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Clarington Library Announces Spring Holiday Storytimes

Justin Barber

28 Mar 2025 — 1 min read

The Clarington Public Library has announced a series of storytime sessions celebrating spring holidays, including Eid al-Fitr, Passover, and Easter. These events will be held at various library branches and are open to all ages without the need for prior registration.

Eid al-Fitr Storytime is scheduled at Newcastle Library on Sunday, April 6, from 1:00 to 2:30 pm, organized in partnership with the Al-Ikram Foundation.
Passover Storytime will take place at Bowmanville Library on Sunday, April 6, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm, featuring themed stories and crafts provided in collaboration with the Chabad Jewish Centre of Durham Region.
Easter Storytime is planned at Courtice Library on Saturday, April 12, from 10:30 to 11:15 am, offering activities suitable for families.

These sessions are part of the library's efforts to offer inclusive programming for the Clarington community. More details about the events can be found through official library communications.

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