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Introduction to Servers & Home Labbing

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Event Room

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space

Registration Required

Event Details:

Home Labbing has seen a surge of interest over the last several years with projects such as Proxmox and TrueNAS.

Get Ready for the Job Fair!

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Event Room

Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

Prepare for the May 15th, 2025 Job Fair by attending VPI Employment Services' resume and interview skills workshop!

Asian Heritage Month Craft Fun! (8-12 yrs)

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library

Open

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging

Registration Required

Event Details:

Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with two vibrant crafts! Make a Koinobori, a colourful Japanese carp streamer, or design a Sam Taeguk fan, a traditional Korean fan. Choose one or make both—let your creativity soar! Supplies will be provided.

The Prism Collective

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Silent Room 1 at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Silent Room 1

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.

Tea & Books: Based on a True Story

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Waitlist

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Culture of Reading

Registration Required

Event Details:

Our staff will present new and exciting books available at the Library as you enjoy some tea, snacks, discussion and social time with others. You just might discover your next favourite author!

Flyer promoting May 14 Job Fair with QR code for recommended registration

VPI Employment Services Job Fair

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 11:30am - 3:30pm

Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Event Room

Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

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

Event Details:

VPI Employment Services would like to formally invite you to an in-Person Job Fair.

Introduction to Computer & Online Security

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Event Room

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space

Registration Required

Event Details:

This workshop will teach you the fundamentals of protecting your computer from viruses, malware, trojans, rootkits, etc and protecting yourself online from socially engineered hacking scams such as phishing.

Local History Speaker Series: Ontario Archaeology and the Sebastien Site with Alistair Jolly, MA

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Local History and Genealogy

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn with the TRCA’s Supervisor of Archaeology, Alistair Jolly, about the prehistory of Ontario and why we do archaeology.

Anime Club

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Event Room

Age Group: Teen

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

Registration Required

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: Attack on Titan

Tech Jeopardy

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Event Room

Age Group: Children, Teen, Adult

Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space

Registration Required

Event Details:

Calling all contestants! It's time to test your knowledge with our Tech Jeopardy night. Compete as a team or solo to earn the ultimate title of Tech Jeopardy Champion.

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Time	Mon (5/12)	Tue (5/13)	Wed (5/14)	Thu (5/15)	Fri (5/16)
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 - Common Area 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 "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 a staff member 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. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. VPI Employment Services Job Fair 11:30am - 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: Maker Space - Event Room Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging Event Details: VPI Employment Services would like to formally invite you to an in-Person Job Fair.
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, Inclusion and Belonging Event Details: Get together with other Seniors every Tuesday afternoon for coffee and snacks. This fun gathering features lively games of Rummikub, Sequence, and Dominoes.		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 Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Event Details: Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize. 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: Collab Room 1 (blue) 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. Get Ready for the Job Fair! 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Central Library Open Registration Required 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 - Event Room Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging Registration Required Event Details: Prepare for the May 15th, 2025 Job Fair by attending VPI Employment Services' resume and interview skills workshop!
3 pm
4 pm
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.
7 pm		This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Introduction to Servers & Home Labbing 7:00pm - 8:30pm Teen, Adult, Seniors Central Library Open Registration Required 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 - Event Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space Registration Required Event Details: Home Labbing has seen a surge of interest over the last several years with projects such as Proxmox and TrueNAS.	This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Tea & Books: Based on a True Story 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Central Library Waitlist Registration Required 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: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Culture of Reading Registration Required Event Details: Our staff will present new and exciting books available at the Library as you enjoy some tea, snacks, discussion and social time with others. You just might discover your next favourite author!	This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Introduction to Computer & Online Security 7:00pm - 8:30pm Teen, Adult, Seniors Central Library Open Registration Required 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 - Event Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space Registration Required Event Details: This workshop will teach you the fundamentals of protecting your computer from viruses, malware, trojans, rootkits, etc and protecting yourself online from socially engineered hacking scams such as phishing. 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: Ontario Archaeology and the Sebastien Site with Alistair Jolly, MA 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Central Library Open Registration Required 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: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Local History and Genealogy Registration Required Event Details: Learn with the TRCA’s Supervisor of Archaeology, Alistair Jolly, about the prehistory of Ontario and why we do archaeology.

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