Name: Homeschoolers' Hub (5-12 yrs)
Start: 2025-06-13T11:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-06-13T12:00:00-04:00
Location: Central Library

Homeschoolers' Hub (5-12 yrs)

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Storytime Area at Central Library

Program Type:

Community Wellness, Homeschoolers, Inclusion and Belonging

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

Discover, create, and connect at our Homeschoolers Hub! Each month, dive into a brand-new adventure filled with hands-on fun—whether it’s building with LEGO, exploring STEAM activi...

Registration

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Storytime Area

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Homeschoolers, Inclusion and Belonging

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 50

Event Details:

Discover, create, and connect at our Homeschoolers Hub!

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

Friday, June 13, 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, June 14, 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.

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:30pm

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe 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: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

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.

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.

Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park

Saturday, June 14, 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.

Painted pottery tile, used paintbrushes.

Pottery Painting

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Claremont Branch

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY

Age Group:

Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Event Details:

Spend an afternoon painting your own custom coaster! The library will have your tile fired then you will be able to pick up the finished product at Claremont library later in the m...

Registration

Library Branch: Claremont Branch

Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Event Details:

Spend an afternoon painting your own custom coaster! The library will have your tile fired then you will be able to pick up the finished product at Claremont library later in the month.

Dementia 101 for Care Partners with Alzheimer Society of Durham Region

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm

Silent Room 1 at Central Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Community Wellness

Age Group:

Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Event Details:

Presented by Alzheimer Society of Durham Region, this four-part series offers care partners of persons living with dementia an opportunity to explore an overview of the dementia jo...

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Silent Room 1

Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness

Event Details:

Presented by Alzheimer Society of Durham Region, this four-part series offers care partners of persons living with dementia an opportunity to explore an overview of the dementia journey in an interactive and supportive atmosphere.

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

Monday, June 16, 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.

META Employment Services Support Table

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Central Lobby Outreach Table at Central Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Financial Literacy

Age Group:

Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Event Details:

META Employment Services will doing resume critiques and discussing their employment support services for Library clients.

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Lobby Outreach Table

Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy

Event Details:

META Employment Services will doing resume critiques and discussing their employment support services for Library clients.

a group of women sitting in a circle talking and smiling

English Conversation Circle

Monday, June 16, 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, June 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

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

Event Details:

Find your voice at Toastmasters!

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

Seniors Social

Tuesday, June 17, 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.

Ovee Stop - Creekside Park

Tuesday, June 17, 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, June 17, 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.

Anime Club

Tuesday, June 17, 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...

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!

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.

Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park

Wednesday, June 18, 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.

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table

Wednesday, June 18, 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.

DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)

Wednesday, June 18, 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.

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Community Wellness, 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, Community Wellness, Early Literacy

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, June 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Community Wellness, 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, Community Wellness, Early Literacy

Event Details:

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

Tween Turnout (10-14 yrs)

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Teens Area at Central Library

Program Type:

Crafts and DIY, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging

Age Group:

Children, Teen

Event Details:

Relax and connect while playing games with other tweens! This is a program for youth (ages 10-14).

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Teens Area

Age Group: Children, Teen

Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging

Event Details:

Relax and connect while playing games with other tweens!

This is a program for youth (ages 10-14).

DnD with the Maker Space

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library

Program Type:

Maker Space

Age Group:

Teen, Adult

Event Details:

Join us for an evening of 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons with a one-shot campaign! Delve into a world of creativity and adventure, and network with other DnD creatives while seei...

Registration

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Event Room

Age Group: Teen, Adult

Program Type: Maker Space

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 8

Event Details:

Join us for an evening of 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons with a one-shot campaign! Delve into a world of creativity and adventure, and network with other DnD creatives while seeing how you can elevate your games with Maker Space equipment.

Youth Leadership Toastmasters (11-17 yrs)

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 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: 11

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, June 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library

Age Group:

Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Common Area

Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

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Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Disclaimer(s)

Teen only event

Disclaimer(s)

Animals may be present at this event