Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Crafty Tales (2-5 yrs)

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library

Open

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: George Ashe Storytime Area

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a fun storytime filled with books, songs, and rhymes, followed by an exciting hands-on craft inspired by the story. Perfect for little ones who love reading and crafting!

Access Justice with Jessica Mason

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Open

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

As a continuation of her commitment to providing access to justice, Jessica is offering in-person and online Pro Bono (for the public good) legal consultations. Pro Bono signifies professional services delivered without compensation.

Celebrate Winter: DIY Cards! (6-12 yrs)

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Waitlist

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY

Registration Required

Event Details:

Feeling crafty? Come on by and create a hand-made card for someone you love! Supplies will be provided.

Crafternoon! (5-12 yrs)

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library

Waitlist

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY

Registration Required

Event Details:

Time to get crafty! Come and get creative with a variety of seasonal fun craft supplies. What will you make? Supplies will be provided.

The Prism Collective

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult

Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Inclusion and Belonging

Registration Required

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 ages 16 – 25.

Great Gingerbread Decorating Competition

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Teens Area at Central Library

Waitlist

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Teens Area

Age Group: Teen

Registration Required

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!

Crafty Tales (2-5 yrs)

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Event Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a fun storytime filled with books, songs, and rhymes, followed by an exciting hands-on craft inspired by the story. Perfect for little ones who love reading and crafting!

Anime Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Event Room

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Film Screening, Inclusion and Belonging

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for our biweekly Anime Club meetup, where anime enthusiasts and those new to the genre come together for snacks, watch parties, and discussing our favourite moments and characters!

Anime of the month: Attack on Titan

Open book of poetry beside a potted plant, sunlight shining.

Creative Writing Series: Poetry

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing

Registration Required

Event Details:

Is poetry simply a bunch of fancy rhymes jumbled together, or is it so much more? Learn the answer at this program as we take a look at the characteristics of a poem, different types of poetry, and just how powerful poetry can be.

Tween to Teen: Craft Night

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Teens Area at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Teens Area

Age Group: Children, Teen

Program Type: Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging

Registration Required

Event Details:

Relax and connect while making crafts with other tweens!

This is a program for youth (ages 10-14)

Filters

Anime Club

6:30pm–8:00pm

Teen, Adult, Young Adult

Central Library

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Event Room

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult

Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Film Screening, Inclusion and Belonging

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for our biweekly Anime Club meetup, where anime enthusiasts and those new to the genre come together for snacks, watch parties, and discussing our favourite moments and characters!

Anime of the month: Demon Slayer

Creative Writing Series: Publishing

7:00pm–8:30pm

Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Central Library

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing

Registration Required

Event Details:

Let’s explore the traditional publishing process! Learn about querying agents, working with publishers, and participating in literary events.

YMCA Job Workshop: Better Jobs Ontario Info Session

10:00am–11:30am

Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Event Room

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy

Event Details:

Were you laid off and are now having difficulty finding a job? Considering going back to school to upgrade for a new career?

Youth Drop In

4:00pm–5:30pm

Teen

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Teens Area

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, 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!

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.

YMCA Job Workshop: Create a Winning Resume

10:00am–11:30am

Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Event Room

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy

Event Details:

Sending out a lot of resumes with no response? Your resume may be in an outdated format, or not working with Tracking Systems (ATS) so employers don’t even see it!

YMCA Job Workshop: LinkedIn & Online Applications

10:00am–11:30am

Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Event Room

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy

Event Details:

LinkedIn has become one of the most popular job search tools, favoured by many employers. Are you using it effectively? Learn tips & tricks for this and other online applications to ensure your job applications are staying competitive.

Good Friday

All Day

Some Branches

Closing

Branches:

Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, All Library Locations

Easter Sunday

All Day

Some Branches

Closing

Branches:

Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, All Library Locations

Easter Monday

All Day

Some Branches

Closing

Branches:

Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, All Library Locations

YMCA Workshop: Critical Thinking & Conflict Resolution

10:00am–11:30am

Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Event Room

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy

Event Details:

Where two or more have opposing interests, needs, wishes, ideas, opinions etc., there will be conflict. Learn strategies to resolve conflict. Conflict can be constructive if handled well, destructive if handled poorly.

YMCA Job Workshop: Ace the Interview

10:00am–11:30am

Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Event Room

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy

Event Details:

Are you a bundle of nerves during the job interview? Learn how to conduct yourself during an interview and how to answer those tough questions while appearing confident. 

To Register: Call 905-427-7670.