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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
Registration Required
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!

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.

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.

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.

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...

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!

Offsite Event
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.

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
Registration Required
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.

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
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
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!

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!

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.

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

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
Registration Required
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!

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
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
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! 

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.

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.