This event is in the "Children" group

Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

10:00am–10:30pm
Children
Claremont Library
Library Branch: Claremont 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!

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Community Makers & Artisans

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teen" group

Youth Drop In

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teen
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teens Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, 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!
 

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Spring into Gardening (4-12 yrs)

5:00pm–7:00pm
Children
George Ashe Library
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Gardening, Sustainability
Event Details:

Drop by and get your hands dirty as you plant a variety of seeds, just in time for gardening season! Whether you’re growing flowers or vegetables, we’ll provide all the supplies you need to start your gardening adventure. Come grow with us!

This event is in the "Children" group

Intro to Robotics – Build and Code (8-12 yrs)

5:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Central Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Games and Activities, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Participants will program Micro:bits to create mini smart devices using LED displays, buttons, and sensors. This session introduces how microcontrollers power wearable tech and everyday smart devices.

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

Wisdom of the Ancestors Film Screenings: 'Eternal Song' (2025)

6:00pm–9:00pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Film Screening, Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous
Registration Required
Event Details:

Over the next two years, we will screen a total of 12 full-length films featuring different indigenous traditions. Each film opens a portal into the ancestral wisdom of these cultures, calling us to remember, grieve, heal, and act.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Introduction to Computer & Online Security

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adult
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers and Technology
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.