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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.

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.

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.

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.

Celebrate Winter: Snowflake Art! (7-12 yrs)

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
George Ashe Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Bring in the winter season by creating your own snowflake wall decoration! Supplies will be provided.

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.

DIY Gifts

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teens Area
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Event Details:

Ever wanted to make a beautiful homemade gift for someone special? The Library's got a boatload of leftover supplies from this year's programs that would make perfect gifts with a little bit of love and creativity.

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.

Winter Movie & Munchies

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Teen
Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Wellness, Film Screening, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Warm up with our hot chocolate bar, grab some snacks, and get comfy as we watch a movie! A poll for which movie to watch will be put on Discord. Go Vote!

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.

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.

Celebrate Winter: Crafternoon! (5-12)

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
George Ashe Library
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.

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.

Celebrate Winter: Creative Cookie Time! (2-6 yrs)

10:00am - 10:45am
Children
George Ashe Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join us for everything cookies! Enjoy cookie stories, songs and decorate your own delicious cookie to take home. Dress for mess! Supplies will be provided. 

Neurodivergent Drop-In

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
George Ashe Library
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness
Event Details:

The library will be hosting a unique event catering to families with children who identify as being neurodivergent to come and experience the library prior to regular operating hours.

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.

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.

Celebrate Winter: DIY Cards! (6-12 yrs)

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
Claremont Branch
Library Branch: Claremont Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Event Details:

Feeling crafty? Come on by and create a hand-made card for someone you love! Supplies will be provided.

Homeschoolers Hub! (5-12 yrs)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Homeschoolers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly Homeschoolers Hub! These programs will explore a different topic every month ranging from STEAM, LEGO, crafts, community-led events and much more! Come on out and socialize with other homeschoolers.

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.

Puzzle Competition

2:00pm - 4:00pm
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: Community Wellness, Games and Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Hey puzzle masters, looking for a challenge? Compete against fellow puzzlers and race against the clock to be first to complete your supplied 300-piece puzzle. Play individually or in teams of up to four. Winners receive a prize!

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.

Tween Turnout (10-14 yrs)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teens Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Relax and connect while playing games with other tweens! 

This is a program for youth (ages 10-14).

Celebrate Winter: DIY Cards! (6-12 yrs)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
George Ashe Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Feeling crafty? Come on by and create a hand-made card for someone you love! Supplies will be provided.

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.