This event is in the "Children" group PA Day Fun: LEGO Marble Run (6-12 yrs) Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities Age Group: Children Build, test, and race! Design a 2D or 3D marble run using LEGO, then challenge your friends to see whose creation rules the track. All LEGO and marbles are supplied—just bring your imagination! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 23 2026 Fri PA Day Fun: LEGO Marble Run (6-12 yrs) 10:00am–11:30am George Ashe Library Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities Event Details: Build, test, and race! Design a 2D or 3D marble run using LEGO, then challenge your friends to see whose creation rules the track. All LEGO and marbles are supplied—just bring your imagination!
This event is in the "Children" group PA Day Fun: The Salmon Are Coming with Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters! (6-12 yrs) Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Central Storytime Area at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Sustainability Age Group: Children Join the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters as they deliver salmon eggs to the library. Participants will be able to engage and ask questions about the eggs as well as enjoy a variety of salmon related activities and crafts! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 23 2026 Fri PA Day Fun: The Salmon Are Coming with Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters! (6-12 yrs) 10:00am–12:00pm Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Storytime Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Sustainability Registration Required Event Details: Join the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters as they deliver salmon eggs to the library. Participants will be able to engage and ask questions about the eggs as well as enjoy a variety of salmon related activities and crafts!
This event is in the "Children" group PA Day Fun: Play with Osmos! (5-8 yrs) Friday, January 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM Age Group: Children Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 23 2026 Fri PA Day Fun: Play with Osmos! (5-8 yrs) 2:00pm–3:30pm George Ashe Library Open Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group Explore & Discover with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs) Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:30pm Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy Age Group: Children Join us for a fun and engaging program where your child can explore, investigate, and discover the world around them through inquiry-based play. Each week features a new theme designed to spark imagination and learning. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 24 2026 Sat Explore & Discover with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs) 10:00am–12:30pm George Ashe Library Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy Event Details: Join us for a fun and engaging program where your child can explore, investigate, and discover the world around them through inquiry-based play. Each week features a new theme designed to spark imagination and learning.
This event is in the "Children" group Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-5 yrs) Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities Age Group: Children Start off the new year by getting your child ready for kindergarten! This program is geared for children entering kindergarten in 2026. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-5 yrs) 10:00am–11:00am George Ashe Library Open Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities Registration Required Event Details: Start off the new year by getting your child ready for kindergarten! This program is geared for children entering kindergarten in 2026.
This event is in the "Children" group Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs) Monday, January 26, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy Age Group: Children This program will introduce children to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs) 1:30pm–3:00pm Central Library 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Celebrate Family Literacy Day! (0-6 yrs) Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Central Storytime Area at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities, Storytime Age Group: Children Celebrate Family Literacy Day at the library! This year's theme is: Make mealtime family learning time. Families will engage in a music circle, storytime and enjoy various literacy activities and games! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Celebrate Family Literacy Day! (0-6 yrs) 10:30am–12:00pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Storytime Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities, Storytime Event Details: Celebrate Family Literacy Day at the library! This year's theme is: Make mealtime family learning time. Families will engage in a music circle, storytime and enjoy various literacy activities and games!
This event is in the "Seniors" group Seniors Social Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging Age Group: Seniors Get together with other Seniors every Tuesday afternoon for coffee and snacks. This fun gathering features lively games of Rummikub, Sequence, and Dominoes. View Details This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Seniors Social 1:00pm–3:00pm Central Library 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.
This event is in the "Teen" group Youth Drop In Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Teens Area at Central Library Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging Age Group: Teen 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! View Details This event is in the "Teen" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Youth Drop In 4:00pm–5:30pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Teens Area Age Group: Teen Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, 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.
This event is in the "Teen" group Therapy Dogs Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness Age Group: Teen Exam season is ending. Take a moment to destress and meet our furry guests from Therapeutic Paws of Canada. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Therapy Dogs 4:30pm–5:30pm Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teen Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Exam season is ending. Take a moment to destress and meet our furry guests from Therapeutic Paws of Canada. Disclaimer(s) Animals may be present at this event Please be advised that animals (including service animals) may be present at this event. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group STEM and Robotics Workshop (8-12 yrs) Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Computers and Technology, Games and Activities, STEAM Age Group: Children Discover the world of robotics and coding in this hands-on STEM program! Participants will learn how to build and program robots using Arduino and Micro:bit. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 27 2026 Tue STEM and Robotics Workshop (8-12 yrs) 6:00pm–7:30pm George Ashe Library Waitlist Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Computers and Technology, Games and Activities, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Discover the world of robotics and coding in this hands-on STEM program! Participants will learn how to build and program robots using Arduino and Micro:bit.
