Name: DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)
Start: 2024-12-11T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-11T13:00:00-05:00
Location: Central Library

DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)

Wednesday, December 11, 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.

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, December 11, 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.

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, December 11, 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 11, 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

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Children, Teen

Program Type: Community Partnership

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 13

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 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

George Ashe 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: George Ashe Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Community Partnership

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, December 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

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

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

Friday, December 13, 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.

Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

Monday, December 16, 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, December 17, 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!

Learn About:

DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)

Wednesday, December 18, 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.

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, December 18, 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.

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, December 18, 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.

Youth Leadership Toastmasters (11-17 yrs)

Wednesday, December 18, 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

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Children, Teen

Program Type: Community Partnership

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 17

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 19, 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.

Nightstop. Preventing homelessness through community hosting. Supporting You.

Nightstop Recruitment Information Session with Durham Youth Services

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging

Age Group:

Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors

Event Details:

Nightstop is an alternative to shelter that adopts a preventative approach to homelessness by intervening at an early stage of crisis in order to help youth secure safe temporary h...

Cancelled

Registration

Cancelled

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging

Event Details:

Nightstop is an alternative to shelter that adopts a preventative approach to homelessness by intervening at an early stage of crisis in order to help youth secure safe temporary housing, avoiding the shelter system or sleeping “rough” on the stre

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

Friday, December 20, 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.

Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

Monday, December 23, 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.

Christmas Eve

All Day

Claremont Branch

Closing

Branches:

Claremont Branch

Christmas Eve

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 9:00pm

Central Library, George Ashe Library

Closing

Branches:

Central Library, George Ashe Library

Christmas Day

All Day

Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch

Closing

Branches:

Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch

Boxing Day

All Day

Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch

Closing

Branches:

Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch

Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

Monday, December 30, 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.

New Year's Eve

All Day

Claremont Branch

Closing

Branches:

Claremont Branch

New Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 1:00pm - 9:00pm

Central Library, George Ashe Library

Closing

Branches:

Central Library, George Ashe Library

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Disclaimer(s)

Animals may be present at this event

Disclaimer(s)

Animals may be present at this event