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Locations & Hours

Discover the wonders of knowledge and culture at our vibrant Library and Museum locations. We welcome you to a world of books, exhibits, and learning.

Holiday Hours

Please note that all CLMA locations are closed or have modified hours on:

  • Christmas Eve: Tuesday, December 24 -- all locations close at 12pm noon
  • Christmas Day: Wednesday, December 25
  • Boxing Day: Thursday, December 26
  • New Year's Eve: Tuesday, December 31 -- all locations close at 12pm noon
  • New Year's Day: Wednesday, January 1

Remember that our eBooks, eAudio & eMagazines; databases and online resources; and virtual exhibits are available 24/7/365!

Bowmanville Library

Front entrance of the Bowmanville Branch

Address

Clarington Library, Museums & Archives
Bowmanville Library
163 Church Street
Bowmanville, ON
L1C 1T7

Phone: 905-623-7322
Fax: 905-623-8608

Email: hello@cplma.ca

Hours

Monday 9:30am - 8:00pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 8:00pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 8:00pm
Thursday 9:30am - 8:00pm
Friday 9:30am - 6:00pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5:00pm
Sunday 12:30pm - 5:00pm

Courtice Library

Front of the Courtice branch

Address

Clarington Library, Museums & Archives
Courtice Library
2950 Courtice Road
Courtice, ON
L1E 2H8

Phone: 905-404-0707

Email: hello@cplma.ca

Find out more about the Courtice Library Maker's Space hours here.

Hours

Monday 10:00am - 8:00pm
Tuesday 10:00am - 8:00pm
Wednesday 10:00am - 8:00pm
Thursday 10:00am - 8:00pm
Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday 12:30pm - 5:00pm

Newcastle Library

Picture of the outside of the Newcastle branch

Address

Clarington Library, Museums & Archives
Newcastle Library
150 King Ave E.
Newcastle, ON
L1B 1H5

Phone: 905-987-4844

Email: hello@cplma.ca

Hours

Monday 10:00am - 8:00pm
Tuesday 10:00am - 8:00pm
Wednesday 10:00am - 8:00pm
Thursday 10:00am - 8:00pm
Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday 12:30pm - 5:00pm

Orono Library

Address

Clarington Library, Museums & Archives
Orono Library
PO Box 299
127 Church Street
Orono, ON
L0B 1M0

Phone: 905-983-5507

Email: hello@cplma.ca

Hours

Monday 3:00pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday 10:00am - 2:30pm
Wednesday 3:00pm - 7:30pm
Thursday 10:00am - 2:30pm
Friday 10:00am - 2:30pm
Saturday 10:00am - 2:30pm
Sunday Closed

Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre

Picture of the front walkway in to Sarah Jane Williams

Address

Clarington Library, Museums & Archives
Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre
62 Temperance Street,
Bowmanville, ON
L1C 3A8

Phone: 905-623-2734

Email: hello@cplma.ca

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 10am - 4pm (NEW!)
Sunday Closed

Waverley Place

Front view of Waverley Place

Address

Clarington Library, Museums & Archives
Waverley Place
37 Silver Street
Bowmanville, ON
L1C 3C4

Phone: 905-623-2734

Email: hello@cplma.ca

Hours

By appointment only. Contact hello@cplma.ca for more information!

Clarke Schoolhouse

Front view of the Clarke Schoolhouse

Address

Clarington Library, Museums & Archives
Clarke Schoolhouse
7086 Old Kirby School Road
Orono, ON
L0B 1M0

Phone: 905-623-2734

Email: hello@cplma.ca

Hours

Currently closed.

2024 Closures

New Year's Day Monday, January 1

All locations closed.

Family Day Monday, February 19

Bowmanville Library, Newcastle Library, Orono Library, and Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre will be closed on Monday, Feb 19 for Family Day.

The Courtice Library will be open from 10am to 5pm. Drop by the Winter WonderLearn Festival from 10am to 2pm!

Good Friday Friday, March 29

All locations closed.

Easter Sunday Sunday, March 31

All locations closed.

Easter Monday Monday, April 1

All locations closed.

Victoria Day Monday, May 20

All locations closed.

Canada Day Monday, July 1

All locations closed.

Civic Holiday Monday, August 5

All locations closed.

Labour Day Monday, September 2

All locations closed.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Monday, September 30

All locations closed.

Thanksgiving Monday, October 14

All locations closed.

Staff Professional Development Day Thursday, October 17

All locations closed.

Christmas Eve Tuesday, December 24

All locations close at 12pm.

Christmas Day Wednesday, December 25

All locations closed.

Boxing Day Thursday, December 26

All locations closed.

New Year's Eve Tuesday, December 31

All locations close at 12pm.

2025 Closures

New Year's Day Wednesday, January 1

All locations closed.

Family Day Monday, February 17

Bowmanville Library, Newcastle Library, Orono Library, and Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre will be closed on Monday, Feb 17 for Family Day.

The Courtice Library will be open from 10am to 5pm. Drop by the Winter WonderLearn Festival from 10am to 2pm!

Good Friday Friday, April 18

All locations closed.

Easter Sunday Sunday, April 20

All locations closed.

Easter Monday Monday, April 21

All locations closed.

Victoria Day Monday, May 19

All locations closed.

Canada Day Tuesday, July 1

All locations closed.

Civic Holiday Monday, August 4

All locations closed.

Labour Day Monday, September 1

All locations closed.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Tuesday, September 30

All locations closed.

Thanksgiving Monday, October 13

All locations closed.

Christmas Eve Wednesday, December 24

All locations close at 12pm.

Christmas Day Thursday, December 25

All locations closed.

Boxing Day Friday, December 26

All locations closed.

New Year's Eve Wednesday, December 31

All locations close at 12pm.

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