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

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 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.

This event is in the "Children" group
children being read to

Mall Storytime! (2-5 yrs)

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for an interactive and fun storytime at The Shops at Pickering City Centre! This storytime will feature books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
Woman showing a couple something on a tabletop.

Investing for Youth with CIRO

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult

It's never too early to start learning about investing!

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
babies

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

This event is in the "Children" group
musical babby

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

This program will introduce children to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
toastmasters

Youth Leadership Toastmasters (11-17 yrs)

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Children, Teen

The Youth Leadership Program with Toastmasters International is geared for youth to develop their communication and leadership skills through practical experience.

Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
Painted bookends

Crafting with Pride: Bookend Painting

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Collab Room 3 (pink) at Central Library
Program Type:
2SLGBTQIA+, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen, Young Adult

Welcome to Crafting with Pride! We will be meeting every month for games, activities, watch parties, and discussions around community and identity. 

This is a program for 2SLGBTQIA+ community members and allies ages 16 – 25.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group

AI Series: Improving your Resume with AI

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Age Group:
Adult

Looking to reformat your resume for a new job? Learn how you can use AI resources to help you reformat and improve your resume.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group

AI vs. Reality: Can You Tell the Difference?

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 9:30am - 9:00pm
Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library
Age Group:
Adult

AI is a great creative tool, but only when we know what we're looking at. Test your eye at the Maker Space's AI vs. Reality display by guessing whether each image is AI-generated or real.

This event is in the "Children" group
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Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Claremont Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

This event is in the "Children" group
kids doing science

Homeschoolers Hub (5-12 yrs)

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Homeschoolers, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Children

Discover, create, and connect at our Homeschoolers Hub!

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Balls of yarn of many colours.

Community Makers & Artisans

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
George Ashe Library
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
This event is in the "Teen" group
Teens playing board games

Youth Drop In

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens Area at Central Library
Program Type:
2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen

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!
 

This event is in the "Children" group
lightbulb and solar panel

Solar STEAM – Power from the Sun (8-12 yrs)

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Games and Activities, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Participants will build and test solar-powered models while learning how solar panels convert light into energy. This hands-on session connects engineering to renewable energy and future technologies.

Full
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
Art supplies strewn across a table.

Tiny Pride Art Workshop

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
2SLGBTQIA+, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Celebrate Pride Month by painting on 3x3" canvases for our miniature community art gallery, to be displayed in the library! No art experience needed, all supplies provided. 

Registration is encouraged but not required.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group

AI vs. Reality: Can You Tell the Difference?

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 9:30am - 9:00pm
Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library
Age Group:
Adult

AI is a great creative tool, but only when we know what we're looking at. Test your eye at the Maker Space's AI vs. Reality display by guessing whether each image is AI-generated or real.

This event is in the "Children" group
kids doing science

Mini Makers! (2-5 yrs)

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a fun program filled with hands on creativity and play! Each week children will explore a new activity such as crafts, building with LEGO and magnetic tiles, and imaginative play with different materials.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
garden

Explore and Discover: Gardening Fun with EarlyON (2-6 yrs)

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Gardening
Age Group:
Children

This program will provide children and their parents/caregivers with opportunities to participate in activities that introduce the world of gardening through planting, creative arts, and sensory experiences.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Government of Ontario logo, the word Ontario followed by a trillium

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

Friday, May 15, 2026 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.

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
Four people gathered around a table, speaking, with papers and laptops out.

Writing Circle

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Pop by the library's Writing Circle to discuss poetry and prose with fellow writers. Try out some cool prompts and activities and be a part of your local creative writing community!

Registration encouraged, but not required.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group

AI vs. Reality: Can You Tell the Difference?

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9:30am - 5:00pm
Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library
Age Group:
Adult

AI is a great creative tool, but only when we know what we're looking at. Test your eye at the Maker Space's AI vs. Reality display by guessing whether each image is AI-generated or real.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Ovee Stop - Whitevale Park

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Ovee
Age Group:
All Ages

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Offsite Event
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Ovee
Age Group:
All Ages

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adult" group

AI vs. Reality: Can You Tell the Difference?

Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library
Age Group:
Adult

AI is a great creative tool, but only when we know what we're looking at. Test your eye at the Maker Space's AI vs. Reality display by guessing whether each image is AI-generated or real.