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Teens playing board games

Youth Drop In

Thursday, February 19, 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!
 

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.

Woman using DJ equipment, hand on her headphones.

Scratch That: DJing with At Any Age

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Black History Month, Community Partnership, Computers and Technology, Inclusion and Belonging, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

We've all heard that distinct "wiki wiki" sound created by hip hop DJs.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Black History Month, Community Partnership, Computers and Technology, Inclusion and Belonging, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

We've all heard that distinct "wiki wiki" sound created by hip hop DJs.

Corn field, sunny day.

Seed Library Launch: Three Sisters Planting

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Gardening, Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous, Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Celebrate the reopening of our Seed Library by learning about the Three Sisters Planting method, followed by a Seed Giveaway and planting activities for the whole family! 

Registration encouraged but not required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Gardening, Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the reopening of our Seed Library by learning about the Three Sisters Planting method, followed by a Seed Giveaway and planting activities for the whole family! 

Registration encouraged but not required.

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. 

Indigenous STEM Workshop: Coding and Robotics! (9-12 yrs)

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teen

This workshop will introduce participants to the fundamentals to both coding and robotics and how they have been used in advancing society.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

This workshop will introduce participants to the fundamentals to both coding and robotics and how they have been used in advancing society.

storytime

Sensory-Friendly Storytime with Autism Ontario (2-6 yrs)

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us in partnership with the Autism Ontario for a welcoming and inclusive Sensory-Friendly Storytime designed specifically with sensory sensitivities in mind.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in partnership with the Autism Ontario for a welcoming and inclusive Sensory-Friendly Storytime designed specifically with sensory sensitivities in mind.

Seniors Social

Tuesday, February 24, 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.

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.

Teens playing board games

Youth Drop In

Tuesday, February 24, 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!
 

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.

A red cloud.

Anime Club

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
2SLGBTQIA+, Film Screening, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult

Join us for our biweekly Anime Club meetup, where anime enthusiasts and those new to the genre come together for snacks, watch parties, and discussing our favourite moments and characters! 

Anime of the month: Demon Slayer

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Film Screening, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our biweekly Anime Club meetup, where anime enthusiasts and those new to the genre come together for snacks, watch parties, and discussing our favourite moments and characters! 

Anime of the month: Demon Slayer

Welcome Centre Lobby Outreach Table

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Lobby Outreach Table at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
All Ages

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

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Outreach Table
Age Group: All Ages
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

Teens playing board games

Youth Drop In

Thursday, February 26, 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!
 

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.

MWDH

Ramadan Storytime with Muslim Women of Durham Region! (0-12 yrs)

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a fun family event celebrating Ramadan and Eid with a storytime, crafts, colouring and henna! Participants will learn about the month of fasting, the lunar calendar, and how Eid is celebrated.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Join us for a fun family event celebrating Ramadan and Eid with a storytime, crafts, colouring and henna! Participants will learn about the month of fasting, the lunar calendar, and how Eid is celebrated.

Seniors Social

Tuesday, March 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.

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.

Seniors Social

Tuesday, March 10, 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.

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.

Seniors Social

Tuesday, March 17, 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.

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.

Seniors Social

Tuesday, March 24, 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.

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.

Welcome Centre Lobby Outreach Table

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Lobby Outreach Table at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
All Ages

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

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Outreach Table
Age Group: All Ages
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

Seniors Social

Tuesday, March 31, 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.

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.

Good Friday

All Day
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, All Library Locations
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, All Library Locations

Easter Sunday

All Day
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, All Library Locations
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, All Library Locations

Easter Monday

All Day
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, All Library Locations
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, All Library Locations

Seniors Social

Tuesday, April 7, 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.

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.

Seniors Social

Tuesday, April 14, 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.

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.

Seniors Social

Tuesday, April 21, 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.

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.

Seniors Social

Tuesday, April 28, 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.

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.