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

All Day 1/6 - 2/7
All Library Locations
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teen
Event Details:

On Saturday, March 1, 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 sci...

Library Branch: All Library Locations
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

On Saturday, March 1, 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.

A clothing rack of dresses.

Prom Boutique Clothing Donation

All Day 1/14 - 2/14
Central Lobby Vestibule at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Event Details:

Help a student shine on their special day!Pickering Public Library is collecting gently used formalwear for our Prom Boutique. Your donations will provide students with stylish out...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Vestibule
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Help a student shine on their special day!

Children smiling while listening to a story

Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Claremont Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Claremont Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

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.

Child at play

Neurodivergent Storytime (2-6 yrs)

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This storytime takes place in a quiet and safe environment. It includes interactive stories, songs, action-rhymes, fingerplays and sensory activities which promote literacy skills ...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging, Storytime
Event Details:

This storytime takes place in a quiet and safe environment. It includes interactive stories, songs, action-rhymes, fingerplays and sensory activities which promote literacy skills and development.

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.

Community Makers & Artisans

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
George Ashe Library
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
"Drop In" written on a blue background

Youth Drop In

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens Area at Central Library
Program Type:
2SLGBTQIA+, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Games, Music, and Snacks. Every week, every time. A Youth Outreach Worker from Durham Community Health Centre will be on site. Resources included. All welcome!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teens Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Games, Music, and Snacks. Every week, every time. A Youth Outreach Worker from Durham Community Health Centre will be on site. Resources included. All welcome!

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.

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Alex Monaghan Mental Health Forum

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Event Details:

Join the Carion Fenn Foundation for an insightful event where we will discuss important topics related to mental health. Come and engage in meaningful conversations, share your exp...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Event Details:

Join the Carion Fenn Foundation for an insightful event where we will discuss important topics related to mental health. Come and engage in meaningful conversations, share your experiences, and learn from experts in the field.

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Photo Series: Photography Basics

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Maker Space at Central Library
Program Type:
Maker Space
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

This introductory workshop in this series will teach you the theory and the basic concepts of photography such as aperture/f-stops, shutter speed, ISO, white balance and more. No p...

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Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

This introductory workshop in this series will teach you the theory and the basic concepts of photography such as aperture/f-stops, shutter speed, ISO, white balance and more. No prior knowledge or experience required.

Salmon jumping out of water

PA Day Fun: The Salmon Are Coming! (6-12 yrs)

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters as they deliver salmon eggs to the library. Participants will be able to engage and ask questions about the eggs as well as enjoy...

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Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters as they deliver salmon eggs to the library. Participants will be able to engage and ask questions about the eggs as well as enjoy a variety of salmon related activities and crafts!

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DRUHC Employment Services Support Table

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Central Lobby at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre - Pickering will doing resume critiques and discussing their employment support services.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Event Details:

Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre - Pickering will doing resume critiques and discussing their employment support services.

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Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Central Lobby at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

An Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker from the Oshawa office will be onsite every Friday at the Central Library to assist you, and no appointment is necessary. Th...

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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Event Details:

An Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker from the Oshawa office will be onsite every Friday at the Central Library to assist you, and no appointment is necessary.

Hand drum

Ojibwe Hand Drumming (5-12 yrs)

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Indigenous
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive workshop where children will learn the art of traditional Indigenous hand drumming, led by a First Nations and Métis instructor Chantale Joly. Kids will ...

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Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Indigenous
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive workshop where children will learn the art of traditional Indigenous hand drumming, led by a First Nations and Métis instructor Chantale Joly.

Word STEM on paper

PA Day Fun: STEM Paper Challenges (7-12 yrs)

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities, STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Test your skills at various STEM experiments using only paper! Can you make an aerodynamic paper airplane, bridge and helicopter? Can you fit your body through a single piece of pa...

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games and Activities, STEAM
Event Details:

Test your skills at various STEM experiments using only paper! Can you make an aerodynamic paper airplane, bridge and helicopter? Can you fit your body through a single piece of paper? Come and find out!

Ovee Stop - Whitevale Park

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Ovee
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Ovee
Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Ovee
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Ovee
Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Smiling individuals painting.

Painting Workshop with Palak Rajgor

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Explore your creativity with a painting workshop led by local artist Palak Rajgor. During this session, participants will be guided in painting a landscape, while learning about th...

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Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Explore your creativity with a painting workshop led by local artist Palak Rajgor. During this session, participants will be guided in painting a landscape, while learning about the concepts of colour wheels, tones, and textures. 

Kids colouring and writing on paper

Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-4 yrs)

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Two people planting

Celebrate Family Literacy Day! (0-6 yrs)

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Celebrate Family Literacy Day at the library! This year's theme is: Learn to be Green, Together! Families will engage in a music circle, storytime and enjoy various literacy activi...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy
Event Details:

Celebrate Family Literacy Day at the library! This year's theme is: Learn to be Green, Together! Families will engage in a music circle, storytime and enjoy various literacy activities and games! 

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.

babies

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This program will introduce children to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments. Parents/caregivers will learn how to make and incorpora...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

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.

Community-Led Book Club #2

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

This community-led book is accepting new members. If you're interested in joining Community Book Club #2 please email robynlewis@pickeringlibrary.ca to be connected with the book c...

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This community-led book is accepting new members.

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English Conversation Circle

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Silent Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
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 partn...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging
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.

Film Club : The Graduate

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Maker Space at Central Library
Program Type:
Maker Space
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Are you interested in films and documentaries? Join us for our film club for a thoughtful and lively discussion on our selected title each month from either Kanopy or Hoopla. This ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Are you interested in films and documentaries? Join us for our film club for a thoughtful and lively discussion on our selected title each month from either Kanopy or Hoopla. This month's film discussion is The Graduate.

Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Event Details:

Find your voice at Toastmasters! Hear some great speakers and enjoy warm conversation and watch a Toastmasters meeting unfold. Toastmasters International is a non-profit ...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Event Details:

Find your voice at Toastmasters! 

Hear some great speakers and enjoy warm conversation and watch a Toastmasters meeting unfold. 

Pathway to Newcomer Success: Job Searching in Canada with Pickering Welcome Centre

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Are you new to Canada? Or a new immigrant and not sure how to find a job in Canada? Join this event presented by the Pickering Welcome Center to help you with your job search!Learn...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Are you new to Canada? Or a new immigrant and not sure how to find a job in Canada? Join this event presented by the Pickering Welcome Center to help you with your job search!

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