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Victoria Day

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

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DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)

Wednesday, May 21, 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.

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.

Community Makers & Artisans

Thursday, May 22, 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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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.

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Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

Friday, May 23, 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.

Community-Led Book Club #2

Monday, May 26, 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.

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English Conversation Circle

Monday, May 26, 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.

Divorce Information Session

Tuesday, May 27, 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.

Community-Led Book Club #1

Tuesday, May 27, 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 

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.

DARS logo

DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)

Wednesday, May 28, 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.

Pickering Welcome Centre Outreach Table

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Lobby Elevator Display 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 Lobby Elevator Display
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.

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.

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

Writing Circle

Wednesday, May 28, 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!

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.

Government of Ontario logo, the word Ontario followed by a trillium

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

Friday, May 30, 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.

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.

a group of women sitting in a circle talking and smiling

English Conversation Circle

Monday, June 2, 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.

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.

DARS logo

DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)

Wednesday, June 4, 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.

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.

Community Makers & Artisans

Thursday, June 5, 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