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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Adult Reading Challenge (ARC)

All Day 7/1–8/31
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
All Library Locations
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Library Branch: All Library Locations
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Celebrate summer by participating in ARC, our Adult Reading Challenge! Complete activities to earn badges along the way.

10 am
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Games with Senior Buddies

10:00am–1:00pm
Seniors
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Join an afternoon of games and trivia with Senior Buddies!

11 am
12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Service Canada Outreach Table

1:00pm–3:30pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Claremont Library
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Library Branch: Claremont Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Event Details:

A Service Canada representative will be available to provide advice or guidance on accessing Service Canada programs and services related to Employment Insurance, the Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security.

This is a drop-in event.

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Seniors Social

1:00pm–3:00pm
Seniors
Central Library
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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 "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Metrolinx Information Table

1:00pm–3:00pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Outreach Table
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

Come say hello to the Metrolinx Team and visit the Metrolinx information booth at the Pickering Public Library! 

The Metrolinx Durham Region Community Engagement Team will be on site: 

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
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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
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Outreach Table
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 "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Creative Writing Group

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Event Details:

Join the Creative Writing Group's monthly meetings to discuss your poetry and prose with fellow writers. Perform workshops and prompts and be a part of your local writing community!

3 pm
4 pm
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Photo Series: Street Photography

4:30pm–6:00pm
Teen, Adult, Seniors
Off Site
Full
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

This workshop will teach you the fundamentals of street photography, including what it is and the type of gear and lenses to use, important concepts such as shooting from a distance, composition techniques, and more.

5 pm
6 pm
7 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Mastering the Bark Side!

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Off Site
Full
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have an adolescent dog between the age of 5 months and 3 years, or an older dog that has developed some unwanted behaviours? Perhaps you adopted a dog that is not acting the way you expected it to.

Disclaimer(s)

Animals may be present at this event

Please be advised that animals (including service animals) may be present at this event.

Library Event Photo Policy

By attending this Library event, you consent to having your photo/video taken by Library staff in accordance with Library Policy. 

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Writing Project Series: Publishing Pt. 2

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let’s explore the self-publishing process! Learn about formatting, printing, binding, and promoting your work.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Introduction to Python

7:30pm–8:30pm
Teen, Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

This workshop will teach you the very basics of the Python programming language, a very popular language for both web and desktop applications.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Adult Trivia: '90s Edition!

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come on by for an old-school trivia night! Snacks and prizes provided.