Upcoming Events

Name: Introduction to Operating Systems - Windows 11
Start: 2025-02-05T14:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-02-05T16:00:00-05:00
Location: Central Library

Featured Events

Introduction to Operating Systems - Windows 11

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Maker Space at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space

Age Group: Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 14

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.

Community Celebration and Update

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Central Storytime Area at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Storytime Area

Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult

Program Type: Inclusion and Belonging, Library Board, Sustainability

Event Details:

Join us to celebrate our amazing volunteers in 2024 and to learn about the progress we have been making with our new 2024-2027 Strategic Plan!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Monsters and Creatures DnD Minis Painting

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Maker Space at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space

Age Group: Teen, Adult

Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Maker Space

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 11

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.

XOXO: Valentine Card Making

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Teens Area at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Teens Area

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

Love is in the air! Come join us to make some handmade valentine's cards for your partner, crush, or friends. Materials and snacks provided.

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.

Open book of poetry beside a vase of flowers.

Creative Writing Series: Poetry

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Waitlist

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

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.

Coding Workshop with Ontario Tech University (Grades 1-4)

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Waitlist

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Partnership, STEAM

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

c_wonder Coding Workshops aim to introduce children to the fundamentals of coding and its applications in the real world.

LEGO Club! (6-12 yrs)

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library

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Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Inclusion and Belonging, STEAM

Event Details:

Come and meet new friends and play with LEGO! Let your creativity be your guide. Supplies will be provided.

Anime Club

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Film Screening, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 18

Event Details:

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

This month's anime: Attack on Titan

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.

Valentine's Craft Fun! (6-10 yrs)

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 17

Event Details:

Love is in the air! Join us to make a Valentine craft for yourself or someone you love. Supplies will be provided.

The Prism Collective

Wednesday, February 12, 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

Seats Remaining: 30

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.

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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.

META Employment Services Support Table

1:30pm - 3:30pm

Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Lobby

Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy

Event Details:

META Employment Services will doing resume critiques and discussing their employment support services for Library clients.

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.

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

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.

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.

Writing Circle

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Silent Room 1

Age Group: Adult, 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!

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

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.

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.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

All Day

Some Branches

Closing

Branches:

George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Thanksgiving

All Day

Some Branches

Closing

Branches:

Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch

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.

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

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.

META Employment Services Support Table

1:30pm - 3:30pm

Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Lobby

Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy

Event Details:

META Employment Services will doing resume critiques and discussing their employment support services for Library clients.

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.

Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Disclaimer(s)

Library Event Photo Policy

Disclaimer(s)

Teen only event

Disclaimer(s)

Teen only event

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