Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
Central Library
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: Storytime
Event Details:

This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adult
Central Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness

DARS is a volunteer-led community outreach initiative that aims to serve low-income families and individuals experiencing housing instability in Pickering and Ajax. They offer a safe, inclusive space for social connection and a warm meal. Clients can also receive pantry staples, clothing, access to showers, and assistance with housing and income applications.

Disclaimer(s)

Animals may be present at this event

Please be advised that animals (including service animals) may be present at this event.

Pickering Welcome Centre Outreach Table

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Central Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

The Pickering Welcome Centre will host a monthly information table at the Central Library, where Settlement Counsellors will be available to answer questions for newcomers and immigrants to Canada.

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children
George Ashe Library
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: Community Partnership
Event Details:

This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children
George Ashe Library
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: Community Partnership
Event Details:

This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

Land Acknowledgement Installation

3:30pm - 4:00pm
All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Center Display
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous, Local History and Genealogy
Event Details:

The community is invited to join Library staff to gather for a ceremony with members of Indigenous communities as we come together to hold space and honour the Land Acknowledgement installation.

Seed Saving Workshop with Durham Master Gardeners

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
George Ashe Library
Full
Registration
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Gardening
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

This workshop will give participants the skills and confidence to start saving their own seeds. Topics covered include what are seeds, selecting seeds to save, how to store seeds and how to check for viability.

Tech Movie Night: WALL-E

6:00pm - 8:00pm
All Ages
Central Library
Full
Registration
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Wellness, Computers and Technology, Crafts and DIY, Film Screening, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Dig into some popcorn and enjoy a screening of "WALL-E" with your friends and family. This film and many others are available to loan on DVD through the library. While you watch, enjoy some themed colouring pages to engage your creative side.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions

Food will be served at this event. Please let us know if anyone registered has any allergies or dietary restrictions.

Open Tech Talk

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen, Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Full
Registration
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing of technology, Open Tech Talk is a drop-in discussion group, whereby clients can bring in their tech related questions to discuss with library staff as well as share their love of technolo