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PA Day Fun: Seed Papermaking! (5-10 yrs)

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Gardening, Sustainability
Age Group:
Children

Get ready to get messy and make something magical! In this hands-on program, kids will create their very own plantable paper packed with seeds. Shape it, decorate it, and take it home—then plant it in soil and watch it grow!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Gardening, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready to get messy and make something magical! In this hands-on program, kids will create their very own plantable paper packed with seeds. Shape it, decorate it, and take it home—then plant it in soil and watch it grow!

This event is in the "Children" group

Spring into Gardening (4-12 yrs)

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Gardening, Sustainability
Age Group:
Children

Drop by and get your hands dirty as you plant a variety of seeds, just in time for gardening season! Whether you’re growing flowers or vegetables, we’ll provide all the supplies you need to start your gardening adventure. Come grow with us!

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Gardening, Sustainability
Event Details:

Drop by and get your hands dirty as you plant a variety of seeds, just in time for gardening season! Whether you’re growing flowers or vegetables, we’ll provide all the supplies you need to start your gardening adventure. Come grow with us!

This event is in the "Children" group

Explore and Discover: Gardening Fun with EarlyON (2-6 yrs)

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Gardening
Age Group:
Children

This program will provide children and their parents/caregivers with opportunities to participate in activities that introduce the world of gardening through planting, creative arts, and sensory experiences.

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Gardening
Event Details:

This program will provide children and their parents/caregivers with opportunities to participate in activities that introduce the world of gardening through planting, creative arts, and sensory experiences.

This event is in the "Children" group

Explore and Discover: Gardening Fun with EarlyON (2-6 yrs)

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Gardening
Age Group:
Children

This program will provide children and their parents/caregivers with opportunities to participate in activities that introduce the world of gardening through planting, creative arts, and sensory experiences.

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Gardening
Event Details:

This program will provide children and their parents/caregivers with opportunities to participate in activities that introduce the world of gardening through planting, creative arts, and sensory experiences.

This event is in the "Children" group

Explore and Discover: Gardening Fun with EarlyON (2-6 yrs)

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Gardening
Age Group:
Children

This program will provide children and their parents/caregivers with opportunities to participate in activities that introduce the world of gardening through planting, creative arts, and sensory experiences.

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Gardening
Event Details:

This program will provide children and their parents/caregivers with opportunities to participate in activities that introduce the world of gardening through planting, creative arts, and sensory experiences.

Victoria Day

All Day
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, All Library Locations
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, All Library Locations
This event is in the "Children" group

Nature Makers (5-12 yrs)

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Gardening, Sustainability
Age Group:
Children

Let your creativity run wild! Join us as we use leaves, twigs, pinecones, and other natural treasures to create unique works of art inspired by the great outdoors.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Gardening, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let your creativity run wild! Join us as we use leaves, twigs, pinecones, and other natural treasures to create unique works of art inspired by the great outdoors.

This event is in the "Children" group

Explore and Discover: Gardening Fun with EarlyON (2-6 yrs)

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Gardening
Age Group:
Children

This program will provide children and their parents/caregivers with opportunities to participate in activities that introduce the world of gardening through planting, creative arts, and sensory experiences.

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Gardening
Event Details:

This program will provide children and their parents/caregivers with opportunities to participate in activities that introduce the world of gardening through planting, creative arts, and sensory experiences.

This event is in the "Children" group

Explore and Discover: Gardening Fun with EarlyON (2-6 yrs)

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Gardening
Age Group:
Children

This program will provide children and their parents/caregivers with opportunities to participate in activities that introduce the world of gardening through planting, creative arts, and sensory experiences.

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Gardening
Event Details:

This program will provide children and their parents/caregivers with opportunities to participate in activities that introduce the world of gardening through planting, creative arts, and sensory experiences.

This event is in the "Children" group

Pollinator Gardening with Durham Master Gardeners (6-12 yrs)

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Gardening, Sustainability
Age Group:
Children

Did you know that bees, butterflies, and other tiny pollinators help flowers, fruits, and vegetables grow? Join the experts from the Durham Master Gardeners for a fun and interactive introduction to gardening for kids!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Gardening, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know that bees, butterflies, and other tiny pollinators help flowers, fruits, and vegetables grow? Join the experts from the Durham Master Gardeners for a fun and interactive introduction to gardening for kids!

Canada Day

All Day
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, Greenwood Heritage Library, All Library Locations
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, Greenwood Heritage Library, All Library Locations

Civic Holiday

All Day
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, Greenwood Heritage Library, All Library Locations
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, Greenwood Heritage Library, All Library Locations

Labour Day

All Day
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, Greenwood Heritage Library, All Library Locations
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, Greenwood Heritage Library, All Library Locations

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

All Day
George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, Greenwood Heritage Library
Closing
Branches:
George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, Greenwood Heritage Library

Thanksgiving

All Day
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, Greenwood Heritage Library, All Library Locations
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, Greenwood Heritage Library, All Library Locations

Christmas Eve

All Day
Claremont Library
Closing
Branches:
Claremont Library

Christmas Eve

Thursday, December 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Central Library, George Ashe Library
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library

Christmas Day

All Day
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, Greenwood Heritage Library, All Library Locations
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, Greenwood Heritage Library, All Library Locations

Boxing Day

All Day
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, Greenwood Heritage Library, All Library Locations
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, Greenwood Heritage Library, All Library Locations

New Year's Eve

All Day
Claremont Library
Closing
Branches:
Claremont Library

New Year's Eve

Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Central Library, George Ashe Library
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library

New Year's Day

All Day
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, Greenwood Heritage Library, All Library Locations
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, Greenwood Heritage Library, All Library Locations