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DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adult
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness

DARS is a volunteer-led community outreach initiative that aims to serve low-income families and individuals experiencing housing instability in Pickering and Ajax. They offer a safe, inclusive space for social connection and a warm meal. Clients can also receive pantry staples, clothing, access to showers, and assistance with housing and income applications.

Disclaimer(s)

Animals may be present at this event

Please be advised that animals (including service animals) may be present at this event.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table

11:00am - 6:00pm
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) is a community-based, multi-service agency dedicated to offering a broad range of community services.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group.

Alex Monaghan Mental Health Forum

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult
Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join the Carion Fenn Foundation for an insightful event where we will discuss important topics related to mental health. Come and engage in meaningful conversations, share your experiences, and learn from experts in the field.

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

Photo Series: Photography Basics

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teen, Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

This introductory workshop in this series will teach you the theory and the basic concepts of photography such as aperture/f-stops, shutter speed, ISO, white balance and more. No prior knowledge or experience required.

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: Central Lobby
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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Painting Workshop with Palak Rajgor

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Explore your creativity with a painting workshop led by local artist Palak Rajgor. During this session, participants will be guided in painting a landscape, while learning about the concepts of colour wheels, tones, and textures. 

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

Film Club : The Graduate

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen, Adult
Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Are you interested in films and documentaries? Join us for our film club for a thoughtful and lively discussion on our selected title each month from either Kanopy or Hoopla. This month's film discussion is The Graduate.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Are you new to Canada? Or a new immigrant and not sure how to find a job in Canada? Join this event presented by the Pickering Welcome Center to help you with your job search!

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

Sewing Heart-Shaped Pillows

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Teen, Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Get ready for Valentine's Day and learn to use the sewing machines to sew your own heart-shaped pillows in the Maker Space! All supplies will be provided.

This event is for ages 14+

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

Sewing Heart-Shaped Pillows

7:00pm - 7:45pm
Teen, Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Get ready for Valentine's Day and learn to use the sewing machines to sew your own heart-shaped pillows in the Maker Space! All supplies will be provided.

This event is for ages 14+

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Community-Led Book Club (CN)

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 is accepting new members. If you're interested in joining Community Book Club #1 please email book club member Laurel, at lacoish59@gmail.com 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adult
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness

DARS is a volunteer-led community outreach initiative that aims to serve low-income families and individuals experiencing housing instability in Pickering and Ajax. They offer a safe, inclusive space for social connection and a warm meal. Clients can also receive pantry staples, clothing, access to showers, and assistance with housing and income applications.

Disclaimer(s)

Animals may be present at this event

Please be advised that animals (including service animals) may be present at this event.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table

11:00am - 6:00pm
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) is a community-based, multi-service agency dedicated to offering a broad range of community services.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Pickering Welcome Centre Outreach Table

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Second Floor Common Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

The Pickering Welcome Centre will host a monthly information table at the Central Library, where Settlement Counsellors will be available to answer questions for newcomers and immigrants to Canada.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Writing Circle

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Event Details:

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

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

Introduction to 3D Printing

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teen, Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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 "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: Central Lobby
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.

DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adult
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness

DARS is a volunteer-led community outreach initiative that aims to serve low-income families and individuals experiencing housing instability in Pickering and Ajax. They offer a safe, inclusive space for social connection and a warm meal. Clients can also receive pantry staples, clothing, access to showers, and assistance with housing and income applications.

Disclaimer(s)

Animals may be present at this event

Please be advised that animals (including service animals) may be present at this event.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table

11:00am - 6:00pm
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) is a community-based, multi-service agency dedicated to offering a broad range of community services.

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

Introduction to Operating Systems - Windows 11

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

'This introductory workshop will teach you the basics of using the Microsoft Windows 11 operating system for PC computers. Fundamentals such as File Explorer, the Windows Desktop, Control Panel and more will be discussed.

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

Monsters and Creatures DnD Minis Painting

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teen, Adult
Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Want to learn how to create your own Dungeons & Dragons mini for your next campaign? Join us and bring your favourite DnD monsters & creatures to life with basic painting techniques.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Creative Writing Series: Poetry

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

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: Central Lobby
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 "Y/Z Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

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