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Name: Winter Fun Crafternoon! (5-12)
Start: 2025-01-02T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-02T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Central Library

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Winter Fun Crafternoon! (5-12)

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Auditorium at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

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. Supplies will be provided.

LEGO Fun! (6-12 yrs)

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

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

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Come and meet new friends and have fun while building a LEGO city! Supplies will be provided.

Marble Run Madness! (6-12 yrs)

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Auditorium at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, STEAM

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Come and work together with friends to build some super awesome build marble runs! How complex can you make them?

Pickering-Ajax Science Fair Registration (Grades 3-12)

All Day 1/6 - 2/7

All Library Locations

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Library Branch: All Library Locations

Age Group: Children, Teen

Program Type: STEAM

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On Saturday, March 1, Pickering Public Library and Ajax Public Library will be hosting our annual Pickering-Ajax Science Fair! Children from Grades 3-12 are invited to create a science fair project.

The Prism Collective

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

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

Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Inclusion and Belonging

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 30

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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.

New Year's Resolution Vision Board

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Teens Area at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Teens Area

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Crafts and DIY

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 18

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Do you have goals you want to achieve this year? Are you more of a visual person? Come join us to create vision boards for the year ahead! Snacks and materials included.

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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.

Science Fair: How-To Workshop (Grades 3 - 12)

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 14

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Want to learn more about what makes a great Science Fair entry? Join us for our Science Fair How-To Workshop and learn all the tips and tricks to help you create a masterpiece!

Anime Club

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Auditorium at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Film Screening, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging

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Seats Remaining: 16

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Join us for our biweekly Anime Club meetup, where anime enthusiasts and teens new to the genre come together for snacks, watch parties, and discussing our favourite moments and characters!

This month's anime: Jujutsu Kaisen

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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.

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Wills & Estate Planning Information Session with Brian Hawke

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Auditorium at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

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

Program Type: Community Wellness, Financial Literacy

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Seats Remaining: 37

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Explore the essentials of estate planning in this informative presentation from local lawyer, Brian Hawke, and gain peace of mind by understanding how a well-crafted Will can simplify the estate process and ensure your final wishes are honoured.

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All Day	This event is in the "Children" group. Poetry Slam Contest! (Grades 1-8) All Day 4/1 - 4/30 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: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing Event Details: Do you enjoy writing poems? If so, submit a poem for the Library's Poetry Slam Contest! The poem must be no longer than a page. Entries will be divided into the following categories: grades 1-2 \| 3-4 \| 5-6 \| 7-8.
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group. Family Storytime (2-5 yrs) 10:00am - 10:30am 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 Room: George Ashe Storytime Area 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! This event is in the "Children" group. Solar Eclipse Fun! (5-12 yrs) 10:00am - 11:30am 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: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Experience the magic of solar eclipses! Come and enjoy hands-on activities in celebration of this year’s very rare total solar eclipse. This event is in the "Adult" group. Genealogy Drop-In 10:30am - 12:30pm 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: Maker Space Age Group: Adult Program Type: Local History and Genealogy Calling all genealogists, experienced and new to a regular genealogy drop-in program to work on genealogy projects with the support of library staff and other genealogy enthusiasts. Staff will be on site to do basic introduction to genealogy tools like Ancestry.ca assist and help with research questions, suggest resources, and other research tools. Bring a laptop or try our Loanable Laptops service.	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 Room: Central Storytime Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime Event Details: Perfect for little ones who love bounces and tickles! This storytime features books, songs and action rhymes for little ones! This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Supported Self-Filing Tax Workshop (Computer Guidance Provided) 10:00am - 12:00pm 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: Auditorium Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Financial Literacy Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: It's tax season! In this hands-on workshop, we'll guide you through filing your taxes using Wealthsimple. At the end of the session, you'll leave with your taxes filed and all the knowledge to file your taxes next year too!	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 Room: Central Storytime Area 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! This event is in the "Adult" group. Durham Community Legal Clinic 10:00am - 1:00pm Adult George Ashe Library This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: George Ashe Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Community Partnership Event Details: Speak with a representative from the Durham Community Legal Clinic and hear about the services they offer at the Clinic.	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 This event is in the "Children" group. Neurodivergent Storytime (2-6 yrs) 10:00am - 10:45am 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: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging, Storytime 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.
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. 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: 22 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 "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. Durham Community Health Centre - Hep C and Harm Reduction ResourceTable 1:00pm - 2:30pm 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 Event Details: The Durham Community Health Centre team will be on site at the Central Library, hosting a resource table focusing on hepatitis c and harm reduction overdose protection. 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 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 Room: George Ashe Storytime Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership Event Details: This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.	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 "Adult" group. This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Supported Self-Filing Tax Workshop (Computer Guidance Provided) 2:00pm - 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: Auditorium Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Financial Literacy Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: It's tax season! In this hands-on workshop, we'll guide you through filing your taxes using Wealthsimple. At the end of the session, you'll leave with your taxes filed and all the knowledge to file your taxes next year too!
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 Room: George Ashe Storytime Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership 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.
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6 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. English Conversation Circle 6:30pm - 7:30pm 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: Silent Room 1 Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Inclusion and Belonging Event Details: For newcomers in the Pickering area looking to practice conversational English, meet new people, and learn about your community. Join us for a one hour conversation circle in partnership with Community Development Council Durham.		This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Supported Self-Filing Tax Workshop (Computer Guidance Provided) 6:00pm - 8:00pm 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: Silent Room 1 Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Financial Literacy Registration Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: It's tax season! In this hands-on workshop, we'll guide you through filing your taxes using Wealthsimple. At the end of the session, you'll leave with your taxes filed and all the knowledge to file your taxes next year too! This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. Youth Leadership Toastmasters (11-17 yrs) 6:30pm - 8:00pm Children, Teen Central 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: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Children, Teen Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: The Youth Leadership Program with Toastmasters International is geared for youth to develop their communication and leadership skills through practical experience.		This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Supported Self-Filing Tax Workshop for Couples (Computer Skills Required) 6:00pm - 8:00pm 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: Auditorium Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Financial Literacy Registration Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: It's tax season!
7 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group. Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters 7:00pm - 8:30pm 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 Event Details: Find your voice at Toastmasters! Hear some great speakers and enjoy warm conversation and watch a Toastmasters meeting unfold.		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. eBooks & eAudiobooks 7:00pm - 8:30pm Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors 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. 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: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space Registration Required Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: Tired of lugging around heavy books? Going on a trip and hoping to pack light? Looking to maximize your leisurely walks? Discover the secret world of eBooks and eAudiobooks waiting to be read in just a couple of clicks.	This event is in the "Teen" group. Tye-Die Shirt Party 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 Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teen Program Type: Crafts and DIY Registration Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Do you want to make your own tie-dye shirt in preparation for summer? Design your very own t-shirt here at the library! T-shirts and tie-dye will be provided. 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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