Week Calendar

Name: Genealogy Drop-In
Start: 2025-04-14T10:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-14T12:30:00-04:00
Location: Central Library

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Genealogy Drop-In

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm

Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library

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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

Race to Build: LEGO Car Edition! (8-12 yrs)

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Full

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Build a car with your friends and launch it down a ramp to see how far it travels. Change your design and test it again—who can create the car that goes the farthest? Work together and see whose design wins the distance challenge!

Tween Turnout (10-14 yrs)

Wednesday, April 16, 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).

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Mastering Resume Writing and Interview Preparation with the Y

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library

Open

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult

Program Type: Community Partnership, Writing and Publishing

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 16

Event Details:

This interactive and informative workshop is designed to help job seekers create resumes that stand out and for individuals to be able to excel in interviews.

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.

[George Ashe] Introduction to Office Applications - MS Word

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library

Open

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Computers and Technology, Crafts and DIY, March Break

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 9

Event Details:

This workshop will teach you the fundamentals on using Microsoft Word. You will learn basic skills such as creating/opening a document, formatting your document and more.

Anime Club

Tuesday, April 22, 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: 19

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: Jujutsu Kaisen

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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Tote-ally Fun: Earth Day Crafts (6-12 yrs)

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Gardening

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 1

Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day by decorating reusable tote bags to promote sustainability and reduce waste. Get ready for a “tote-ally” fun time! Supplies will be provided.

Vinyl Cutter & Heat Press

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library

Waitlist

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Event Room

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Computers and Technology, Crafts and DIY, Maker Space

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Want to learn how to use the Vinyl Cutter? Join us for this workshop where you will learn the basics of vector graphics and how to create a simple design using Inkscape, a free vector software.

Living Dinosaurs: Learn, Create, and Protect! (6-12 yrs)

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 18

Event Details:

Birds are not just fun to watch—they’re living links to dinosaurs! Come find out how they help nature and learn how you can protect them by creating cool DIY bird-safe window stickers. Supplies will be provided.

Spring into Gardening (4-12 yrs)

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

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, Gardening, Sustainability

Event Details:

Drop by and get your hands dirty as you plant a variety of seeds, just in time for gardening season! Whether you’re growing flowers or vegetables, we’ll provide all the supplies you need to start your gardening adventure. Come grow with us!

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Time	Sun (4/13)	Mon (4/14)	Tue (4/15)	Wed (4/16)	Thu (4/17)	Fri (4/18)
All Day						Closing Good Friday All Day Some Branches Branches: Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
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 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 "Children" group. Neurodivergent Drop-in 11:00am - 12:00pm Children George Ashe Library This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging Event Details: The library will be hosting a unique event catering to families with children who identify as being neurodivergent to come and experience the library prior to regular operating hours.			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 "Children" group. Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs) 1:30pm - 3:00pm Children Central Library This event is in the "Children" group. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy Event Details: This program will introduce children to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.	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.
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm					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.
5 pm
6 pm			This event is in the "Children" group. Race to Build: LEGO Car Edition! (8-12 yrs) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Children Central Library Full Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Full Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Build a car with your friends and launch it down a ramp to see how far it travels. Change your design and test it again—who can create the car that goes the farthest? Work together and see whose design wins the distance challenge!		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. Cancelled Braiding 101: Plaits on Purpose 6:30pm - 8:30pm Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors 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. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Cancelled Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging Event Details: Come together for an informative, interactive, and intentional time to learn about the tradition of hair braiding and protective styles in Black culture.

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