Name: Promoting Anti-Violence Through Art - Youth Art Exhibition
Start: 2024-10-15T09:30:00-04:00
End: 2024-10-31T21:00:00-04:00
Location: Central Library

Promoting Anti-Violence Through Art - Youth Art Exhibition

10/15/2024 @ 9:30am to 10/31/2024 @ 9:00pm

Central Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging

Age Group:

Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors

Event Details:

The Region of Durham funded the Durham Community Action Group (DCAG) to host a youth-led and youth-focused event addressing the issue of community violence. One of the ways DCAG de...

Library Branch: Central Library

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

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

Event Details:

The Region of Durham funded the Durham Community Action Group (DCAG) to host a youth-led and youth-focused event addressing the issue of community violence. One of the ways DCAG decided to promote antiviolence, has been through art.

Homeschoolers' Hub with Scientists in School (5-12 yrs)

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Homeschoolers

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

Join us for our monthly Homeschoolers Hub! These programs will explore a different topic every month ranging from STEAM, LEGO, crafts, community-led events and much more! Come on o...

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Registration

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Partnership, Homeschoolers

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Join us for our monthly Homeschoolers Hub! These programs will explore a different topic every month ranging from STEAM, LEGO, crafts, community-led events and much more! Come on out and socialize with other homeschoolers.

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

Friday, October 18, 2024 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.

Children smiling and playing with blocks

Parent Child Mother Goose with EarlyON (birth to 12 months)

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Early Literacy

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

This program offers a group experience for parents and babies focusing on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together. This also provides parents a time to ...

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Partnership, Early Literacy

Event Details:

This program offers a group experience for parents and babies focusing on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together.

a group of women sitting in a circle talking and smiling

English Conversation Circle

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Silent Room 1 at Central Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging

Age Group:

Adult, Y/Z 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, Y/Z 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.

Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership

Age Group:

Adult

Event Details:

Find your voice at Toastmasters! Hear some great speakers and enjoy warm conversation and watch a Toastmasters meeting unfold. Toastmasters International is a non-profit ...

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Community Partnership

Event Details:

Find your voice at Toastmasters!

Hear some great speakers and enjoy warm conversation and watch a Toastmasters meeting unfold.

Plastic bottles and paper plates and bag

Recycled Craft Fun! (6-10 yrs)

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

Waste Reduction Week is October 21 - 27 and what better way to celebrate than to create your own recycled craft! Children will learn how to properly divert waste at home by learnin...

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Registration

Open

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

Waste Reduction Week is October 21 - 27 and what better way to celebrate than to create your own recycled craft! Children will learn how to properly divert waste at home by learning about green and blue bins.

Coins in a jar and stacked in various towers beside the jar.

Survive and Thrive Financially After Job Loss with CPA

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Financial Literacy

Age Group:

Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors

Event Details:

Learn how to move ahead financially after the loss of a job.understand how to budget after job losslearn how to deal with debtfind out about other options, such as:becoming a contr...

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Registration

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

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

Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 36

Event Details:

Learn how to move ahead financially after the loss of a job.

DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 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.

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments. Parents/caregivers will learn how to make and incorporat...

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: George Ashe Storytime Area

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Partnership

Event Details:

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

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments. Parents/caregivers will learn how to make and incorporat...

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: George Ashe Storytime Area

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Partnership

Event Details:

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

Orange sticky note that says public speaking skills

Youth Leadership Toastmasters (11-17 yrs)

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership

Age Group:

Children, Teen

Event Details:

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

Open

Registration

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Children, Teen

Program Type: Community Partnership

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

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

Community Makers & Artisans

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

George Ashe Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY

Age Group:

Adult, Seniors

Event Details:

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.Please note: Community Makers & Artisans is run independently by community member...

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Age Group: Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY

Event Details:

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

Friday, October 25, 2024 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.

Celebrate Diwali with EarlyON! (0-6 yrs)

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

Join EarlyON as they celebrate Diwali - the festival of lights! Families will engage in arts and crafts and messy sensory fun through creative and cultural experiences. There will ...

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

Age Group: Children

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

Event Details:

Join EarlyON as they celebrate Diwali - the festival of lights! Families will engage in arts and crafts and messy sensory fun through creative and cultural experiences. There will also be a special storytime and traditional Bollywood dancing!

Celebrate Diwali with EarlyON! (0-6 yrs)

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

Join EarlyON as they celebrate Diwali - the festival of lights! Families will engage in arts and crafts and messy sensory fun through creative and cultural experiences. There will ...

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

Age Group: Children

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

Event Details:

Join EarlyON as they celebrate Diwali - the festival of lights! Families will engage in arts and crafts and messy sensory fun through creative and cultural experiences. There will also be a special storytime and traditional Bollywood dancing!

Parent Child Mother Goose with EarlyON (birth to 12 months)

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Early Literacy

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

This program offers a group experience for parents and babies focusing on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together. This also provides parents a time to ...

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Partnership, Early Literacy

Event Details:

This program offers a group experience for parents and babies focusing on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together.

English Conversation Circle

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Silent Room 1 at Central Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging

Age Group:

Adult, Y/Z 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, Y/Z 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.

Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership

Age Group:

Adult

Event Details:

Find your voice at Toastmasters! Hear some great speakers and enjoy warm conversation and watch a Toastmasters meeting unfold. Toastmasters International is a non-profit ...

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Community Partnership

Event Details:

Find your voice at Toastmasters!

Hear some great speakers and enjoy warm conversation and watch a Toastmasters meeting unfold.

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

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 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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Divorce Information Session

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 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

Open

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.

DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 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, October 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Central Lobby 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

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.

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments. Parents/caregivers will learn how to make and incorporat...

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: George Ashe Storytime Area

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Partnership

Event Details:

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

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Disclaimer(s)

Animals may be present at this event

Disclaimer(s)

Animals may be present at this event