Name: Community Makers & Artisans
Start: 2025-06-19T13:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-06-19T15:00:00-04:00
Location: Central Library

Community Makers & Artisans

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library

Age Group:

Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Common Area

Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Create Your Own Rainbow Keychain

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library

Program Type:

2SLGBTQIA+, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging

Age Group:

Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Event Details:

Felt with Pride as we join a fun and creative Needle Felting Workshop where you’ll craft your very own Pride flag keychain! Whether you're new to felting or an experienced crafter,...

Registration

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Felt with Pride as we join a fun and creative Needle Felting Workshop where you’ll craft your very own Pride flag keychain!

Group of people seated on the grass at the foot of a gazebo.

Poetry in the Park

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Central Library

Program Type:

Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Inclusion and Belonging, Summer Reading, Writing and Publishing

Age Group:

Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Event Details:

Meet us under the gazebo in Esplanade Park for exciting open mic poetry! Share your own poems or some of your favourites, or feel free to listen and snack on provided cookies and c...

Library Branch: Central Library

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Inclusion and Belonging, Summer Reading, Writing and Publishing

Event Details:

Meet us under the gazebo in Esplanade Park for exciting open mic poetry! Share your own poems or some of your favourites, or feel free to listen and snack on provided cookies and coffee.

Dementia 101 for Care Partners with Alzheimer Society of Durham Region

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm

Silent Room 1 at Central Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Community Wellness

Age Group:

Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Event Details:

Presented by Alzheimer Society of Durham Region, this four-part series offers care partners of persons living with dementia an opportunity to explore an overview of the dementia jo...

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Silent Room 1

Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness

Event Details:

Presented by Alzheimer Society of Durham Region, this four-part series offers care partners of persons living with dementia an opportunity to explore an overview of the dementia journey in an interactive and supportive atmosphere.

a group of women sitting in a circle talking and smiling

English Conversation Circle

Monday, June 23, 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.

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table

Wednesday, June 25, 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

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 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.

Community Makers & Artisans

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

George Ashe Library

Age Group:

Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Pride Picnic

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Central Library

Program Type:

2SLGBTQIA+, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging

Age Group:

Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Event Details:

Come have some fun in the sun at our first pride picnic. Bring your own blanket, your favourite snacks, and vibe to some music! Tie-dye, buttons, sidewalk chalk, bubbles, outdoor s...

Registration

Library Branch: Central Library

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 30

Event Details:

Come have some fun in the sun at our first pride picnic. Bring your own blanket, your favourite snacks, and vibe to some music! Tie-dye, buttons, sidewalk chalk, bubbles, outdoor sports and more.

Light refreshments provided.

DRUHC Employment Services Support Table

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Central Lobby Outreach Table 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 Outreach Table

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.

Groups of people working on their own puzzles.

Puzzle Competition

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

George Ashe Library

Program Type:

Community Wellness, Games and Activities

Age Group:

All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, 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 puzzle. Play individually or in teams ...

Registration

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 50

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 puzzle. Play individually or in teams of up to four. Winners receive a prize!

English Conversation Circle

Monday, June 30, 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.

Canada Day

All Day

Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch

Closing

Branches:

Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table

Wednesday, July 2, 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

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 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.

Community Makers & Artisans

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library

Age Group:

Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Common Area

Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

VPI Employment Services Support Table

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Lobby Outreach Table 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 Outreach Table

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.

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table

Wednesday, July 9, 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

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 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.

Community Makers & Artisans

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

George Ashe Library

Age Group:

Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

A black and white image of old documents and portraits

Genealogy Drop-In

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm

Maker Space - Common Area 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 - Common Area

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

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table

Wednesday, July 16, 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

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 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.

Community Makers & Artisans

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library

Age Group:

Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Common Area

Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

META Employment Services Support Table

Monday, July 21, 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

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 Outreach Table

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.

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table

Wednesday, July 23, 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

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 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.

Person writing in a notebook with others behind them doing the same.

Writing Circle

Wednesday, July 23, 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!

Community Makers & Artisans

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

George Ashe Library

Age Group:

Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

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