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Name: Youth in Policing Presentation
Start: 2024-09-19T18:30:00-04:00
End: 2024-09-19T20:00:00-04:00
Location: George Ashe Library

Featured Events

Youth in Policing Presentation

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library

Open

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

Age Group: Teen, Adult

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 5

Event Details:

Join us for an insightful event showcasing the DRPS Youth in Policing (YIP) Program, where community engagement meets youth empowerment.

Real estate agent showing a family a home.

Navigating the Real Estate Market with Nikhil Paul

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

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

Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 36

Event Details:

Delve into the intricacies of the real estate market during this educational presentation!

Celebrate Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur (5-12 yrs)

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Storytime Area at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Storytime Area

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Event Details:

Bring in the Jewish New Year! Join co-director of Chabad Chana Borenstein and community member Emma Cunningham to talk about how to start a sweet new year during the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah.

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.

Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions

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

Ovee Launch Party

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Off Site

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Event Details:

Ovee [pronounced "OH-VEE"] is the Pickering Public Library's new outreach vehicle, featuring a custom-built interior designed for delivering Library services to residents across Pickering.

Fun with Trebuchets! (10 -12 yrs)

Saturday, September 28, 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: STEAM

Event Details:

Come and learn about siege engines. We will also build a small catapult. Supplies will be provided.

Embracing Identity Panel

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

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

Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 24

Event Details:

Come together for a panel discussion for LGBT History Month and Coming Out Day on the importance of personal discovery, identity, and the power of community.

Paw Print Wreath with Animal Services

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

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

Program Type: Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 19

Event Details:

Learn how to make a paw print wreath!

All supplies will be provided.

Self care products spread out on a table.

Wellness Series: Flair for Self Care with DCHC

Thursday, October 3, 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

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

Take a little self-care get-away, hang out and mix spa treatments to use at home! You’ll get a free program kit with everything you need.

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.

Comic book style graphic in orange, yellow, and blue

Comic Book Writing with Howard Wong (9-12 yrs)

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Writing and Publishing

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 9

Event Details:

Jumpstart your comic creating during this two-hour overview workshop covering basically everything you need to start your comic book creating journey!

Topics include:

Worldbuilding

Story Development

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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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