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Name: Nightstop Recruitment Information Session with Durham Youth Services
Start: 2024-11-12T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-12T19:00:00-05:00
Location: George Ashe Library

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Nightstop Recruitment Information Session with Durham Youth Services

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library

Open

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

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

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

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 19

Event Details:

Nightstop is an alternative to shelter that adopts a preventative approach to homelessness by intervening at an early stage of crisis in order to help youth secure safe temporary housing, avoiding the shelter system or sleeping “rough” on the stre

Swifties' Night!

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Teens Area at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Teens Area

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

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

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 42

Event Details:

Calling Swifties ages 13 and up who couldn't snag tickets to Taylor's show tonight!

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

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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: 23

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: 12

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: 7

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: 8

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

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All Day	This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Black Excellence Pins All Day 2/1 - 2/29 Teen, Adult Central Library This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Black History Month, Maker Space Event Details: Create pins to celebrate Black History Month! This is a passive activity in the Maker Space that will be self-led with printed instructions.
	This event is in the "Adult" group. Black History Month Reading Challenge All Day 2/1 - 2/29 Adult Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adult Program Type: Black History Month, Culture of Reading, Inclusion and Belonging Event Details: Celebrate Black History Month by participating in our Black History Month Beanstack challenge!
	This event is in the "Children" group. Freedom Quilt (4-12 yrs) All Day 2/1 - 2/29 Children All Library Locations This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: All Library Locations Age Group: Children Program Type: Black History Month Event Details: During slavery, quilting was a common practice and people enslaved wove in hidden messages to help guide those yearning for freedom.
		Closing Family Day All Day Some Branches Branches: Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch		This event is in the "Teen" group. The Antiracist Deck Question of the Week All Day 2/21 - 2/29 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 Room: Teens Area Age Group: Teen Program Type: Black History Month, Inclusion and Belonging Event Details: We will have a reflective question around race and identity in the teen area for the month of February. Feel free to share your thoughts on our whiteboard! *This is a passive activity and not an event
10 am			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.		This event is in the "Children" group. Saturday Storytime Spectacular! (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!
11 am				This event is in the "Adult" group. DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support) 11:00am - 1:00pm Adult Central Library This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
12 pm				This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. What You Need to Know About Tax (for newcomers) 12:00pm - 1:00pm Adult, Seniors George Ashe 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: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging Registration Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Details: New to Canada and want to understand the tax system? Then this session is for you! This session will share:
1 pm			This event is in the "Seniors" group. Seniors Social 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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.	This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker 1:30pm - 4:00pm Adult, Seniors Central 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: 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.
2 pm				This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Social Services Community Supports 2:00pm - 4:30pm All Ages, Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors Central Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. 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: Central Lobby Age Group: All Ages, Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness An Ontario Works Outreach Worker from the Region of Durham will be onsite every Wednesday at the Central Library to assist you, and no appointment is necessary. The Outreach Worker can connect you to a variety of social services, supports, and resources, including financial resources, housing, food security, counselling, children’s services referrals, assistance to replace government issued ID, and more. The Outreach Worker can also contact community agencies on your behalf and assist with online government application forms. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Introduction to Operating Systems - Windows 11 2:30pm - 4:00pm Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors Central Library Full Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Y/Z Young 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, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Maker Space Registration Required Seats Remaining: 1 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.
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 "Children" group. Adopt-a-Pet with Pickering Animal Services (7-12 yrs) 4:30pm - 5:30pm 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: Community Partnership, Community Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Have you ever wanted to adopt your own pet? Well now you can! Join Lindsey from Pickering Animal Services as she talks about the responsibilities of owning a variety of pets.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. Budgeting and Expenses with Chartered Professional Accountants (Grades 7-8) 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children, Teen George Ashe Library Full Registration This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teen" 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, Teen Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy Registration Required Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: Budgeting is about making choices between what we need and what we want. Staying on or under a budget reaps positive rewards. You are in charge of your choices, but first you have to be aware that you are making them.	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.
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7 pm			This event is in the "Children" group. Sleepy Storytime (2-6 yrs) 7:00pm - 7:30pm 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: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime Event Details: Put on your pajamas and bring your favourite stuffy and join us for some sleepy stories before bedtime!		This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. Black History Month: Author Kern Carter 7:00pm - 8:00pm All Ages, Teen Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: All Ages, Teen Program Type: Black History Month, Inclusion and Belonging Event Details: Kern Carter, author of the teen novel Boys and Girls Screaming, will share the pain and joy behind his book’s creative process as well as his personal journey of breaking through a challenging career. This event is in the "Teen" group. Jackbox Games Night 7:00pm - 8:30pm Teen Central Library Full Registration This event is in the "Teen" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Teen Program Type: Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging Registration Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Got the winter blahs? There's a solution: Jackbox! Come socialize and play a few rounds of several different Jackbox Party games! Please note that a smart device (phone, tablet, etc.) will be needed to participate. 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. This event is in the "Adult" group. Pickering Public Library Board Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm Adult Central Library This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adult Program Type: Library Board Event Details: Board meetings are held in-person and are open to members of the public to attend.

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