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Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, October 30, 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.

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

Youth Leadership Toastmasters (11-17 yrs)

Wednesday, October 30, 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
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Harm Reduction Information and Education

Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Central Lobby at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
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 ...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
Age Group: Adult, Y/Z 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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

Friday, November 1, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

PA Day Fun: Let's Get Wild with Reptilia! (4-12 yrs)

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Have fun this P.A day and get up close and personal with snakes, lizards and turtles! This event is in partnership with Reptilia.

Full
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Have fun this P.A day and get up close and personal with snakes, lizards and turtles! This event is in partnership with Reptilia.

Disclaimer(s)

Animals may be present at this event

Please be advised that animals (including service animals) may be present at this event.

This event is in the "Children" group.

STEM Workshop with Ontario Tech University (Grades 1-4)

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Games and Activities, STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Boost your child's STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) skills with Ontario Tech University's Engineering Outreach Team! With a focus on the engineering design process, cr...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Games and Activities, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Boost your child's STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) skills with Ontario Tech University's Engineering Outreach Team!

This event is in the "Children" group.

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

Monday, November 4, 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

English Conversation Circle

Monday, November 4, 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

Monday, November 4, 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. 

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group.

Wealth and Investing 101 with Ellen Seyers from RBC Dominion Securities

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult
Event Details:

Please join Ellen Seyers from RBC Dominion Securities for an interactive session to help build your financial management skills and answer your financial questions. Some of the top...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Please join Ellen Seyers from RBC Dominion Securities for an interactive session to help build your financial management skills and answer your financial questions. Some of the topics we will discuss include:

This event is in the "Adult" group.

DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)

Wednesday, November 6, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, November 6, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, November 6, 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.

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

Youth Leadership Toastmasters (11-17 yrs)

Wednesday, November 6, 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
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Community Makers & Artisans

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Maker Space at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Adult
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 ...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership
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 "Seniors" group.

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

Friday, November 8, 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Sound Healing Session

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous
Age Group:
Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Indigenous singer and floutist John Standingready will be facilitating a sound bath session as well as a meditation session using instruments such as gongs, drums, c...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Indigenous singer and floutist John Standingready will be facilitating a sound bath session as well as a meditation session using instruments such as gongs, drums, chimes.

COFRD Francophone Employment Centre of Durham (CEFD) Outreach Services and Information Table

Monday, November 11, 2024 at 9:30am - 5:00pm
Central Lobby at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Event Details:

Le Centre d'emploi francophone de Durham (CEFD) est un pôle d’emploi francophone qui favorise l'intégration professionnelle des francophones de la région de Durham. Le CEFD met en ...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

Le Centre d'emploi francophone de Durham (CEFD) est un pôle d’emploi francophone qui favorise l'intégration professionnelle des francophones de la région de Durham.

COFRD Settlement Services Outreach and Information Table

Monday, November 11, 2024 at 9:30am - 5:00pm
Central Lobby Center Display at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Event Details:

The COFRD offers services to newcomers in needs’ assessment and referral, information and orientation, community connections through the Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) progra...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Center Display
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

The COFRD offers services to newcomers in needs’ assessment and referral, information and orientation, community connections through the Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) program, support services, group activities, and workshops.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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

Monday, November 11, 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

English Conversation Circle

Monday, November 11, 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

Monday, November 11, 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. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Nightstop Recruitment Information Session with Durham Youth Services

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Nightstop is an alternative to shelter that adopts a preventative approach to homelessness by intervening at an early stage of crisis in order to help youth secure safe temporary h...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Nightstop is an alternative to shelter that adopts a preventative approach to homelessness by intervening at an early stage of crisis in order to help youth secure safe temporary housing, avoiding the shelter system or sleeping “rough” on the stre

This event is in the "Adult" group.

DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)

Wednesday, November 13, 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.