Feb 19-25 (Durham)

Good morning, Durham. I hope you enjoyed that spring teaser yesterday—as I write this at 6 AM, I'm anxiously refreshing for school closure announcements. So much for spring! This week marks the final days of the Winter Olympics. Canada's medal count sits at 12 (3 gold, 4 silver, 5 bronze), and libraries across Durham are hosting watch parties leading up to Sunday's Closing Ceremonies. Saturday brings the Black Vendor Village to Bowmanville. Plus, Pink Shirt Week kicks off Monday with crafts at Whitby Library all week long. Stay cozy!

What Durham is Talking About

Alzheimer Society's Olympics Parade Captures Hearts Online
A viral victory! The Alzheimer Society's Winter Olympics parade has captured hearts across the internet.

Pink Shirt Day Crafts at Whitby Library
Create pink paper shirts to celebrate Pink Shirt Day and stand against bullying. Drop by any Whitby Library branch February 23-28.

The Globe and Mail: Postpartum Depression Virtual Event
Join a free virtual event on Thursday, February 26 focused on supporting mental health for new mothers and families.

What to Do

Thursday, Feb. 19

• 📚 Author Visit: Nadia L. Hohn | Grades 1-4 | Bowmanville Library, Clarington

• ⛸️ Family Skating Time at Uxbridge Arena | Ages 0-6 | Uxbridge Arena

Friday, Feb. 20

• 🎵 Hip Hop Reads | Teens | Ajax Library - Main Branch

• 🏅 Olympic Watch Party: Short Track Speed Skating | Uxbridge Library

• 🏅 Olympic Storytime and Craft | Whitby Library - Brooklin Branch

Saturday, Feb. 21

• 🏃 Family Indoor Olympics Fun Day | The Salvation Army Hope Church, Ajax

• 🛍️ Black Vendor Village | Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex, Bowmanville

• 🧠 Low Sensory Saturday | Sarah Jane Williams Museum, Clarington

• 📚 Winter Wonderland Tales | Bowmanville Library, Clarington

• 👨‍🍳 Family Fun Time: Cooking Up a Story | Ages 0-6 | Vaughan Willard Public School, Pickering

• 🏅 Olympic Watch Party: Freestyle Skiing | Uxbridge Library

• 🐴 Year of the Horse | Whitby Library - Rossland Branch

Sunday, Feb. 22

• 🦋 Michaels Kids Club: Spring Beaded Butterflies | Michaels, Whitby

• ⛸️ Free Inclusive Skate | Scugog Arena, Port Perry

• 🏅 Olympic Watch Party: Closing Ceremonies | Uxbridge Library

Monday, Feb. 23

• 💗 Pink Paper Shirts for Pink Shirt Day | Whitby Library - All branches

Tuesday, Feb. 24

• ☕ Cocoa Club | Oshawa Library - McLaughlin Branch

• ❄️ Winter Snow Play | Ages 0-6 | Elgin Park, Uxbridge

• 🎨 Play to Learn: Creating with Red, White and Pink | Ages 0-6 | St. Marguerite d'Youville C.S, Whitby

Wednesday, Feb. 25

• 👶 Parent Café: Infant and Toddler Sleep Clinic | Parents (babies welcome) | Ajax Library - Main Branch

• 👪 Blessed MOMents | Moms and children 3 and under | Calvary Baptist Church, Oshawa

• 👵 Grandfriends Program | Ages 0-6 | Hillsdale Terraces LTC, Oshawa

Thanks for reading! See you back here, next Wednesday!

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