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Poetry Slam Contest! (Grades 1-8)

All Day 3/21 - 4/30
All Library Locations
Program Type:
Writing and Publishing
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Celebrate National Poetry Month this April by joining our kids Poetry Slam Contest! It's your chance to let your imagination soar and share your poetic creations with the world!Con...

Library Branch: All Library Locations
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Writing and Publishing
Event Details:

Celebrate National Poetry Month this April by joining our kids Poetry Slam Contest! It's your chance to let your imagination soar and share your poetic creations with the world!

Contest details:

TNO Logo - Green letters TNO with a hand holding the o

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Central Lobby Outreach Table at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) is a community-based, multi-service agency dedicated to offering a broad range of community services. TNO provides settlement support to newcom...

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.

DARS logo

DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support):

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 sa...

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.

Pickering Welcome Centre Outreach Table

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Lobby Elevator Display at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The Pickering Welcome Centre will host a monthly information table at the Central Library, where Settlement Counsellors will be available to answer questions for newcomers and immi...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Elevator Display
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

The Pickering Welcome Centre will host a monthly information table at the Central Library, where Settlement Counsellors will be available to answer questions for newcomers and immigrants to Canada.

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Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: George Ashe Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

babies

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: George Ashe Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

Person writing in a notebook with others behind them doing the same.

Writing Circle

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Silent Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Pop by the library's Writing Circle to discuss your poetry and prose with fellow writers. Perform workshops and prompts and be a part of your local creative writing community!Bring...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Event Details:

Pop by the library's Writing Circle to discuss your poetry and prose with fellow writers. Perform workshops and prompts and be a part of your local creative writing community!

Analog to Digital Conversion

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Do you still have precious family videos on VHS cassettes? Music on vinyl LP discs or even cassette tapes? Learn how to unlock and preserve your memories and convert your analog ma...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Do you still have precious family videos on VHS cassettes? Music on vinyl LP discs or even cassette tapes? Learn how to unlock and preserve your memories and convert your analog material to digital using Maker Space equipment.

storytime

Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Claremont Branch
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, 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: Claremont Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

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

children being read to

Neurodivergent Storytime (2-6 yrs)

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This storytime takes place in a quiet and safe environment. It includes interactive stories, songs, action-rhymes, fingerplays and sensory activities which promote literacy skills ...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

This storytime takes place in a quiet and safe environment. It includes interactive stories, songs, action-rhymes, fingerplays and sensory activities which promote literacy skills and development.

Smiling woman beside a "welcome, open" sign on a building.

Pickering Small Business Hub

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Lobby Outreach Table at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Pickering-based entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their business can speak with Ferene Navarra at the Outreach Table in the Central Library lobby to receive support!

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 Ferene Navarra at the Outreach Table in the Central Library lobby to receive support!

Community Makers & Artisans

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
George Ashe Library
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
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Youth Drop In

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens Area at Central Library
Program Type:
2SLGBTQIA+, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen
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!

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.

Dr Natasha Henry-Dixon standing at a table

Local History Speaker Series: Early Black Settlement in Ontario with Dr. Natasha Henry-Dixon

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging, Local History and Genealogy
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn with Dr. Natasha Henry-Dixon about the long history of early Black settlement in Ontario. About the Presenter: Dr. Natasha Henry-Dixon is an assistant professor of Afric...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging, Local History and Genealogy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Learn with Dr. Natasha Henry-Dixon about the long history of early Black settlement in Ontario. 

Photo Series: Lighting & Portrait Photography

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Ever wanted to learn how to take basic portraits of family members or friends and learn the basics of lighting a scene for portrait photography? This workshop will teach you the fu...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Ever wanted to learn how to take basic portraits of family members or friends and learn the basics of lighting a scene for portrait photography?

A pair of video game controllers.

Video Game Tournament

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Bring your competitive, and fun, spirit to the library.We will be running a gamer's choice tournament. Join our Teen Discord Server, to cast your vote! https://discord.com/invite/v...

Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Bring your competitive, and fun, spirit to the library.

We will be running a gamer's choice tournament. Join our Teen Discord Server, to cast your vote! https://discord.com/invite/vQDZwZR

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.

Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre Logo

DRUHC Employment Services Support Table

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Central Lobby Outreach Table at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre - Pickering will doing resume critiques and discussing their employment support services.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Outreach Table
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Event Details:

Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre - Pickering will doing resume critiques and discussing their employment support services.

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Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Central Lobby Outreach Table at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

An Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker from the Oshawa office will be onsite every Friday at the Central Library to assist you, and no appointment is necessary. Th...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Outreach Table
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Event Details:

An Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker from the Oshawa office will be onsite every Friday at the Central Library to assist you, and no appointment is necessary.

Ovee Stop - Hollymeadow Park

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 2:15pm - 3:30pm
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.

Ovee Stop - Rouge Valley Park

Friday, March 28, 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.

Hedgehogs made of folded book pages.

Book Hedgehogs

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Claremont Branch
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Transform an old book into a wonderful hedgehog friend! Stop by the Claremont library to learn how crafting and recycling can create awesome results. Materials and instructions pro...

Library Branch: Claremont Branch
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Event Details:

Transform an old book into a wonderful hedgehog friend! Stop by the Claremont library to learn how crafting and recycling can create awesome results. Materials and instructions provided. Available while supplies last. 

storytime

Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, 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: George Ashe Library
Room: George Ashe Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

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

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, March 31, 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.

a group of women sitting in a circle talking and smiling

English Conversation Circle

Monday, March 31, 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.