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Introduction to Servers & Home Labbing

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Event Room

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space

Registration Required

Event Details:

Home Labbing has seen a surge of interest over the last several years with projects such as Proxmox and TrueNAS.

Get Ready for the Job Fair!

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Event Room

Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging

Registration Required

Event Details:

Prepare for the May 15th, 2025 Job Fair by attending VPI Employment Services' resume and interview skills workshop!

Asian Heritage Month Craft Fun! (8-12 yrs)

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library

Open

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging

Registration Required

Event Details:

Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with two vibrant crafts! Make a Koinobori, a colourful Japanese carp streamer, or design a Sam Taeguk fan, a traditional Korean fan. Choose one or make both—let your creativity soar! Supplies will be provided.

The Prism Collective

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Silent Room 1 at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Silent Room 1

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult

Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Inclusion and Belonging

Registration Required

Event Details:

Welcome to the Prism Collective! We will be meeting every month for games, activities, watch parties, and discussions around community and identity.

This is a program for 2SLGBTQIA+ community members and allies ages 16 – 25.

Tea & Books: Based on a True Story

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Waitlist

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Culture of Reading

Registration Required

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!

Flyer promoting May 14 Job Fair with QR code for recommended registration

VPI Employment Services Job Fair

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 11:30am - 3:30pm

Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Event Room

Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging

Event Details:

VPI Employment Services would like to formally invite you to an in-Person Job Fair.

Introduction to Computer & Online Security

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Event Room

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space

Registration Required

Event Details:

This workshop will teach you the fundamentals of protecting your computer from viruses, malware, trojans, rootkits, etc and protecting yourself online from socially engineered hacking scams such as phishing.

Local History Speaker Series: Ontario Archaeology and the Sebastien Site with Alistair Jolly, MA

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Local History and Genealogy

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn with the TRCA’s Supervisor of Archaeology, Alistair Jolly, about the prehistory of Ontario and why we do archaeology.

Anime Club

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Event Room

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Film Screening, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for our biweekly Anime Club meetup, where anime enthusiasts and teens new to the genre come together for snacks, watch parties, and to discuss our favourite moments and characters!

This month's anime: Attack on Titan

Tech Jeopardy

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Event Room

Age Group: Children, Teen, Adult

Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space

Registration Required

Event Details:

Calling all contestants! It's time to test your knowledge with our Tech Jeopardy night. Compete as a team or solo to earn the ultimate title of Tech Jeopardy Champion.

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Branches	Central Library					George Ashe Library	Off Site	All Library Locations
Rooms	Central Lobby Outreach Table	Central Lobby Elevator Display	Central Storytime Area	Maker Space - Common Area	Silent Room 1	George Ashe Storytime Area	No room assigned	No room assigned
All Day								This event is in the "Children" group. Poetry Slam Contest! (Grades 1-8) All Day 3/21 - 4/30 Children All Library Locations This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: All Library Locations Age Group: Children Program Type: Writing and Publishing Event Details: Celebrate National Poetry Month this April by joining our kids Poetry Slam Contest! It's your chance to let your imagination soar and share your poetic creations with the world! Contest details:
10:00am	This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table 10:00am - 6:00pm Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Central Library This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Lobby Outreach Table Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging Event Details: The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) is a community-based, multi-service agency dedicated to offering a broad range of community services.		This event is in the "Children" group. Family Storytime (2-5 yrs) 10:00am - 10:30am Children Central Library This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Storytime Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime Event Details: This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!				This event is in the "All Ages" group. Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park 10:00am - 12:00pm All Ages Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Ovee, Rick Johnson Memorial Park Event Details: Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.
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1:00pm		This event is in the "Adult" group. Pickering Welcome Centre Outreach Table 1:00pm - 4:00pm Adult Central Library This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Lobby Elevator Display Age Group: Adult Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging Event Details: The Pickering Welcome Centre will host a monthly information table at the Central Library, where Settlement Counsellors will be available to answer questions for newcomers and immigrants to Canada.
1:15pm
1:30pm						This event is in the "Children" group. Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months) 1:30pm - 2:30pm Children George Ashe Library This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: George Ashe Storytime Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Early Literacy Event Details: This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.
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3:00pm						This event is in the "Children" group. Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months) 3:00pm - 4:00pm Children George Ashe Library This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: George Ashe Storytime Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Early Literacy Event Details: This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.
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6:00pm					This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Writing Circle 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Central Library This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Silent Room 1 Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing Event Details: Pop by the library's Writing Circle to discuss your poetry and prose with fellow writers. Perform workshops and prompts and be a part of your local creative writing community!
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6:30pm
6:45pm
7:00pm				This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Analog to Digital Conversion 7:00pm - 8:30pm Teen, Adult, Seniors Central Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space - Common Area Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space Registration Required Event Details: Do you still have precious family videos on VHS cassettes? Music on vinyl LP discs or even cassette tapes? Learn how to unlock and preserve your memories and convert your analog material to digital using Maker Space equipment.
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7:30pm
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8:00pm
8:15pm

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