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Virtual Book Clubs with Clarington Public Library

Come virtually together and share a love of reading. To help combat feelings of social isolation, Clarington Public Library has launched an online book club to encourage readers to connect over a good book.

The Library will lead it’s first virtual book club this Thursday, April 23 at 2 p.m. featuring the title The Mountains Sing by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai. This gripping multi-generational tale of the Trần family, set against the backdrop of the Việt Nam War, brings to life the human costs of this conflict...

Clarington cancels its Canada Day event, looks at other ways to celebrate Canada’s birthday

Clarington April 20, 2020- The Municipality of Clarington has made the difficult decision to cancel its Canada Day celebration held at Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex.

“We are following Public Health guidelines set out for the COVID-19 pandemic. This was an incredibly difficult decision to make, as we all need a reason to celebrate this year,” said Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster. 

With a Provincial Order in place that bans public gatherings of more than five people, the Municipality is...

Clarington Mayor urges residents to practise physical distancing this long holiday weekend

Clarington April 9, 2020/- Today, the Federal Government released its latest projections outlining how the COVID-19 outbreak may unfold, supporting the need for continued physical distancing. Ahead of the long weekend, Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster has issued the following statement.

"As we head into a weekend where many families are celebrating Easter, Passover, and Ramadan, I want to remind you to take care and stay healthy. While your celebrations may be slightly muted, as you cannot meet with...

A Guide to Physical Distancing

To help flatten the curve and stop the spread of COVID-19, Clarington has created a guide to physical distancing. We are asking residents to use your best judgment and avoid going to places that may put your health and safety at risk. By protecting your health, you’re also helping to protect the health of others in our community.

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Clarington Public Library provides learning, literacy, and leisure through virtual branch

The Library may have closed its doors to their physical branches, but their virtual branch is open 24/7.

The Library is continuing to work in providing learning, literacy, and leisure to the community during this difficult time, and to help people continue to connect while obeying stay-at-home orders and practicing social distancing.

“Access to our online content has never been easier,” says Steven Cooke, Clarington Public Library, Museums, & Archives Board Chair. “And I encourage everyone to...