Week Calendar

Name: Escape Room: Into the Fortress
Start: 2025-03-13T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-03-13T20:00:00-04:00
Location: Central Library

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Escape Room: Into the Fortress

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Waitlist

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, March Break

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Zombies, spiders and creepers, oh my! Gather resources to grow stronger and defeat enemies. Jump into a pixelated journey to invade the Nether Fortress!

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.

Button Bonanza! (7-12 yrs)

Friday, March 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Auditorium at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, March Break

Event Details:

Use our button maker to bring your coolest ideas to life—what will you create? The possibilities are endless! All supplies will be provided, so just bring your creativity and get ready for some button-making fun!

TAG Trivia

Friday, March 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Teens Area at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Teens Area

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging, TAG Event

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 13

Event Details:

Join us for trivia made entirely by our volunteer group, TAG! There will be a prize for whoever comes out on top!

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.

Ramadan Storytime with Muslim Women of Durham Region! (0-12 yrs)

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Storytime Area at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Storytime Area

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging, March Break

Event Details:

Join us for a fun family event celebrating Ramadan and Eid with a storytime, crafts, colouring and henna! Participants will learn about the month of fasting, the lunar calendar, and how Eid is celebrated.

Black Brilliance: A Celebration of Art, Culture, and Community

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult

Program Type: Black History Month, Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging

Event Details:

Celebrate the contributions of Black artists in our community! This event will feature a diverse range of artistic expressions including music, dance, poetry, visual arts and more. Light refreshments will be provided while supplies last.

Young Writers' Workshop (8-12 yrs)

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library

Waitlist

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Writing and Publishing

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Attention young writers! Do you love writing stories or sharing your awesome ideas? In this fun workshop, you’ll learn how to organize your thoughts and bring your writing to life.

Tween Turnout (10-14 yrs)

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Teens Area at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Teens Area

Age Group: Children, Teen

Program Type: Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging

Event Details:

Relax and connect while playing games with other tweens!

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

Typeracer Rally

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Common Area

Age Group: Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 11

Event Details:

Take your keyboarding skills to the next level with our typeracer rally! Typeracer.com is a free website that helps you improve your typing accuracy and speed through friendly competition.

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How to Get Started with Cosplay

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult

Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 21

Event Details:

Want to get into cosplay but don’t know where to start?

[Claremont] Introduction to File Management & Cloud Storage

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Claremont Outreach Table at Claremont Branch

Open

Library Branch: Claremont Branch

Room: Claremont Outreach Table

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Computers and Technology

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

This workshop will teach you how to organize your files and keep them safe in your primary, secondary or cloud storage. Keep track of your important files and learn how to retrieve your data.

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10 am		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. The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table 10:00am - 6:00pm Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Central Library 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Lobby Outreach Table Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging Event Details: The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) is a community-based, multi-service agency dedicated to offering a broad range of community services.		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. DRUHC Employment Services Support Table 10:00am - 1:00pm Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Central Library 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Lobby Outreach Table Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy Event Details: Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre - Pickering will doing resume critiques and discussing their employment support services.
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1 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Community Makers & Artisans 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adult, Young Adult, Seniors George Ashe Library This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Young 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, Young Adult, Seniors
2 pm					This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Cancelled Excelling in the French Immersion Program with Faire sens Consulting Services 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adult, Young Adult Central Library Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adult, Young Adult Program Type: Community Partnership, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy Event Details: Whether your child has been in the French Immersion program for one year or for several, this presentation is for you!
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6 pm	This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. English Conversation Circle 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Central Library This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "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: Silent Room 1 Age Group: Adult, 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.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Children" group. 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. Tech Movie Night: Black Panther 6:00pm - 8:00pm All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Central Library Full Registration This event is in the "All Ages" group. This event is in the "Children" group. 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. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Film Screening, Inclusion and Belonging Registration Required Seats Remaining: 27 Event Details: Dig into some popcorn and enjoy a screening of "Black Panther" with your friends and family. This film and many others are available to loan on DVD through the library.	This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Black History Month Escape Room with the Congress of Black Women of Canada, Ajax / Pickering Chapter 6:00pm - 6:45pm Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Central Library Full Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "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 Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Black History Month, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Puzzles, riddles, secret codes, and lock boxes... Do you have what it takes to escape a locked room in your local museum while uncovering the truth about a hidden piece of Black Canadian history? Play in groups of 4 - 6 people.
7 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Black History Month Escape Room with the Congress of Black Women of Canada, Ajax / Pickering Chapter 7:00pm - 7:45pm Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Central Library Full Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "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 Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Black History Month, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging Registration Required Seats Remaining: 2 Event Details: Puzzles, riddles, secret codes, and lock boxes... Do you have what it takes to escape a locked room in your local museum while uncovering the truth about a hidden piece of Black Canadian history? Play in groups of 4 - 6 people.
8 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Black History Month Escape Room with the Congress of Black Women of Canada, Ajax / Pickering Chapter 8:00pm - 8:45pm Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Central Library Full Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "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 Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Black History Month, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging Registration Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Puzzles, riddles, secret codes, and lock boxes... Do you have what it takes to escape a locked room in your local museum while uncovering the truth about a hidden piece of Black Canadian history? Play in groups of 4 - 6 people.

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