Central Library

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(905) 831-6265

Central Library
One the Esplanade S
Pickering ON L1V 6K7
Canada

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Sun: 12:00pm-5:00pm

Mon: 9:30am-9:00pm

Tue: 9:30am-9:00pm

Wed: Closed

Thu: Closed

Fri: Closed

Sat: 9:30am-5:00pm

George Ashe Library

9:30am-9:00pm

(905) 420-2254

George Ashe Library
470 Kingston Road
Pickering ON L1V 1A4
Canada

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Sun: 12:00pm-5:00pm

Mon: 9:30am-9:00pm

Tue: 9:30am-9:00pm

Wed: 9:30am-9:00pm

Thu: 9:30am-9:00pm

Fri: 9:30am-9:00pm

Sat: 9:30am-5:00pm

Claremont Library

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(905) 831-6265

Claremont Library
4941 Old Brock Road
Claremont ON L1Y 1A9
Canada

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Tue: 4:00pm-8:00pm

Wed: Closed

Thu: 4:00pm-8:00pm

Fri: Closed

Sat: 1:00pm-5:00pm

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All Library Locations

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470 Kingston Rd
Pickering ON L1V6K7
Canada

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Featured Events

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

Waitlist

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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All Day	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 Prom Boutique Donations All Day 1/12–2/13 Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Central Library 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 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Lobby Center Display Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging, Sustainability Event Details: Help a student shine on their special day!	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen" group Pickering-Ajax Science Fair (Grades 3-12) 01/05/2026 @ 9:00am–02/06/2026 @ 9:00pm Children, Teen All Library Locations Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen" group Open Library Branch: All Library Locations Age Group: Children, Teen Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: On Saturday, March 7, 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.

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