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Name: Button Bonanza! (7-12 yrs)
Start: 2025-03-14T10:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-03-14T11:30:00-04:00
Location: Central Library

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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: 16

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

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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.

Anime Club

Tuesday, March 25, 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: 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 to discuss our favourite moments and characters!

This month's anime: My Hero Academia

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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Time	Mon (3/17)	Tue (3/18)	Wed (3/19)	Thu (3/20)	Fri (3/21)
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. Pickering Small Business Hub 10:00am - 12:00pm 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 Outreach Table Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy Event Details: Pickering-based entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their business can speak with Ferene Navarra at the Outreach Table in the Central Library lobby to receive support!	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 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.
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 "Adult" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. META Employment Services Support Table 1:30pm - 3:30pm 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: Central Lobby Outreach Table Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy Event Details: META Employment Services will doing resume critiques and discussing their employment support services for Library clients.			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 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 - Common Area Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Harm Reduction Information and Education 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 Outreach Table Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership Event Details: Harm Reduction Outreach Counsellors with the Harm Reduction Outreach program at John Howard Society Durham will be on-site at the Pickering Central Library to offer harm reduction education and information as well as Naloxone training and distribu	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 Outreach Table 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.
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5 pm		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. Black Brilliance: A Celebration of Art, Culture, and Community 5:30pm - 8:30pm All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult Central Library 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. 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.
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 "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Crochet for the Soul 6:30pm - 8:30pm Teen, Adult, Young Adult Central Library Waitlist Registration This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Waitlist Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult Program Type: Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Crochet for the Soul is a workshop focused on learning basic crochet skills as well as connecting and sharing our own stories around creating textile/fibre art (or any art).	This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. How to Get Started with Cosplay 6:30pm - 8:00pm Teen, Adult, Young Adult Central Library Open Registration This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. 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?
7 pm			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. Typeracer Rally 7:00pm - 8:30pm Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Central Library Open Registration 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. 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.	This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. String Art with Sally Baubles 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adult, Young Adult, Seniors George Ashe Library Waitlist Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Waitlist Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Learn how to make a string art maple leaf with local artist Sally Baubles! Hammers, nails, and wood canvases will be used during this art tutorial. All supplies will be provided. Instagram: @sallysbaubles

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