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Teen Poetry Contest! (Grades 9-12)

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
All Library Locations
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Celebrate National Poetry Month this April by joining our teens Poetry Slam Contest! It's your chance to let your imagination soar and share your poetic creations with the world!Su...

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

Celebrate National Poetry Month this April by joining our teens Poetry Slam Contest! It's your chance to let your imagination soar and share your poetic creations with the world!

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.

GTA Rocket Club

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Teen
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership
TNO Logo - Green letters TNO with a hand holding the o

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table

Wednesday, April 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.

Create a Custom Cat Toy

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, Crafts and DIY, March Break
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Repurpose 3D print filament spools and create a custom unique eco-friendly toy for your cat, just in time for Earth Day.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Crafts and DIY, March Break
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Repurpose 3D print filament spools and create a custom unique eco-friendly toy for your cat, just in time for Earth Day.

VPI Employment Services logo

VPI Employment Services Support Table

Thursday, April 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.

"Drop In" written on a blue background

Youth Drop In

Thursday, April 3, 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
Event Details:

Games, Music, and Snacks. Every week, every time. A Youth Outreach Worker from Durham Community Health Centre will be on site. 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. A Youth Outreach Worker from Durham Community Health Centre will be on site. 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.

GTA Rocket Club

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Teen
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership
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Anime Club

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Film Screening, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join us for our biweekly Anime Club meetup, where anime enthusiasts and teens new to the genre come together for snacks, watch parties, and to discuss our favourite moments and cha...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Film Screening, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

This month's anime: Jujutsu Kaisen

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.

TNO Logo - Green letters TNO with a hand holding the o

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table

Wednesday, April 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.

A picture of a rainbow on a glass prism

The Prism Collective

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Silent Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
2SLGBTQIA+, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, 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: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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 ages 16 – 25.

"Drop In" written on a blue background

Youth Drop In

Thursday, April 10, 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
Event Details:

Games, Music, and Snacks. Every week, every time. A Youth Outreach Worker from Durham Community Health Centre will be on site. 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. A Youth Outreach Worker from Durham Community Health Centre will be on site. 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.

GTA Rocket Club

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Teen
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership
TNO Logo - Green letters TNO with a hand holding the o

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table

Wednesday, April 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.

A board game.

Tween Turnout (10-14 yrs)

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Children, Teen
Event Details:

Relax and connect while playing games with other tweens!This is a program for youth (ages 10-14).

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teens Area
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Relax and connect while playing games with other tweens!

This is a program for youth (ages 10-14).

A notebook on a table with the words Resume Tips written on it.

Mastering Resume Writing and Interview Preparation with the Y

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Writing and Publishing
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Event Details:

This interactive and informative workshop is designed to help job seekers create resumes that stand out and for individuals to be able to excel in interviews. You’ll learn how to c...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Writing and Publishing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

This interactive and informative workshop is designed to help job seekers create resumes that stand out and for individuals to be able to excel in interviews.

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.

Youth Leadership Toastmasters (11-17 yrs)

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Children, Teen
Event Details:

The Youth Leadership Program with Toastmasters International is geared for youth to develop their communication and leadership skills through practical experience. Participants wil...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

The Youth Leadership Program with Toastmasters International is geared for youth to develop their communication and leadership skills through practical experience.

"Drop In" written on a blue background

Youth Drop In

Thursday, April 17, 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
Event Details:

Games, Music, and Snacks. Every week, every time. A Youth Outreach Worker from Durham Community Health Centre will be on site. 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. A Youth Outreach Worker from Durham Community Health Centre will be on site. 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.

Black woman's hair being braided.

Braiding 101: Plaits on Purpose

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Come together for an informative, interactive, and intentional time to learn about the tradition of hair braiding and protective styles in Black culture. We’ll be having a demonstr...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Come together for an informative, interactive, and intentional time to learn about the tradition of hair braiding and protective styles in Black culture.

[George Ashe] Introduction to Office Applications - MS Word

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, Crafts and DIY, March Break
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

This workshop will teach you the fundamentals on using Microsoft Word. You will learn basic skills such as creating/opening a document, formatting your document and more. It is hig...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Crafts and DIY, March Break
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

This workshop will teach you the fundamentals on using Microsoft Word. You will learn basic skills such as creating/opening a document, formatting your document and more.

Good Friday

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

Easter Sunday

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

Easter Monday

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

GTA Rocket Club

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Teen
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership
A red cloud

Anime Club

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Film Screening, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join us for our biweekly Anime Club meetup, where anime enthusiasts and teens new to the genre come together for snacks, watch parties, and to discuss our favourite moments and cha...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Film Screening, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

This month's anime: Jujutsu Kaisen

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.