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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.

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.

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)

Intro to UX Design

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Computers and Technology, Crafts and DIY

Registration Required

Event Details:

Discover how User Experience (UX) Design shapes the way we interact with the world. In this beginner-friendly session, we'll break down what UX is, explore core principles and walk through the phases of the UX design process.

Pickering Library Job Searching in Canada flyer

Job Searching in Canada with Pickering Welcome Centre

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Silent Room 1 at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Silent Room 1

Age Group: Adult, Young Adult

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging

Event Details:

Are you new to Canada and not sure how to find a job? Join this workshop presented by the Pickering Welcome Centre to help you with your job search!

'Savouring Verses' book cover on either side of Judith Shaw's author photo.

Judith Shaw Book Launch: Savouring Verses: A Jamaican Childhood (Re)Collection

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Author Event, Community Partnership, Writing and Publishing

Registration Required

Event Details:

Enjoy a live reading, cultural storytelling, and audience Q&A with local author Judith Shaw. The event will also include light Caribbean refreshments to engage the senses and bring the stories to life!

Holiday Coding and Robotics Adventure with Code Ninjas (8-14 yrs)

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Children, Teen

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM

Registration Required

Event Details:

You’re invited to explore the world of STEM with Code Ninjas Pickering in this holiday-themed workshop!

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Branches	Central Library					George Ashe Library		Virtual	All Library Locations
Rooms	Auditorium	Central Lobby Outreach Table	Collab Room 1 (blue)	Maker Space - Common Area	Silent Room 1	George Ashe Storytime 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 From Story to Play (2-5 yrs) 10:00am–11:00am 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: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities, Storytime Event Details: Enjoy a themed storytime followed by open-ended play with a variety of creative and engaging materials inspired by the tale. Perfect for curious little hands and big imaginations!
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1:30pm	This event is in the "Children" group Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs) 1:30pm–3:00pm 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: Auditorium Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy Event Details: This program will introduce children to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.	This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Centre d'Emploi Francophone de Durham Support Table 1:30pm–3:30pm Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Central Library 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: Central Library Room: Central Lobby Outreach Table Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy Event Details: Centre d'Emploi Francophone de Durham will doing resume critiques and discussing their employment support services for Library clients.
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4:30pm							This event is in the "Children" group Discover 3D Pens with Steamoji! (8-12 yrs) 4:30pm–5:15pm 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 Partnership, Computers and Technology, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join Steamoji Pickering as they host a hands-on 3D Pen Workshop! Participants will learn creative design skills and explore how to draw and build in three dimensions.
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5:45pm							This event is in the "Children" group Discover 3D Pens with Steamoji! (8-12 yrs) 5:45pm–6:30pm 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 Partnership, Computers and Technology, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join Steamoji Pickering as they host a hands-on 3D Pen Workshop! Participants will learn creative design skills and explore how to draw and build in three dimensions.
6:00pm								This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group First Nation Treaties and the First People of Turtle Island (North America) presented by Jode Kechego - ONLINE/VIRTUAL PRESENTATION 6:00pm–8:00pm All Ages, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Virtual Full Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "All Ages" group 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: Virtual Age Group: All Ages, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an online presentation on “First Nation Treaties and the First People of Turtle Island (North America)” presented by Jode Kechego, an Indigenous Medicine Person from the Chippewa and Oneida Nations.
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6:30pm			English Conversation Circle 6:30pm–7:30pm Central Library Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Collab Room 1 (blue) 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.		English Conversation Circle 6:30pm–7:30pm Central Library Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Silent Room 1 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.	This event is in the "Children" group Sleepy Storytime (2-5 yrs) 6:30pm–7:00pm 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: George Ashe Storytime Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities, Storytime Event Details: Put on your PJs, grab your favorite stuffed animal, and wind down with us at Sleepy Storytime! This gentle, evening storytime features calming stories, soft songs, and soothing rhymes to help little ones relax and get ready for bed.
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7:00pm	This event is in the "Adult" group Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters 7:00pm–8:30pm Adult Central Library This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adult Event Details: Find your voice at Toastmasters! Hear some great speakers and enjoy warm conversation and watch a Toastmasters meeting unfold.
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