COFRD Francophone Employment Centre of Durham (CEFD) Outreach Services and Information Table

9:30am - 5:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
Program Type: Community Partnership
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Le Centre d'emploi francophone de Durham (CEFD) est un pôle d’emploi francophone qui favorise l'intégration professionnelle des francophones de la région de Durham.

COFRD Settlement Services Outreach and Information Table

9:30am - 5:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Center Display
Program Type: Community Partnership
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The COFRD offers services to newcomers in needs’ assessment and referral, information and orientation, community connections through the Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) program, support services, group activities, and workshops.

Families Getting Ready to Read (2-5 yrs)

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
George Ashe Library
Full
Registration
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Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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Register for this hands-on program which focuses on how you can help your child learn early literacy skills with five simple practices: talking, reading, singing, writing and playing. Parent/caregiver participation is required.

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.

Genealogy Drop-In

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adult
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Local History and Genealogy

Calling all genealogists, experienced and new to a regular genealogy drop-in program to work on genealogy projects with the support of library staff and other genealogy enthusiasts. Staff will be on site to do basic introduction to genealogy tools like Ancestry.ca assist and help with research questions, suggest resources, and other research tools. Bring a laptop or try our Loanable Laptops service. 

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

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Early Literacy
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This program offers a group experience for parents and babies focusing on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together.

Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership
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Find your voice at Toastmasters! 

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