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Writing Contest

11/01/2024 @ 9:30am to 11/30/2024 @ 9:00pm
All Library Locations
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Calling all writers: submit your poetry, short stories, and creative nonfiction by November 30th for your chance to be featured on our library website and win some fun prizes!Picke...

Library Branch: All Library Locations
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Event Details:

Calling all writers: submit your poetry, short stories, and creative nonfiction by November 30th for your chance to be featured on our library website and win some fun prizes!

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Tales and Tellers: Storytelling Workshop with Durham Family and Cultural Centre (6-15 yrs)

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Culture of Reading, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Children, Teen
Event Details:

Tales and Tellers is a storytelling workshop where racialized families can reconnect with the art form. After a captivating story from our guest speaker Kesha Christie, families wi...

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership, Culture of Reading, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Tales and Tellers is a storytelling workshop where racialized families can reconnect with the art form.

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Tea & Books: Yearly Highlights

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Our staff will present new and exciting books available at the Library as you enjoy some tea, snacks, discussion and social time with others. You just might discover your next favo...

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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Our staff will present new and exciting books available at the Library as you enjoy some tea, snacks, discussion and social time with others. You just might discover your next favourite author!

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.

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Bilingual Storytime (2-6 yrs)

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come and enjoy a unique storytime offered in English and French! This storytime features stories, rhymes and songs for children and parents/caregivers.Joignez-nous pour les heures ...

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: George Ashe Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

Come and enjoy a unique storytime offered in English and French! This storytime features stories, rhymes and songs for children and parents/caregivers.

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.

Christmas Eve

All Day
Claremont Branch
Closing
Branches:
Claremont Branch

Christmas Eve

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
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

New Year's Eve

All Day
Claremont Branch
Closing
Branches:
Claremont Branch

New Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Library, George Ashe Library
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library

New Year's Day

All Day
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
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Creative Writing Group

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Age Group:
Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Join the Creative Writing Group's monthly meetings to discuss your poetry and prose with fellow writers. Perform workshops and prompts and be a part of your local writing community...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Event Details:

Join the Creative Writing Group's monthly meetings to discuss your poetry and prose with fellow writers. Perform workshops and prompts and be a part of your local writing community!