Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
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!

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.

DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adult
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness

DARS is a volunteer-led community outreach initiative that aims to serve low-income families and individuals experiencing housing instability in Pickering and Ajax. They offer a safe, inclusive space for social connection and a warm meal. Clients can also receive pantry staples, clothing, access to showers, and assistance with housing and income applications.

Disclaimer(s)

Animals may be present at this event

Please be advised that animals (including service animals) may be present at this event.

What You Need to Know About Tax (for newcomers)

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adult, Seniors
George Ashe Library
Full
Registration
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Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

New to Canada and want to understand the tax system? Then this session is for you! 

This session will share: 

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children
George Ashe Library
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Library Branch: George Ashe Library
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.

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.

Social Services Community Supports

2:00pm - 4:30pm
All Ages, Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
Age Group: All Ages, Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness

An Ontario Works Outreach Worker from the Region of Durham will be onsite every Wednesday at the Central Library to assist you, and no appointment is necessary. The Outreach Worker can connect you to a variety of social services, supports, and resources, including financial resources, housing, food security, counselling, children’s services referrals, assistance to replace government issued ID, and more.

The Outreach Worker can also contact community agencies on your behalf and assist with online government application forms.

Introduction to Operating Systems - Windows 11

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Full
Registration
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

This introductory workshop will teach you the basics of using the Microsoft Windows 11 operating system for PC computers. Fundamentals such as File Explorer, the Windows Desktop, Control Panel and more will be discussed.

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children
George Ashe Library
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Library Branch: George Ashe Library
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.

Budgeting and Expenses with Chartered Professional Accountants (Grades 7-8)

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Teen
George Ashe Library
Full
Registration
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Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Budgeting is about making choices between what we need and what we want. Staying on or under a budget reaps positive rewards. You are in charge of your choices, but first you have to be aware that you are making them.