Name: World Religion Day: We Are All Family
Start: 2025-01-18T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-18T16:00:00-05:00
Location: Central Library

World Religion Day: We Are All Family

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Maker Space at Central Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging

Age Group:

All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors

Event Details:

Durham Multifaith Community is pleased to invite you to World Religion Day 2025: We Are Family. You will have the opportunity to interact and learn about different faiths through a...

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space

Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging

Event Details:

Durham Multifaith Community is pleased to invite you to World Religion Day 2025: We Are Family. You will have the opportunity to interact and learn about different faiths through a variety of interactive displays and family activities.

DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)

Wednesday, January 22, 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.

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 6:00pm

Central Lobby at Central Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging

Age Group:

Teen, Adult, Y/Z 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

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z 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.

Alex Monaghan Mental Health Forum

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Community Wellness

Age Group:

Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult

Event Details:

Join the Carion Fenn Foundation for an insightful event where we will discuss important topics related to mental health. Come and engage in meaningful conversations, share your exp...

Registration

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 50

Event Details:

Join the Carion Fenn Foundation for an insightful event where we will discuss important topics related to mental health. Come and engage in meaningful conversations, share your experiences, and learn from experts in the field.

Photo Series: Photography Basics

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Maker Space at Central Library

Program Type:

Maker Space

Age Group:

Teen, Adult, Seniors

Event Details:

This introductory workshop in this series will teach you the theory and the basic concepts of photography such as aperture/f-stops, shutter speed, ISO, white balance and more. No p...

Registration

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Maker Space

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Event Details:

This introductory workshop in this series will teach you the theory and the basic concepts of photography such as aperture/f-stops, shutter speed, ISO, white balance and more. No prior knowledge or experience required.

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Central Lobby 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: Central Lobby

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.

Painting Workshop with Palak Rajgor

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Program Type:

Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY

Age Group:

Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors

Event Details:

Explore your creativity with a painting workshop led by local artist Palak Rajgor. During this session, participants will be guided in painting a landscape, while learning about th...

Registration

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 40

Event Details:

Explore your creativity with a painting workshop led by local artist Palak Rajgor. During this session, participants will be guided in painting a landscape, while learning about the concepts of colour wheels, tones, and textures.

Film Club : The Graduate

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Maker Space at Central Library

Program Type:

Maker Space

Age Group:

Teen, Adult

Event Details:

Are you interested in films and documentaries? Join us for our film club for a thoughtful and lively discussion on our selected title each month from either Kanopy or Hoopla. This ...

Registration

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space

Age Group: Teen, Adult

Program Type: Maker Space

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

Are you interested in films and documentaries? Join us for our film club for a thoughtful and lively discussion on our selected title each month from either Kanopy or Hoopla. This month's film discussion is The Graduate.

Pathway to Newcomer Success: Job Searching in Canada with Pickering Welcome Centre

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am

Auditorium at Central Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging

Age Group:

Adult

Event Details:

Are you new to Canada? Or a new immigrant and not sure how to find a job in Canada? Join this event presented by the Pickering Welcome Center to help you with your job search!Learn...

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging

Event Details:

Are you new to Canada? Or a new immigrant and not sure how to find a job in Canada? Join this event presented by the Pickering Welcome Center to help you with your job search!

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Sewing Heart-Shaped Pillows

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Maker Space at Central Library

Program Type:

Crafts and DIY, Maker Space

Age Group:

Teen, Adult, Seniors

Event Details:

Get ready for Valentine's Day and learn to use the sewing machines to sew your own heart-shaped pillows in the Maker Space! All supplies will be provided.This event is for ages 14+

Registration

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Maker Space

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 6

Event Details:

Get ready for Valentine's Day and learn to use the sewing machines to sew your own heart-shaped pillows in the Maker Space! All supplies will be provided.

This event is for ages 14+

Sewing Heart-Shaped Pillows

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm

Maker Space at Central Library

Program Type:

Crafts and DIY, Maker Space

Age Group:

Teen, Adult, Seniors

Event Details:

Get ready for Valentine's Day and learn to use the sewing machines to sew your own heart-shaped pillows in the Maker Space! All supplies will be provided.This event is for ages 14+

Registration

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Maker Space

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 6

Event Details:

Get ready for Valentine's Day and learn to use the sewing machines to sew your own heart-shaped pillows in the Maker Space! All supplies will be provided.

This event is for ages 14+

Community-Led Book Club (CN)

Tuesday, January 28, 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

DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)

Wednesday, January 29, 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.

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 6:00pm

Central Lobby at Central Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging

Age Group:

Teen, Adult, Y/Z 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

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z 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.

Pickering Welcome Centre Outreach Table

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Second Floor Common Area at Central Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging

Age Group:

Adult

Event Details:

The Pickering Welcome Centre will host a monthly information table at the Central Library, where Settlement Counsellors will be available to answer questions for newcomers and immi...

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Second Floor Common Area

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging

Event Details:

The Pickering Welcome Centre will host a monthly information table at the Central Library, where Settlement Counsellors will be available to answer questions for newcomers and immigrants to Canada.

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

Writing Circle

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Silent Room 1 at Central Library

Program Type:

Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing

Age Group:

Adult, Y/Z 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, Y/Z 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!

Introduction to 3D Printing

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Maker Space at Central Library

Program Type:

Computers and Technology, Maker Space

Age Group:

Teen, Adult, Seniors

Event Details:

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

Registration

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

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

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

Friday, January 31, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Central Lobby 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: Central Lobby

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.

DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)

Wednesday, February 5, 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.

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 6:00pm

Central Lobby at Central Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging

Age Group:

Teen, Adult, Y/Z 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

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z 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.

Introduction to Operating Systems - Windows 11

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Maker Space at Central Library

Program Type:

Computers and Technology, Maker Space

Age Group:

Adult, Seniors

Event Details:

'This introductory workshop will teach you the basics of using the Microsoft Windows 11 operating system for PC computers. Fundamentals such as File Explorer, the Windows Desktop, ...

Registration

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space

Age Group: Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

'This introductory workshop will teach you the basics of using the Microsoft Windows 11 operating system for PC computers. Fundamentals such as File Explorer, the Windows Desktop, Control Panel and more will be discussed.

Monsters and Creatures DnD Minis Painting

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Maker Space at Central Library

Program Type:

Crafts and DIY, Maker Space

Age Group:

Teen, Adult

Event Details:

Want to learn how to create your own Dungeons & Dragons mini for your next campaign? Join us and bring your favourite DnD monsters & creatures to life with basic painting t...

Registration

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space

Age Group: Teen, Adult

Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Maker Space

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Event Details:

Want to learn how to create your own Dungeons & Dragons mini for your next campaign? Join us and bring your favourite DnD monsters & creatures to life with basic painting techniques.

Open book of poetry beside a vase of flowers.

Creative Writing Series: Poetry

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Program Type:

Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing

Age Group:

Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors

Event Details:

Is poetry simply a bunch of fancy rhymes jumbled together, or is it so much more? Learn the answer at this program as we take a look at the characteristics of a poem, different typ...

Registration

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Event Details:

Is poetry simply a bunch of fancy rhymes jumbled together, or is it so much more? Learn the answer at this program as we take a look at the characteristics of a poem, different types of poetry, and just how powerful poetry can be.

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Central Lobby 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: Central Lobby

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.

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Disclaimer(s)

Animals may be present at this event

Disclaimer(s)

Animals may be present at this event

Disclaimer(s)

Animals may be present at this event