This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Adult Reading Challenge (ARC) All Day 7/1 - 8/31 All Library Locations Program Type: Book Club, Culture of Reading Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Celebrate summer by participating in our Adult Reading Challenge (ARC)! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jul-Aug 2025 Adult Reading Challenge (ARC) All Day 7/1–8/31 All Library Locations Open Library Branch: All Library Locations Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Book Club, Culture of Reading Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate summer by participating in our Adult Reading Challenge (ARC)!
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Paper Flowers All Day 7/3 - 7/31 Claremont Library Age Group: Children, Teen, Adult, Seniors Take a break from the sun and unwind with this fun and simple craft! View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jul 3 - 31 2025 Paper Flowers All Day 7/3–7/31 Claremont Library Library Branch: Claremont Library Age Group: Children, Teen, Adult, Seniors Event Details: Take a break from the sun and unwind with this fun and simple craft!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Off Site Program Type: Ovee, Rick Johnson Memorial Park Age Group: All Ages Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park 10:00am–12:00pm Off Site 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.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm Central Lobby Outreach Table at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) is a community-based, multi-service agency dedicated to offering a broad range of community services. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jul 16 2025 Wed The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table 10:00am–5:00pm Central Library 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support) Wednesday, July 16, 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... View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 16 2025 Wed DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support) 11:00am–1:00pm Central Library 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Mall Storytime! (2-5 yrs) Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm Off Site Program Type: Community Partnership, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime Age Group: Children Join us for an interactive and fun storytime at the Pickering Town Centre! This storytime will feature books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family! View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Mall Storytime! (2-5 yrs) 12:00pm–12:30pm Off Site Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime Event Details: Join us for an interactive and fun storytime at the Pickering Town Centre! This storytime will feature books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!
This event is in the "Children" group Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months) Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Early Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging, Summer Reading Age Group: Children This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months) 1:30pm–2:30pm George Ashe Library Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: George Ashe Storytime Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Early Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging, Summer Reading Event Details: This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.
This event is in the "Children" group Sounds of Ice: Antarctic Wind Chime Crafts (5-10 yrs) Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Summer Reading Age Group: Children Create your own wind chimes inspired by the frozen landscapes of Antarctica. Let your creativity shine as you use a variety of materials to capture the sounds and scenery of the South Pole! Supplies will be provided. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Sounds of Ice: Antarctic Wind Chime Crafts (5-10 yrs) 2:00pm–3:00pm George Ashe Library Full Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Create your own wind chimes inspired by the frozen landscapes of Antarctica. Let your creativity shine as you use a variety of materials to capture the sounds and scenery of the South Pole! Supplies will be provided.
This event is in the "Children" group Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months) Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Early Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging, Summer Reading Age Group: Children This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months) 3:00pm–4:00pm George Ashe Library Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: George Ashe Storytime Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Early Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging, Summer Reading Event Details: This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.
This event is in the "Teen" group Game Show! Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Teens Area at Central Library Program Type: Games and Activities, TGIS Age Group: Teen Do you think you have what it takes to be tonight's big winner?! Join the library as 4 teams of 4 contestants put their wit to the test and try to score the most points across 2 rounds of different games. Good luck to all! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Game Show! 4:00pm–5:30pm Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Teens Area Age Group: Teen Program Type: Games and Activities, TGIS Registration Required Event Details: Do you think you have what it takes to be tonight's big winner?! Join the library as 4 teams of 4 contestants put their wit to the test and try to score the most points across 2 rounds of different games. Good luck to all! 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Tales to Tails with Pickering Animal Services (5-8 yrs) Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Off Site Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime, Summer Reading Age Group: Children Come read to the animals at Pickering Animal Services and create handmade toys for them to enjoy long after your visit! Books and supplies will be provided. Full View Details Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Tales to Tails with Pickering Animal Services (5-8 yrs) 4:30pm–5:30pm Off Site Full Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Come read to the animals at Pickering Animal Services and create handmade toys for them to enjoy long after your visit! Books and supplies will be provided.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen" group Tween to Teen: Board Games (10-14 yrs) Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Collab Room 3 (pink) at Central Library Program Type: Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging Age Group: Children, Teen Relax and connect while playing games with other tweens! This is a program for youth (ages 10-14) Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Tween to Teen: Board Games (10-14 yrs) 5:30pm–6:30pm Central Library Full Library Branch: Central Library Room: Collab Room 3 (pink) Age Group: Children, Teen Program Type: Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging Registration Required Event Details: Relax and connect while playing games with other tweens! This is a program for youth (ages 10-14)
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Carnival Headbands with Mystique Mas Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Mystique Mas will provide participants with the unique opportunity to create their very own Carnival headband while learning about the significance and cultural roots of Caribbean Carnival celebrations. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Carnival Headbands with Mystique Mas 6:30pm–8:30pm Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging Registration Required Event Details: Mystique Mas will provide participants with the unique opportunity to create their very own Carnival headband while learning about the significance and cultural roots of Caribbean Carnival celebrations.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Introduction to Python Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors This workshop will teach you the very basics of the Python programming language, a very popular language for both web and desktop applications. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Introduction to Python 7:00pm–8:30pm Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space - Event Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors Registration Required Event Details: This workshop will teach you the very basics of the Python programming language, a very popular language for both web and desktop applications.
