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Introduction to Video & Voice Calling

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Interested in using internet based voice or video calling but don't know where to start? Take this beginners workshop and learn how to place basic voice or video calls using Zoom, Facetime and Skype.

Writing Project Series: Fiction

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Who doesn’t love a story that can be told in ten pages or less? Learn the art of the short story by dissecting the following characteristics: character, plot, theme, setting, and dialogue, among others.

Youth Drop In

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Inclusion and Belonging

Games, Music, and Snacks. Every week, every time. A Youth Outreach Worker from Carea, 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.

Community Celebration!

10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

We heard your big ideas and now we’re sharing them with the community!

With over 1600 participants across various community input opportunities, it's time to celebrate all your contributions and unveil the Library's new Strategic Plan!

Disclaimer(s)

Library Event Photo Policy

By attending this Library event, you consent to having your photo/video taken by Library staff in accordance with Library Policy. 

Artfest with Poet Shawn Roberts

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult
Program Type: Author Event, Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Event Details:

Head over to Esplanade Park to enjoy a reading by local poet and host of Pickering Public Library's 'Poetry in the Park', Shawn Roberts.  

Artfest with Local Writers

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult
Program Type: Author Event, Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Event Details:

Enjoy readings by local authors and poets who participated in Pickering Public Library's 'Writing Project Series' in 2023. Hear from N.E. Rule, Daphne Pereira, Aastha Saini, Kaitlyn Haddlesey, Elle-Mai Saar, and Rio Murphy.

B2B Maker - Learn How to Make Your Own Buttons and Magnets

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Central Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn to design and create custom buttons using the Button Maker in the Maker Space. Everything you need for this session will be provided. 

B2B Maker - Learn How to Make Your Own Buttons and Magnets

7:30pm - 8:15pm
Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Learn to design and create custom buttons using the Button Maker in the Maker Space. Everything you need for this session will be provided. 

Youth Drop In

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Inclusion and Belonging

Games, Music, and Snacks. Every week, every time. A Youth Outreach Worker from Carea, 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.

B2B: Introduction to MS Powerpoint

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

This workshop is designed to teach you the fundamentals of using PowerPoint for creating presentations, including skills such as creating presentation slides, formatting, providing transitions between slides, and changing backgrounds.

Cold Case Challenge

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games and Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Investigate this cold case file and compete to beat staff in solving the case!

Prizes and bragging rights for anyone who outlasts the staff.

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.

Youth Drop In

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Inclusion and Belonging

Games, Music, and Snacks. Every week, every time. A Youth Outreach Worker from Carea, 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.

Therapeutic Paws for Exam Season

7:00pm - 8:00pm
George Ashe Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Exam season is fast-approaching. Take a moment to meet our furry guests from Therapeutic Paws of Canada.

This is a program for teens (ages 14-19).

Apple WWDC Livestream

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Event Details:

Apple's WWDC (WorldWide Developer Conference) is an event where Apple announces their new and upcoming products and services. Come and watch with other tech and Apple enthusiasts. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Poetry In The Park

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Inclusion and Belonging, Writing and Publishing
Event Details:

Meet us under the gazebo in Esplanade Park for exciting open mic poetry! Share your own poems or some of your favourites, or feel free to listen and snack on provided cookies and coffee.

Copy of Durham Community Health Centre - Hep C and Harm Reduction ResourceTable

10:00am - 12:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
Age Group: All Ages, Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Event Details:

The Durham Community Health Centre team will be on site at the Central Library, hosting a resource table focusing on hepatitis c and harm reduction overdose protection.

Durham Community Health Centre - Hep C and Harm Reduction ResourceTable

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
Age Group: All Ages, Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Event Details:

The Durham Community Health Centre team will be on site at the Central Library, hosting a resource table focusing on hepatitis c and harm reduction overdose protection.

B2B Maker - Soldering

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Central Library
Waitlist
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: 0
Event Details:

Come and learn about the library’s soldering kit available in the Maker Space. Follow along with simple instructions to make your own battery powered, light up soldering project you can take home! All supplies will be provided.

B2B Maker - Soldering

7:30pm - 8:15pm
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: 6
Event Details:

Come and learn about the library’s soldering kit available in the Maker Space. Follow along with simple instructions to make your own battery powered, light up soldering project you can take home! All supplies will be provided.

Youth Drop In

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Inclusion and Belonging

Games, Music, and Snacks. Every week, every time. A Youth Outreach Worker from Carea, 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.

Pride Movie Night!

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Film Screening, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

"Celebrate Pride Month with a movie! We will be screening a movie, teen-voted obviously, with an extensive popcorn bar and drinks.

Retro Game Fun Night

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Event Details:

Come join us for a look back at the technology of the past through a video game lens! Come play our NES and SNES Classic and discuss the video games of the era and how they impacted the games of today. Snacks and coffee/tea will be provided.

Writing Project Series: Editing

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

You've written a bestseller – now what? Let’s tackle the editing process and the art of critique, learning what to cut, where to expand, and how to produce the best quality product possible.