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Name: Prom Boutique Clothing Donation
Start: 2025-01-14
End: 2025-02-14
Location: Central Library

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Prom Boutique Clothing Donation

All Day 1/14 - 2/14

Central Lobby Vestibule at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Lobby Vestibule

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult

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

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Help a student shine on their special day!

Tween Turnout (10-14 yrs)

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

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

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Relax and connect while playing games with other tweens!

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

Lunar New Year Fun! (6-10 yrs)

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 18

Event Details:

Happy Lunar New Year! It's time to get crafty – come and get creative to celebrate the Year of the Snake! Supplies will be provided.

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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.

Photo Series: Photography Basics

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Maker Space at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Maker Space

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 4

Event Details:

This introductory workshop in this series will teach you the theory and the basic concepts of photography such as aperture/f-stops, shutter speed, ISO, white balance and more. No prior knowledge or experience required.

Celebrate Family Literacy Day! (0-6 yrs)

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Central Storytime Area at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Storytime Area

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy

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Celebrate Family Literacy Day at the library! This year's theme is: Learn to be Green, Together! Families will engage in a music circle, storytime and enjoy various literacy activities and games!

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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.

Film Club : The Graduate

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Maker Space at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space

Age Group: Teen, Adult

Program Type: Maker Space

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 6

Event Details:

Are you interested in films and documentaries? Join us for our film club for a thoughtful and lively discussion on our selected title each month from either Kanopy or Hoopla. This month's film discussion is The Graduate.

Therapy Dogs

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 1

Event Details:

Exam season is fast-approaching. Take a moment to meet our furry guests from Therapeutic Paws of Canada.

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Animals may be present at this event

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

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.

Anime Club

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Film Screening, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 17

Event Details:

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

This month's anime: Jujutsu Kaisen

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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.

Two individuals performing Yoga movements.

Mindful Movements with Amanda Dass

Friday, January 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Wellness

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 8

Event Details:

Looking to find balance within your day-to-day life and regain awareness of your mind and body? Then this is the session for you!

Community Celebration and Update

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Central Storytime Area at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Storytime Area

Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult

Program Type: Inclusion and Belonging, Library Board, Sustainability

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Join us to celebrate our amazing volunteers in 2024 and to learn about the progress we have been making with our new 2024-2027 Strategic Plan!

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10 am	This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Genealogy Drop-In 10:30am - 12:30pm 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. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Local History and Genealogy Event Details: Stop by the Central Library for a monthly, afternoon drop-in to work on genealogy projects with the support of library staff and other genealogy enthusiasts. Staff will be on site to introduce genealogy tools like Ancestry.ca and as		This event is in the "All Ages" group. Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park 10:00am - 12:00pm All Ages Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Ovee, Rick Johnson Memorial Park Event Details: Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time. 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. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Lobby 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.
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. 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 "Seniors" group. Seniors Social 1:00pm - 3:00pm Seniors Central Library This event is in the "Seniors" group. 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 "Adult" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. YMCA Employment Services Support Table 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Lobby Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy Event Details: YMCA of Greater Toronto Employment and Community will doing resume critiques and discussing their employment support services.		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. Library Branch: George Ashe Library Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors	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. 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 "All Ages" group. Ovee Stop - Hollymeadow Park 2:15pm - 3:30pm All Ages Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Ovee Event Details: Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.
3 pm
4 pm		This event is in the "Teen" group. GTA Rocket Club 4:00pm - 5:30pm Teen Central Library This event is in the "Teen" group. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space Age Group: Teen Program Type: Community Partnership This event is in the "All Ages" group. Ovee Stop - Creekside Park 4:00pm - 5:30pm All Ages Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Ovee Event Details: Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.	This event is in the "Teen" group. Game Show Night! 4:00pm - 5:30pm Teen Central Library Registration This event is in the "Teen" group. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Teens Area Age Group: Teen Program Type: Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging Registration Required Seats Remaining: 16 Event Details: Do you think you have what it takes to be tonight's big winner?! Join the library as 4 teams of 4 contestants put their wit to the test and try to score the most points across 2 rounds of different games. 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.	This event is in the "Teen" group. Youth Drop In 4:00pm - 5:30pm Teen Central Library This event is in the "Teen" group. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Teens Area Age Group: Teen Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, 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! 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.	This event is in the "All Ages" group. Ovee Stop - Rouge Valley Park 4:00pm - 5:30pm All Ages Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Ovee Event Details: Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.
5 pm
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. 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. Ovee Stop - Greenwood Community Centre 6:00pm - 7:00pm All Ages Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Ovee Event Details: Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time. This event is in the "Teen" group. Anime Club 6:30pm - 8:00pm Teen Central Library Registration This event is in the "Teen" group. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teen Program Type: Film Screening, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Join us for our biweekly Anime Club meetup, where anime enthusiasts and teens new to the genre come together for snacks, watch parties, and discussing our favourite moments and characters! 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.	This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. The Prism Collective 6:30pm - 8:30pm Teen, Adult, Young Adult Central Library Registration This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Collab Room 3 (pink) Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Inclusion and Belonging Registration Required Seats Remaining: 6 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 and ages 16 – 25.	This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Slay Your Taxes with CPA 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adult, Young Adult George Ashe Library This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Adult, Young Adult Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy Event Details: Do you understand your taxes and how to file income tax returns? Are you a student or recent grad wondering about tax-saving options? Find out what you need to know to successfully file your taxes. You will learn:	This event is in the "Teen" group. TAG Trivia 6:30pm - 8:00pm Teen Central Library Registration This event is in the "Teen" group. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Teens Area Age Group: Teen Program Type: Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging, TAG Event Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 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.

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