Give me a ring sometime!
TD Summer Reading Club
Read Books, Win Prizes! Join the Club!
Boost your summer reading at CLMA this summer! TD Summer Reading Club is Canada’s biggest summer reading program for kids of all ages, interests and abilities.
Join us each week for programs and activities across all locations. Show off your reading log to earn ballots for weekly prizes and grand prize draws. Have fun reading new books and trying new challenges!
Registration is now open! Pick-up your activity book, stickers and web access code at any library location.
Special Events
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Summer Launch Party!
Newcastle Library | Friday, Jun 28, 1:30-3:30pm | All ages | Drop in | Outdoors, weather permitting
Celebrate the start of the TD Summer Reading Club! Register for the Club, enjoy performances by Magician Scott Dietrich, and take part in fun activities!
Weather permitting, this event will be held outdoors.
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Summer Wrap Up Party!
Newcastle Library | Wednesday, Aug 21, 4-6pm | All ages | Drop in | Outdoors, weather permitting
Celebrate summer with fun games, activities, face painting, and more, including special guests Spider-Man and Butterfly Barbi!
Weather permitting, this event will be held outdoors.
Drop In Programs & Weekly Themes
All locations | Tuesday, Jul 2 to Thursday, Aug 15
View our online calendar, or download a printable drop in program calendar!
Discover!
Recommended for grades JK-4 | Drop in
- Bowmanville: Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30am
- Courtice: Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30am
- Newcastle: Mondays, 10:30-11:30am
Please note: on weeks with holiday Mondays (Jul 1, Aug 5), program will be held on Fridays - Orono: Thursdays, 10:30-11:30am
Investigate!
Recommended for grades 2-6
- Bowmanville: Thursdays, 1:30-2:30pm
- Courtice: Tuesdays, 1:30-2:30pm
- Newcastle: Wednesdays, 1:30-2:30pm
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Starry Space
Week 1: Jul 2-5
Explore stars, planets, moons and galaxies with far out activities, games & challenges.
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Camping Under the Stars
Week 2: Jul 8-11
Have a camping adventure without mosquitoes! Enjoy camping games & activities.
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Amazing Aliens
Week 3: Jul 15-18
All about aliens! Have fun mixing, matching and creating aliens.
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Famous Stars
Week 4: Jul 22-25
Entertainment stars, sports stars, famous authors! So many stars to explore!
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Star Wars
Week 5: Jul 29 - Aug 1
Celebrate Star Wars! Discover favourite characters and enjoy galactically fun activities! Costumes welcome!
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Olympic Stars
Week 6: Aug 6-9
Celebrate the 2024 summer Olympics with fun challenges and activities! Weather permitting, programs will be held outdoors.
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Being Your Own Star
Week 7: Aug 12-15
Celebrate you! Explore your uniqueness and have fun telling your own story!
Observing Past and Present
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Sarah Jane Williams HC | Tuesdays, Jul 2 to Aug 13, 10:30am | All ages | Drop in
Bring your curiosity and enjoy interactive activities and games each week! Learn how to identify constellations and folklore related to navigation, travel, and mythology. Explore the history of the Farmer’s Almanac, and learn about the weather’s impact on crops and human life.
STEAM Workshops
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Sink or Float?
Grades 2-5 | Registered | $8
StoryWalk: The Darkest Dark
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Written by Chris Hadfield, Kate Fillion | Illustrated by Eric Fan, Terry Fan
Inspired by the childhood of real-life astronaut Chris Hadfield and brought to life by Terry and Eric Fan's illustrations, The Darkest Dark will encourage readers to dream the impossible.
Chris loves rockets and planets and pretending he's a brave astronaut, exploring the universe. Only one problem--at night, Chris doesn't feel so brave. He's afraid of the dark. But when he watches the groundbreaking moon landing on TV, he realizes that space is the darkest dark there is--and the dark is beautiful and exciting, especially when you have big dreams to keep you company.
StoryWalk Schedule
Dates | English + French | English |
June 21 - July 5 | Waverley Place grounds | CLOCA, Bowmanville Westside Marshes (Osprey Trail) |
July 5 - 19 | Courtice Library grounds | Orono Park |
July 19 - August 2 | Orono Library grounds | CLOCA, Long Sault (Rabbit Trail) |
August 2 - 16 | Waverley Place grounds | |
August 16 - 30 | Newcastle Library grounds | CLOCA, Enniskillen (Turtle Trail) |
Just for Fun!
Space Jokes
What type of songs do the planets sing?
Nep-tunes!
What do you call an alien with three eyes?
An aliiien!
How do you get a baby astronaut to sleep?
You rocket!
Have you heard about the cow astronaut?
He landed on the mooooooon!
When is the moon the heaviest?
When it's full!
How does the man-in-the-moon cut his hair?
Eclipse it!
Why didn't the sun go to college?
Because it already had a million degrees!
What kind of plates do they use in space?
Flying saucers!
Where do astronauts keep their sandwiches?
In a launch box!
What do you get if you cross Santa Claus with a spaceship?
A u-f-ho-ho-ho!
How do you organize a space party?
You planet!
Why did the astronaut break up with his computer?
Because they needed space.
What’s an astronaut’s favorite part of a computer?
The space bar!
The galax-sea!
Spade Riddles
The Letter "E"
A keyboard
I am three things. A god, a measure of heat, and a planet. What am I?
Mercury
I can be behind you, in front of you, and all around at the same time. What am I?
Space
I am filled with many things: a dwarf, a hole, a clock, and you. What am I?
The universe
I can make a room bright but not take up space. What am I?
Sunlight
I have a father who is the moon. I have a mother who is the sea. I cannot live on land. What am I?
The waves
I only start to work after I’ve been fired. What am I?
A rocket
I was the first animal in space. Who am I?
The cow who jumped over the moon
One of Santa’s reindeers can be seen in outer space. Which is it?
Comet
I am smaller than Uranus, bigger than Venus, and am a living rock. What am I?
The Earth
I keep everyone warm as I am the hottest body in the solar system. What am I?
The Sun
Saturn
The letter "R"
I hang in the sky like a giant scoop. There are two of me, but one is bigger. What am I?
The Big Dipper
Class Visits for the Club
Educators! We’d love to meet your class! The Library can offer a visit tailored to your grade at your school or local branch. We’ll highlight the TD Summer Reading Club and help your students prepare for success!
More Information about the Club
Accessibility
The TD SRC is for children of all abilities, no matter how they read! Find SRC notebooks adapted for physical, visual, or learning disabilities on the national TD Summer Reading Club website, with SRC books in a variety of accessible formats, such as DAISY audio and braille.
Program Partners
Co-created and delivered by 2,000 public libraries across Canada, development of this national, bilingual program is led by Toronto Public Library in partnership with Library and Archives Canada. Sponsorship is generously provided by TD Bank Group.
Contact Us
Clarington Library,
Museums & Archives
163 Church Street
Bowmanville, ON,
L1C 1T7