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Poetry Slam Contest! (Grades 1-8)

All Day 3/21 - 4/30
All Library Locations
Program Type:
Writing and Publishing
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Celebrate National Poetry Month this April by joining our kids Poetry Slam Contest! It's your chance to let your imagination soar and share your poetic creations with the world!Con...

Library Branch: All Library Locations
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Writing and Publishing
Event Details:

Celebrate National Poetry Month this April by joining our kids Poetry Slam Contest! It's your chance to let your imagination soar and share your poetic creations with the world!

Contest details:

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Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, 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: George Ashe Library
Room: George Ashe 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!

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.

The word MINECRAFT written out in gray with a green background

PA Day Fun: Mine-crafting! (7-12 yrs)

Monday, March 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Bring your imagination and join us as we bring the world of Minecraft to life through hands-on crafts and activities! Supplies will be provided.Please note that we will NOT be play...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Event Details:

Bring your imagination and join us as we bring the world of Minecraft to life through hands-on crafts and activities! Supplies will be provided.

Community-Led Book Club #2

Monday, March 31, 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, March 31, 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.

Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

Monday, March 31, 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. 

Hands typing on a typewriter.

Adult Poetry Contest

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
All Library Locations
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Submit your poem by email to adults@pickeringlibrary.ca or drop off a paper copy at any Pickering Public Library location. Please include your name and contact information. Partici...

Library Branch: All Library Locations
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Event Details:

Submit your poem by email to adults@pickeringlibrary.ca or drop off a paper copy at any Pickering Public Library location. Please include your name and contact information.

Teen Poetry Contest! (Grades 9-12)

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
All Library Locations
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Celebrate National Poetry Month this April by joining our teens Poetry Slam Contest! It's your chance to let your imagination soar and share your poetic creations with the world!Su...

Library Branch: All Library Locations
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Event Details:

Celebrate National Poetry Month this April by joining our teens Poetry Slam Contest! It's your chance to let your imagination soar and share your poetic creations with the world!

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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Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, 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!

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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, 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.

Seniors Social

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Get together with other Seniors every Tuesday afternoon for coffee and snacks.  This fun gathering features lively games of Rummikub, Sequence, and Dominoes.

Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Get together with other Seniors every Tuesday afternoon for coffee and snacks.  This fun gathering features lively games of Rummikub, Sequence, and Dominoes.

GTA Rocket Club

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Teen
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership

Ovee Stop - Creekside Park

Tuesday, April 1, 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.

Ovee Stop - West Shore Community Centre

Tuesday, April 1, 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.

storytime

Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, 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: Culture of Reading, 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, April 2, 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, April 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Central Lobby Outreach Table 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 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.

DARS logo

DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)

Wednesday, April 2, 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.

babies

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Early Literacy
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, Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

babies

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Early Literacy
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, Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

Create a Custom Cat Toy

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, Crafts and DIY, March Break
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Repurpose 3D print filament spools and create a custom unique eco-friendly toy for your cat, just in time for Earth Day.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Crafts and DIY, March Break
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Repurpose 3D print filament spools and create a custom unique eco-friendly toy for your cat, just in time for Earth Day.

Pencil erasing the written word "Edit".

Creative Writing Series: Editing

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

You've written a bestseller – now what? Let’s tackle the editing process and the art of critique, learning what to cut, where to expand, and how to produce the best quality product...

Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

You've written a bestseller – now what? Let’s tackle the editing process and the art of critique, learning what to cut, where to expand, and how to produce the best quality product possible.

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Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Claremont Branch
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, 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: Claremont Branch
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!

Community Makers & Artisans

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
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VPI Employment Services Support Table

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Lobby Outreach Table at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

VPI Employment Services - Ajax will doing resume critiques and discussing their employment support services.

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

VPI Employment Services - Ajax will doing resume critiques and discussing their employment support services.