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Writing Contest

11/01/2024 @ 9:30am to 11/30/2024 @ 9:00pm
All Library Locations
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Calling all writers: submit your poetry, short stories, and creative nonfiction by November 30th for your chance to be featured on our library website and win some fun prizes!Picke...

Library Branch: All Library Locations
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Event Details:

Calling all writers: submit your poetry, short stories, and creative nonfiction by November 30th for your chance to be featured on our library website and win some fun prizes!

Children smiling while listening to a story

Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Claremont Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

Library Branch: Claremont Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

Community Makers & Artisans

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Maker Space at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize. Please note: Community Makers & Artisans is run independently by community ...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize. 

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Youth Drop In

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Games, Music, and Snacks. Every week, every time. A Youth Outreach Worker from Durham Community Health Centre will be on site. Resources included. All welcome.This is a progra...

Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Games, Music, and Snacks. Every week, every time. A Youth Outreach Worker from Durham Community Health Centre will be on site. Resources included. All welcome.

This is a program for teens (ages 13-19).

Disclaimer(s)

Teen only event

This event is intended for teens between the ages of 13-19 only. To maintain a safe space for our teens, children and adults are not permitted.

Text and logos on a flyer

Tales and Tellers: Storytelling Workshop with Durham Family and Cultural Centre (6-15 yrs)

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Culture of Reading, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Children, Teen
Event Details:

Tales and Tellers is a storytelling workshop where racialized families can reconnect with the art form. After a captivating story from our guest speaker Kesha Christie, families wi...

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership, Culture of Reading, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Tales and Tellers is a storytelling workshop where racialized families can reconnect with the art form.

Teacup sitting atop an open book.

Tea & Books: Yearly Highlights

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Our staff will present new and exciting books available at the Library as you enjoy some tea, snacks, discussion and social time with others. You just might discover your next favo...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Our staff will present new and exciting books available at the Library as you enjoy some tea, snacks, discussion and social time with others. You just might discover your next favourite author!

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions

Food will be served at this event. Please let us know if anyone registered has any allergies or dietary restrictions.

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Teen Trivia - Anime

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Don’t miss this chance to showcase your anime expertise and connect with fellow fans. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a casual viewer, we guarantee a night of laughter and friendl...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teens Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Don’t miss this chance to showcase your anime expertise and connect with fellow fans. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a casual viewer, we guarantee a night of laughter and friendly competition. There are prizes to be won!

Disclaimer(s)

Teen only event

This event is intended for teens between the ages of 13-19 only. To maintain a safe space for our teens, children and adults are not permitted.

Mobile ID Tax Clinic Session 1

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Collab Room 1 (blue) at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Filing your taxes each year unlocks benefits you may be eligible to receive. Have a modest income and a simple tax situation? Get your taxes filed by the community volunteer income...

Full
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Collab Room 1 (blue)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Filing your taxes each year unlocks benefits you may be eligible to receive. Have a modest income and a simple tax situation?

'Financial Education' spelled out in blocks, with a piggy bank in the back.

Mobile ID and Benefits Access Hub

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Maker Space at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Get help accessing benefits that may put money in your pocket!Open a Registered Education Savings Plan, get Social Insurance Numbers and other ID, and learn about the Canadian Dent...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Event Details:

Get help accessing benefits that may put money in your pocket!

Open a Registered Education Savings Plan, get Social Insurance Numbers and other ID, and learn about the Canadian Dental Care Plan!

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Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Central Lobby at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

An Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker from the Oshawa office will be onsite every Friday at the Central Library to assist you, and no appointment is necessary. Th...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Event Details:

An Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker from the Oshawa office will be onsite every Friday at the Central Library to assist you, and no appointment is necessary.

Mobile ID Tax Clinic Session 2

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 1:45pm - 2:30pm
Collab Room 1 (blue) at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Filing your taxes each year unlocks benefits you may be eligible to receive. Have a modest income and a simple tax situation? Get your taxes filed by the community volunteer income...

Full
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Collab Room 1 (blue)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Filing your taxes each year unlocks benefits you may be eligible to receive. Have a modest income and a simple tax situation?

