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Durham Regional Police logo.

Youth in Policing Presentation

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Join us for an insightful event showcasing the DRPS Youth in Policing (YIP) Program, where community engagement meets youth empowerment. Whether you're curious about law enforcemen...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Join us for an insightful event showcasing the DRPS Youth in Policing (YIP) Program, where community engagement meets youth empowerment.

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

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

Friday, September 20, 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.

A green dot connecting to green, orange, yellow and red pathways, representing the different stages of a newcomer's journey to finding housing.

Durham Region Newcomer Housing Journey Map - Information Table

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Lobby at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn about Durham Region's Newcomer Housing Journey Map while visiting the library! Staff from the Region will be on site to provide a demonstration and answer any questions relat...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Learn about Durham Region's Newcomer Housing Journey Map while visiting the library! Staff from the Region will be on site to provide a demonstration and answer any questions related to this comprehensive resource.

Seniors Social

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Seniors
Seniors Social:

Get together with other seniors every Tuesday afternoon for coffee and conversation. This drop-in social features Scrabble, dominoes, cards, and lively discussion.

Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities

Get together with other seniors every Tuesday afternoon for coffee and conversation. This drop-in social features Scrabble, dominoes, cards, and lively discussion.

Assorted bingo sheets

BINGO Fun! (6-12 yrs)

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

BINGO! We call the squares, you fill them in. Join us for a fun hour of BINGO games!

Open
Registration
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

BINGO! We call the squares, you fill them in. Join us for a fun hour of BINGO games!

DARS logo

DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)

Wednesday, September 25, 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.

Movie tickets in a pile of popcorn.

Tech Movie Night: WALL-E

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Computers and Technology, Crafts and DIY, Film Screening, STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Dig into some popcorn and enjoy a screening of "WALL-E" with your friends and family. This film and many others are available to loan on DVD through the library. While you watch, e...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Wellness, Computers and Technology, Crafts and DIY, Film Screening, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Dig into some popcorn and enjoy a screening of "WALL-E" with your friends and family. This film and many others are available to loan on DVD through the library. While you watch, enjoy some themed colouring pages to engage your creative side.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions

Food will be served at this event. Please let us know if anyone registered has any allergies or dietary restrictions.

Community Makers & Artisans

Thursday, September 26, 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.

Crafternoon! (5-12 yrs)

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Claremont Branch
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Time to get crafty! Come and get creative with a variety of fun craft supplies. What will you make? Supplies will be provided.

Library Branch: Claremont Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Event Details:

Time to get crafty! Come and get creative with a variety of fun craft supplies. What will you make? Supplies will be provided.

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

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

Friday, September 27, 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.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

All Day
George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
Closing
Branches:
George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch

Seniors Social

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Seniors
Seniors Social:

Get together with other seniors every Tuesday afternoon for coffee and conversation. This drop-in social features Scrabble, dominoes, cards, and lively discussion.

Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities

Get together with other seniors every Tuesday afternoon for coffee and conversation. This drop-in social features Scrabble, dominoes, cards, and lively discussion.

The word Identity with a question mark.

Embracing Identity Panel

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult
Event Details:

Come together for a panel discussion for LGBT History Month and Coming Out Day on the importance of personal discovery, identity, and the power of community. Our 3 panelists will s...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult
Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Come together for a panel discussion for LGBT History Month and Coming Out Day on the importance of personal discovery, identity, and the power of community.

DARS logo

DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)

Wednesday, October 2, 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.

Box of oil pastels

Fall Oil Pastel Art (6-12 yrs)

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Fall is in the air and what better way to capture the fall colours than to create your own masterpiece using oil pastels. Supplies will be provided.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Fall is in the air and what better way to capture the fall colours than to create your own masterpiece using oil pastels. Supplies will be provided.

Self care products spread out on a table.

Wellness Series: Flair for Self Care with DCHC

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Take a little self-care get-away, hang out and mix spa treatments to use at home! You’ll get a free program kit with everything you need.  

Open
Registration
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Take a little self-care get-away, hang out and mix spa treatments to use at home! You’ll get a free program kit with everything you need. 
 

Disclaimer(s)

Teen only event

This event is intended for teens between the ages of 13-19 only. To maintain a safe space for our teens, children and adults are not permitted.

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

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

Friday, October 4, 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.

Comic book style graphic in orange, yellow, and blue

Comic Book Writing with Howard Wong (9-12 yrs)

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Writing and Publishing
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Jumpstart your comic creating during this two-hour overview workshop covering basically everything you need to start your comic book creating journey!Topics include:WorldbuildingSt...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Writing and Publishing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Jumpstart your comic creating during this two-hour overview workshop covering basically everything you need to start your comic book creating journey!

Topics include:

Worldbuilding

Story Development

Durham Community Health Centre logo

Durham Community Health Centre - Hep C and Harm Reduction ResourceTable

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Central Lobby at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages, Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

The Durham Community Health Centre team will be on site at the Central Library, hosting a resource table focusing on hepatitis c and harm reduction overdose protection.Durham Commu...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
Age Group: All Ages, Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Event Details:

The Durham Community Health Centre team will be on site at the Central Library, hosting a resource table focusing on hepatitis c and harm reduction overdose protection.

Seniors Social

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Seniors
Seniors Social:

Get together with other seniors every Tuesday afternoon for coffee and conversation. This drop-in social features Scrabble, dominoes, cards, and lively discussion.

Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities

Get together with other seniors every Tuesday afternoon for coffee and conversation. This drop-in social features Scrabble, dominoes, cards, and lively discussion.

A game controller.

Gaming Tournament

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Teen Gaming Station at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Bring your competitive, and fun, spirit to the library. We will be running a gamer's choice tournament. Join our Teen Discord Server, to cast your vote! https://discord.com/in...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teen Gaming Station
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Bring your competitive, and fun, spirit to the library. 

Disclaimer(s)

Teen only event

This event is intended for teens between the ages of 13-19 only. To maintain a safe space for our teens, children and adults are not permitted.

DARS logo

DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)

Wednesday, October 9, 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.

Community Makers & Artisans

Thursday, October 10, 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.

A green dot connecting to green, orange, yellow and red pathways, representing the different stages of a newcomer's journey to finding housing.

Durham Region Newcomer Housing Journey Map - Information Table

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Lobby at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn about Durham Region's Newcomer Housing Journey Map while visiting the library! Staff from the Region will be on site to provide a demonstration and answer any questions relat...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Learn about Durham Region's Newcomer Housing Journey Map while visiting the library! Staff from the Region will be on site to provide a demonstration and answer any questions related to this comprehensive resource.