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Tween Turnout (10-14 yrs)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, 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: Community Wellness, 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).

"Drop In" written on a blue background

Youth Drop In

Thursday, May 22, 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.

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English Conversation Circle

Monday, May 26, 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.

Seniors Social

Tuesday, May 27, 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.

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

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table

Wednesday, May 28, 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.

Pickering Welcome Centre Outreach Table

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Lobby Elevator Display 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 Elevator Display
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.

storytime

Neurodivergent Storytime (2-6 yrs)

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This storytime takes place in a quiet and safe environment. It includes interactive stories, songs, action-rhymes, fingerplays and sensory activities which promote literacy skills ...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

This storytime takes place in a quiet and safe environment. It includes interactive stories, songs, action-rhymes, fingerplays and sensory activities which promote literacy skills and development.

"Drop In" written on a blue background

Youth Drop In

Thursday, May 29, 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.

a group of women sitting in a circle talking and smiling

English Conversation Circle

Monday, June 2, 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.

Seniors Social

Tuesday, June 3, 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.

A red cloud

Anime Club

Tuesday, June 3, 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.

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

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table

Wednesday, June 4, 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.

Painted bookends

Books and Brushes: Design Library Bookends!

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Silent Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Design and paint a bookend to decorate the Youth Space! Leave your mark by helping to create a fun and welcoming space for Teens. Fantasy, Marvel, Video games, paint whatever desig...

Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Design and paint a bookend to decorate the Youth Space! Leave your mark by helping to create a fun and welcoming space for Teens. Fantasy, Marvel, Video games, paint whatever design brings you joy!

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.

"Drop In" written on a blue background

Youth Drop In

Thursday, June 5, 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.

a group of women sitting in a circle talking and smiling

English Conversation Circle

Monday, June 9, 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.

Seniors Social

Tuesday, June 10, 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.

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

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table

Wednesday, June 11, 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.

rainbow bracelets

Rainbow Creations: Pride Crafts! (8-12 yrs)

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
2SLGBTQIA+, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Celebrate Pride by making your own colourful accessories! Drop in to create a rainbow bracelet, keychain, or button to show your support and creativity. All supplies provided.

Registration
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Celebrate Pride by making your own colourful accessories! Drop in to create a rainbow bracelet, keychain, or button to show your support and creativity. All supplies provided.

A picture of a rainbow on a glass prism

The Prism Collective

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
2SLGBTQIA+, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Event Details:

Welcome to the Prism Collective! We will be meeting every month for games, activities, watch parties, and discussions around community and identity. This is a program for 2SLG...

Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Welcome to the Prism Collective! We will be meeting every month for games, activities, watch parties, and discussions around community and identity. 

This is a program for 2SLGBTQIA+ community members and allies ages 16 – 25.

storytime

Neurodivergent Storytime (2-6 yrs)

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This storytime takes place in a quiet and safe environment. It includes interactive stories, songs, action-rhymes, fingerplays and sensory activities which promote literacy skills ...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

This storytime takes place in a quiet and safe environment. It includes interactive stories, songs, action-rhymes, fingerplays and sensory activities which promote literacy skills and development.

"Drop In" written on a blue background

Youth Drop In

Thursday, June 12, 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.

Children engaged in stem activities.

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!

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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.

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.