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Book in a patch of flowers.

Adult Reading Challenge (ARC)

All Day 7/1 - 8/31
All Library Locations
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Celebrate summer by participating in ARC, our Adult Reading Challenge! Complete activities to earn badges along the way.Step 1: Sign up on Beanstack (pickeringlibrary.beanstack.org...

Library Branch: All Library Locations
Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Celebrate summer by participating in ARC, our Adult Reading Challenge! Complete activities to earn badges along the way.

Craft supplies spread out on a table.

Design-a-Bookmark Contest

07/02/2024 @ 9:30am to 08/31/2024 @ 5:00pm
All Library Locations
Program Type:
Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Calling all illustrators! We are looking for kids to design their own bookmark on the TD Summer Reading Club theme of “To the Stars.” Children aged 5-12 are invited to submit their...

Library Branch: All Library Locations
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Calling all illustrators!

Kids looking at the ground in a forest.

Nature Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come listen to nature stories and songs! A portion of this storytimes involves going outside into the reading garden or taking a walk to the park outside the library. Please dress ...

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: George Ashe Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come listen to nature stories and songs! A portion of this storytimes involves going outside into the reading garden or taking a walk to the park outside the library. Please dress for the weather.

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.

Kids sitting on a bench outside reading a book.

Books and Crafts in the Park with EarlyON (2-6 yrs)

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join children's staff for an interactive storytelling event followed by a fun craft led by EarlyON staff in the Esplanade Park! Please register for each Monday session you would li...

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Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join children's staff for an interactive storytelling event followed by a fun craft led by EarlyON staff in the Esplanade Park! Please register for each Monday session you would like to attend.

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.

A kid lying on the floor with books around them.

Beyond the Book (8-12 yrs)

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come and have some fun and meet other kids in this literacy focused program as we go "beyond the book." Each week there will be a different book challenge.July 8 - Writing - Make u...

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Registration
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Come and have some fun and meet other kids in this literacy focused program as we go "beyond the book." Each week there will be a different book challenge.

July 8 - Writing - Make up a goofy story or poem. Draw a cover to a book.

'Coding for Kids' spelt out using letters with robots standing behind it.

Coding Workshop with Ontario Tech University (Grades 5-8)

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Computers and Technology, STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

c_wonder Coding Workshops aim to introduce children to the fundamentals of coding and its applications in the real world. Through the use of different and exciting educational tech...

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Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Computers and Technology, STEAM, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

c_wonder Coding Workshops aim to introduce children to the fundamentals of coding and its applications in the real world.

Durham Region Police Youth in Policing logo

Youth in Policing Information Booth

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Lobby at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Come learn about the Durham Region Police Youth in Policing program!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

Come learn about the Durham Region Police Youth in Policing program!

Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Adult
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
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

Find your voice at Toastmasters! 

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

A baby pointing at a storybook.

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime, Summer Reading
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: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime, Summer Reading
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.

A cardboard rocket ship with stuffed animals inside.

Rocketships for Cats (5-12 yrs)

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Crafts and DIY, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Calling all builders! Roll up your sleeves and come have some fun as we use cardboard boxes to build rocketships for cats for Pickering Animal Services. Supplies will be provided. ...

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Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Calling all builders! Roll up your sleeves and come have some fun as we use cardboard boxes to build rocketships for cats for Pickering Animal Services. Supplies will be provided.

Seniors Social

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Seniors
Seniors Social:

Get together with other seniors every Tuesday afternoon for coffee and conversation. This drop-in social features Scrabble, dominoes, cards, and lively discussion.

Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities

Get together with other seniors every Tuesday afternoon for coffee and conversation. This drop-in social features Scrabble, dominoes, cards, and lively discussion.

Durham College Logo

Durham College Information Table: Newcomers and Mature Students

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Lobby at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us at the Pickering Public Library to learn how Durham College can help you achieve your educational goals. Are you a newcomer? Do you consider yourself to be a mature student...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

Join us at the Pickering Public Library to learn how Durham College can help you achieve your educational goals. Are you a newcomer? Do you consider yourself to be a mature student?

Divorce Information Session

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 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.

Bingo sheets.

Drag Bingo

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
2SLGBTQIA+, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Enjoy an evening of Drag Bingo and try your luck at winning some exciting prizes!

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Enjoy an evening of Drag Bingo and try your luck at winning some exciting prizes!

A family reading a book together.

Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime, Summer Reading
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: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime, Summer Reading
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.

a suburban park with trees, play equipment, gazebo and houses in the background

Seaton Pop-Up Library

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Hello, Seaton! Join library staff every Wednesday morning for engaging activities and information about our library services. Interested in obtaining a library card? Curious about ...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Hello, Seaton! Join library staff every Wednesday morning for engaging activities and information about our library services. Interested in obtaining a library card? Curious about our digital library and how it works?

DARS logo

DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 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, July 31, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Lobby 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
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 babies holding shakers.

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness
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, Community Wellness
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 babies holding shakers.

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness
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, Community Wellness
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.

AI Series: Create a Website with AI & ChatGPT

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Maker Space at Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Did you know that you can create a basic website with AI (Artificial Intelligence)? This workshop will demonstrate and teach you how to use ChatGPT, one of the leading AI generatin...

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Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Did you know that you can create a basic website with AI (Artificial Intelligence)? This workshop will demonstrate and teach you how to use ChatGPT, one of the leading AI generating tools, to create a very basic website from scratch.

Two Metrolinx staff members sitting at a small information table with flyers on the table.

Metrolinx Information Table

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Central Lobby at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Come say hello to the Metrolinx Team and visit the Metrolinx information booth at the Pickering Public Library! The Metrolinx Durham Region Community Engagement Team will be o...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

Come say hello to the Metrolinx Team and visit the Metrolinx information booth at the Pickering Public Library! 

The Metrolinx Durham Region Community Engagement Team will be on site: 

Community Makers & Artisans

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Maker Space at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize. Please note: Community Makers & Artisans is run independently by community ...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize. 

A pile of LEGO pieces.

LEGO STEAM Fun! (6-12 yrs)

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us in-person as we 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: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us in-person as we play with LEGO. Let your creativity be your guide! Supplies will be provided.