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Building Financial Confidence:

Practical Money Strategies for Every Stage of Life
2026-10-01 18:30:00 2026-10-01 20:00:00 America/New_York Building Financial Confidence: Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full

Thursday, October 01
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-10-01 18:30:00 2026-10-01 20:00:00 America/New_York Building Financial Confidence: Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full

Main Branch

Rotary Room - Full

Suitable for adults.
Hosted at Main Branch.
Advanced registration required.

Learn practical strategies for budgeting, managing debt, building an emergency fund, understanding investment options, and planning for retirement. Participants will also explore wealth-building principles, basic estate planning concepts, and actionable steps to make informed financial decisions with greater confidence. Whether you're just starting out or planning for the future, this session offers valuable tools for every stage of life.

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

EVENT TYPE: | General |

Main Branch
Phone: 905-683-4000
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About the branch

Opened in 2003 
33,000 sq. ft. (3,066 m2) 


Main Branch was designed by Teeple Architects and is the Library's largest location. In 2004, the branch won the Ontario Public Library Association Award for Best New Public Library Building. It includes study spaces, bookable meeting rooms, and a variety of accessibility features including a hearing loop and mobility device charging station.  

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D&D Cafe
Tue, Sep 01, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
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Durham French Employment Centre (CofRD)
Wed, Sep 02, 9:00am - 2:00pm
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Wed, Sep 02, 9:30am - 5:30pm
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Infant Hearing Screening Clinic
Wed, Sep 09, 9:30am - 5:30pm
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Thu, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Family D&D
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LEGO
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DCCC Seniors and Durham Happy Seniors Alliance
Sat, Sep 12, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
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Sundays Are for Makers
Sun, Sep 13, 9:00am - 5:00pm
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STEAM Storytime
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Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services
Mon, Sep 14, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Main Branch - Meeting Room C
WMRCC Spanish/English Classes
Mon, Sep 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
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Durham Employment and Newcomer Centre
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Threads of Change: A Conversation on Textile Waste
Mon, Sep 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Tue, Sep 15, 12:00pm - 4:30pm
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Tue, Sep 15, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Working through Grief: A Guided Journaling Experience
Tue, Sep 15, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Shelf Indulgence
Tue, Sep 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Infant Hearing Screening Clinic
Wed, Sep 16, 9:30am - 5:30pm
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Books for Babies
Wed, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
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John Howard Society
Wed, Sep 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Wed, Sep 16, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Alcoholics Anonymous Information Session
Wed, Sep 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Wed, Sep 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Wed, Sep 16, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
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EarlyON Family Music & Movement
Thu, Sep 17, 9:30am - 11:00am
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Thu, Sep 17, 10:00am - 2:00pm
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Thu, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Thu, Sep 17, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
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Hands On Learning: Library Card Pouches
Thu, Sep 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Sat, Sep 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Tue, Sep 22, 12:00pm - 4:30pm
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Tue, Sep 22, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Black Girls Empowerment STEM Club
Tue, Sep 22, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
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D&D Cafe
Tue, Sep 22, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Infant Hearing Screening Clinic
Wed, Sep 23, 9:30am - 5:30pm
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Books for Babies
Wed, Sep 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Wed, Sep 23, 10:30am - 12:30pm
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Wed, Sep 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Wed, Sep 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Wed, Sep 23, 7:00pm - 8:15pm
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EarlyON Family Music & Movement
Thu, Sep 24, 9:30am - 11:00am
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Thu, Sep 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Thu, Sep 24, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Thu, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
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Thu, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Thu, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Fri, Sep 25, 10:00am - 2:00pm
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Fri, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Sat, Sep 26, 9:30am - 12:30pm
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Sat, Sep 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Sat, Sep 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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DCCC Seniors and Durham Happy Seniors Alliance
Sat, Sep 26, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Gamers' Club Version 2.0!
Sat, Sep 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Sundays Are for Makers
Sun, Sep 27, 9:00am - 5:00pm
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LEGO
Sun, Sep 27, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Audley Branch - Childrens Area
STEAM Storytime
Mon, Sep 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
McLean Branch & Makerspace
Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services
Mon, Sep 28, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Main Branch - Meeting Room C
WMRCC Spanish/English Classes
Mon, Sep 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services - Citizenship Preparation Class
Mon, Sep 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Branch
WMRCC Seniors Social
Mon, Sep 28, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
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Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
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Tue, Sep 29, 12:00pm - 4:30pm
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Tue, Sep 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Tue, Sep 29, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Branch - Program Room
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Tue, Sep 29, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Tue, Sep 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Biblio Banter
Tue, Sep 29, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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EarlyON Family Music & Movement
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Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
Stay Connected
Thu, Oct 01, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Main Branch - Meeting Room C
Books for Babies
Thu, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Audley Branch - Childrens Area
Knitting and Crochet for Community
Thu, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Audley Branch - Multipurpose Room
Social Bridge
Thu, Oct 01, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
Building Financial Confidence: - Practical Money Strategies for Every Stage of Life
Thu, Oct 01, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Branch - Rotary Room - Full
A Novel Bunch
Thu, Oct 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Branch - Program Room
October Title - The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd November Title - When the Moon is Low by Nadia Hashimi December Title - All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle
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