News and Press Releases

Donate new or handmade items such as mittens, gloves, scarves, or hats for adults and kids! High school students can also knit or crochet items and receive volunteer hours in exchange for their items. 

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

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.

We are excited to announce that CLMA is the recipient of Boston Pizza Bowmanville's Kids Card campaign!

Donate $5 to the campaign, receive 5 free Boston Pizza Bowmanville kid's meals, and make a positive impact on our community’s literacy and learning!

Thank you to the Rotary Club of Bowmanville, who are celebrating 100 years of service this year, for their generous donation of $1,000 to Clarington Library, Museums & Archives. We are proud to be part of a community of service! This donation will go towards programs and services for our community. Thank you, Rotary Club of Bowmanville and congratulations on 100 years!

November 13, 2025—Clarington Library, Museums & Archives (CLMA) is excited to announce it has been shortlisted for an Ontario Public Library Service Award. CLMA’s Curious Communities initiative has been nominated for the Minister's Award for Innovation.

October 20, 2025—Clarington Library, Museums & Archives is continuing its busy fall season with a full slate of events that celebrate Clarington’s local heritage and help build community connections. A walking tour, a speaker series with local historians, and a heritage fair with community organizations and history groups, along with a Customer Appreciation Day, Repair Café, and local vendors market are all happening this October and November.

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.

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. 

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.