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Black History Month Storytime! (2-6 yrs)

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Black History Month, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History Month with a special storytime! Enjoy exciting books, songs, and fun activities that honour and celebrate Black history and culture.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Black History Month, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History Month with a special storytime! Enjoy exciting books, songs, and fun activities that honour and celebrate Black history and culture.

Ovee Stop - Whitevale Park

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Ovee
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Ovee
Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

A clothing rack full of dresses.

Prom Boutique

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

You're invited to Pickering Public Library's 3rd Annual Prom Boutique!Get ready for prom or graduation in style—at no cost! Our Prom Boutique is here to help students find the perf...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

You're invited to Pickering Public Library's 3rd Annual Prom Boutique!

Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Ovee
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Ovee
Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

woman gardening

Seed Library Launch: Gardens and Wellness with Durham Master Gardeners

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities, Gardening, Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Celebrate the reopening of our Seed Library with a presentation with Durham Master Gardeners followed by a Seed Giveaway and planting activities for the whole family!For more infor...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Games and Activities, Gardening, Sustainability
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Celebrate the reopening of our Seed Library with a presentation with Durham Master Gardeners followed by a Seed Giveaway and planting activities for the whole family!

plant in newspaper pots

Seed Library Launch: Plant with Us!

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities, Gardening, Sustainability
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Celebrate the reopening of our Seed Library with a Seed Giveaway and planting activities for the whole family!Learn how to start a plant in a newspaper pot! All materials provided,...

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Games and Activities, Gardening, Sustainability
Event Details:

Celebrate the reopening of our Seed Library with a Seed Giveaway and planting activities for the whole family!

Learn how to start a plant in a newspaper pot! All materials provided, while supplies last.

A clothing rack full of dresses.

Prom Boutique

Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

You're invited to Pickering Public Library's 3rd Annual Prom Boutique!Get ready for prom or graduation in style—at no cost! Our Prom Boutique is here to help students find the perf...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

You're invited to Pickering Public Library's 3rd Annual Prom Boutique!

babies

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This program will introduce children to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments. Parents/caregivers will learn how to make and incorpora...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy
Event Details:

This program will introduce children to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Community-Led Book Club #2

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This community-led book is accepting new members. If you're interested in joining Community Book Club #2 please email robynlewis@pickeringlibrary.ca to be connected with the book c...

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This community-led book is accepting new members.

Pink Shirt Day Buttons (5-12 yrs)

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging, Maker Space
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Design and create your own anti-bullying button in our children's area for Pink Shirt Day. Supplies will be provided. 

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging, Maker Space
Event Details:

Design and create your own anti-bullying button in our children's area for Pink Shirt Day. Supplies will be provided.


 

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Video Game Tournament: Mario Kart! (9-12 yrs)

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come and join us for a Mario Kart tournament! Gaming controllers will be provided.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Come and join us for a Mario Kart tournament! Gaming controllers will be provided.

a group of women sitting in a circle talking and smiling

English Conversation Circle

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Silent Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
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 partn...

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.

Open Tech Talk: Impact of Social Media on Society

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Maker Space at Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing of technology, Open Tech Talk is a drop-in discussion group, whereby clients can bring in their tech related questions to...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing of technology, Open Tech Talk is a drop-in discussion group, whereby clients can bring in their tech related questions to discuss with library staff as well as share their love of technolo

Pathway to Newcomer Success: Job Searching in Canada with Pickering Welcome Centre

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Are you new to Canada? Or a new immigrant and not sure how to find a job in Canada? Join this event presented by the Pickering Welcome Center to help you with your job search!Learn...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Are you new to Canada? Or a new immigrant and not sure how to find a job in Canada? Join this event presented by the Pickering Welcome Center to help you with your job search!

Learn About:

Two toddlers reading a story

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Perfect for little ones who love bounces and tickles! This storytime features books, songs and action rhymes for little ones!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

Perfect for little ones who love bounces and tickles! This storytime features books, songs and action rhymes for little ones!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

GTA Rocket Club

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Maker Space at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Teen
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership

Ovee Stop - Creekside Park

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Ovee
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Ovee
Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Kids playing LEGO

LEGO Club! (6-12 yrs)

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Inclusion and Belonging, STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come and meet new friends and play with LEGO! Let your creativity be your guide. Supplies will be provided.

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Inclusion and Belonging, STEAM
Event Details:

Come and meet new friends and play with LEGO! Let your creativity be your guide. Supplies will be provided.

Ovee Stop - Greenwood Community Centre

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Ovee
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Ovee
Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Divorce Information Session

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Family Mediation and Resources presents an online divorce information session focusing on divorce options in and out of court. These sessions are conducted by a family lawyer and p...

Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Family Mediation and Resources presents an online divorce information session focusing on divorce options in and out of court.

A red cloud

Anime Club

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Film Screening, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen
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 cha...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Film Screening, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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

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.

Community-Led Book Club #1

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Silent Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This community-led book is accepting new members. If you're interested in joining Community Book Club #1 please email book club member Laurel, at lacoish59@gmail.com For more ...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This community-led book is accepting new members. If you're interested in joining Community Book Club #1 please email book club member Laurel, at lacoish59@gmail.com 

A father reading a story with his two children

Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Ovee, Rick Johnson Memorial Park
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Ovee, Rick Johnson Memorial Park
Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.