This event is in the "Children" group Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs) Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Claremont Library Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime, Summer Reading Age Group: Children This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs) 10:00am–10:30am Claremont Library Library Branch: Claremont Library 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!
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Pickering Small Business Hub Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Central Lobby Outreach Table at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Pickering-based entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their business can speak with a staff member at the Outreach Table in the Central Library lobby to receive support! View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Pickering Small Business Hub 10:00am–12:00pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Lobby Outreach Table Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy Event Details: Pickering-based entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their business can speak with a staff member at the Outreach Table in the Central Library lobby to receive support!
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Community Makers & Artisans Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Community Makers & Artisans 1:00pm–3:00pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space - Common Area Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Event Details: Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Harm Reduction Information and Education Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Lobby Outreach Table at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Harm Reduction Outreach Counsellors with the Harm Reduction Outreach program at John Howard Society Durham will be on-site at the Pickering Central Library to offer harm reduction education and information as well as Naloxone training and distribu View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Harm Reduction Information and Education 1:00pm–3:00pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Lobby Outreach Table Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership Event Details: Harm Reduction Outreach Counsellors with the Harm Reduction Outreach program at John Howard Society Durham will be on-site at the Pickering Central Library to offer harm reduction education and information as well as Naloxone training and distribu
This event is in the "Children" group Family Summer Movie Afternoon: Paddington in Peru (5-12 yrs) Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Film Screening, Summer Reading Age Group: Children Come spend an afternoon at the movies...at the library! We will be watching Paddington in Peru. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Family Summer Movie Afternoon: Paddington in Peru (5-12 yrs) 2:00pm–4:00pm Central Library Waitlist Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Film Screening, Summer Reading Registration Required Event Details: Come spend an afternoon at the movies...at the library! We will be watching Paddington in Peru.
This event is in the "Teen" group Youth Drop In Thursday, July 17, 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 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! View Details This event is in the "Teen" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Youth Drop In 4:00pm–5:30pm Central Library 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.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Screenwriting Workshop Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Auditorium at Central Library Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Join Michelle Daly, Toronto Film School's Screenwriting Program Director, and TFS staff for a fully interactive screenwriting workshop where you will learn the concepts and techniques for writing sketch comedy. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Screenwriting Workshop 7:00pm–8:30pm Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Registration Required Event Details: Join Michelle Daly, Toronto Film School's Screenwriting Program Director, and TFS staff for a fully interactive screenwriting workshop where you will learn the concepts and techniques for writing sketch comedy.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Tai Chi with Patrick Leung Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Join senior instructor at Tai Chi Journey, Patrick Leung, for an introductory session on tai chi!The session will include warm-up exercises, an introduction to the basic elements of tai chi, and learning the Yang Eight Tai Chi set. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jul 18 2025 Fri Tai Chi with Patrick Leung 10:00am–11:00am Central Library Full Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging Registration Required Event Details: Join senior instructor at Tai Chi Journey, Patrick Leung, for an introductory session on tai chi!The session will include warm-up exercises, an introduction to the basic elements of tai chi, and learning the Yang Eight Tai Chi set.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Job Searching in Canada with Pickering Welcome Centre Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Silent Room 1 at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging Age Group: Adult, Young Adult Are you new to Canada and not sure how to find a job? Join this workshop presented by the Pickering Welcome Centre to help you with your job search! View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jul 18 2025 Fri Job Searching in Canada with Pickering Welcome Centre 10:00am–11:30am Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Silent Room 1 Age Group: Adult, Young Adult Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging Event Details: Are you new to Canada and not sure how to find a job? Join this workshop presented by the Pickering Welcome Centre to help you with your job search!
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker Friday, July 18, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm Collab Room 1 (blue) at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness Age Group: Adult, Seniors 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. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jul 18 2025 Fri Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker 1:30pm–4:00pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Collab Room 1 (blue) 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.