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  • National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

    National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30 recognizes the tragic legacy of residential schools, the missing children, the families left behind and the Survivors of these institutions. Also known as Orange Shirt Day, it serves as a reminder of the importance of acknowledging and addressing the truths of our past, as well as working towards reconciliation.
     
    Today we listen to, learn from, and honour the Survivors, and remember the children who never returned home.
  • Autumn Adventures with Library of Things!

    Get outside and enjoy the fall weather with your CLMA’s Library of Things! Discover the stars with telescopes, capture your adventures on a GoPro camera, explore with a Back2Nature hiking kit, or enjoy local attractions with Community Passes to Reptilia, ROM, Canadian Auto Museum, and more!
  • Amazing Authors

    Take part in amazing author visits this fall with Michelle Good on September 9, Shari Lapena on October 15, and Ted Staunton on November 13!
  • Fall Book Clubs

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

    Stay informed in this fast paced world with CLMA. Access free information with your library card. Stay up to date with factual information, learn about Canada’s trade history, and read magazines and newspapers online and in-person.

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  • Celebrate Culture and Community at Clarington Library, Museums & Archives

    September 5, 2025—Clarington Library, Museums & Archives is excited to host a full line-up of cultural programming this fall. From events commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, multilingual storytimes, and multicultural celebrations, long-time residents and newcomers alike will find something to enjoy and discover at their local CLMA location.
  • Drag Queen Storytime Returns to Clarington

    May 21, 2025—Clarington Library, Museums & Archives (CLMA) is thrilled to once again host the award-winning event Drag Queen Storytime in partnership with Durham Region Libraries, the Durham Children’s Aid Society, Youth Pride Durham, and the Municipality of Clarington. The storytime will take place on Saturday, June 7, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Bowmanville Library. 
  • Explore Orono’s History and Celebrate Orono Library’s Heritage Designation Plaque this May

    May 13, 2025—Clarington Library, Museums & Archives (CLMA) is inviting the community to celebrate Orono Library’s official Heritage Designation. The unveiling of the Heritage Designation Plaque will take place at the Orono Library (127 Church Street, Orono) on Saturday, May 24 at 10am. Members of the CLMA Library Board, the Municipality of Clarington’s Heritage Committee, and Members of Council will be in attendance.
  • CLMA Launches “Golden Tales: Chronicles of our Community"

    March 19, 2025—Clarington Library, Museums & Archives is proud to announce the release of "Golden Tales: Chronicles of Our Community," being celebrated on Saturday, March 22, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre in Bowmanville.
  • CLMA Expands its Community Pass Program with Royal Ontario Museum

    January 27, 2025—Clarington Library, Museums & Archives (CLMA) is thrilled to expand its Community Pass initiative to include a brand-new partner, Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) in Toronto.

    Part of its innovative Library of Things, Community Passes allow CLMA customers to borrow a family admission pass to a local attraction or activity. Other organizations partnering with CLMA in the program include the Canadian Automotive Museum, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Area (CLOCA), Municipality of Clarington, Ontario Parks, and Reptilia Whitby. Additional Library of Things expansions at CLMA have included eReaders, telescopes, energy meters, and snowshoes. 

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