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The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Central Lobby Outreach Table at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) is a community-based, multi-service agency dedicated to offering a broad range of community services.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Outreach Table
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) is a community-based, multi-service agency dedicated to offering a broad range of community services.

This event is in the "Adult" group

DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Sounds of Ice: Antarctic Wind Chime Crafts (5-10 yrs)

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children

Create your own wind chimes inspired by the frozen landscapes of Antarctica. Let your creativity shine as you use a variety of materials to capture the sounds and scenery of the South Pole! Supplies will be provided.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own wind chimes inspired by the frozen landscapes of Antarctica. Let your creativity shine as you use a variety of materials to capture the sounds and scenery of the South Pole! Supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Children" group

Tales to Tails with Pickering Animal Services (5-8 yrs)

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children

Come read to the animals at Pickering Animal Services and create handmade toys for them to enjoy long after your visit! Books and supplies will be provided.

Full
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come read to the animals at Pickering Animal Services and create handmade toys for them to enjoy long after your visit! Books and supplies will be provided.

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

Pickering Small Business Hub

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Lobby Outreach Table at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Pickering-based entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their business can speak with a staff member at the Outreach Table in the Central Library lobby to receive support!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Outreach Table
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy
Event Details:

Pickering-based entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their business can speak with a staff member at the Outreach Table in the Central Library lobby to receive support!

This event is in the "Children" group

Family Summer Movie Afternoon: Paddington in Peru (5-12 yrs)

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Film Screening, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children

Come spend an afternoon at the movies...at the library! We will be watching Paddington in Peru. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Film Screening, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come spend an afternoon at the movies...at the library! We will be watching Paddington in Peru. 

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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Tai Chi with Patrick Leung

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Join senior instructor at Tai Chi Journey, Patrick Leung, for an introductory session on tai chi!

The session will include warm-up exercises, an introduction to the basic elements of tai chi, and learning the Yang Eight Tai Chi set.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join senior instructor at Tai Chi Journey, Patrick Leung, for an introductory session on tai chi!

The session will include warm-up exercises, an introduction to the basic elements of tai chi, and learning the Yang Eight Tai Chi set.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Job Searching in Canada with Pickering Welcome Centre

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Silent Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult

Are you new to Canada and not sure how to find a job? Join this workshop presented by the Pickering Welcome Centre to help you with your job search! 

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Are you new to Canada and not sure how to find a job? Join this workshop presented by the Pickering Welcome Centre to help you with your job search! 

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Collab Room 1 (blue) at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

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.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Collab Room 1 (blue)
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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe 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.

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
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.

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 "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

Crafts from Around the World! (5-12 yrs)

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children

Get ready to travel the globe—no passport required! Children will explore different cultures through fun and creative crafts inspired by traditions from around the world. Supplies will be provided.

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Get ready to travel the globe—no passport required! Children will explore different cultures through fun and creative crafts inspired by traditions from around the world. Supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Seniors Social

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 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.

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 "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
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Drag 101 with Durham Alliance Outreach

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Local drag performer Kali Kontour will take us through the drag production process and provide financial tips and tricks for beginners! This is a 16+ event.

Cancelled
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Event Details:

Local drag performer Kali Kontour will take us through the drag production process and provide financial tips and tricks for beginners! This is a 16+ event.

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

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Central Lobby Outreach Table at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) is a community-based, multi-service agency dedicated to offering a broad range of community services.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Outreach Table
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) is a community-based, multi-service agency dedicated to offering a broad range of community services.

This event is in the "Adult" group

DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Make Waves: Sounds of the Sea Instrument Making! (5-10 yrs)

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children

Create a musical instrument inspired by the sounds of the sea. From gentle waves to stormy tides, make your own ocean-inspired rhythm maker to take home. Supplies will be provided.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a musical instrument inspired by the sounds of the sea. From gentle waves to stormy tides, make your own ocean-inspired rhythm maker to take home. Supplies will be provided.

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

Pickering Small Business Hub

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Lobby Outreach Table at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Pickering-based entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their business can speak with a staff member at the Outreach Table in the Central Library lobby to receive support!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Outreach Table
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy
Event Details:

Pickering-based entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their business can speak with a staff member at the Outreach Table in the Central Library lobby to receive support!

This event is in the "Children" group

Coding Workshop with Ontario Tech University (Grades 1-4)

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, 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.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, 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, 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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Collab Room 1 (blue) at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

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.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Collab Room 1 (blue)
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.

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.