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Prom Boutique

Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

You're invited to Pickering Public Library's 3rd Annual Prom Boutique!Get ready for prom or graduation in style—at no cost! Our Prom Boutique is here to help students find the perf...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

You're invited to Pickering Public Library's 3rd Annual Prom Boutique!

babies

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

Monday, February 24, 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, February 24, 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.

Pink Shirt Day Buttons (5-12 yrs)

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging, Maker Space
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Design and create your own anti-bullying button in our children's area for Pink Shirt Day. Supplies will be provided. 

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging, Maker Space
Event Details:

Design and create your own anti-bullying button in our children's area for Pink Shirt Day. Supplies will be provided.


 

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Video Game Tournament: Mario Kart! (9-12 yrs)

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come and join us for a Mario Kart tournament! Gaming controllers will be provided.

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

Come and join us for a Mario Kart tournament! Gaming controllers will be provided.

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English Conversation Circle

Monday, February 24, 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.

Open Tech Talk: Impact of Social Media on Society

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Maker Space at Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Age Group:
Adult
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...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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

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

Tuesday, February 25, 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!

Learn About:

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Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Perfect for little ones who love bounces and tickles! This storytime features books, songs and action rhymes for little ones!

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

Perfect for little ones who love bounces and tickles! This storytime features books, songs and action rhymes for little ones!

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.

GTA Rocket Club

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Maker Space at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Teen
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership

Ovee Stop - Creekside Park

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
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.

Kids playing LEGO

LEGO Club! (6-12 yrs)

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Inclusion and Belonging, STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come and meet new friends and play with LEGO! Let your creativity be your guide. Supplies will be provided.

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

Come and meet new friends and play with LEGO! Let your creativity be your guide. Supplies will be provided.

Ovee Stop - Greenwood Community Centre

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.

Divorce Information Session

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Family Mediation and Resources presents an online divorce information session focusing on divorce options in and out of court. These sessions are conducted by a family lawyer and p...

Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Family Mediation and Resources presents an online divorce information session focusing on divorce options in and out of court.

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Anime Club

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Film Screening, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join us for our biweekly Anime Club meetup, where anime enthusiasts and teens new to the genre come together for snacks, watch parties, and to discuss our favourite moments and cha...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Film Screening, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us for our biweekly Anime Club meetup, where anime enthusiasts and teens new to the genre come together for snacks, watch parties, and to discuss our favourite moments and characters! 

This month's anime: Attack on Titan

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.

Community-Led Book Club #1

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Silent Room 1 at Central 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 #1 please email book club member Laurel, at lacoish59@gmail.com For more ...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This community-led book is accepting new members. If you're interested in joining Community Book Club #1 please email book club member Laurel, at lacoish59@gmail.com 

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Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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

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

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

Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Ovee, Rick Johnson Memorial Park
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, 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.

TNO Logo - Green letters TNO with a hand holding the o

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Central Lobby at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) is a community-based, multi-service agency dedicated to offering a broad range of community services. TNO provides settlement support to newcom...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
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.

DARS logo

DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support):

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 sa...

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

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Lobby Elevator Display at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Adult
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 immi...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Elevator Display
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.

Two smiling babies with shakers

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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

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.

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.

Two smiling babies with shakers

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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

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.

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.

Masked Black Panther superhero.

Tech Movie Night: Black Panther

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Film Screening, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Dig into some popcorn and enjoy a screening of "Black Panther" with your friends and family. This film and many others are available to loan on DVD through the library. While you w...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Film Screening, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:

Dig into some popcorn and enjoy a screening of "Black Panther" with your friends and family. This film and many others are available to loan on DVD through the library.