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Writing Contest

11/01/2024 @ 9:30am to 11/30/2024 @ 9:00pm
All Library Locations
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Calling all writers: submit your poetry, short stories, and creative nonfiction by November 30th for your chance to be featured on our library website and win some fun prizes!Picke...

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

Calling all writers: submit your poetry, short stories, and creative nonfiction by November 30th for your chance to be featured on our library website and win some fun prizes!

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English Conversation Circle

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Silent Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Adult, Y/Z 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, Y/Z 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.

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The Future is Calling! Post-Secondary School Fair

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult
Event Details:

Explore your future at our Post-Secondary School Fair! Start off the evening by listening to our keynote speaker Christopher Grafos from BridgesEDU Scholarships about how to maximi...

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Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Explore your future at our Post-Secondary School Fair!

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Harm Reduction Information and Education

Thursday, November 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Lobby at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Adult, Y/Z 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, Y/Z 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

Intro to Digital Art Software: Krita

Thursday, November 28, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Maker Space at Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Age Group:
All Ages, Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Unlock your inner artist with our Krita workshop. Krita is a free digital painting software used by professionals and hobbyists to create digital art. Participants will learn to us...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: All Ages, Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Unlock your inner artist with our Krita workshop. Krita is a free digital painting software used by professionals and hobbyists to create digital art.

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DIY Gifts

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Ever wanted to make a beautiful homemade gift for someone special? The Library's got a boatload of leftover supplies from this year's programs that would make perfect gifts with a ...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teens Area
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Event Details:

Ever wanted to make a beautiful homemade gift for someone special? The Library's got a boatload of leftover supplies from this year's programs that would make perfect gifts with a little bit of love and creativity.

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English Conversation Circle

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Silent Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Adult, Y/Z 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, Y/Z 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.

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English Conversation Circle

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Silent Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Adult, Y/Z 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, Y/Z 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.

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The Prism Collective

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult
Event Details:

Welcome to the Prism Collective! We will be meeting every month for games, activities, watch parties, and discussions around community and identity. This is a program for 2SLG...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult
Program Type: Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Welcome to the Prism Collective! We will be meeting every month for games, activities, watch parties, and discussions around community and identity. 

This is a program for 2SLGBTQIA+ community members and allies and ages 16 – 25

Introduction to Apple iPhones and iPads

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Maker Space at Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Familiarize yourself with your Apple iPhone and/or iPad by learning the basics!

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Familiarize yourself with your Apple iPhone and/or iPad by learning the basics!

Introduction to Android Phones and Tablets

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 8:00pm - 8:45pm
Maker Space at Central Library
Program Type:
Maker Space
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Familiarize yourself with your Android phone and/or tablet by learning the basics!

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Familiarize yourself with your Android phone and/or tablet by learning the basics!

John Howard Society in blue writing, inside a blue speaking bubble square with Durham Region written below

Harm Reduction Information and Education

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Lobby at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Adult, Y/Z 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, Y/Z 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

Digital Holiday Cards

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Maker Space at Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, Crafts and DIY
Age Group:
All Ages, Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Get into the holiday spirit with our digital holiday card workshop. Learn to use our digital art software Krita and our Wacom drawing tablets to create your very own wintry work of...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: All Ages, Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Crafts and DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Get into the holiday spirit with our digital holiday card workshop. Learn to use our digital art software Krita and our Wacom drawing tablets to create your very own wintry work of art just in time for the holidays. 

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Puzzle Competition

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Hey puzzle masters, looking for a challenge? Compete against fellow puzzlers and race against the clock to be first to complete your supplied 300-piece puzzle. Play individually or...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Hey puzzle masters, looking for a challenge? Compete against fellow puzzlers and race against the clock to be first to complete your supplied 300-piece puzzle. Play individually or in teams of up to four. Winners receive a prize!

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2025 Collage Mood Boards

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

2025 is right around the corner--do you know what you want the new year to look like? Spend a relaxing evening collaging your ideal 2025 with materials provided by the Library.

Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

2025 is right around the corner--do you know what you want the new year to look like? Spend a relaxing evening collaging your ideal 2025 with materials provided by the Library.

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Nightstop Recruitment Information Session with Durham Youth Services

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Nightstop is an alternative to shelter that adopts a preventative approach to homelessness by intervening at an early stage of crisis in order to help youth secure safe temporary h...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Nightstop is an alternative to shelter that adopts a preventative approach to homelessness by intervening at an early stage of crisis in order to help youth secure safe temporary housing, avoiding the shelter system or sleeping “rough” on the stre

Christmas Eve

All Day
Claremont Branch
Closing
Branches:
Claremont Branch

Christmas Eve

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library, George Ashe Library
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library

Christmas Day

All Day
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch

Boxing Day

All Day
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch

New Year's Eve

All Day
Claremont Branch
Closing
Branches:
Claremont Branch

New Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library, George Ashe Library
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library

New Year's Day

All Day
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
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Genealogy Drop-In

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Maker Space at Central Library
Program Type:
Local History and Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult, Y/Z 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, Y/Z 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