> <h2>High Tech, Low Tech!</h2> <p><strong>[All ages]</strong><br /><strong>Orono Branch</strong><br /><strong>1:30 to 2:30 p.m.</strong></p> <p>Discover all of the tech that your Library has to offer! There’s everything from big blocks and gears to Makey Makey, Arduino, and Kano. Drop by and explore the high tech/low tech petting zoo!</p> <p class="rtecenter"> </p> <p><strong>All programs are drop in; no registration required. No charge.</strong></p> <p><strong>Please note that caregivers of children under the age of 10 must be present in the Library for the duration of the program.</strong></p> </div></div></div> Sat, 07 Sep 2019 16:03:59 +0000 admin 2559 at https://www.clarington-library.on.ca TAP-in! https://www.clarington-library.on.ca/node/2556 <div class="field-item field-type-image even"><a href="/node/2556"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.clarington-library.on.ca/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/carousel_TAPin.jpg?itok=LUj0kkML" width="300" height="185" alt="feedback and survey concepts." /></a></div> <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The Library wants to expand our youth services! If you are between the ages of 13 and 17, we want your feedback and input on teen spaces, programs, and collections!</p> <p>TAP into the <strong>Teen Advocacy Panel</strong> on <strong>Tuesday, September 24, 3pm at the Courtice Branch</strong>! Hang out with other teens from Clarington, have your say in what happens at the Library, and earn your community service hours. (And psst, we heard a rumour that snacks will be provided!)</p> <p>Register using the form below, drop by any branch, or contact Information Services at 905-623-7322 x2712!</p> </div></div></div> Tue, 03 Sep 2019 14:10:35 +0000 admin 2556 at https://www.clarington-library.on.ca Fall Library Guide https://www.clarington-library.on.ca/node/2549 <div class="field-item field-type-image even"><a href="/node/2549"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.clarington-library.on.ca/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/carousel_guide_fall2019.jpg?itok=CIer5JN0" width="300" height="185" alt="two children and their mother at a Library program at the Courtice Branch." /></a></div> <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The <a href="/libraryguide_fall2019" target="_blank">Fall 2019 Library Guide</a> is now available! Celebrate back-to-school season with a windfall of new programs, including <a href="/node/2469">The Truth is Out There</a>, the <a href="/node/2476">Harvest Festival Book Sale</a>, <a href="/node/2520">P.A. Day Adventures</a>, <a href="/node/2530">c_wonder Workshops</a>, and brand new one-on-one programs, <a href="/node/2492">Tech Assist</a> and <a href="/node/2494">Reading Rangers</a>! Find it all in the Fall Guide!</p> <p>View the Guide <a href="/libraryguide_fall2019" target="_blank">online</a>, today! Printed copies are expected to be available in late August.</p> <p>Don't miss the next Guide release! <a href="/subscribe" target="_blank">Sign up for our eNewsletter</a> and receive notifications about our quarterly Guides and other great programs, events, and news!</p> <p> </p> </div></div></div> Thu, 15 Aug 2019 19:40:56 +0000 admin 2549 at https://www.clarington-library.on.ca New Mobile App! https://www.clarington-library.on.ca/node/2448 <div class="field-item field-type-image even"><a href="/node/2448"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.clarington-library.on.ca/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/carousel_newmobileapp_rev.jpg?itok=s46AWskk" width="300" height="185" alt="woman holding up a phone with the new app on it." /></a></div> <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The new and improved Clarington PL mobile app puts your Library in the palm of your hand!</p> <p>With an intuitive, easy-to-navigate interface, you can:</p> <ul><li>Browse hot titles and <strong>new item lists</strong>;</li> <li>View your <strong>checkouts and holds</strong>;</li> <li>Find Library <strong>hours and locations</strong> at a glance;</li> <li><strong>Scan ISBN barcodes</strong> to see if your Library owns a copy;</li> <li><strong>Discover eContent</strong> through Overdrive and Hoopla; and</li> <li>Access <strong>24/7 eResources</strong>.<br />  </li> </ul><p>There are also new features!</p> <ul><li><strong>Link accounts</strong>, and manage your family’s cards with no need for logging out and switching accounts; and</li> <li>Enjoy personalized <strong>customization options</strong> to tailor the app to your needs!<br />  </li> </ul><p>Download the improved Clarington PL mobile app today! If you downloaded the app previously, all you’ll need to do is update the app through your <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/clarington-public-library/id849336867?ls=1" target="_blank">iOS App Store</a> or <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=us.sol.ClaringtonPublic" target="_blank">Android Google Play</a> store!