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The Prism Collective

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

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Crafty Tales (2-5 yrs)

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun storytime filled with books, songs, and rhymes, followed by an exciting hands-on craft inspired by the story. Perfect for little ones who love reading and crafting!

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Anime Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Film Screening, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Anime of the month: Attack on Titan

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Creative Writing Series: Poetry

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
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:

Is poetry simply a bunch of fancy rhymes jumbled together, or is it so much more? Learn the answer at this program as we take a look at the characteristics of a poem, different types of poetry, and just how powerful poetry can be.

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Tween to Teen: Craft Night

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens Area at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teens Area
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Event Details:

Relax and connect while making crafts with other tweens! 

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

Intro to UX Design

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Crafts and DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover how User Experience (UX) Design shapes the way we interact with the world. In this beginner-friendly session, we'll break down what UX is, explore core principles and walk through the phases of the UX design process.

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Job Searching in Canada with Pickering Welcome Centre

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Silent Room 1 at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Are you new to Canada and not sure how to find a job? Join this workshop presented by the Pickering Welcome Centre to help you with your job search! 

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Judith Shaw Book Launch: Savouring Verses: A Jamaican Childhood (Re)Collection

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Author Event, Community Partnership, Writing and Publishing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a live reading, cultural storytelling, and audience Q&A with local author Judith Shaw. The event will also include light Caribbean refreshments to engage the senses and bring the stories to life!

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Holiday Coding and Robotics Adventure with Code Ninjas (8-14 yrs)

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

You’re invited to explore the world of STEM with Code Ninjas Pickering in this holiday-themed workshop!

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Noon Years Eve! (0-12 yrs)

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Games and Activities
Event Details:

Bring your party hats and noisemakers and come countdown the New Year! We will have games and activities for families to participate in. Supplies will be provided.

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Inktober Digital Art Contest

10/01/2024 @ 9:30am–10/31/2024 @ 9:00pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Virtual
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teen, Adult, 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!

Promoting Anti-Violence Through Art - Youth Art Exhibition

10/02/2024 @ 9:30am–10/13/2024 @ 5:00pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

The Region of Durham funded the Durham Community Action Group (DCAG) to host a youth-led and youth-focused event addressing the issue of community violence. One of the ways DCAG decided to promote antiviolence, has been through art.
1 pm

Durham Community Health Centre - Hep C and Harm Reduction ResourceTable

1:00pm–2:30pm
All Ages, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Outreach Table
Age Group: All Ages, Teen, Adult, 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.
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm

Youth Drop In

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

Explore Your Future with Durham College

5:30pm–6:30pm
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:

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.

BACD Startup Session

5:30pm–7:00pm
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: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

BACD’s Business Fundamentals series includes the Start up Session as well as Marketing & Sales, Business Planning and Finance & Operations.
6 pm

Gaming Tournament

6:30pm–8:30pm
Teen
Central Library
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teen Gaming Station
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your competitive, and fun, spirit to the library. 

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.

Durham Region Newcomer Housing Journey Map - Information Table

6:00pm–8:00pm
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, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Learn about Durham Region's Newcomer Housing Journey Map while visiting the library! Staff from the Region will be on site to provide a demonstration and answer any questions related to this comprehensive resource.
7 pm

Build Your Own Settlers of CATAN 3D Printed Game Board

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teen, Adult
Central Library
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own personal gaming experience and immerse yourself in a modern classic board game, Settlers of CATAN.

TikTok Content Creation 101 Workshop

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Central Library
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Financial Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Curious about posting on TikTok but not sure where to begin? Celebrated TV star and influencer Tiera Dee will break down TikTok content creation and teach us how to find success on social media!