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The Many Faces of Scanning: How to Scan Photos, Artwork, and Documents

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teen, Adult, Seniors
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: 12
Event Details:

Join us in the Maker Space to learn all about professional scanning techniques for different media. You'll learn to use our high resolution Epson Photo Scanner to digitize your photos, artwork, and documents without losing quality. 

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.

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table

10:00am - 6:00pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
Age Group: Teen, Adult, 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 "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Community Makers & Artisans

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Harm Reduction Information and Education

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
Age Group: Adult, 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

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

Seed Library Launch: Gardens and Wellness with Durham Master Gardeners

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
George Ashe Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Games and Activities, Gardening, Sustainability
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Celebrate the reopening of our Seed Library with a presentation with Durham Master Gardeners followed by a Seed Giveaway and planting activities for the whole family!

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.

Seed Library Launch: Plant with Us!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
George Ashe Library
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Games and Activities, Gardening, Sustainability
Event Details:

Celebrate the reopening of our Seed Library with a Seed Giveaway and planting activities for the whole family!

Learn how to start a plant in a newspaper pot! All materials provided, while supplies last.

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 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.

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.

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table

10:00am - 6:00pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
Age Group: Teen, Adult, 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 "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Tech Movie Night: Black Panther

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Film Screening
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 37
Event Details:

'Dig into some popcorn and enjoy a screening of "Black Panther" with your friends and family. This film and many others are available to loan on DVD through the library.

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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Black History Month, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Puzzles, riddles, secret codes, and lock boxes... Do you have what it takes to escape a locked room in your local museum while uncovering the truth about a hidden piece of Black Canadian history?

Play in groups of 4 - 6 people.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Black History Month, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Puzzles, riddles, secret codes, and lock boxes... Do you have what it takes to escape a locked room in your local museum while uncovering the truth about a hidden piece of Black Canadian history?

Play in groups of 4 - 6 people.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Black History Month, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Puzzles, riddles, secret codes, and lock boxes... Do you have what it takes to escape a locked room in your local museum while uncovering the truth about a hidden piece of Black Canadian history?

Play in groups of 4 - 6 people.

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.

DRUHC Employment Services Support Table

10:00am - 1:00pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Event Details:

Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre - Pickering will doing resume critiques and discussing their employment support services.

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 "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 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.

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.

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table

10:00am - 6:00pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
Age Group: Teen, Adult, 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 "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Community Makers & Artisans

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
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.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

VPI Employment Services Support Table

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Event Details:

VPI Employment Services - Ajax will doing resume critiques and discussing their employment support services.

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: Fiction

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

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

Genealogy Drop-In

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Adult, 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

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 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.