This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime (2-5 yrs) Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Central Storytime Area at Central Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime Age Group: Children This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Family Storytime (2-5 yrs) 10:00am–10:30am Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Storytime Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime Event Details: This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!
This event is in the "Children" group Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs) Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Central Storytime Area at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy Age Group: Children This program will introduce children to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs) 3:00pm–4:00pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Storytime Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy Event Details: This program will introduce children to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.
This event is in the "Children" group Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs) Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Claremont Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime Age Group: Children This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs) 10:00am–10:30am Claremont Library Library Branch: Claremont Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime Event Details: This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!
This event is in the "Teen" group Youth Drop In Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Teens Area at Central Library Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging Age Group: Teen 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! View Details This event is in the "Teen" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Youth Drop In 4:00pm–5:30pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Teens Area Age Group: Teen Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, 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.
This event is in the "Children" group LEGO Club! (6-12 yrs) Friday, January 30, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities Age Group: Children Let your imagination soar! Meet new friends and build amazing LEGO creations together. From towers to spaceships, the only limit is your creativity! Supplies will be provided. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 30 2026 Fri LEGO Club! (6-12 yrs) 4:30pm–6:00pm George Ashe Library Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities Event Details: Let your imagination soar! Meet new friends and build amazing LEGO creations together. From towers to spaceships, the only limit is your creativity! Supplies will be provided.
This event is in the "Children" group Roll with Ollie: Robot Adventures! (8-12 yrs) Friday, January 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM Age Group: Children Can you guide Ollie through the maze? Participants will use coding and teamwork to navigate Ollie the robot through a series of exciting obstacle courses! Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 30 2026 Fri Roll with Ollie: Robot Adventures! (8-12 yrs) 6:00pm–7:00pm Central Library Waitlist Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Can you guide Ollie through the maze? Participants will use coding and teamwork to navigate Ollie the robot through a series of exciting obstacle courses!
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Writing Circle: Collage Poetry Friday, January 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Silent Room 1 at Central Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Pop by the library's Writing Circle to discuss poetry and prose with fellow writers. Try out some cool prompts and activities and be a part of your local creative writing community!Registration encouraged, but not required. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 30 2026 Fri Writing Circle: Collage Poetry 7:00pm–8:00pm Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Silent Room 1 Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing Registration Required Event Details: Pop by the library's Writing Circle to discuss poetry and prose with fellow writers. Try out some cool prompts and activities and be a part of your local creative writing community!Registration encouraged, but not required.
This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Family Drumming Afternoon with Drums et al (all ages) Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Storytime Area at Central Library Program Type: Black History Month, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Celebrate an afternoon of traditional African drumming with Drums et al. Families will learn hand drumming, African chants and the origins of drums and drumming in Africa. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Family Drumming Afternoon with Drums et al (all ages) 1:00pm–3:00pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Storytime Area Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Black History Month, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging Event Details: Celebrate an afternoon of traditional African drumming with Drums et al. Families will learn hand drumming, African chants and the origins of drums and drumming in Africa. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-5 yrs) Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities Age Group: Children Start off the new year by getting your child ready for kindergarten! This program is geared for children entering kindergarten in 2026. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-5 yrs) 10:00am–11:00am George Ashe Library Open Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities Registration Required Event Details: Start off the new year by getting your child ready for kindergarten! This program is geared for children entering kindergarten in 2026.
This event is in the "Children" group Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs) Monday, February 2, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy Age Group: Children This program will introduce children to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs) 1:30pm–3:00pm Central Library 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.
This event is in the "Children" group STEM Explorers (8-12 yrs) Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM Age Group: Children Join us Monday nights for hands-on STEM adventures designed for curious minds! Try out awesome tech, experiment with new ideas, work with friends, and unlock the power of building, coding, and imagining! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 2 2026 Mon STEM Explorers (8-12 yrs) 6:30pm–7:30pm Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space - Event Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join us Monday nights for hands-on STEM adventures designed for curious minds! Try out awesome tech, experiment with new ideas, work with friends, and unlock the power of building, coding, and imagining!
This event is in the "Children" group Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs) Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Central Storytime Area at Central Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime Age Group: Children Perfect for little ones who love bounces and tickles! This storytime features books, songs and action rhymes for little ones! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs) 10:00am–10:30am Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Storytime Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, 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!
This event is in the "Seniors" group Seniors Social Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging Age Group: Seniors Get together with other seniors every Tuesday afternoon for games and conversation. Light refreshments provided while supplies last. View Details This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Seniors Social 1:00pm–3:00pm Central Library 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 games and conversation. Light refreshments provided while supplies last.