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Swifties' Night!

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teens Area
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Calling Swifties ages 13 and up who couldn't snag tickets to Taylor's show tonight! 

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Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions

Food will be served at this event. Please let us know if anyone registered has any allergies or dietary restrictions.

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. 

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.

Durham Region Newcomer Housing Journey Map - Information Table

6:00pm - 8:00pm
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, Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Learn about Durham Region's Newcomer Housing Journey Map while visiting the library! Staff from the Region will be on site to provide a demonstration and answer any questions related to this comprehensive resource.

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

English Conversation Circle

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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: 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 "Seniors" group.

Seniors Social

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities

Get together with other seniors every Tuesday afternoon for coffee and conversation. This drop-in social features Scrabble, dominoes, cards, and lively discussion.

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.

Service Canada Outreach Table

1:00pm - 4:00pm
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, Financial Literacy
Event Details:

A Service Canada representative will be available to provide advice or guidance on accessing Service Canada programs and services related to Employment Insurance, the Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security.

 

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.

Writing Makes Money with Erica London

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Author Event, Culture of Reading, Financial Literacy, Writing and Publishing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

How can you turn creative writing into a business? Author and businesswoman Erica London joins us to discuss her journey as a writer and how she found success through writing.

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

Tea & Books: Yearly Highlights

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Our staff will present new and exciting books available at the Library as you enjoy some tea, snacks, discussion and social time with others. You just might discover your next favourite author!

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions

Food will be served at this event. Please let us know if anyone registered has any allergies or dietary restrictions.

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

Mobile ID Tax Clinic Session 1

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Collab Room 1 (blue)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Filing your taxes each year unlocks benefits you may be eligible to receive. Have a modest income and a simple tax situation?

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

Mobile ID and Benefits Access Hub

1:00pm - 6:00pm
Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Event Details:

Get help accessing benefits that may put money in your pocket!

Open a Registered Education Savings Plan, get Social Insurance Numbers and other ID, and learn about the Canadian Dental Care Plan!

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 "Seniors" group.

Mobile ID Tax Clinic Session 2

1:45pm - 2:30pm
Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Collab Room 1 (blue)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Filing your taxes each year unlocks benefits you may be eligible to receive. Have a modest income and a simple tax situation?

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

Mobile ID Tax Clinic Session 3

2:30pm - 3:15pm
Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Collab Room 1 (blue)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Filing your taxes each year unlocks benefits you may be eligible to receive. Have a modest income and a simple tax situation?

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

Mobile ID Tax Clinic Session 4

3:45pm - 4:30pm
Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Collab Room 1 (blue)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Filing your taxes each year unlocks benefits you may be eligible to receive. Have a modest income and a simple tax situation?

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

Mobile ID Tax Clinic Session 5

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Collab Room 1 (blue)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Filing your taxes each year unlocks benefits you may be eligible to receive. Have a modest income and a simple tax situation?

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

Mobile ID Tax Clinic Session 6

5:15pm - 6:00pm
Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Collab Room 1 (blue)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Filing your taxes each year unlocks benefits you may be eligible to receive. Have a modest income and a simple tax situation?

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

CLEAResult Outreach Table

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
George Ashe Library
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

Join CLEAResult for information and support regarding the Save on Energy’s Energy Affordability Program (EAP), and Enbridge’s 

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

English Conversation Circle

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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: 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 "Seniors" group.

Seniors Social

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities

Get together with other seniors every Tuesday afternoon for coffee and conversation. This drop-in social features Scrabble, dominoes, cards, and lively discussion.

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

Open Tech Talk: Apple iPhones and iPads

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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:

Fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing of technology, Open Tech Talk is a drop-in discussion group, whereby clients can bring in their tech related questions to discuss with library staff as well as share their love of technolo

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

Community Makers & Artisans

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Seniors
George Ashe Library
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.

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

Harm Reduction Information and Education

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
Age Group: Adult, Y/Z 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 "All Ages" group.
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.

Intro to Digital Art Software: Krita

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

Unlock your inner artist with our Krita workshop. Krita is a free digital painting software used by professionals and hobbyists to create digital art.

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.