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Youth Drop In

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens Area at Central Library
Program Type:
2SLGBTQIA+, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

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!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teens Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

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!

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.

We Grow Food Workshop

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Event Details:

Participants will learn about the edible community garden project happening in our neighbourhood & how to effectively grow food at home. Each participants will have the opportu...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

Participants will learn about the edible community garden project happening in our neighbourhood & how to effectively grow food at home.

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Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

Friday, April 4, 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.

Ovee Stop - Whitevale Park

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Ovee
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

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

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Ovee
Event Details:

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

Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Ovee
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

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

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Ovee
Event Details:

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

storytime

Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: George Ashe Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

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

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.

babies

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

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English Conversation Circle

Monday, April 7, 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.

Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
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
Event Details:

Find your voice at Toastmasters! 

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

storytime

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Perfect for little ones who love bounces and tickles! This storytime features books, songs and action rhymes for little ones!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

Perfect for little ones who love bounces and tickles! This storytime features books, songs and action rhymes for little ones!

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.

Seniors Social

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Seniors
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.

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.

YMCA GTA Employment Services logo.

YMCA Employment Services Support Table

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Lobby Outreach Table at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

YMCA of Greater Toronto Employment and Community will doing resume critiques and discussing their employment support services.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Outreach Table
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Event Details:

YMCA of Greater Toronto Employment and Community will doing resume critiques and discussing their employment support services.

GTA Rocket Club

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Teen
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership

Ovee Stop - Creekside Park

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Ovee
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

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

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Ovee
Event Details:

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

Ovee Stop - Greenwood Community Centre

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Ovee
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

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

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Ovee
Event Details:

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

Rubber stamp in the shape of a fox

Animal Prints: Learn the Art of Linocut Stamps with Susan Munderich and Animal Services

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Participants will learn the basics of the linocut process to design, carve, and print their own rubber animal stamps. Using special tools, fine detail can be achieved to captu...

Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Participants will learn the basics of the linocut process to design, carve, and print their own rubber animal stamps. Using special tools, fine detail can be achieved to capture an animal’s intricate features and its unique character.

Disclaimer(s)

Library Event Photo Policy

By attending this Library event, you consent to having your photo/video taken by Library staff in accordance with Library Policy. 

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Anime Club

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Film Screening, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join us for our biweekly Anime Club meetup, where anime enthusiasts and teens new to the genre come together for snacks, watch parties, and to discuss our favourite moments and cha...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Film Screening, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for our biweekly Anime Club meetup, where anime enthusiasts and teens new to the genre come together for snacks, watch parties, and to discuss our favourite moments and characters! 

This month's anime: Jujutsu Kaisen

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.

Beekeeper Rachel & the Honey Bees Workshop

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Event Details:

Meet beekeeper Rachel. Rachel will teach us the lifecycle and role of a worker bee, a drone, and the queen. You will learn how honeybees store & make honey. Rachel will share h...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

Meet beekeeper Rachel. Rachel will teach us the lifecycle and role of a worker bee, a drone, and the queen. You will learn how honeybees store & make honey. Rachel will share how she extracts honey from the beehives and makes them into honey.

storytime

Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

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

Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Ovee, Rick Johnson Memorial Park
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

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

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Ovee, Rick Johnson Memorial Park
Event Details:

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

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

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table

Wednesday, April 9, 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, April 9, 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.

babies

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Early Literacy
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, Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

babies

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Early Literacy
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, Early Literacy
Event Details:

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