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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
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
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!

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.

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
Registration Required
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!

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
Registration Required
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!

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.

Civic Holiday

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

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
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
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!

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
Registration Required
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.

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
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
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!

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
Registration Required
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.

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
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
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!