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 Writing Contest: Short Stories All Day 11/1 - 11/30 All Library Locations Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Submit a short story (fiction or creative nonfiction) to our Writing Contest! View Details 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 Nov 1 - 30 2025 Writing Contest: Short Stories All Day 11/1–11/30 All Library Locations Library Branch: All Library Locations Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing Event Details: Submit a short story (fiction or creative nonfiction) to our Writing Contest!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Play, Sip, Connect: A Playdate for Children and Their Caregivers Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Central Library Program Type: Community Wellness Age Group: Children, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Bring your little ones to a playdate at the Library! Kids will discover new toys and activities while adults will have a chance to chat while sipping coffee. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Nov 18 2025 Tue Play, Sip, Connect: A Playdate for Children and Their Caregivers 10:30am–11:00am Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Children, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Wellness Event Details: Bring your little ones to a playdate at the Library! Kids will discover new toys and activities while adults will have a chance to chat while sipping coffee.
This event is in the "Seniors" group Seniors Social Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging Age Group: Seniors Get together with other Seniors every Tuesday afternoon for coffee and snacks. This fun gathering features lively games of Rummikub, Sequence, and Dominoes. View Details This event is in the "Seniors" group Nov 18 2025 Tue Seniors Social 1:00pm–3:00pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Seniors Program Type: Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging Event Details: Get together with other Seniors every Tuesday afternoon for coffee and snacks. This fun gathering features lively games of Rummikub, Sequence, and Dominoes.
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 Sewing Corn on the Cob Pencil Cases with Morgan Kagesheongai Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY, Indigenous Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Local artist Morgan Kagesheongai will teach us how to sew pencil cases inspired by corn on the cob! All supplies are provided. Sewing experience is beneficial but not required. Full View Details Registration Required 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 Nov 18 2025 Tue Sewing Corn on the Cob Pencil Cases with Morgan Kagesheongai 6:00pm–8:00pm Central Library Full Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space - Event Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY, Indigenous Registration Required Event Details: Local artist Morgan Kagesheongai will teach us how to sew pencil cases inspired by corn on the cob! All supplies are provided. Sewing experience is beneficial but not required.
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 Creative Writing Series: Fiction Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Who doesn’t love to make up stories? Learn the art of fiction by dissecting the following characteristics: character, plot, theme, setting, dialogue, and more! Open Register Now Registration Required 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 Nov 18 2025 Tue Creative Writing Series: Fiction 7:00pm–8:30pm Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing Registration Required Event Details: Who doesn’t love to make up stories? Learn the art of fiction by dissecting the following characteristics: character, plot, theme, setting, dialogue, and more!
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, November 19, 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 The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) is a community-based, multi-service agency dedicated to offering a broad range of community services. View Details 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 Nov 19 2025 Wed The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table 10:00am–6:00pm Central Library 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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Digital Art Workshop: Still-Life Drawing Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library Program Type: Computers and Technology Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors It's time to awaken your inner artist! Open to all skill levels, this workshop will focus on drawing through observation using references. New to digital art? This is the perfect time to try out our new Wacom art tablets. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Nov 19 2025 Wed Digital Art Workshop: Still-Life Drawing 6:00pm–8:00pm Central Library Full Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space - Common Area Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors Program Type: Computers and Technology Registration Required Event Details: It's time to awaken your inner artist! Open to all skill levels, this workshop will focus on drawing through observation using references. New to digital art? This is the perfect time to try out our new Wacom art tablets.
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 Safe Driving with the Ministry of Transportation Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Learn all about how to properly prepare yourself and your vehicle for winter driving and how to drive safely in your senior years!Registration encouraged, but not required. Open Register Now Registration Required 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 Nov 20 2025 Thu Safe Driving with the Ministry of Transportation 10:00am–11:00am Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Learn all about how to properly prepare yourself and your vehicle for winter driving and how to drive safely in your senior years!Registration encouraged, but not required.
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, November 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Nov 20 2025 Thu Community Makers & Artisans 1:00pm–3:00pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space - Common Area Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Event Details: Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.
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, November 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Lobby Outreach Table at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors 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 View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Nov 20 2025 Thu Harm Reduction Information and Education 1:00pm–3:00pm Central Library 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 "Seniors" group Introduction to the Cricut Cutting Machines Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Computers and Technology Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors Curious about our latest addition to the Maker Space? Come explore with the Cricut Explore Air 2 - your new go-to tool for creative projects! Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Nov 20 2025 Thu Introduction to the Cricut Cutting Machines 7:00pm–8:30pm Central Library Waitlist Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors Program Type: Computers and Technology Registration Required Event Details: Curious about our latest addition to the Maker Space? Come explore with the Cricut Explore Air 2 - your new go-to tool for creative projects!
