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Prom Boutique Clothing Donation

All Day 1/14 - 2/14
Central Lobby Vestibule at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Event Details:

Help a student shine on their special day!Pickering Public Library is collecting gently used formalwear for our Prom Boutique. Your donations will provide students with stylish out...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Vestibule
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Help a student shine on their special day!

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, January 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Central Lobby at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Creative Writing Series: Drafting

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

When you start a writing project, you may feel overwhelmed with ideas. Join us in the Auditorium for tips on organizing your thoughts, how to build the skeleton of your project, an...

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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

When you start a writing project, you may feel overwhelmed with ideas. Join us in the Auditorium for tips on organizing your thoughts, how to build the skeleton of your project, and what you should consider in the earliest stages of your work.

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

Introduction to Ghost Hunting Gear with 'The Paranormal Seekers'

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Maker Space at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Event Details:

Discover basic paranormal investigation gear with 'The Paranormal Seekers.' They are a local paranormal investigation group who have investigated historic locations around Durham R...

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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Games and Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Discover basic paranormal investigation gear with 'The Paranormal Seekers.' They are a local paranormal investigation group who have investigated historic locations around Durham Region and have provided afterlife awareness for the past twenty yea

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

Wills & Estate Planning Information Session with Brian Hawke

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Financial Literacy
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Explore the essentials of estate planning in this informative presentation from local lawyer, Brian Hawke, and gain peace of mind by understanding how a well-crafted Will can simpl...

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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Financial Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Explore the essentials of estate planning in this informative presentation from local lawyer, Brian Hawke, and gain peace of mind by understanding how a well-crafted Will can simplify the estate process and ensure your final wishes are honoured.

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

Harm Reduction Information and Education

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Lobby at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Harm Reduction Outreach Counsellors with the Harm Reduction Outreach program at John Howard Society Durham will be on-site at the Pickering Central Library to offer harm reduction ...

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

Harm Reduction Outreach Counsellors with the Harm Reduction Outreach program at John Howard Society Durham will be on-site at the Pickering Central Library to offer harm reduction education and information as well as Naloxone training and distribu

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
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.

World Religion Day: We Are All Family

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Maker Space at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Durham Multifaith Community is pleased to invite you to World Religion Day 2025: We Are Family. You will have the opportunity to interact and learn about different faiths through a...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Durham Multifaith Community is pleased to invite you to World Religion Day 2025: We Are Family. You will have the opportunity to interact and learn about different faiths through a variety of interactive displays and family activities.

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

Ghost Hunting with 'The Paranormal Seekers' Investigators

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Maker Space at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Event Details:

Join us in exploring the library after hours and hunt for ghosts with 'The Paranormal Seekers' investigators... if you dare! 

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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Games and Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us in exploring the library after hours and hunt for ghosts with 'The Paranormal Seekers' investigators... if you dare! 

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

META Employment Services Support Table

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Lobby at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

META Employment Services will doing resume critiques and discussing their employment support services for Library clients.

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

META Employment Services will doing resume critiques and discussing their employment support services for Library clients.

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

English Conversation Circle

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Silent Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
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 partn...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging
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 "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, January 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Central Lobby at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Alex Monaghan Mental Health Forum

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Event Details:

Join the Carion Fenn Foundation for an insightful event where we will discuss important topics related to mental health. Come and engage in meaningful conversations, share your exp...

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Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

Join the Carion Fenn Foundation for an insightful event where we will discuss important topics related to mental health. Come and engage in meaningful conversations, share your experiences, and learn from experts in the field.

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.

DRUHC Employment Services Support Table

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Central Lobby at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre - Pickering will doing resume critiques and discussing their employment support services.

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

Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre - Pickering will doing resume critiques and discussing their employment support services.

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.

Painting Workshop with Palak Rajgor

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Explore your creativity with a painting workshop led by local artist Palak Rajgor. During this session, participants will be guided in painting a landscape, while learning about th...

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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Explore your creativity with a painting workshop led by local artist Palak Rajgor. During this session, participants will be guided in painting a landscape, while learning about the concepts of colour wheels, tones, and textures. 

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

English Conversation Circle

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Silent Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
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 partn...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging
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 "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, January 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Central Lobby at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Writing Circle

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Silent Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
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!Bring...

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!

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

Mindful Movements with Amanda Dass

Friday, January 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Looking to find balance within your day-to-day life and regain awareness of your mind and body? Then this is the session for you! Practice gentle movements while focusing on t...

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Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Looking to find balance within your day-to-day life and regain awareness of your mind and body? Then this is the session for you!

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

English Conversation Circle

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Silent Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
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 partn...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging
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 "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, February 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Central Lobby at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Harm Reduction Information and Education

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central First Floor Center Common Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Harm Reduction Outreach Counsellors with the Harm Reduction Outreach program at John Howard Society Durham will be on-site at the Pickering Central Library to offer harm reduction ...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central First Floor Center Common Area
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

Harm Reduction Outreach Counsellors with the Harm Reduction Outreach program at John Howard Society Durham will be on-site at the Pickering Central Library to offer harm reduction education and information as well as Naloxone training and distribu

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.

VPI Employment Services Support Table

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Lobby at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

VPI Employment Services - Ajax will doing resume critiques and discussing their employment support services.

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

VPI Employment Services - Ajax will doing resume critiques and discussing their employment support services.

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: Poetry

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Is poetry simply a bunch of fancy rhymes jumbled together, or is it so much more? Learn the answer at this program as we take a look at the characteristics of a poem, different typ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Is poetry simply a bunch of fancy rhymes jumbled together, or is it so much more? Learn the answer at this program as we take a look at the characteristics of a poem, different types of poetry, and just how powerful poetry can be.

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

Genealogy Drop-In

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Maker Space at Central Library
Program Type:
Local History and Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Stop by the Central Library for a monthly, afternoon drop-in to work on genealogy projects with the support of library staff and other genealogy enthusiasts. Staff w...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Local History and Genealogy
Event Details:

Stop by the Central Library for a monthly, afternoon drop-in to work on genealogy projects with the support of library staff and other genealogy enthusiasts. Staff will be on site to introduce genealogy tools like Ancestry.ca and as