Something exciting is happening at the Bowmanville Library, and we want our community to help shape it! CLMA is planning a major renovation of the Bowmanville Library that will transform the space into a vibrant, modern community hub, blend library, museum, and archival services in one welcoming location, and make Clarington's history more visible and accessible than ever before.

Enjoy The Flower Thief by Alice Hemming and Nicola Slater while exploring the businesses of downtown Newcastle!

Egg-citing news! CLMA is hosting chicken eggs at the Orono Library, from May 13 to June 10. Stop by to see the chicks hatch in real time, or watch on the go via livestream.

Join us for to hear a reading from Karen E. Lee’s book on Leskard, The Village that Betrayed Its Children. The author will share expertise on how to research and write a memoir and answer questions.

Share an experience filled with Indigenous voices, stories, and drumming in celebration of Indigenous Heritage Month. Presented with Indigenous Initiatives at Durham Community Health Centre.

Take part in an informative session on cooking and sourcing local ingredients, followed by a Q&A. Tamara uses only pre-contact, native ingredients centred around the Great Lakes region and from the surrounding Aboriginal nations in her cooking at Indigenesis . Free samples will be provided.

Stay In The Know with what's happening at Clarington Library, Museums & Archives through our newly-released Spring 2026 program and services guide! Get all the information you need for what's going on this April, May, and June!

This special type of library allows people to share seeds! Have fun, learn a new hobby, help green your community, and share your love of gardening with others.

There’s a book club for everybody this spring! Sign up for the adult book club, lunchtime book club, or one of our two book clubs for kids!

Explore your community and the many benefits of your CLMA card while supporting local businesses! Show your library card at supporting businesses in Clarington and receive a discount.