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Inktober Digital Art Contest

10/01/2024 @ 9:30am - 10/31/2024 @ 9:00pm
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Maker Space
Event Details:

Calling all artists ages 14+: submit your one of a kind digital art pieces by October 31st for your chance to be featured on our library website and win some fun prizes!
10 am

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: 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.

Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
Claremont Branch
Library Branch: Claremont Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

Neurodivergent Storytime (2-6 yrs)

10:00am - 10:45am
Children
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, 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

DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adult
Central Library
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

Seniors Social

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Seniors
Central Library
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.

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children
George Ashe Library
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.

Community Makers & Artisans

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize. 

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

1:30pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Seniors
Central Library
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

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

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children
Central Library
Open
Registration
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
3 pm

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children
George Ashe Library
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.

Photo Series: Landscape Photography

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen, Adult, Seniors
Off Site
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

This workshop will teach you the fundamentals of landscape photography, including what it is and the type of gear and lenses to use, important concepts such as shooting with a small f-stop, composition techniques, and more.
4 pm

Youth Drop In

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen
Central Library
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.

Fall Oil Pastel Art (6-12 yrs)

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Fall is in the air and what better way to capture the fall colours than to create your own masterpiece using oil pastels. Supplies will be provided.
5 pm
6 pm

English Conversation Circle

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, 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.

Embracing Identity Panel

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult
Central Library
Open
Registration
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: 27
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.

Wellness Series: Flair for Self Care with DCHC

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Teen
George Ashe Library
Open
Registration
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.
7 pm

Paw Print Wreath with Animal Services

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Open
Registration
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.