Seasonal Cultural Celebrations
Celebrate and learn about Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Chanukah this holiday season with your family! All are welcome.
All programs are all ages and drop in with no advance registration required.
Also be sure to add Holiday Tree Lightings, Heritage Holidays, and Family Holiday Programs to your calendar!
You can also download and print our holiday flyer, or pick up a copy next time you visit one of our locations!
Christmas Storytime Celebration
Bowmanville Library | Saturday, December 6 | 10:30-11:30am
Explore the story of Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem, including the shepherds, angels, and wisemen. Stories, songs, and crafts will be part of this Christmas celebration for families. All are welcome.
Presented with St. Paul's United Church.
Kwanzaa Storytime Celebration
Bowmanville Library | Saturday, December 13 | 10:30am-12pm
Together, we'll explore the origin, history and significance of Kwanzaa and how we can apply the Ngozo Saba, or The Seven Principles, in our everyday lives. Families can enjoy storytelling with Kesha Christie of Talkin' Tales, crafts, prizes, and snacks.
Presented with Durham Family and Cultural Centre.
Chanukah Storytime Celebration
Bowmanville Library | Thursday, December 18 | 6-7pm
Celebrate Chanukah and learn about Jewish culture with stories, songs, crafts, and traditional snacks.
Presented with the Chabad Jewish Centre of Durham Region.
Multilingual Storytimes
L'Heure du conte de Noël
French Christmas Storytime
Bowmanville Library
Monday, Dec 15 | 10-10:30am
All ages | Drop in
Bonjour! Drop in for a Christmas French Storytime! We'll enjoy festive songs and books and practice the language together! Fluency in French is not required. All are welcome.
Bonjour! Venez nous rendre visite à l'heure du conte de Noël! Nous nous amuserons avec des chansons et des livres de fête et pratiquerons la langue française ensemble! Connaissance du français n'est pas nécessaire. Tout le monde est bienvenu.
La Hora del Cuento: Especial de Fiestas
Spanish Storytime, Holiday Special
Bowmanville Library
Saturday, Dec 20 | 10:30-11:30am
All ages | Drop in
Join us for stories, songs, and fun in Spanish and English as we celebrate the holiday season together, followed by a fun winter craft. No Spanish is required; everyone is welcome!
Vengan a disfrutar de cuentos, canciones y diversión en español e inglés para celebrar juntos la temporada de fiestas, y luego hacer una divertida manualidad de invierno. No es necesario hablar español; ¡todos son bienvenidos!
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Clarington Library,
Museums & Archives
163 Church Street
Bowmanville, ON,
L1C 1T7