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How to Start a Podcast: A Hands-on Workshop
2026-01-24 09:30:00 2026-01-24 10:30:00 America/New_York How to Start a Podcast: A Hands-on Workshop McLean Branch and Makerspace -

Saturday, January 24
9:30am - 10:30am

Add to Calendar 2026-01-24 09:30:00 2026-01-24 10:30:00 America/New_York How to Start a Podcast: A Hands-on Workshop McLean Branch and Makerspace -

Suitable for adults and seniors.
Hosted at the Makerspace at McLean Branch.
Advanced registration required.

Curious about podcasting but not sure where to start? In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll explore how to choose your podcast topic, format, and schedule, plus learn about hosting options and tips for a confident launch. No tech experience needed—just bring your curiosity (and optionally, a smartphone)!

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults (55+) | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Makerspace | General |

McLean Branch and Makerspace
Phone: 905-683-4000 ext. 7550
Hours
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Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 9:00PM

We're closed Thursday January 01
Mon, Dec 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Dec 31 9:00AM to 12:00PM
Thu, Jan 01 Closed
Fri, Jan 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Jan 03 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 04 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Branch opened in 1994, Makerspace opened in 2023 
6,518 sq. ft. (605 m2) 


McLean Branch was originally designed by Totten Sims Hubicki Associates, and grew with the addition of the Makerspace in 2023. The Makerspace includes The Booth for media recording and editing, laser cutters, 3D printers, and more.  

