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Introduction to Computer & Online Security

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

This workshop will teach you the fundamentals of protecting your computer from viruses, malware, trojans, rootkits, etc and protecting yourself online from socially engineered hack...

Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

This workshop will teach you the fundamentals of protecting your computer from viruses, malware, trojans, rootkits, etc and protecting yourself online from socially engineered hacking scams such as phishing. 

Three video game controllers

Video Gaming

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Claremont Branch
Program Type:
Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Bring your competitive spirit to the library to play some switch games!

Registration
Library Branch: Claremont Branch
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Bring your competitive spirit to the library to play some switch games!

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.

Victoria Day

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

Tuesday, May 20, 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...

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! 

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, May 21, 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, May 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, 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: Community Wellness, 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).

Tech Jeopardy

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Age Group:
Children, Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Calling all contestants! It's time to test your knowledge with our Tech Jeopardy night. Compete as a team or solo to earn the ultimate title of Tech Jeopardy Champion.

Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Children, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Calling all contestants! It's time to test your knowledge with our Tech Jeopardy night. Compete as a team or solo to earn the ultimate title of Tech Jeopardy Champion.

Youth Leadership Toastmasters (11-17 yrs)

Wednesday, May 21, 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, May 22, 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.

Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre Logo

DRUHC Employment Services Support Table

Friday, May 23, 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.

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

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table

Wednesday, May 28, 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.

Learn How to Make your own Buttons and Magnets

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Ever wanted to learn how to design your own button or magnet? Join us for this workshop and learn how to design and create your own custom buttons/magnets using the Button Makers.

Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Ever wanted to learn how to design your own button or magnet? Join us for this workshop and learn how to design and create your own custom buttons/magnets using the Button Makers.

Youth Leadership Toastmasters (11-17 yrs)

Wednesday, May 28, 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.

Learn How to Make your own Buttons and Magnets

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Ever wanted to learn how to design your own button or magnet? Join us for this workshop and learn how to design and create your own custom buttons/magnets using the Button Makers.

Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Ever wanted to learn how to design your own button or magnet? Join us for this workshop and learn how to design and create your own custom buttons/magnets using the Button Makers.

"Drop In" written on a blue background

Youth Drop In

Thursday, May 29, 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.

Tech Movie Night: Big Hero 6

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Film Screening
Age Group:
Children, Teen, Adult
Event Details:

'Dig into some popcorn and enjoy a screening of "Big Hero 6" with your friends and family. This film and many others are available to loan on DVD through the library. While you wat...

Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Children, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Film Screening
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

'Dig into some popcorn and enjoy a screening of "Big Hero 6" with your friends and family. This film and many others are available to loan on DVD through the library.

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Anime Club

Tuesday, June 3, 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...

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! 

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, June 4, 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.

Painted bookends

Books and Brushes: Design Library Bookends!

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Silent Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Design and paint a bookend to decorate the Youth Space! Leave your mark by helping to create a fun and welcoming space for Teens. Fantasy, Marvel, Video games, paint whatever desig...

Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Design and paint a bookend to decorate the Youth Space! Leave your mark by helping to create a fun and welcoming space for Teens. Fantasy, Marvel, Video games, paint whatever design brings you joy!

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, June 4, 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.

Intro to 3D Printing

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

This introductory workshop will teach you the ins and outs of the library's new Bambu 3D printers. Learn how to change the filament, load your file and how to make simple changes. ...

Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

This introductory workshop will teach you the ins and outs of the library's new Bambu 3D printers. Learn how to change the filament, load your file and how to make simple changes.

VPI Employment Services logo

VPI Employment Services Support Table

Thursday, June 5, 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, June 5, 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.

Introduction to Cosplay Crafting 101

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, Crafts and DIY, Maker Space
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Ever wanted to become your favourite comic book character?Introduction to cosplay crafting is designed for beginners who are passionate about bringing their favorite characters to ...

Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Crafts and DIY, Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Ever wanted to become your favourite comic book character?