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Period Poverty & Advocacy

Presented by The Period Purse

2024-09-24 19:00:00 2024-09-24 20:00:00 America/New_York Period Poverty & Advocacy Periods are political! Learn how you can be an advocate for menstrual equity. This session is geared to adults, ages 18+ Iroquois Ridge Branch - Program Room

Tuesday, September 24
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-24 19:00:00 2024-09-24 20:00:00 America/New_York Period Poverty & Advocacy Periods are political! Learn how you can be an advocate for menstrual equity. This session is geared to adults, ages 18+ Iroquois Ridge Branch - Program Room

Iroquois Ridge Branch

Program Room

Periods are political! Learn how you can be an advocate for menstrual equity. This session is geared to adults, ages 18+

The Period Purse is a non-profit registered charity that strives to achieve menstrual equity and reduce the stigma surrounding periods.

This one hour presentation will encourage active participation. Facilitators are sensitive to the needs and interests of the age group present. 

Following a session, participants may have:

  • Increased comfort with menstruation 
  • Reduced period shame or stigma
  • More knowledgeable and confident about periods

Please review the guidelines and frequently asked questions on our Program FAQ.

  

Iroquois Ridge Branch
oplreference@oakville.ca
Phone: (905) 338-4247
Hours
Mon, Jul 07 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jul 08 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jul 09 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jul 10 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jul 11 9:30AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jul 12 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 13 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Located within the Iroquois Ridge Community Centre, Iroquois Ridge Branch is home to a large collection of materials, study spaces, and a Creation Zone. The branch hosts a variety of programs for all ages, with a particular focus on new and emerging technologies, such as virtual reality and Tinker Toys. Parking is free.

Upcoming events

Family Storytime
Tue, Jul 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room
Babytime
Tue, Jul 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room
Sewing for Teens: Zipper Pouch
Tue, Jul 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Creation Zone
This event is full
Family Storytime
Wed, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room
Babytime
Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room
Cancelled
Cookbook Club
Wed, Jul 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Family Storytime
Thu, Jul 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room
Preschool Exploration Station
Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room
Reading Wonders - Travel Tales
Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room
Tween Book Hub - Snapshot Trivia
Thu, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MosaicMic - Celebrate culture, connection, and the power of words.
Thu, Jul 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Creation Zone
STEAM Play
Fri, Jul 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Family Storytime
Tue, Jul 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room
Babytime
Tue, Jul 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room
Family Storytime
Wed, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room
Babytime
Wed, Jul 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room
STEAM Play
Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Family Storytime
Thu, Jul 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room
Preschool Exploration Station
Thu, Jul 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room
Fire Safety Storytime - with visit from a Fire Truck!
Thu, Jul 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Countdown to Kindergarten
Fri, Jul 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Reading Wonders - Travel Tales
Fri, Jul 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room
Cancelled
Arabic Storytime جلسة لقراءة قصص أطفال باللغة العربية
Sat, Jul 26, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Family Storytime
Tue, Jul 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room
Babytime
Tue, Jul 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room
Tween Book Hub - Snapshot Trivia
Tue, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Video Editing: Intro to Adobe Premiere
Tue, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Creation Zone
This event is full
Family Storytime
Wed, Jul 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room
Babytime
Wed, Jul 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room
Family Storytime
Thu, Jul 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room
Preschool Exploration Station
Thu, Jul 31, 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room
Countdown to Kindergarten
Fri, Aug 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Family Storytime
Tue, Aug 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room
Babytime
Tue, Aug 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room
STEAM Play
Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room
Sewing: Quilted Laptop Sleeve
Tue, Aug 05, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Creation Zone
Family Storytime
Wed, Aug 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room
Babytime
Wed, Aug 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room
Family Storytime
Thu, Aug 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room
Preschool Exploration Station
Thu, Aug 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room
Countdown to Kindergarten
Fri, Aug 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Queer Adult Hangout - In Partnership with Pflag Halton
Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Program Room
Board Games
Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Zone
Family Storytime
Tue, Aug 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room
Babytime
Tue, Aug 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room
STEAM Play
Tue, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room
Sewing: Fabric Bin
Tue, Aug 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Creation Zone
Queer Peers - In Partnership with Pflag Halton
Tue, Aug 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Program Room
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