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Inktober Digital Art Contest

10/01/2024 @ 9:30am to 10/31/2024 @ 9:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Crafts and DIY, Maker Space
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Calling all artists ages 14+: submit your one of a kind digital art pieces by October 31st for your chance to be featured on our library website and win some fun prizes!Submission ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Maker Space
Event Details:

Calling all artists ages 14+: submit your one of a kind digital art pieces by October 31st for your chance to be featured on our library website and win some fun prizes!

Youth art on display in the library

Promoting Anti-Violence Through Art - Youth Art Exhibition

10/15/2024 @ 9:30am to 10/31/2024 @ 9:00pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

The Region of Durham funded the Durham Community Action Group (DCAG) to host a youth-led and youth-focused event addressing the issue of community violence. One of the ways DCAG de...

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

The Region of Durham funded the Durham Community Action Group (DCAG) to host a youth-led and youth-focused event addressing the issue of community violence. One of the ways DCAG decided to promote antiviolence, has been through art.

Coins in a jar and stacked in various towers beside the jar.

Survive and Thrive Financially After Job Loss with CPA

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Age Group:
Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn how to move ahead financially after the loss of a job.understand how to budget after job losslearn how to deal with debtfind out about other options, such as:becoming a contr...

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Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

Learn how to move ahead financially after the loss of a job.

Author Q&A: Sadiya Ansari

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Author Event, Culture of Reading, Inclusion and Belonging, Writing and Publishing
Age Group:
Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Celebrate Islamic Heritage Month with a special Q&A featuring Sadiya Ansari, author of the novel In Exile: Rupture, Reunion, and My Grandmother's Secret Life. Join us...

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Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Author Event, Culture of Reading, Inclusion and Belonging, Writing and Publishing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Celebrate Islamic Heritage Month with a special Q&A featuring Sadiya Ansari, author of the novel In Exile: Rupture, Reunion, and My Grandmother's Secret Life.

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Library Event Photo Policy

By attending this Library event, you consent to having your photo/video taken by Library staff in accordance with Library Policy. 

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English Conversation Circle

Monday, October 28, 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.

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

Harm Reduction Information and Education

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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

Cursive text on parchment, pencils and erasers on top.

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!

a group of women sitting in a circle talking and smiling

English Conversation Circle

Monday, November 4, 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.

A stack of coins.

Wealth and Investing 101 with Ellen Seyers from RBC Dominion Securities

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult
Event Details:

Please join Ellen Seyers from RBC Dominion Securities for an interactive session to help build your financial management skills and answer your financial questions. Some of the top...

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Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Please join Ellen Seyers from RBC Dominion Securities for an interactive session to help build your financial management skills and answer your financial questions. Some of the topics we will discuss include:

2 pictures of John Standingready with instruments and the ProjectHealing.ca logo and website.

Sound Healing Session

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous
Age Group:
Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Indigenous singer and floutist John Standingready will be facilitating a sound bath session as well as a meditation session using instruments such as gongs, drums, c...

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Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Indigenous singer and floutist John Standingready will be facilitating a sound bath session as well as a meditation session using instruments such as gongs, drums, chimes.

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English Conversation Circle

Monday, November 11, 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.

Nightstop. Preventing homelessness through community hosting. Supporting You.

Nightstop Recruitment Information Session with Durham Youth Services

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe 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...

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Registration
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
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

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

Harm Reduction Information and Education

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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

Taylor Swift spinning around on stage.

Swifties' Night!

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Calling Swifties ages 13 and up who couldn't snag tickets to Taylor's show tonight! Enjoy an evening of music, friendship bracelets, trivia, and fun, right here in the Library...

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Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teens Area
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Calling Swifties ages 13 and up who couldn't snag tickets to Taylor's show tonight! 

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions

Food will be served at this event. Please let us know if anyone registered has any allergies or dietary restrictions.

Library Event Photo Policy

By attending this Library event, you consent to having your photo/video taken by Library staff in accordance with Library Policy. 

A green dot connecting to green, orange, yellow and red pathways, representing the different stages of a newcomer's journey to finding housing.

Durham Region Newcomer Housing Journey Map - Information Table

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Lobby at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn about Durham Region's Newcomer Housing Journey Map while visiting the library! Staff from the Region will be on site to provide a demonstration and answer any questions relat...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Learn about Durham Region's Newcomer Housing Journey Map while visiting the library! Staff from the Region will be on site to provide a demonstration and answer any questions related to this comprehensive resource.

a group of women sitting in a circle talking and smiling

English Conversation Circle

Monday, November 18, 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.

Service Canada Outreach Table

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Lobby at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

A Service Canada representative will be available to provide advice or guidance on accessing Service Canada programs and services related to Employment Insurance, the Canada Pensio...

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

A Service Canada representative will be available to provide advice or guidance on accessing Service Canada programs and services related to Employment Insurance, the Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security.

 

Typewriter with dollar signs on the page.

Writing Makes Money with Erica London

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Author Event, Culture of Reading, Financial Literacy, Writing and Publishing
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

How can you turn creative writing into a business? Author and businesswoman Erica London joins us to discuss her journey as a writer and how she found success through writing.Erica...

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Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Author Event, Culture of Reading, Financial Literacy, Writing and Publishing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 37
Event Details:

How can you turn creative writing into a business? Author and businesswoman Erica London joins us to discuss her journey as a writer and how she found success through writing.

Teacup sitting atop an open book.

Tea & Books: Yearly Highlights

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Our staff will present new and exciting books available at the Library as you enjoy some tea, snacks, discussion and social time with others. You just might discover your next favo...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Our staff will present new and exciting books available at the Library as you enjoy some tea, snacks, discussion and social time with others. You just might discover your next favourite author!

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions

Food will be served at this event. Please let us know if anyone registered has any allergies or dietary restrictions.

Seven images of Jewish themed tattoos with the Instagram handle of the artist: @JoeyRamonaTattooer

Art Workshop: Jewish Thematic Tattoos

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Age Group:
Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Tattoo Artist, Joey Nicholson (they/them) will be presenting their artwork about Judaism and sharing their artistic style. Participants will learn and experience Joey's techniques ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Tattoo Artist, Joey Nicholson (they/them) will be presenting their artwork about Judaism and sharing their artistic style. Participants will learn and experience Joey's techniques with Tattoo art and self-expression.

a group of women sitting in a circle talking and smiling

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.

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: 36
Event Details:

Explore your future at our Post-Secondary School Fair!

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

Harm Reduction Information and Education

Thursday, November 28, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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: 9
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.