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Teen Art Anthology

All Day 10/1 - 11/30
Virtual
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging, Writing and Publishing
Age Group:
Teen

Are you a Teen who wants to have their art published at the library? Submit to our Teen Art Anthology!

 

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging, Writing and Publishing
Event Details:

Are you a Teen who wants to have their art published at the library? Submit to our Teen Art Anthology!

 

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

Writing Contest: Short Stories

All Day 11/1 - 11/30
All Library Locations
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Submit a short story (fiction or creative nonfiction) to our Writing Contest!

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

Submit a short story (fiction or creative nonfiction) to our Writing Contest!

This event is in the "Children" group

From Story to Play (2-5 yrs)

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Enjoy a themed storytime followed by open-ended play with a variety of creative and engaging materials inspired by the tale. Perfect for curious little hands and big imaginations!

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities, Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy a themed storytime followed by open-ended play with a variety of creative and engaging materials inspired by the tale. Perfect for curious little hands and big imaginations!

This event is in the "Children" group

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

This program will introduce children to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

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

This program will introduce children to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

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

Centre d'Emploi Francophone de Durham Support Table

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Lobby Outreach Table at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Centre d'Emploi Francophone de Durham will doing resume critiques and discussing their employment support services for Library clients.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Outreach Table
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Event Details:

Centre d'Emploi Francophone de Durham will doing resume critiques and discussing their employment support services for Library clients.

This event is in the "Children" group

Discover 3D Pens with Steamoji! (8-12 yrs)

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Computers and Technology, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Join Steamoji Pickering as they host a hands-on 3D Pen Workshop! Participants will learn creative design skills and explore how to draw and build in three dimensions. 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Computers and Technology, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Steamoji Pickering as they host a hands-on 3D Pen Workshop! Participants will learn creative design skills and explore how to draw and build in three dimensions. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Discover 3D Pens with Steamoji! (8-12 yrs)

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Computers and Technology, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Join Steamoji Pickering as they host a hands-on 3D Pen Workshop! Participants will learn creative design skills and explore how to draw and build in three dimensions. 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Computers and Technology, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Steamoji Pickering as they host a hands-on 3D Pen Workshop! Participants will learn creative design skills and explore how to draw and build in three dimensions. 

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

First Nation Treaties and the First People of Turtle Island (North America) presented by Jode Kechego - ONLINE/VIRTUAL PRESENTATION

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous
Age Group:
All Ages, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Join us for an online presentation on “First Nation Treaties and the First People of Turtle Island (North America)” presented by Jode Kechego, an Indigenous Medicine Person from the Chippewa and Oneida Nations.

Full
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: All Ages, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an online presentation on “First Nation Treaties and the First People of Turtle Island (North America)” presented by Jode Kechego, an Indigenous Medicine Person from the Chippewa and Oneida Nations.

This event is in the "Children" group

Sleepy Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Put on your PJs, grab your favorite stuffed animal, and wind down with us at Sleepy Storytime! This gentle, evening storytime features calming stories, soft songs, and soothing rhymes to help little ones relax and get ready for bed. 

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: George Ashe Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities, Storytime
Event Details:

Put on your PJs, grab your favorite stuffed animal, and wind down with us at Sleepy Storytime! This gentle, evening storytime features calming stories, soft songs, and soothing rhymes to help little ones relax and get ready for bed. 

English Conversation Circle

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Silent Room 1 at Central Library

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.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
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.

English Conversation Circle

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Collab Room 1 (blue) at Central Library

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.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Collab Room 1 (blue)
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Age Group:
Adult

Find your voice at Toastmasters! 

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

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Find your voice at Toastmasters! 

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

This storytime features books, songs and action rhymes for little ones! Perfect for little ones who love bounces and tickles! 

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

This storytime features books, songs and action rhymes for little ones! Perfect for little ones who love bounces and tickles! 

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

Play, Sip, Connect: A Playdate for Children and Their Caregivers

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Bring your little ones to a playdate at the Library! Kids will discover new toys and activities while adults will have a chance to chat while sipping coffee. 

Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Children, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness
Event Details:

Bring your little ones to a playdate at the Library! Kids will discover new toys and activities while adults will have a chance to chat while sipping coffee. 

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Seniors Social

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Seniors

Get together with other Seniors every Tuesday afternoon for coffee and snacks.  This fun gathering features lively games of Rummikub, Sequence, and Dominoes.

Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Get together with other Seniors every Tuesday afternoon for coffee and snacks.  This fun gathering features lively games of Rummikub, Sequence, and Dominoes.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Ovee Stop - Creekside Park

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Ovee
Age Group:
All Ages

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.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Youth Drop In

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens Area at Central Library
Program Type:
2SLGBTQIA+, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen

Games, Music, and Snacks. Every week, every time. Resources included. All welcome!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teens Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Games, Music, and Snacks. Every week, every time. 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 "All Ages" group

Ovee Stop - Greenwood Community Centre

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Ovee
Age Group:
All Ages

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.

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

Sewing Corn on the Cob Pencil Cases with Morgan Kagesheongai

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY, Indigenous
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Local artist Morgan Kagesheongai will teach us how to sew pencil cases inspired by corn on the cob! All supplies are provided. Sewing experience is beneficial but not required.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY, Indigenous
Registration Required
Event Details:

Local artist Morgan Kagesheongai will teach us how to sew pencil cases inspired by corn on the cob! All supplies are provided. Sewing experience is beneficial but not required.

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

Anime Club

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teens Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Film Screening, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen, Young Adult

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

Anime of the month: Jujutsu Kaisen 0 movie

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teens Area
Age Group: Teen, Young Adult
Program Type: Film Screening, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Anime of the month: Jujutsu Kaisen 0 movie

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

Creative Writing Series: Fiction

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Who doesn’t love to make up stories? Learn the art of fiction by dissecting the following characteristics: character, plot, theme, setting, dialogue, and more!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Who doesn’t love to make up stories? Learn the art of fiction by dissecting the following characteristics: character, plot, theme, setting, dialogue, and more!

This event is in the "Children" group

Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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

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

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Ovee, Rick Johnson Memorial Park
Age Group:
All Ages

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, 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.

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

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Central Lobby Outreach Table at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) is a community-based, multi-service agency dedicated to offering a broad range of community services.

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.