</p> <p>Please note, the new app may fail to overwrite the previous one. If so, please uninstall the previous app (by Boopsie Inc.) and download the new app (by Solus UK Ltd) from your app store.</p> </div></div></div> Mon, 17 Jun 2019 15:24:51 +0000 admin 2448 at https://www.clarington-library.on.ca Inter-Library Loan Service Resumes https://www.clarington-library.on.ca/node/2447 <div class="field-item field-type-image even"><a href="/node/2447"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.clarington-library.on.ca/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/carousel_ILLObooks.jpg?itok=IK7EvPSk" width="300" height="185" alt="pile of books." /></a></div> <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Clarington Public Library is resuming its <a href="/requestitem" target="_blank">Inter-library loan (ILLO) service</a> through the Southern Ontario Library Service (SOLS) as of Monday, June 17.<br />  </p> <h2>ILLO Changes</h2> <p>ILLO delivery service will operate through Canada Post with several key changes:</p></div></div></div> Mon, 10 Jun 2019 19:31:41 +0000 admin 2447 at https://www.clarington-library.on.ca Service Interruptions due to Budget Cuts (Updated) https://www.clarington-library.on.ca/node/2393 <div class="field-item field-type-image even"><a href="/node/2393"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.clarington-library.on.ca/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/post_serviceinterruption.jpg?itok=19tUI3iR" width="300" height="185" alt="construction pylon." /></a></div> <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><h2>Service Update (June 10)</h2> <p>Clarington Public Library is resuming its Inter-library loan (ILLO) service through the Southern Ontario Library Service (SOLS) as of Monday, June 17.</p> <p>Please see our <a href="/node/2447">recent web post</a> for more information.</p> <p> </p> <h2>Service Update (May 3)</h2> <p>Clarington Public Library's <strong>inter-branch courier will be resuming on Monday, May 6th</strong>. The inter-branch courier allows the Library to transport material between the Bowmanville, Courtice, Newcastle, and Orono Branches.</p></div></div></div> Fri, 03 May 2019 18:45:40 +0000 admin 2393 at https://www.clarington-library.on.ca Closing the Gap https://www.clarington-library.on.ca/node/2395 <div class="field-item field-type-image even"><a href="/node/2395"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.clarington-library.on.ca/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/carousel_ClosingTheGap.jpg?itok=4u22qHhU" width="300" height="185" alt="infant holding a book." /></a></div> <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Speaking more to infants and toddlers each day can add up to a difference gap of 30 million words by the time they're three-years old!</p> <p>Studies have shown this 30 million word gap can result in a significant vocabulary and language processing and comprehension disparity, which greatly impacts later reading skills and school success.</p> <p>For more information, please visit our <a href="/closingthegap">Closing the Gap page</a>.</p> </div></div></div> Wed, 01 May 2019 18:59:09 +0000 admin 2395 at https://www.clarington-library.on.ca Orono Sunday Hours https://www.clarington-library.on.ca/node/2385 <div class="field-item field-type-image even"><a href="/node/2385"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.clarington-library.on.ca/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/carousel_Orono.jpg?itok=2aYcNIAO" width="300" height="185" alt="exterior of Orono Branch." /></a></div> <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The Orono Branch will soon be open on Sundays!</p> <p>Starting on <strong>Sunday, May 12th</strong>, the Orono Branch will be <strong>open on Sundays from 12 to 5:00 p.m.</strong> Other hours of operation will remain unchanged.</p> </div></div></div> Mon, 08 Apr 2019 18:19:40 +0000 admin 2385 at https://www.clarington-library.on.ca Bowmanville Branch Accessibility Redesign Plans https://www.clarington-library.on.ca/node/2382 <div class="field-item field-type-image even"><a href="/node/2382"><img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://www.clarington-library.on.ca/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/carousel_BWR.jpg?itok=2oF5XZbD" width="300" height="185" alt="interior view of the Bowmanville Branch." /></a></div> <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>A revised project design has been approved by the Clarington Public Library Board, which addresses the high priority accessibility needs identified by the Project Steering Committee and the Municipality of Clarington's Accessibility Coordinator. The Municipality of Clarington's General Governance Committee received the plans on March 25, 2019.</p> <p>Accessibility improvements include:</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/41" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Bowmanville Redesign</a></div></div></div> Mon, 25 Mar 2019 21:05:58 +0000 admin 2382 at https://www.clarington-library.on.ca
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