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SCIENCE!

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

01/05/2026 @ 9:00am to 02/06/2026 @ 9:00pm
All Library Locations
Library Branch: All Library Locations
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM
Event Details:

On Saturday, March 7, Pickering Public Library and Ajax Public Library will be hosting our annual Pickering-Ajax Science Fair at Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex!

A rack of dresses

Prom Boutique Donations

All Day 1/12 - 2/13
Central Lobby Center Display at Central Library
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!

Black Youth Innovation STEM Club with Ontario Tech University (Grades 1-4)

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we dive into the exciting fields of science, technology, engineering, and math, exploring how Black innovators have shaped STEM, and empowering the next generation to do the same! 

A pile of colourful beads

Crafting with Pride: Beaded Banners

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Silent Room 1 at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Teen, Young Adult
Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Crafting with Pride! For this session, we will be making banners out of beads.

Intro to Canva

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for an easier way to create a graphic for an invitation, poster or more?

SCIENCE!

Science Fair: How-To Workshop (Grades 3-12)

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to learn more about what makes a great Science Fair entry? Join us for our Science Fair How-To Workshop and learn all the tips and tricks to help you create a masterpiece!

Multiple hands putting puzzle pieces together.

Puzzle Competition!

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
George Ashe Library
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hey puzzle masters, looking for a challenge? 

Compete against fellow puzzlers and race against the clock to be the first to complete your supplied jigsaw puzzle. 

storytime

Sensory-Friendly Storytime with Autism Ontario (2-6 yrs)

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in partnership with the Autism Ontario for a welcoming and inclusive Sensory-Friendly Storytime designed specifically with sensory sensitivities in mind.

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