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Writing Contest

11/01/2024 @ 9:30am - 11/30/2024 @ 9:00pm
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
All Library Locations
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!

English Conversation Circle

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
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.

The Future is Calling! Post-Secondary School Fair

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult
Central Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Explore your future at our Post-Secondary School Fair!

Harm Reduction Information and Education

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

Harm Reduction Outreach Counsellors with the Harm Reduction Outreach program at John Howard Society Durham will be on-site at the Pickering Central Library to offer harm reduction education and information as well as Naloxone training and distribu

Intro to Digital Art Software: Krita

7:00pm - 8:30pm
All Ages, Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: All Ages, Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Unlock your inner artist with our Krita workshop. Krita is a free digital painting software used by professionals and hobbyists to create digital art.

DIY Gifts

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teens Area
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Event Details:

Ever wanted to make a beautiful homemade gift for someone special? The Library's got a boatload of leftover supplies from this year's programs that would make perfect gifts with a little bit of love and creativity.

English Conversation Circle

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
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.

English Conversation Circle

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
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.

The Prism Collective

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult
George Ashe Library
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

Introduction to Apple iPhones and iPads

7:00pm - 7:45pm
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Familiarize yourself with your Apple iPhone and/or iPad by learning the basics!

Introduction to Android Phones and Tablets

8:00pm - 8:45pm
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Familiarize yourself with your Android phone and/or tablet by learning the basics!

Harm Reduction Information and Education

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

Harm Reduction Outreach Counsellors with the Harm Reduction Outreach program at John Howard Society Durham will be on-site at the Pickering Central Library to offer harm reduction education and information as well as Naloxone training and distribu

Digital Holiday Cards

7:00pm - 8:30pm
All Ages, Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: All Ages, Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Crafts and DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Get into the holiday spirit with our digital holiday card workshop. Learn to use our digital art software Krita and our Wacom drawing tablets to create your very own wintry work of art just in time for the holidays. 

Puzzle Competition

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Hey puzzle masters, looking for a challenge? Compete against fellow puzzlers and race against the clock to be first to complete your supplied 300-piece puzzle. Play individually or in teams of up to four. Winners receive a prize!

2025 Collage Mood Boards

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Central 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.

Nightstop Recruitment Information Session with Durham Youth Services

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
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

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library

Christmas Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch

Boxing Day

All Day
Some Branches
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

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library

New Year's Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch

Genealogy Drop-In

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Local History and Genealogy
Event Details:

Stop by the Central Library for a monthly, afternoon drop-in to work on genealogy projects with the support of library staff and other genealogy enthusiasts. Staff will be on site to introduce genealogy tools like Ancestry.ca and as