Week Calendar

Name: Tween Turnout (10-14 yrs)
Start: 2024-09-17T16:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-09-17T17:00:00-04:00
Location: Central Library

Featured Events

A person playing Mario Kart on a Nintendo Switch.

Tween Turnout (10-14 yrs)

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Teen Gaming Station at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Teen Gaming Station

Age Group: Children, Teen

Program Type: Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging

Event Details:

Relax and connect while playing games with other tweens! Super Smash Bros., Mario Kart,.... you in?

This is a program for youth (ages 10-14).

Books and Brushes: Design Library Bookends!

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

Design and paint a bookend to decorate the Youth Space! Leave your mark by helping to create a fun and welcoming space for Teens. Fantasy, Marvel, Video games, paint whatever design brings you joy!

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.

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: 6

Event Details:

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

Tea & Books

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Auditorium at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

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

Program Type: Culture of Reading, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Our staff will present new and exciting books available at the Library as you enjoy some tea, snacks, discussion and social time with others. You just might discover your next favourite author!

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.

Paper lanterns floating in the night sky.

Make Your Own Paper Lantern: Mid-Autumn Festival

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Waitlist

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Create a beautiful paper lantern as you learn about the history and traditions of the Mid-Autumn Festival from the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto!

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.

Crafternoon! (5-12 yrs)

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Claremont Branch

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Library Branch: Claremont Branch

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY

Event Details:

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

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.

Make your own Trebuchet! (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 and build your own operating miniature trebuchets. Supplies will be provided.

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Time	Mon (9/09)	Tue (9/10)	Wed (9/11)	Thu (9/12)	Fri (9/13)	Sat (9/14)
All Day					Closing Closed Day All Day Claremont Branch Branches: Claremont Branch
9 am	COFRD Francophone Employment Centre of Durham (CEFD) Outreach Services and Information Table 9:30am - 5:00pm Central Library Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Lobby Program Type: Community Partnership Event Details: Le Centre d'emploi francophone de Durham (CEFD) est un pôle d’emploi francophone qui favorise l'intégration professionnelle des francophones de la région de Durham. COFRD Settlement Services Outreach and Information Table 9:30am - 5:00pm Central Library Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Lobby Center Display Program Type: Community Partnership Event Details: The COFRD offers services to newcomers in needs’ assessment and referral, information and orientation, community connections through the Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) program, support services, group activities, and workshops.
10 am						This event is in the "Children" group. Cancelled Métis Red River Jig and Ojibwe Powwow Dance with Chantale Joly (6-12 yrs) 10:00am - 12:00pm Children Off Site Registration Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous Event Details: Join us for an exciting workshop where children will learn a traditional Métis Jig, enriched with Ojibway elements. Led by a First Nations and Métis instructor, kids will discover the rhythmic steps and cultural significance of this lively dance.
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
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 "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 "Children" group. Parent Child Mother Goose with EarlyON (birth to 12 months) 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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.
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
5 pm		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. Explore Your Future with Durham College 5:00pm - 6:30pm Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors Central Library 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: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership Event Details: Are you planning your next steps after high school? Thinking of a career change? Or perhaps returning to your education after some time away? No matter your background or goals, this opportunity is for you.
6 pm		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 6:30pm - 8:00pm Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult George Ashe 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: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy Registration Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Please join Ellen Seyers from RBC Dominion Securities for an interactive session to help build your financial management skills and answer your financial questions. Some of the topics we will discuss include:
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. Secrets to Scholarship Writing 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, Writing and Publishing Registration Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Scholarships help grow your bank account and avoid student debt. In this workshop you will learn how to find and apply for free money!

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