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Uplifting Mind and Body: A Gentle Approach to Overcoming Seasonal Blues Friday, November 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors This workshop is designed to enhance well-being, mobility, and community connection, all while providing a fun and uplifting experience for seniors! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Nov 21 2025 Fri Uplifting Mind and Body: A Gentle Approach to Overcoming Seasonal Blues 10:00am–11:00am Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness Registration Required Event Details: This workshop is designed to enhance well-being, mobility, and community connection, all while providing a fun and uplifting experience for seniors!
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker Friday, November 21, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm Collab Room 1 (blue) at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness Age Group: Adult, Seniors 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. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Nov 21 2025 Fri Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker 1:30pm–4:00pm Central Library 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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Pickering Small Business Hub Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Central Lobby Outreach Table at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Pickering-based entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their business can speak with a staff member at the Outreach Table in the Central Library lobby to receive support! View Details 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 Nov 25 2025 Tue Pickering Small Business Hub 10:00am–12:00pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Lobby Outreach Table Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy Event Details: Pickering-based entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their business can speak with a staff member at the Outreach Table in the Central Library lobby to receive support!
This event is in the "Seniors" group Seniors Social Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging Age Group: Seniors Get together with other Seniors every Tuesday afternoon for coffee and snacks. This fun gathering features lively games of Rummikub, Sequence, and Dominoes. View Details This event is in the "Seniors" group Nov 25 2025 Tue Seniors Social 1:00pm–3:00pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Seniors Program Type: Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging Event Details: Get together with other Seniors every Tuesday afternoon for coffee and snacks. This fun gathering features lively games of Rummikub, Sequence, and Dominoes.
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 TikTok for Beauty Influencers with Tiera Dee Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Computers and Technology Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Ready to build your beauty empire on TikTok? This workshop is made for makeup artists, skincare lovers, and beauty creators. Open Register Now Registration Required 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 Nov 25 2025 Tue TikTok for Beauty Influencers with Tiera Dee 6:30pm–7:30pm Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership, Computers and Technology Registration Required Event Details: Ready to build your beauty empire on TikTok? This workshop is made for makeup artists, skincare lovers, and beauty creators.
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, November 26, 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 The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) is a community-based, multi-service agency dedicated to offering a broad range of community services. View Details 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 Nov 26 2025 Wed The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table 10:00am–6:00pm Central Library 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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Coding Series: Introduction to JavaScript Wednesday, November 26, 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 This workshop will teach you the very basics needed to get started with the Javascript programming language. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Nov 26 2025 Wed Coding Series: Introduction to JavaScript 7:00pm–8:30pm Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space - Event Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space Registration Required Event Details: This workshop will teach you the very basics needed to get started with the Javascript programming language.
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 YMCA Job Workshop: Accessing the Hidden Job Market Thursday, November 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors 80% of jobs are not advertised. Learn how to gain access to these jobs, build your network and find employment!To Register: Call 905-427-7670. View Details 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 Nov 27 2025 Thu YMCA Job Workshop: Accessing the Hidden Job Market 10:00am–11:30am Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space - Event Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy Event Details: 80% of jobs are not advertised. Learn how to gain access to these jobs, build your network and find employment!To Register: Call 905-427-7670.
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, November 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm George Ashe Library Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Nov 27 2025 Thu Community Makers & Artisans 1:00pm–3:00pm George Ashe Library Library Branch: George Ashe Library 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 Intellectual Freedom with Professor James L. Turk Thursday, November 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Virtual Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Intellectual Freedom--we hear about it in the news, but what does it really mean? Open Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Nov 27 2025 Thu Intellectual Freedom with Professor James L. Turk 7:00pm–8:30pm Virtual Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading Registration Required Event Details: Intellectual Freedom--we hear about it in the news, but what does it really mean?
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, November 28, 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 Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre - Pickering will doing resume critiques and discussing their employment support services. View Details 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 Nov 28 2025 Fri DRUHC Employment Services Support Table 10:00am–1:00pm Central Library 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, November 28, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm Collab Room 1 (blue) at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness Age Group: Adult, Seniors 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. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Nov 28 2025 Fri Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker 1:30pm–4:00pm Central Library 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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Digital Holiday Cards Monday, December 1, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library Program Type: Computers and Technology, Crafts and DIY, Maker Space Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors Get into the holiday spirit with our digital holiday card workshop! Learn to use our digital art software Krita and our Wacom drawing tablets to create your very own wintery work of art just in time for the holidays. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 1 2025 Mon Digital Holiday Cards 7:00pm–8:30pm Central Library Waitlist 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 Event Details: Get into the holiday spirit with our digital holiday card workshop! Learn to use our digital art software Krita and our Wacom drawing tablets to create your very own wintery work of art just in time for the holidays.