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Mobile ID Tax Clinic Session 6

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Collab Room 1 (blue) at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Filing your taxes each year unlocks benefits you may be eligible to receive. Have a modest income and a simple tax situation? Get your taxes filed by the community volunteer income...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Collab Room 1 (blue)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Filing your taxes each year unlocks benefits you may be eligible to receive. Have a modest income and a simple tax situation?

Seven images of Jewish themed tattoos with the Instagram handle of the artist: @JoeyRamonaTattooer

Art Workshop: Jewish Thematic Tattoos

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Age Group:
Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Tattoo Artist, Joey Nicholson (they/them) will be presenting their artwork about Judaism and sharing their artistic style. Participants will learn and experience Joey's techniques ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Tattoo Artist, Joey Nicholson (they/them) will be presenting their artwork about Judaism and sharing their artistic style. Participants will learn and experience Joey's techniques with Tattoo art and self-expression.

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

Monday, November 25, 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.

a group of women sitting in a circle talking and smiling

English Conversation Circle

Monday, November 25, 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.

Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

Monday, November 25, 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. 

Pathway to Newcomer Success: Job Searching in Canada with Pickering Welcome Centre

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Are you new to Canada? Or a new immigrant and not sure how to find a job in Canada? Join this event presented by the Pickering Welcome Center to help you with your job search!Learn...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Are you new to Canada? Or a new immigrant and not sure how to find a job in Canada? Join this event presented by the Pickering Welcome Center to help you with your job search!

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Divorce Information Session

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Family Mediation and Resources presents an online divorce information session focusing on divorce options in and out of court. These sessions are conducted by a family lawyer and p...

Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Family Mediation and Resources presents an online divorce information session focusing on divorce options in and out of court.

The Future is Calling! Post-Secondary School Fair

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult
Event Details:

Explore your future at our Post-Secondary School Fair! Start off the evening by listening to our keynote speaker Christopher Grafos from BridgesEDU Scholarships about how to maximi...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

Explore your future at our Post-Secondary School Fair!

DARS logo

DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)

Wednesday, November 27, 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.

Pickering Welcome Centre Outreach Table

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Lobby 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
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.

Two smiling babies with shakers

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, November 27, 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.

Two smiling babies with shakers

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, November 27, 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.

Orange sticky note that says public speaking skills

Youth Leadership Toastmasters (11-17 yrs)

Wednesday, November 27, 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.

Community Makers & Artisans

Thursday, November 28, 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.

John Howard Society in blue writing, inside a blue speaking bubble square with Durham Region written below

Harm Reduction Information and Education

Thursday, November 28, 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

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

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

Friday, November 29, 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 group of women sitting in a circle talking and smiling

English Conversation Circle

Monday, December 2, 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.

Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

Monday, December 2, 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. 

DARS logo

DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)

Wednesday, December 4, 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.

Two smiling babies with shakers

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, December 4, 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.

Two smiling babies with shakers

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, December 4, 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.

Orange sticky note that says public speaking skills

Youth Leadership Toastmasters (11-17 yrs)

Wednesday, December 4, 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...

Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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, December 5, 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. 

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

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

Friday, December 6, 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.