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Crafting with Pride: Bracelet Making

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Collab Room 3 (pink) at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Collab Room 3 (pink)

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! 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.

Youth Leadership Toastmasters (11-17 yrs)

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Auditorium at Central Library

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Full

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Children, Teen

Program Type: Community Partnership

Registration Required

Event Details:

The Youth Leadership Program with Toastmasters International is geared for youth to develop their communication and leadership skills through practical experience.

Video Game Tournament

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Teens Area at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Teens Area

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Games and Activities

Registration Required

Event Details:

Bring your competitive, and fun, spirit to the library!
We will be running a gamer's choice tournament.

Join our Teen Discord Server, to cast your vote! https://discord.com/invite/vQDZwZR

Crafty Tales (2-5 yrs)

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library

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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!

Jackbox Games Night

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Teens Area at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Teens Area

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging

Registration Required

Event Details:

Jackbox! Come socialize and play a few rounds of several different Jackbox Party games! Please note that a smart device (phone, tablet, etc.) will be needed to participate.

Budgeting Basics with Ellen Seyers from RBC Dominion Securities

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library

Open

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult

Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy

Registration Required

Event Details:

Please join us for an interactive session on Budgeting Basics, where you’ll learn essential skills to take control of your finances.

Exploring Autism with Autism Ontario

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library

Open

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

An introductory session that builds understanding of autism and neurodiversity, including how autistic people may experience and interact with the world.

Mastering Resume Writing and Interview Preparation with the Y

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Teen, Young Adult

Program Type: Community Partnership, Writing and Publishing

Registration Required

Event Details:

This interactive and informative workshop is designed to help job seekers create resumes that stand out and for individuals to be able to excel in interviews.

Crafty Tales (2-5 yrs)

Friday, April 17, 2026 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!

PA Day Fun: Crafternoon! (5-12 yrs)

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library

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Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

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.

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Branches	Central Library						Virtual	Off Site
Rooms	Auditorium	Central Lobby Outreach Table	Central Storytime Area	Collab Room 3 (pink)	Maker Space - Common Area	Maker Space - Event Room	No room assigned	No room assigned
All Day							This event is in the "Children" group Tails of Hope Short Story Contest (5-12 yrs) 05/11/2026 @ 9:00am–07/19/2026 @ 5:00pm Children Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Writing and Publishing Event Details: Join Pickering Public Library, Pickering Animal Services and Scholar's of Pickering and Ajax and write a story about your furry friend. If you don't have a furry friend, use your imagination and create an animal related story of your own.
9:30am					This event is in the "Adult" group AI vs. Reality: Can You Tell the Difference? 9:30am–9:00pm Adult Central Library This event is in the "Adult" group Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space - Common Area Age Group: Adult Event Details: AI is a great creative tool, but only when we know what we're looking at. Test your eye at the Maker Space's AI vs. Reality display by guessing whether each image is AI-generated or real.
9:45am
10:00am		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 The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table 10:00am–6:00pm 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 Outreach Table Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging Event Details: The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) is a community-based, multi-service agency dedicated to offering a broad range of community services.	This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime (2-5 yrs) 10:00am–10:30am Children Central Library This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Storytime Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime Event Details: This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!					This event is in the "All Ages" group Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park 10:00am–12:00pm All Ages Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group 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.
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12:00pm								This event is in the "Children" group Mall Storytime! (2-5 yrs) 12:00pm–12:30pm Children Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime Event Details: Join us for an interactive and fun storytime at The Shops at Pickering City Centre! This storytime will feature books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!
12:15pm
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1:00pm						This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Investing for Youth with CIRO 1:00pm–2:00pm Teen, Adult, Young Adult Central Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Upcoming Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space - Event Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy Registration Required Event Details: It's never too early to start learning about investing!
1:15pm
1:30pm			This event is in the "Children" group Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months) 1:30pm–2:30pm Children Central Library This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Storytime Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Early Literacy Event Details: This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.
1:45pm
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3:00pm			This event is in the "Children" group Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs) 3:00pm–4:00pm Children Central Library This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Storytime Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Early Literacy Event Details: This program will introduce children to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.
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6:30pm	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen" group Youth Leadership Toastmasters (11-17 yrs) 6:30pm–8:00pm Children, Teen Central Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen" group Full Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Children, Teen Program Type: Community Partnership Registration Required Event Details: The Youth Leadership Program with Toastmasters International is geared for youth to develop their communication and leadership skills through practical experience.			This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Crafting with Pride: Bookend Painting 6:30pm–8:30pm Teen, Young Adult Central Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Upcoming Library Branch: Central Library Room: Collab Room 3 (pink) 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! 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.
6:45pm
7:00pm						This event is in the "Adult" group AI Series: Improving your Resume with AI 7:00pm–8:30pm Adult Central Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Upcoming Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space - Event Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space Registration Required Event Details: Looking to reformat your resume for a new job? Learn how you can use Language Learning Models (LLMs, the official term for what we now call AI) to help you reformat and improve your resume.
7:15pm
7:30pm
7:45pm
8:00pm
8:15pm
8:30pm
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