Ovee Stop - Hollymeadow Park

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Ovee
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Ovee
Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Mobile ID Tax Clinic Session 3

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Collab Room 1 (blue) at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Filing your taxes each year unlocks benefits you may be eligible to receive. Have a modest income and a simple tax situation? Get your taxes filed by the community volunteer income...

Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Collab Room 1 (blue)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Filing your taxes each year unlocks benefits you may be eligible to receive. Have a modest income and a simple tax situation?

Mobile ID Tax Clinic Session 4

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Collab Room 1 (blue) at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Filing your taxes each year unlocks benefits you may be eligible to receive. Have a modest income and a simple tax situation? Get your taxes filed by the community volunteer income...

Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Collab Room 1 (blue)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Filing your taxes each year unlocks benefits you may be eligible to receive. Have a modest income and a simple tax situation?

Ovee Stop - Rouge Valley Park

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Ovee
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Ovee
Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Mobile ID Tax Clinic Session 5

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Collab Room 1 (blue) at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Filing your taxes each year unlocks benefits you may be eligible to receive. Have a modest income and a simple tax situation? Get your taxes filed by the community volunteer income...

Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Collab Room 1 (blue)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Filing your taxes each year unlocks benefits you may be eligible to receive. Have a modest income and a simple tax situation?

Mobile ID Tax Clinic Session 6

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Collab Room 1 (blue) at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Filing your taxes each year unlocks benefits you may be eligible to receive. Have a modest income and a simple tax situation? Get your taxes filed by the community volunteer income...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Collab Room 1 (blue)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Filing your taxes each year unlocks benefits you may be eligible to receive. Have a modest income and a simple tax situation?

Green table with free flyers and resources on display, representing the Ontario Save Energy program.

CLEAResult Outreach Table

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Join CLEAResult for information and support regarding the Save on Energy’s Energy Affordability Program (EAP), and Enbridge’s Home Winterproofing Program (HWP)....

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

Join CLEAResult for information and support regarding the Save on Energy’s Energy Affordability Program (EAP), and Enbridge’s 

children being read to

Bilingual Storytime (0-5 yrs)

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come and enjoy a unique storytime offered in English and French! This storytime features stories, rhymes and songs for children and parents/caregivers.Joignez-nous pour les heures ...

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: George Ashe Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

Come and enjoy a unique storytime offered in English and French! This storytime features stories, rhymes and songs for children and parents/caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Parent Child Mother Goose with EarlyON (birth to 12 months)

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This program offers a group experience for parents and babies focusing on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together. This also provides parents a time to ...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Early Literacy
Event Details:

This program offers a group experience for parents and babies focusing on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together.

a group of women sitting in a circle talking and smiling

English Conversation Circle

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Silent Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

For newcomers in the Pickering area looking to practice conversational English, meet new people, and learn about your community. Join us for a one hour conversation circle in partn...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

For newcomers in the Pickering area looking to practice conversational English, meet new people, and learn about your community. Join us for a one hour conversation circle in partnership with Community Development Council Durham.

Film Club: The Boy In The Woods

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Maker Space at Central Library
Program Type:
Maker Space
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Are you interested in films and documentaries? Join us for our film club for a thoughtful and lively discussion on our selected title each month from either Kanopy or Hoopla. This ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Are you interested in films and documentaries? Join us for our film club for a thoughtful and lively discussion on our selected title each month from either Kanopy or Hoopla.

Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Find your voice at Toastmasters! Hear some great speakers and enjoy warm conversation and watch a Toastmasters meeting unfold. Toastmasters International is a non-profit ...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

Find your voice at Toastmasters! 

Hear some great speakers and enjoy warm conversation and watch a Toastmasters meeting unfold. 

Pathway to Newcomer Success: Job Searching in Canada with Pickering Welcome Centre

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Are you new to Canada? Or a new immigrant and not sure how to find a job in Canada? Join this event presented by the Pickering Welcome Center to help you with your job search!Learn...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Are you new to Canada? Or a new immigrant and not sure how to find a job in Canada? Join this event presented by the Pickering Welcome Center to help you with your job search!

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