Upcoming Events

Name: DIY Personalized Gifts: Vinyl Cutter
Start: 2024-12-04T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-04T20:30:00-05:00
Location: Central Library

Featured Events

DIY Personalized Gifts: Vinyl Cutter

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Maker Space at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Want to make a custom gift for the holidays? Come and learn how to create your own design with the Vinyl Cutter! Learn the basics of vector graphics to create your design and cut it using the vinyl cutter.

Celebrate Winter: Crafternoon! (5-12)

Thursday, December 5, 2024 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: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY

Event Details:

Time to get crafty! Come and get creative with a variety of seasonal fun craft supplies. What will you make? Supplies will be provided.

Great Pickering Gingerbread House Competition

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

The competition is on... who can make the Greatest Gingerbread House?

Roll up your sleeves and get messy as you go face to face with other legendary Gingerbread House constructors. Build, decorate, and enjoy!

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.

Photo Series: Photo Processing and Printing

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Maker Space at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

This workshop will demonstrate the basics of photo editing and post processing using software like Adobe Lightroom. We will look at concepts like white balance, color correction and how these concepts relate to the printing process.

Learn How to Solder

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Maker Space at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Maker Space

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Soldering is one of the most important skills any beginner Maker needs to know in order to complete electronics projects. This workshop will teach you the very basics of soldering using well known techniques.

Design Your Own Gift with Crock A Doodle

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Full

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Looking for a DIY project or last minute holiday gift? Come decorate some mugs and bowls with Crock A Doodle!

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.

The Prism Collective

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library

Open

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult

Program Type: Inclusion and Belonging

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 19

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

Introduction to Apple iPhones and iPads

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm

Maker Space at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 13

Event Details:

Familiarize yourself with your Apple iPhone and/or iPad by learning the basics!

Introduction to Android Phones and Tablets

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 8:00pm - 8:45pm

Maker Space at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Maker Space

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 13

Event Details:

Familiarize yourself with your Android phone and/or tablet by learning the basics!

Digital Holiday Cards

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Maker Space at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space

Age Group: All Ages, Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Computers and Technology, Crafts and DIY

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Get into the holiday spirit with our digital holiday card workshop. Learn to use our digital art software Krita and our Wacom drawing tablets to create your very own wintry work of art just in time for the holidays.

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Ovee Stop - Hollymeadow Park

2:15pm - 3:30pm

All Ages

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Ovee

Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Ovee Stop - Rouge Valley Park

4:00pm - 5:30pm

All Ages

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Ovee

Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Ovee Stop - Creekside Park

4:00pm - 5:30pm

All Ages

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Ovee

Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Ovee Stop - West Shore Community Centre

6:00pm - 7:00pm

All Ages

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Ovee, West Shore Community Centre

Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park

10:00am - 12:00pm

All Ages

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Ovee, Rick Johnson Memorial Park

Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Digital Holiday Cards

7:00pm - 8:30pm

All Ages, Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors

Central Library

Waitlist

Registration

Waitlist

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space

Age Group: All Ages, Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Computers and Technology, Crafts and DIY

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Ovee Stop - Whitevale Park

10:00am - 11:30am

All Ages

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Ovee, Whitevale Park

Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park

12:00pm - 1:30pm

All Ages

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Ovee, Rick Johnson Memorial Park

Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Ovee Stop - Creekside Park

4:00pm - 5:30pm

All Ages

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Ovee

Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Ovee Stop - Greenwood Community Centre

6:00pm - 7:00pm

All Ages

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Ovee

Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park

10:00am - 12:00pm

All Ages

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Ovee, Rick Johnson Memorial Park

Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Ovee Stop - Hollymeadow Park

2:15pm - 3:30pm

All Ages

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Ovee

Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Ovee Stop - Rouge Valley Park

4:00pm - 5:30pm

All Ages

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Ovee

Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Christmas Eve

All Day

Claremont Branch

Closing

Branches:

Claremont Branch

Christmas Eve

1:00pm - 5:00pm

Some Branches

Closing

Branches:

Central Library, George Ashe Library

Christmas Day

All Day

Some Branches

Closing

Branches:

Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch

Boxing Day

All Day

Some Branches

Closing

Branches:

Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch

Ovee Stop - Whitevale Park

10:00am - 11:30am

All Ages

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Ovee

Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park

12:00pm - 1:30pm

All Ages

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Ovee

Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

New Year's Eve

All Day

Claremont Branch

Closing

Branches:

Claremont Branch

New Year's Eve

1:00pm - 5:00pm

Some Branches

Closing

Branches:

Central Library, George Ashe Library

New Year's Day

All Day

Some Branches

Closing

Branches:

Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch

Ovee Stop - Hollymeadow Park

2:15pm - 3:30pm

All Ages

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Ovee

Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Ovee Stop - Rouge Valley Park

4:00pm - 5:30pm

All Ages

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Ovee

Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Disclaimer(s)

Teen only event

Disclaimer(s)

Teen only event

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