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Prom Boutique Donations

All Day 1/12–2/13
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Center Display
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging, Sustainability
Event Details:

Help a student shine on their special day!

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

Find your voice at Toastmasters! 

Hear some great speakers and enjoy warm conversation and watch a Toastmasters meeting unfold. 

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

English Conversation Circle

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, 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 "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Creative Writing Series: Editing

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
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:

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Job Searching in Canada

10:00am–11:30am
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Event Details:

Are you new to Canada and not sure how to find a job? Join this workshop presented by the Pickering Welcome Centre to help you with your job search! 

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Digital Art Drop-in

5:00pm–9:00pm
All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Event Details:

It's time to unleash your inner artist! This all ages event will introduce you to digital art and teach you how to use our new Wacom tablets so you can create your very own masterpiece.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Create Like a Pro: Filming & Editing TikToks with Tiera Dee

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Computers and Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to plan, shoot, and edit scroll-stopping TikToks using just your phone! We’ll cover transitions, trends, captions, music, and in-app editing tools to help you create eye-catching videos from scratch.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group

YMCA Job Workshop: Employer Expectations

10:00am–11:30am
Adult, Young Adult
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Event Details:

Be ready to start your new job with confidence! Learn how to make a great first impression at work. Those first few weeks at a new job can be overwhelming. Find out how to put your most professional foot forward. 

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Community Makers & Artisans

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
George Ashe Library
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Youth for Entrepreneurship

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Find out what it takes to be a young entrepreneur, hear some Canadian success stories, and share ideas of your own in an inclusive and supportive space!

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Hot Cocoa Mugs Needle Felting

6:30pm–8:30pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Central Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this hands-on session, you will craft your very own felted hot cocoa mug--marshmallows included!

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Pickering Small Business Hub

10:00am–12:00pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Outreach Table
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy
Event Details:

Pickering-based entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their business can speak with a staff member at the Outreach Table in the Central Library lobby to receive support!

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

1:30pm–4:00pm
Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Collab Room 1 (blue)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Event Details:

An Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker from the Oshawa office will be onsite every Friday at the Central Library to assist you, and no appointment is necessary.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Writing Circle: Collage Poetry

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pop by the library's Writing Circle to discuss poetry and prose with fellow writers. Try out some cool prompts and activities and be a part of your local creative writing community!

Registration encouraged, but not required.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Community-Led Book Club #2

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adult
George Ashe Library
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Community-Led Book Club #1 is a diverse group of seniors who enjoy reading a wide variety of genres and authors.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

Find your voice at Toastmasters! 

Hear some great speakers and enjoy warm conversation and watch a Toastmasters meeting unfold. 

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

English Conversation Circle

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, 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 "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Pickering Small Business Hub

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Outreach Table
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy
Event Details:

Pickering-based entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their business can speak with a staff member at the Outreach Table in the Central Library lobby to receive support!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Divorce Information Session

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult
Virtual
Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership
Registration Required
Event Details:

Family Mediation and Resources presents an online divorce information session focusing on divorce options in and out of court.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Anime Club

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult
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!

For ages 13-30

This event is in the "Adult" group

Community-Led Book Club #1

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adult
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This community-led book club is accepting new members!

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

#skoden - Indigenous Film Screening

7:00pm–8:45pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Film Screening, Indigenous
Registration Required
Event Details:

#skoden tells the story of Pernell Bad Arm, the Blackfoot man behind the infamous “Skoden” meme.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Introduction to 3D Printing

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adult
Central Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Registration Required
Event Details:

This introductory workshop will teach you the ins and outs of the library's 3D printers. Learn how to change the filament, load your file and how to make simple changes.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Poetry Towards Self-Discovery with Lamoí, The Wild Woman

6:30pm–8:30pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Registration Required
Event Details:

This creative writing workshop will combine the art of poetry writing with guided meditative writing prompts to facilitate thought, and writing towards self-discovery.