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Name: PA Day Fun: Family Crafternoon! (5-12 yrs)
Start: 2024-11-15T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-15T15:00:00-05:00
Location: George Ashe Library

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PA Day Fun: Family Crafternoon! (5-12 yrs)

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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

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

Typewriter with dollar signs on the page.

Writing Makes Money with Erica London

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

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: 18

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.

Teen Trivia - Anime

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Teens Area at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Teens Area

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 24

Event Details:

Don’t miss this chance to showcase your anime expertise and connect with fellow fans. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a casual viewer, we guarantee a night of laughter and friendly competition. There are prizes to be won!

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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.

Film Club: The Boy In The Woods

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Maker Space at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space

Age Group: Teen, Adult

Program Type: Maker Space

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 9

Event Details:

Are you interested in films and documentaries? Join us for our film club for a thoughtful and lively discussion on our selected title each month from either Kanopy or Hoopla.

The Future is Calling! Post-Secondary School Fair

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

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

Program Type: Community Partnership

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 9

Event Details:

Explore your future at our Post-Secondary School Fair!

Open Tech Talk: Apple iPhones and iPads

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Maker Space at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 6

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

Intro to Digital Art Software: Krita

Thursday, November 28, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Maker Space at Central Library

Open

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: 6

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.

A black and white image of old documents and portraits

Genealogy Drop-In

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm

Maker Space at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space

Age Group: Adult, Y/Z 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

World Religion Day: We Are All Family

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Maker Space at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space

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

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging

Event Details:

Durham Multifaith Community is pleased to invite you to World Religion Day 2025: We Are Family. You will have the opportunity to interact and learn about different faiths through a variety of interactive displays and family activities.

Genealogy Drop-In

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm

Maker Space at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space

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

Program Type: Local History and Genealogy

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All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Seed Library Donations All Day 1/4 - 1/31 All Ages All Library Locations This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: All Library Locations Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Gardening Event Details: We're growing a Seed Library! To help get us started, donate your extra seeds to any Pickering library location. Come back on February 17th for our Seed Library Launch to pick up the seeds you need to start your garden!
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group. Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-4 yrs) 10:00am - 10:45am Children George Ashe Library Full Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy Registration Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Details: Start off the new year by getting your child ready for kindergarten! Weekly themes include: Know Your Name, Finger Play, Self-Help, Gluing and Cutting, Writing and Colouring and Yummy in Your Tummy. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.	This event is in the "Children" group. Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs) 10:00am - 10:30am Children Central Library This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy Event Details: Perfect for little ones who love bounces and tickles! This storytime features books, songs and action rhymes for little ones! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.	This event is in the "Children" group. Family Storytime (2-5 yrs) 10:00am - 10:30am Children Central Library This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime Event Details: This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.	This event is in the "Children" group. Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs) 10:00am - 10:30am Children Claremont Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Claremont Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime Event Details: This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. This event is in the "Children" group. Neurodivergent Storytime (2-6 yrs) 10:00am - 10:45am Children Central Library Full Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Children Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime Registration Required Seats Remaining: 14 Event Details: This storytime takes place in a quiet and safe environment. It includes interactive stories, songs, action-rhymes, fingerplays and sensory activities which promote literacy skills and development. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
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12 pm					This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Will & Estate Planning Information Session 12:00pm - 2:00pm Adult, Seniors Central Library Full Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Financial Literacy Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Join Pavel Malysheuski, a lawyer with 10+ years of experience in Wills and Estate Planning, as he shares what you need to know about Wills and Estate Planning, including:
1 pm		This event is in the "Children" group. Parent Child Mother Goose with EarlyON (birth to 12 months) 1:30pm - 3:30pm Children Central Library This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Early Literacy Event Details: This program offers a group experience for parents and babies focusing on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together.	This event is in the "Seniors" group. Seniors Social 1:00pm - 5:30pm Seniors Central Library This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Collab Room 2 (green) 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 "Children" group. Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months) 1:30pm - 2:30pm Children George Ashe Library This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: George Ashe Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Early Literacy Event Details: This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.	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 This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
2 pm				This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. B2B - Introduction to Computers 2:30pm - 4:00pm Adult, Seniors Central Library Full Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Maker Space Registration Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: This introductory workshop will teach you all about the basic components and ports on a modern computer. You will also learn basic keyboarding and mouse skills.		This event is in the "Children" group. Coding Workshop with Ontario Tech University (10-14 yrs) 2:00pm - 4:00pm Children Central Library Full Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Children Program Type: 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.
3 pm				This event is in the "Children" group. Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months) 3:00pm - 4:00pm Children George Ashe Library This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: George Ashe Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Early Literacy Event Details: This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.
4 pm					This event is in the "Teen" group. Youth Drop In 4:00pm - 5:30pm Teen Central Library This event is in the "Teen" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Teen Program Type: Inclusion and Belonging Event Details: Games, Music, and Snacks. Every week, every time. A Youth Outreach Worker from Durham Community Health Centre will be on site. Resources included. All welcome. This is a program for teens (ages 13-19). 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.
5 pm					Olufolajimi, Shogo 5:30pm - 7:30pm Central Library Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Collab Room 2 (green)
6 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors Central Library This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership Event Details: Find your voice at Toastmasters! Hear some great speakers and enjoy warm conversation and watch a Toastmasters meeting unfold.
7 pm		Meeting 7:15pm - 9:00pm Central Library Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Collab Room 1 (blue)		Olufolajimi, Shogo 7:00pm - 9:00pm Central Library Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Collab Room 1 (blue)	This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group. Wealth and Investing 101 with Ellen Seyers from RBC Dominion Securities 7:00pm - 8:00pm Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult Central Library Full Registration This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy Registration Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Please join us for an interactive session to help build your financial management skills and answer your financial questions. Topics will include how to build wealth and investing 101. No experience or prior knowledge is required! Reservation Room Booking 7:45pm - 8:45pm Central Library This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Collab Room 2 (green)

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