This event is in the "Teen" group Game Show! Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Teens Area at Central Library Program Type: Games and Activities, TGIS Age Group: Teen Do you think you have what it takes to be tonight's big winner?! Join the library as 4 teams of 4 contestants put their wit to the test and try to score the most points across 2 rounds of different games. Good luck to all! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Game Show! 4:00pm–5:30pm Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Teens Area Age Group: Teen Program Type: Games and Activities, TGIS Registration Required Event Details: Do you think you have what it takes to be tonight's big winner?! Join the library as 4 teams of 4 contestants put their wit to the test and try to score the most points across 2 rounds of different games. Good luck to all! 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 This event is in the "Teen" group Tween to Teen: Board Games (10-14 yrs) Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Collab Room 3 (pink) at Central Library Program Type: Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging Age Group: Children, Teen Relax and connect while playing games with other tweens! This is a program for youth (ages 10-14) Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Tween to Teen: Board Games (10-14 yrs) 5:30pm–6:30pm Central Library Full Library Branch: Central Library Room: Collab Room 3 (pink) Age Group: Children, Teen Program Type: Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging Registration Required Event Details: Relax and connect while playing games with other tweens! This is a program for youth (ages 10-14)
This event is in the "Teen" group Youth Drop In Thursday, July 17, 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 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 Jul 17 2025 Thu Youth Drop In 4:00pm–5:30pm Central Library 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Games from Around the World! (6-10 yrs) Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Summer Reading Age Group: Children Think you know tag and hide-and-seek? Come discover how kids play games in other countries! Join us for a fun-filled outdoor event where we’ll explore exciting children's games from around the globe. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jul 19 2025 Sat Games from Around the World! (6-10 yrs) 2:00pm–3:00pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Summer Reading Event Details: Think you know tag and hide-and-seek? Come discover how kids play games in other countries! Join us for a fun-filled outdoor event where we’ll explore exciting children's games from around the globe.
This event is in the "Children" group World Landmark Fun! (6-12 yrs) Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Summer Reading Age Group: Children Ready to travel the world without leaving the library? Come and test your knowledge by guessing famous landmarks and buildings from around the globe. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 22 2025 Tue World Landmark Fun! (6-12 yrs) 2:00pm–3:30pm George Ashe Library Full Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Ready to travel the world without leaving the library? Come and test your knowledge by guessing famous landmarks and buildings from around the globe.
This event is in the "Teen" group Youth Drop In Thursday, July 24, 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 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 Jul 24 2025 Thu Youth Drop In 4:00pm–5:30pm Central Library 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Fun with Dry Ice! (6-12 yrs) Friday, July 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm George Ashe Garden at George Ashe Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM, Summer Reading Age Group: Children Fun with SCIENCE! Come witness the power of sublimation as we blow up balloons, make bubbles, and run other fun experiments with frozen carbon dioxide! Please note that this event is dependent on weather conditions. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 25 2025 Fri Fun with Dry Ice! (6-12 yrs) 2:00pm–3:00pm George Ashe Library Full Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: George Ashe Garden Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Fun with SCIENCE! Come witness the power of sublimation as we blow up balloons, make bubbles, and run other fun experiments with frozen carbon dioxide! Please note that this event is dependent on weather conditions. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Teen" group Youth Drop In Thursday, July 31, 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 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 Jul 31 2025 Thu Youth Drop In 4:00pm–5:30pm Central Library 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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This event is in the "Children" group LEGO Fun! (6-12 yrs) Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Summer Reading Age Group: Children Come and meet new friends and play with LEGO! Let your creativity be your guide. Supplies will be provided. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Aug 5 2025 Tue LEGO Fun! (6-12 yrs) 2:00pm–3:30pm George Ashe Library Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Summer Reading Event Details: Come and meet new friends and play with LEGO! Let your creativity be your guide. Supplies will be provided.
This event is in the "Children" group STEM Workshop with Code Ninjas (5-7 yrs) Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM, Summer Reading Age Group: Children Introduce your child to the world of STEM! Participants will learn how to code a mini game, learn about electricity with SNAP circuits, learn about coding and robotics! No previous experience necessary. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Aug 6 2025 Wed STEM Workshop with Code Ninjas (5-7 yrs) 2:00pm–3:30pm Central Library Waitlist Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Introduce your child to the world of STEM! Participants will learn how to code a mini game, learn about electricity with SNAP circuits, learn about coding and robotics! No previous experience necessary.
This event is in the "Children" group Marble Run Fun! (8-12 yrs) Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Summer Reading Age Group: Children Come and work together with friends to build some super awesome marble runs! How complex can you make them? Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Marble Run Fun! (8-12 yrs) 10:00am–12:00pm Central Library Waitlist Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Come and work together with friends to build some super awesome marble runs! How complex can you make them?
This event is in the "Children" group Coding Workshop with Ontario Tech University (Grades 5-8) Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM, Summer Reading Age Group: Children c_wonder Coding Workshops aim to introduce children to the fundamentals of coding and its applications in the real world. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Coding Workshop with Ontario Tech University (Grades 5-8) 2:00pm–4:00pm Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: c_wonder Coding Workshops aim to introduce children to the fundamentals of coding and its applications in the real world.
