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This event is in the "Teen" group.

Youth Drop In

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen
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.This is a progra...

Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: 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.

This is a program for teens (ages 13-19).

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.

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

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...

Full
Registration
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.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Trivia - Anime

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Don’t miss this chance to showcase your anime expertise and connect with fellow fans. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a casual viewer, we guarantee a night of laughter and friendl...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teens Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Don’t miss this chance to showcase your anime expertise and connect with fellow fans. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a casual viewer, we guarantee a night of laughter and friendly competition. There are prizes to be won!

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 "Y/Z Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

English Conversation Circle

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Silent Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

For newcomers in the Pickering area looking to practice conversational English, meet new people, and learn about your community. Join us for a one hour conversation circle in partn...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

For newcomers in the Pickering area looking to practice conversational English, meet new people, and learn about your community. Join us for a one hour conversation circle in partnership with Community Development Council Durham.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Pathway to Newcomer Success: Job Searching in Canada with Pickering Welcome Centre

Tuesday, November 26, 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:

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Pickering Welcome Centre Outreach Table

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Lobby at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The Pickering Welcome Centre will host a monthly information table at the Central Library, where Settlement Counsellors will be available to answer questions for newcomers and immi...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

The Pickering Welcome Centre will host a monthly information table at the Central Library, where Settlement Counsellors will be available to answer questions for newcomers and immigrants to Canada.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Neurodivergent Storytime (2-6 yrs)

Thursday, November 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Inclusion and Belonging, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Inclusion and Belonging, Storytime
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Youth Drop In

Thursday, November 28, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen
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.This is a progra...

Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: 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.

This is a program for teens (ages 13-19).

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 "Y/Z Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

English Conversation Circle

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Silent Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

For newcomers in the Pickering area looking to practice conversational English, meet new people, and learn about your community. Join us for a one hour conversation circle in partn...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

For newcomers in the Pickering area looking to practice conversational English, meet new people, and learn about your community. Join us for a one hour conversation circle in partnership with Community Development Council Durham.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Winter Movie & Munchies

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Film Screening, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Warm up with our hot chocolate bar, grab some snacks, and get comfy as we watch a movie! A poll for which movie to watch will be put on Discord. Go Vote!

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Wellness, Film Screening, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Warm up with our hot chocolate bar, grab some snacks, and get comfy as we watch a movie! A poll for which movie to watch will be put on Discord. Go Vote!

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.

Youth Drop In

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen
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.This is a progra...

Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: 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.

This is a program for teens (ages 13-19).

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.

Great Pickering Gingerbread House Competition

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Crafts and DIY, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

The competition is on... who can make the Greatest Gingerbread House? Roll up your sleeves and get messy as you go face to face with other legendary Gingerbread House construc...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

The competition is on... who can make the Greatest Gingerbread House? 

Roll up your sleeves and get messy as you go face to face with other legendary Gingerbread House constructors. Build, decorate, and enjoy!

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 "Y/Z Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

English Conversation Circle

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Silent Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

For newcomers in the Pickering area looking to practice conversational English, meet new people, and learn about your community. Join us for a one hour conversation circle in partn...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

For newcomers in the Pickering area looking to practice conversational English, meet new people, and learn about your community. Join us for a one hour conversation circle in partnership with Community Development Council Durham.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group.

The Prism Collective

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult
Event Details:

Welcome to the Prism Collective! We will be meeting every month for games, activities, watch parties, and discussions around community and identity. This is a program for 2SLG...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult
Program Type: Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Welcome to the Prism Collective! We will be meeting every month for games, activities, watch parties, and discussions around community and identity. 

This is a program for 2SLGBTQIA+ community members and allies and ages 16 – 25

This event is in the "Children" group.

Neurodivergent Storytime (2-6 yrs)

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Inclusion and Belonging, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Inclusion and Belonging, Storytime
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Youth Drop In

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen
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.This is a progra...

Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: 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.

This is a program for teens (ages 13-19).

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.

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:

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Tween Turnout (10-14 yrs)

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Relax and connect while playing games with other tweens! This is a program for youth (ages 10-14).

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teens Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
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.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

2025 Collage Mood Boards

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

2025 is right around the corner--do you know what you want the new year to look like? Spend a relaxing evening collaging your ideal 2025 with materials provided by the Library.

Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

2025 is right around the corner--do you know what you want the new year to look like? Spend a relaxing evening collaging your ideal 2025 with materials provided by the Library.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Youth Drop In: Winter Edition

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen
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.This is a progra...

Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: 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.

This is a program for teens (ages 13-19).

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 "Y/Z Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

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...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
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

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