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Christmas Eve

All Day
Claremont Branch
Closing
Branches:
Claremont Branch

Christmas Eve

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Central Library, George Ashe Library
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library

Christmas Day

All Day
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch

Boxing Day

All Day
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch

Ovee Stop - Whitevale Park

Saturday, December 28, 2024 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.

Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park

Saturday, December 28, 2024 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.

Community-Led Book Club #2

Monday, December 30, 2024 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.

New Year's Eve

All Day
Claremont Branch
Closing
Branches:
Claremont Branch

New Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Central Library, George Ashe Library
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library

New Year's Day

All Day
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
white paper snowflakes

Winter Fun Crafternoon! (5-12)

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Time to get crafty! Come and get creative with a variety of fun craft supplies. Supplies will be provided.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Event Details:

Time to get crafty! Come and get creative with a variety of fun craft supplies. Supplies will be provided.

"Drop In" written on a blue background

Youth Drop In

Thursday, January 2, 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.

lego

LEGO Fun! (6-12 yrs)

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come and meet new friends and have fun while building a LEGO city! Supplies will be provided.

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness
Event Details:

Come and meet new friends and have fun while building a LEGO city! Supplies will be provided.

marble run

Marble Run Madness! (6-12 yrs)

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come and work together with friends to build some super awesome build marble runs! How complex can you make them?

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, STEAM
Event Details:

Come and work together with friends to build some super awesome build marble runs! How complex can you make them?

Ovee Stop - Hollymeadow Park

Friday, January 3, 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, January 3, 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.

The word SCIENCE written out.

Pickering-Ajax Science Fair Registration (Grades 3-12)

All Day 1/6 - 2/7
All Library Locations
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teen
Event Details:

On Saturday, March 1, Pickering Public Library and Ajax Public Library will be hosting our annual Pickering-Ajax Science Fair! Children from Grades 3-12 are invited to create a sci...

Library Branch: All Library Locations
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

On Saturday, March 1, Pickering Public Library and Ajax Public Library will be hosting our annual Pickering-Ajax Science Fair! Children from Grades 3-12 are invited to create a science fair project.

babies

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

Monday, January 6, 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.

a group of women sitting in a circle talking and smiling

English Conversation Circle

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Silent Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Adult, Y/Z 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...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Adult, Y/Z 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.

Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Event Details:

Find your voice at Toastmasters! Hear some great speakers and enjoy warm conversation and watch a Toastmasters meeting unfold. Toastmasters International is a non-profit ...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Event Details:

Find your voice at Toastmasters! 

Hear some great speakers and enjoy warm conversation and watch a Toastmasters meeting unfold. 

Seniors Social

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Seniors
Seniors Social:

Get together with other seniors every Tuesday afternoon for coffee and conversation. This drop-in social features Scrabble, dominoes, cards, and lively discussion.

Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities

Get together with other seniors every Tuesday afternoon for coffee and conversation. This drop-in social features Scrabble, dominoes, cards, and lively discussion.

Ovee Stop - Creekside Park

Tuesday, January 7, 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.

Ovee Stop - West Shore Community Centre

Tuesday, January 7, 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.

Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park

Wednesday, January 8, 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.