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Community Makers & Artisans

Thursday, April 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
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Harm Reduction Information and Education

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Lobby Outreach Table at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Adult, 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 Outreach Table
Age Group: Adult, 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

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

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...

Full
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: 0
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.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

[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
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Community-Led Book Club #1

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Silent Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This community-led book is accepting new members. If you're interested in joining Community Book Club #1 please email book club member Laurel, at lacoish59@gmail.com For more ...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This community-led book is accepting new members. If you're interested in joining Community Book Club #1 please email book club member Laurel, at lacoish59@gmail.com 

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table

Wednesday, April 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support):

DARS is a volunteer-led community outreach initiative that aims to serve low-income families and individuals experiencing housing instability in Pickering and Ajax. They offer a sa...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness

DARS is a volunteer-led community outreach initiative that aims to serve low-income families and individuals experiencing housing instability in Pickering and Ajax. They offer a safe, inclusive space for social connection and a warm meal. Clients can also receive pantry staples, clothing, access to showers, and assistance with housing and income applications.

Disclaimer(s)

Animals may be present at this event

Please be advised that animals (including service animals) may be present at this event.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Print Your T4s with Service Canada

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 5:00pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Drop by the Pickering Public Library and meet with a Service Canada representative to prepare for filing your taxes! A representative will help you with printing T4s for pensions a...

Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Event Details:

Drop by the Pickering Public Library and meet with a Service Canada representative to prepare for filing your taxes! A representative will help you with printing T4s for pensions and Employment Insurance.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Drop-In Tax Clinic

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 7:00pm
Collab Room 1 (blue) at Central Library
Program Type:
Financial Literacy
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Drop by the Pickering Public Library for our Drop-In Tax Clinic. Community members will be served on a first come, first served basis. If you do not meet the below eligibility requ...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Collab Room 1 (blue)
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Financial Literacy
Event Details:

Drop by the Pickering Public Library for our Drop-In Tax Clinic. Community members will be served on a first come, first served basis.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Vinyl Cutter & Heat Press

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, Crafts and DIY, Maker Space
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Want to learn how to use the Vinyl Cutter? Join us for this workshop where you will learn the basics of vector graphics and how to create a simple design using Inkscape, a free vec...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Crafts and DIY, Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Want to learn how to use the Vinyl Cutter? Join us for this workshop where you will learn the basics of vector graphics and how to create a simple design using Inkscape, a free vector software.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Community Makers & Artisans

Thursday, April 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
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

DRUHC Employment Services Support Table

Friday, April 25, 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Collab Room 1 (blue) at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

An Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker from the Oshawa office will be onsite every Friday at the Central Library to assist you, and no appointment is necessary. Th...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Collab Room 1 (blue)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Event Details:

An Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker from the Oshawa office will be onsite every Friday at the Central Library to assist you, and no appointment is necessary.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Drop-In Tax Clinic

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Collab Room 3 (pink) at Central Library
Program Type:
Financial Literacy
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Drop by the Pickering Public Library for our Drop-In Tax Clinic. Community members will be served on a first come, first served basis. If you do not meet the below eligibility requ...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Collab Room 3 (pink)
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Financial Literacy
Event Details:

Drop by the Pickering Public Library for our Drop-In Tax Clinic. Community members will be served on a first come, first served basis.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Community-Led Book Club #2

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This community-led book is accepting new members. If you're interested in joining Community Book Club #2 please email robynlewis@pickeringlibrary.ca to be connected with the book c...

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This community-led book is accepting new members.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

English Conversation Circle

Monday, April 28, 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.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Sewing with Sally Bauble: Playing Card Holders

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, Crafts and DIY, Maker Space
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Hey card sharks, Sally Bauble will lead us in sewing our own playing card holders in the Maker Space. No prior sewing experience required. All supplies are provided. 

Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Crafts and DIY, Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Hey card sharks, Sally Bauble will lead us in sewing our own playing card holders in the Maker Space. No prior sewing experience required. All supplies are provided. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Divorce Information Session

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Family Mediation and Resources presents an online divorce information session focusing on divorce options in and out of court. These sessions are conducted by a family lawyer and p...

Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Family Mediation and Resources presents an online divorce information session focusing on divorce options in and out of court.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Budgeting Basics with Ellen Seyers from RBC Dominion Securities

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Financial Literacy
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Please join us for an interactive session on Budgeting Basics, where you’ll learn essential skills to take control of your finances. This session will cover key budgeting strategie...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Financial Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Please join us for an interactive session on Budgeting Basics, where you’ll learn essential skills to take control of your finances.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table

Wednesday, April 30, 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support):

DARS is a volunteer-led community outreach initiative that aims to serve low-income families and individuals experiencing housing instability in Pickering and Ajax. They offer a sa...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness

DARS is a volunteer-led community outreach initiative that aims to serve low-income families and individuals experiencing housing instability in Pickering and Ajax. They offer a safe, inclusive space for social connection and a warm meal. Clients can also receive pantry staples, clothing, access to showers, and assistance with housing and income applications.

Disclaimer(s)

Animals may be present at this event

Please be advised that animals (including service animals) may be present at this event.