This event is in the "Teen" group Youth Drop In Thursday, August 7, 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 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 Aug 7 2025 Thu Youth Drop In 4:00pm–5:30pm Central Library 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.
This event is in the "Children" group From Story to Play! (2-6 yrs) Monday, August 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities, Storytime, Summer Reading Age Group: Children Enjoy a themed storytime followed by open-ended play with a variety of creative and engaging materials inspired by the tale. Perfect for curious little hands and big imaginations! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Aug 11 2025 Mon From Story to Play! (2-6 yrs) 10:00am–11:00am Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space - Event Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities, Storytime, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy a themed storytime followed by open-ended play with a variety of creative and engaging materials inspired by the tale. Perfect for curious little hands and big imaginations!
This event is in the "Children" group LEGO Fun! (6-12 yrs) Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Summer Reading Age Group: Children Come and meet new friends and play with LEGO! Let your creativity be your guide. Supplies will be provided. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Aug 12 2025 Tue LEGO Fun! (6-12 yrs) 2:00pm–3:30pm George Ashe Library Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Summer Reading Event Details: Come and meet new friends and play with LEGO! Let your creativity be your guide. Supplies will be provided.
This event is in the "Teen" group Scavenger Hunt Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens Area at Central Library Program Type: Games and Activities, TGIS Age Group: Teen Commemorate Youth Day by unleashing your inner Sherlock! Search high and low throughout the library during this scavenger hunt. First pair to solve the puzzles wins a prize! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Aug 12 2025 Tue Scavenger Hunt 4:00pm–5:00pm Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Teens Area Age Group: Teen Program Type: Games and Activities, TGIS Registration Required Event Details: Commemorate Youth Day by unleashing your inner Sherlock! Search high and low throughout the library during this scavenger hunt. First pair to solve the puzzles wins a prize! 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 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 Learn to Camp with Parks Canada Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Games and Activities, Summer Reading, TGIS Age Group: Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Learn the basics of camping with Parks Canada! Topics include campsite booking, equipment, fire building, safety, preparedness, and more! Open Register Now Registration Required 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 Aug 13 2025 Wed Learn to Camp with Parks Canada 4:00pm–5:30pm Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership, Games and Activities, Summer Reading, TGIS Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics of camping with Parks Canada! Topics include campsite booking, equipment, fire building, safety, preparedness, and more!
This event is in the "Teen" group Youth Drop In Thursday, August 14, 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 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 Aug 14 2025 Thu Youth Drop In 4:00pm–5:30pm Central Library 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.
This event is in the "Teen" group Library Lock In 08/16/2025 @ 11:00pm to 08/17/2025 @ 7:00am Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging, TGIS Age Group: Teen Meet us at the library, after-hours, for our Annual Library Lock In!Games, Movies, Trivia & an abundance of food. Permission forms will be sent to teens in advance. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Aug 16 - 17 2025 Library Lock In 08/16/2025 @ 11:00pm–08/17/2025 @ 7:00am Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teen Program Type: Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging, TGIS Registration Required Event Details: Meet us at the library, after-hours, for our Annual Library Lock In!Games, Movies, Trivia & an abundance of food. Permission forms will be sent to teens in advance. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions Food will be served at this event. Please let us know if anyone registered has any allergies or dietary restrictions.
This event is in the "Children" group LEGO Fun! (6-12 yrs) Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Summer Reading Age Group: Children Come and meet new friends and play with LEGO! Let your creativity be your guide. Supplies will be provided. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Aug 19 2025 Tue LEGO Fun! (6-12 yrs) 2:00pm–3:30pm George Ashe Library Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Summer Reading Event Details: Come and meet new friends and play with LEGO! Let your creativity be your guide. Supplies will be provided.
This event is in the "Teen" group Paint Jenga Blocks Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Games and Activities, TGIS Age Group: Teen Help us decorate our Jenga game by painting blocks! Participates will also be able to take blocks home for their own games. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Aug 19 2025 Tue Paint Jenga Blocks 6:00pm–7:30pm Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teen Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Games and Activities, TGIS Registration Required Event Details: Help us decorate our Jenga game by painting blocks! Participates will also be able to take blocks home for their own games. 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 Around the World Trivia (9-12 yrs) Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Summer Reading Age Group: Children Think you know the tallest building or the longest river? Test your knowledge of amazing places and facts from around the globe! Play on your own or team up with friends to see who can score the most points! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Aug 20 2025 Wed Around the World Trivia (9-12 yrs) 1:00pm–1:30pm George Ashe Library Open Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Think you know the tallest building or the longest river? Test your knowledge of amazing places and facts from around the globe! Play on your own or team up with friends to see who can score the most points!
This event is in the "Children" group Around the World Trivia (9-12 yrs) Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Summer Reading Age Group: Children Think you know the tallest building or the longest river? Test your knowledge of amazing places and facts from around the globe! Play on your own or team up with friends to see who can score the most points! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Aug 20 2025 Wed Around the World Trivia (9-12 yrs) 2:00pm–2:30pm George Ashe Library Open Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Think you know the tallest building or the longest river? Test your knowledge of amazing places and facts from around the globe! Play on your own or team up with friends to see who can score the most points!