Room Bookings
New Booking Platform!
August 12, 2026
Clarington Library, Museums & Archives is excited to introduce our new program calendar and resource booking system, designed to make it simpler for you to discover what's happening and connect with the services you use most.
With our new online calendar, you can:
- Browse programs and events tailored to your interests and age group;
- Easily register for CLMA programs;
- Find events happening at your preferred location.
You can also:
- View availability and request meeting rooms online;
- Browse and reserve Book Club in a Bag kits with just a few clicks.
Explore the new platform, or download step-by-step instructions for navigating the program calendar and registering for a program, booking a meeting room, and reserving a Book Club in a Bag kit.
Room Bookings and Facility Rentals
CLMA is a central and welcoming meeting space for gathering. We offer meeting room bookings in Bowmanville, Courtice, and Newcastle Libraries and facility and grounds rentals at the Waverley Place Museum for a fee as space is available. The primary purpose of facility rentals is to provide the community with space for civic, cultural, educational, leisure, and community activities.
For more information about library meeting rooms and rules of use, please contact the Meeting Room Clerk at 905-623-7322, x2716 or rentals@cplma.ca.
Booking Details and Conditions
Prior to contacting CLMA for room booking, please see our Locations and Hours page for our hours of operation, and review our Use of Space Policy for booking details, fee structures, and conditions.
Rooms may be booked for a minimum of two (2) hours and a maximum of eight (8) hours.
Insurance Requirements
All residents, businesses, and community groups looking to book a meeting space at the Library or a facility/grounds rental at Waverley Place require insurance.
You may purchase insurance coverage through the Municipality’s vendor at https://clarington.instantriskcoverage.com/login, or use your own insurance. If you would like to use your own insurance, please fill out the Certificate of Insurance Coverage form (available as part of our Use of Space Policy), and return it to us.
Meeting Rooms: Bowmanville, Courtice, and Newcastle Libraries
| Room | Room Details | Rental | Non-Profit Rate | Commercial Rate |
| Bowmanville Library, Mezzanine Room |
163 Church St. |
2 hour rental | $30 | $60 |
| Each additional hour | $15 | $30 | ||
| Courtice Library, The Great Room |
2950 Courtice Rd. |
2 hour rental | $30 | $60 |
| Each additional hour | $15 | $30 | ||
|
Newcastle Library, |
150 King Ave. E. |
2 hour rental | $40 | $80 |
| Each additional hour | $20 | $40 |
Accessibility
All CLMA locations are wheelchair accessible. For further details consult our Accessibility page.
Exam Proctoring
CLMA supports our community members in their educational and professional endeavours. We offer exam proctoring for students enrolled in distance education, online learning, and professional certification programs.
Please see our Exam Proctoring Form for more information and to submit your request.