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Name: TAG Trivia
Start: 2025-03-14T18:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-03-14T20:00:00-04:00
Location: Central Library

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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.

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.

A person on a beach looking out to the water.

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.

Analog to Digital Conversion

Wednesday, March 26, 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: Teen, Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 13

Event Details:

Do you still have precious family videos on VHS cassettes? Music on vinyl LP discs or even cassette tapes? Learn how to unlock and preserve your memories and convert your analog material to digital using Maker Space equipment.

Dr Natasha Henry-Dixon standing at a table

Local History Speaker Series: Early Black Settlement in Ontario with Dr. Natasha Henry-Dixon

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging, Local History and Genealogy

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 35

Event Details:

Learn with Dr. Natasha Henry-Dixon about the long history of early Black settlement in Ontario.

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9 am		This event is in the "Adult" group. Pathway to Newcomer Success: Job Searching in Canada with Pickering Welcome Centre 9:30am - 11:00am Adult Central Library This event is in the "Adult" group. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adult Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging Event Details: Are you new to Canada? Or a new immigrant and not sure how to find a job in Canada? Join this event presented by the Pickering Welcome Center to help you with your job search! Learn About:
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.	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. 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. 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.
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.
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1 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group. Pickering Welcome Centre Outreach Table 1:00pm - 4:00pm Adult Central Library This event is in the "Adult" group. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Lobby Elevator Display Age Group: Adult Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging Event Details: The Pickering Welcome Centre will host a monthly information table at the Central Library, where Settlement Counsellors will be available to answer questions for newcomers and immigrants to Canada.	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 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.
2 pm						This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Book Hedgehogs 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Claremont Branch This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Library Branch: Claremont Branch Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY Event Details: Transform an old book into a wonderful hedgehog friend! Stop by the Claremont library to learn how crafting and recycling can create awesome results. Materials and instructions provided. Available while supplies last.
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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. 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 "Seniors" group. [Claremont] Introduction to File Management & Cloud Storage 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teen, Adult, Seniors Claremont Branch Open Registration This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. 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. This event is in the "Adult" group. Divorce Information Session 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adult Virtual Open Registration Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Open Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adult Program Type: Community Partnership Registration Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Family Mediation and Resources presents an online divorce information session focusing on divorce options in and out of court.	This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Writing Circle 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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: Silent Room 1 Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing Event Details: Pop by the library's Writing Circle to discuss your poetry and prose with fellow writers. Perform workshops and prompts and be a part of your local creative writing community!
7 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group. Community-Led Book Club #1 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adult Central Library This event is in the "Adult" group. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Silent Room 1 Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Event Details: This community-led book is accepting new members. If you're interested in joining Community Book Club #1 please email book club member Laurel, at lacoish59@gmail.com	This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Analog to Digital Conversion 7:00pm - 8:30pm Teen, Adult, Seniors Central Library Open Registration This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space - Common Area Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space Registration Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Details: Do you still have precious family videos on VHS cassettes? Music on vinyl LP discs or even cassette tapes? Learn how to unlock and preserve your memories and convert your analog material to digital using Maker Space equipment.	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. Local History Speaker Series: Early Black Settlement in Ontario with Dr. Natasha Henry-Dixon 7:00pm - 8:30pm Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors 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. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging, Local History and Genealogy Registration Required Seats Remaining: 35 Event Details: Learn with Dr. Natasha Henry-Dixon about the long history of early Black settlement in Ontario. This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Photo Series: Lighting & Portrait Photography 7:00pm - 8:30pm Teen, Adult, Seniors Central Library Open Registration This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Open Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space Registration Required Seats Remaining: 19 Event Details: Ever wanted to learn how to take basic portraits of family members or friends and learn the basics of lighting a scene for portrait photography?

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