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Crafty Tales (2-5 yrs)

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library

Open

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: George Ashe Storytime Area

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a fun storytime filled with books, songs, and rhymes, followed by an exciting hands-on craft inspired by the story. Perfect for little ones who love reading and crafting!

Access Justice with Jessica Mason

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Open

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

As a continuation of her commitment to providing access to justice, Jessica is offering in-person and online Pro Bono (for the public good) legal consultations. Pro Bono signifies professional services delivered without compensation.

Celebrate Winter: DIY Cards! (6-12 yrs)

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY

Registration Required

Event Details:

Feeling crafty? Come on by and create a hand-made card for someone you love! Supplies will be provided.

Crafternoon! (5-12 yrs)

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library

Waitlist

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY

Registration Required

Event Details:

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

The Prism Collective

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult

Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Inclusion and Belonging

Registration Required

Event Details:

Welcome to the Prism Collective! We will be meeting every month for games, activities, watch parties, and discussions around community and identity.

This is a program for 2SLGBTQIA+ community members and allies ages 16 – 25.

Great Gingerbread Decorating Competition

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Teens Area at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Teens Area

Age Group: Teen

Registration Required

Event Details:

The competition is on... who can make the Greatest Gingerbread House?

Roll up your sleeves and get messy as you go face to face with other legendary Gingerbread House constructors. Build, decorate, and enjoy!

Crafty Tales (2-5 yrs)

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Event Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a fun storytime filled with books, songs, and rhymes, followed by an exciting hands-on craft inspired by the story. Perfect for little ones who love reading and crafting!

Anime Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Event Room

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Film Screening, Inclusion and Belonging

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for our biweekly Anime Club meetup, where anime enthusiasts and those new to the genre come together for snacks, watch parties, and discussing our favourite moments and characters!

Anime of the month: Attack on Titan

Open book of poetry beside a potted plant, sunlight shining.

Creative Writing Series: Poetry

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing

Registration Required

Event Details:

Is poetry simply a bunch of fancy rhymes jumbled together, or is it so much more? Learn the answer at this program as we take a look at the characteristics of a poem, different types of poetry, and just how powerful poetry can be.

Tween to Teen: Craft Night

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Teens Area at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Teens Area

Age Group: Children, Teen

Program Type: Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging

Registration Required

Event Details:

Relax and connect while making crafts with other tweens!

This is a program for youth (ages 10-14)

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Branches	Central Library					George Ashe Library	Virtual	All Library Locations
Rooms	Central Storytime Area	Collab Room 1 (blue)	Collab Room 3 (pink)	Maker Space - Common Area	Teens Area	Quiet Study Room	No room assigned	No room assigned
All Day				This event is in the "All Ages" group Fall Book Sale All Day 11/14–11/17 All Ages Central Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space - Common Area Age Group: All Ages Event Details: Join us at the Pickering Public Library this November for our much-anticipated Fall Book Sale!			This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Art Anthology All Day 10/1–11/30 Teen Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Teen Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging, Writing and Publishing Event Details: Are you a Teen who wants to have their art published at the library? Submit to our Teen Art Anthology! 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.	This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Writing Contest: Short Stories All Day 11/1–11/30 Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors All Library Locations This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: All Library Locations Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing Event Details: Submit a short story (fiction or creative nonfiction) to our Writing Contest!
10:00am						This event is in the "Children" group PA Day Fun: Tinkering! (6-12 yrs) 10:00am–11:00am Children George Ashe Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Get creative and start tinkering! Build a marble run, design your own 3D board game, or use the materials to invent something entirely unique. All supplies are provided—just bring your imagination!
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1:30pm		This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker 1:30pm–4:00pm Adult, Seniors Central Library This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Collab Room 1 (blue) 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.	This event is in the "Teen" group D&D: One Shot Campaign 1:30pm–4:00pm Teen Central Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Collab Room 3 (pink) Age Group: Teen Program Type: Games and Activities, Maker Space Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an afternoon of 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons with a one-shot campaign! Delve into a world of creativity and adventure, and network with other DnD creatives while seeing how you can elevate your games with Maker Space equipment. 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.
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2:00pm	This event is in the "Children" group Cancelled PA Day Fun: Puppet Making! (2-10 yrs) 2:00pm–3:00pm Children Central Library This event is in the "Children" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Storytime Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Early Literacy Event Details: Bring your imagination to life! Create your own silly paper bag puppet or mysterious shadow puppet and put on a show! Supplies will be provided.					This event is in the "Children" group PA Day Fun: LEGO! (6-12 yrs) 2:00pm–3:30pm Children George Ashe Library This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities Event Details: Come and meet new friends and play with LEGO! Let your creativity be your guide. Supplies will be provided.
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5:30pm			This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group D&D: One Shot Campaign 5:30pm–8:30pm Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Central Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Collab Room 3 (pink) Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Games and Activities, Maker Space Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an evening of 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons with a one-shot campaign! Delve into a world of creativity and adventure, and network with other DnD creatives while seeing how you can elevate your games with Maker Space equipment.		This event is in the "Teen" group Cozy Game Night 5:30pm–8:30pm Teen Central Library This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Teens Area Age Group: Teen Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging Event Details: Take a break from the cold and warm up with some games! Video games, board games, and other cozy activities will be provided. 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.
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6:00pm	This event is in the "Children" group Winter Nights, City Lights! (all ages) 6:00pm–8:00pm Children Central Library This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Storytime Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY Event Details: Enjoy fun winter crafts and activities as we celebrate Winter Nights, City Lights! Supplies will be provided.
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