Upcoming Events

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Winter Wonderland: Snowflake Crafts!
Mon, Dec 29, 10:00am - 11:30am
Main Branch
Infant Hearing Screening Clinics
Fri, Jan 02, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Main Branch
Stay Connected
Sat, Jan 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Audley Branch
DCCC Seniors and Durham Happy Seniors Alliance
Sat, Jan 03, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Main Branch
Sundays Are for Makers
Sun, Jan 04, 9:00am - 5:00pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace
Stay Connected
Mon, Jan 05, 9:00am - 10:00am
Audley Branch
Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services
Mon, Jan 05, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Main Branch
Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services - Citizenship Preparation Class
Mon, Jan 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Branch
WMRCC Spanish/English Classes
Mon, Jan 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Branch
WMRCC Seniors Social
Mon, Jan 05, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Branch
Cultural Cinema
Tue, Jan 06, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Branch
D&D Café
Tue, Jan 06, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Branch
Durham French Employment Centre (COfRD)
Wed, Jan 07, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Main Branch
Infant Hearing Screening Clinics
Wed, Jan 07, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Main Branch
Exploring Core Beliefs
Wed, Jan 07, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Branch
Knitting and Crochet for Community
Wed, Jan 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Audley Branch
Chill and Create: Stamp Making
Wed, Jan 07, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Branch
Family Music and Movement
Thu, Jan 08, 9:15am - 10:15am
Audley Branch
Sensory Storytime
Thu, Jan 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Kids Express Branch
Stay Connected
Thu, Jan 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Branch
Family Music and Movement
Thu, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Audley Branch
Beginner Bridge
Thu, Jan 08, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Branch
Ajax Public Library Writers’ Group - Vision Boarding Your Goals with the Makerspace!
Thu, Jan 08, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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A Novel Bunch
Thu, Jan 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Conseil des organismes francophones de la Région de Durham
Fri, Jan 09, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Main Branch
Infant Hearing Screening Clinics
Fri, Jan 09, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Main Branch
Little Light Book Club
Fri, Jan 09, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Audley Branch
Book Chat
Fri, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Branch
Friendly Euchre
Fri, Jan 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Branch
Family Storytime + Ajax Reading Circle
Sat, Jan 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Audley Branch
Stay Connected
Sat, Jan 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Audley Branch
Family Music and Movement
Sat, Jan 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Branch
Litmus Chinese Dancing
Sat, Jan 10, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Sundays Are for Makers
Sun, Jan 11, 9:00am - 5:00pm
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LEGO!
Sun, Jan 11, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Audley Branch
Stay Connected
Mon, Jan 12, 9:00am - 10:00am
Audley Branch
STEAM Storytime
Mon, Jan 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
McLean Branch & Makerspace
Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services
Mon, Jan 12, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Main Branch
Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services - Citizenship Preparation Class
Mon, Jan 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Branch
WMRCC Spanish/English Classes
Mon, Jan 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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WMRCC Seniors Social
Mon, Jan 12, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
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Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre
Mon, Jan 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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STEAM Storytime
Tue, Jan 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Audley Branch
D&D Café
Tue, Jan 13, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
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Infant Hearing Screening Clinics
Wed, Jan 14, 9:30am - 5:30pm
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Books for Babies
Wed, Jan 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Crafters’ Corner
Wed, Jan 14, 10:30am - 12:30pm
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Exploring Core Beliefs
Wed, Jan 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Smart Living Series
Wed, Jan 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Tea & Books
Wed, Jan 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Event
Housing Help Durham (CDCD)
Wed, Jan 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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English Conversation Circle
Wed, Jan 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Family Music and Movement
Thu, Jan 15, 9:15am - 10:15am
Audley Branch
Stay Connected
Thu, Jan 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Branch
Family Music and Movement
Thu, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Audley Branch
Books for Babies
Thu, Jan 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Audley Branch
Teen Homeschool Hangout
Thu, Jan 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Social Bridge
Thu, Jan 15, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
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Science Fair How To
Thu, Jan 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Audley Branch
Little Light Book Club
Fri, Jan 16, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Audley Branch
Overview of Dementia
Fri, Jan 16, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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LEGO!
Sat, Jan 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace
Family Storytime
Sat, Jan 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Grandview Kids Express Branch
Stay Connected
Sat, Jan 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Audley Branch
Study Hall
Sat, Jan 17, 11:00am - 5:00pm
Audley Branch
DCCC Seniors and Durham Happy Seniors Alliance
Sat, Jan 17, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
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Sundays Are for Makers
Sun, Jan 18, 9:00am - 5:00pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace
Study Hall
Sun, Jan 18, 11:00am - 5:00pm
Audley Branch
Stay Connected
Mon, Jan 19, 9:00am - 10:00am
Audley Branch
STEAM Storytime
Mon, Jan 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
McLean Branch & Makerspace
Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services
Mon, Jan 19, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Main Branch
Parent Café: Perinatal Mental Health - Navigating the Emotional Journey of Pregnancy and Parenthood
Mon, Jan 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services - Citizenship Preparation Class
Mon, Jan 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Branch
WMRCC Spanish/English Classes
Mon, Jan 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Care Essentials for Care Partners
Mon, Jan 19, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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WMRCC Seniors Social
Mon, Jan 19, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
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Silent Book Club
Mon, Jan 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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STEAM Storytime
Tue, Jan 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Winter Sowing Workshop
Tue, Jan 20, 10:00am - 11:30am
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Armchair Travel
Tue, Jan 20, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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Black Youth Empowerment STEM Club
Tue, Jan 20, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
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D&D Café
Tue, Jan 20, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
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Shelf Indulgence
Tue, Jan 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Infant Hearing Screening Clinics
Wed, Jan 21, 9:30am - 5:30pm
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Books for Babies
Wed, Jan 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
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John Howard Society Harm Reduction Services
Wed, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Homeschool Club
Wed, Jan 21, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Genealogy
Wed, Jan 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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English Conversation Circle
Wed, Jan 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Understanding Human Trafficking: Awareness & Prevention
Wed, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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The Pageturners
Wed, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Audley Branch
Family Music and Movement
Thu, Jan 22, 9:15am - 10:15am
Audley Branch
Sensory Storytime
Thu, Jan 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Grandview Kids Express Branch
Stay Connected
Thu, Jan 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Family Music and Movement
Thu, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Audley Branch
Books for Babies
Thu, Jan 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Digital Roots Ajax: Scrapbooking
Thu, Jan 22, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Beginner Bridge
Thu, Jan 22, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
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Aud Readers
Thu, Jan 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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PA Day Craft & Movie
Fri, Jan 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Little Light Book Club
Fri, Jan 23, 10:00am - 2:00pm
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PA Day Craft & Movie
Fri, Jan 23, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Grandview Kids Express Branch
Friendly Euchre
Fri, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Branch
How to Start a Podcast: A Hands-on Workshop
Sat, Jan 24, 9:30am - 10:30am
McLean Branch & Makerspace
Family Storytime + Ajax Reading Circle
Sat, Jan 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Audley Branch
Stay Connected
Sat, Jan 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Audley Branch
Science Fair How To
Sat, Jan 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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How to Edit a Podcast: A Hands On Workshop
Sat, Jan 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace
Study Hall
Sat, Jan 24, 11:00am - 5:00pm
Audley Branch
Ontario Tech STEM Workshop
Sat, Jan 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Branch
Learn the fundamental concepts of STEM!
Sundays Are for Makers
Sun, Jan 25, 9:00am - 5:00pm
McLean Branch & Makerspace
Study Hall
Sun, Jan 25, 11:00am - 5:00pm
Audley Branch
Stay Connected
Mon, Jan 26, 9:00am - 10:00am
Audley Branch
STEAM Storytime
Mon, Jan 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
McLean Branch & Makerspace
Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services
Mon, Jan 26, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Main Branch
Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services - Citizenship Preparation Class
Mon, Jan 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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WMRCC Spanish/English Classes
Mon, Jan 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Care Essentials for Care Partners
Mon, Jan 26, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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WMRCC Seniors Social
Mon, Jan 26, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
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International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Mon, Jan 26, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
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Employment Law for Ontario Businesses
Tue, Jan 27, 9:30am - 10:30am
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STEAM Storytime
Tue, Jan 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Audley Branch
Headline Hunters
Tue, Jan 27, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Black Youth Empowerment STEM Club
Tue, Jan 27, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
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D&D Café
Tue, Jan 27, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
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The Compassionate Friends Ajax
Tue, Jan 27, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Audley Branch
French Math Tutoring
Tue, Jan 27, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Biblio Banter
Tue, Jan 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
French Math Tutoring
Tue, Jan 27, 7:05pm - 7:35pm
Virtual
French Math Tutoring
Tue, Jan 27, 7:40pm - 8:10pm
Virtual
Infant Hearing Screening Clinics
Wed, Jan 28, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Main Branch
Books for Babies
Wed, Jan 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Branch
Crafters’ Corner
Wed, Jan 28, 10:30am - 12:30pm
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Exploring Core Beliefs
Wed, Jan 28, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Alzheimer Society of Durham Region Information Table
Wed, Jan 28, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Branch
Modern Money Mindset: From Overwhelmed to Empowered
Wed, Jan 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Branch
English Conversation Circle
Wed, Jan 28, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Branch
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