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Genealogy Drop-In

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Local History and Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Stop by the Central Library for a monthly, afternoon drop-in to work on genealogy projects with the support of library staff and other genealogy enthusiasts. Staff will be on site to introduce genealogy tools like Ancestry.ca and as

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Local History and Genealogy
Event Details:

Stop by the Central Library for a monthly, afternoon drop-in to work on genealogy projects with the support of library staff and other genealogy enthusiasts. Staff will be on site to introduce genealogy tools like Ancestry.ca and as

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

English Conversation Circle

Monday, May 12, 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

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.

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.

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

Tuesday, May 13, 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 "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, May 14, 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

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.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Get Ready for the Job Fair!

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Prepare for the May 15th, 2025 Job Fair by attending VPI Employment Services' resume and interview skills workshop!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Event Details:

Prepare for the May 15th, 2025 Job Fair by attending VPI Employment Services' resume and interview skills workshop!

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

The Prism Collective

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Silent Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
2SLGBTQIA+, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult

Welcome to the Prism Collective! We will be meeting every month for games, activities, watch parties, and discussions around community and identity. 

This is a program for 2SLGBTQIA+ community members and allies ages 16 – 25.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to the Prism Collective! We will be meeting every month for games, activities, watch parties, and discussions around community and identity. 

This is a program for 2SLGBTQIA+ community members and allies ages 16 – 25.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Tea & Books: Based on a True Story

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Our staff will present new and exciting books available at the Library as you enjoy some tea, snacks, discussion and social time with others. You just might discover your next favourite author!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Culture of Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our staff will present new and exciting books available at the Library as you enjoy some tea, snacks, discussion and social time with others. You just might discover your next favourite author!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

VPI Employment Services Job Fair

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 11:30am - 3:30pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

VPI Employment Services would like to formally invite you to an in-Person Job Fair.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

VPI Employment Services would like to formally invite you to an in-Person Job Fair.

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, May 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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
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, May 15, 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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Local History Speaker Series: Ontario Archaeology and the Sebastien Site with Alistair Jolly, MA

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Local History and Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Learn with the TRCA’s Supervisor of Archaeology, Alistair Jolly, about the prehistory of Ontario and why we do archaeology.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Local History and Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn with the TRCA’s Supervisor of Archaeology, Alistair Jolly, about the prehistory of Ontario and why we do archaeology.

Victoria Day

All Day
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library
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

Tuesday, May 20, 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 "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, May 21, 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

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.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Community Makers & Artisans

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
George Ashe Library
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
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.

DRUHC Employment Services Support Table

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Central Lobby Outreach Table at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre - Pickering 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:

Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre - Pickering will doing resume critiques and discussing their employment support services.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

English Conversation Circle

Monday, May 26, 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

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.

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.

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

Tuesday, May 27, 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 "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, May 28, 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

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.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Writing Circle

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Silent Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Pop by the library's Writing Circle to discuss your poetry and prose with fellow writers. Perform workshops and prompts and be a part of your local creative writing community!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Event Details:

Pop by the library's Writing Circle to discuss your poetry and prose with fellow writers. Perform workshops and prompts and be a part of your local creative writing community!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Teens VS Adults Trivia: Anime (Adults Team)

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

We have been challenged by the teens to another Trivia-off! The theme: Anime

Join the Adults Team for this battle against the teens. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Event Details:

We have been challenged by the teens to another Trivia-off! The theme: Anime

Join the Adults Team for this battle against the teens. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Dine on a Dime: Pita Pizzas and Rice Krispie Squares

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Financial Literacy, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Grab your chef hat, roll up your sleeves, and let's get cooking! Join us at the George Ashe Community Centre to learn how to make simple and cost effective meals. Today's daily special is: Pita pizzas and Rice Krispie squares.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Financial Literacy, Games and Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grab your chef hat, roll up your sleeves, and let's get cooking! Join us at the George Ashe Community Centre to learn how to make simple and cost effective meals. Today's daily special is: Pita pizzas and Rice Krispie squares.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions

Food will be served at this event. Please let us know if anyone registered has any allergies or dietary restrictions.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.

Applying and Networking Like a Pro

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Writing and Publishing
Age Group:
Teen, Young Adult

Not sure where to start in your job search? Learn how to define your personal brand and refine your job search strategy. During this session, you'll learn how to:

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Teen, Young Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Writing and Publishing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Not sure where to start in your job search? Learn how to define your personal brand and refine your job search strategy. During this session, you'll learn how to:

This event is in the "All Ages" group.
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 "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Tech Movie Night: Big Hero 6

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Film Screening
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Dig into some popcorn and enjoy a screening of "Big Hero 6" with your friends and family. This film and many others are available to loan on DVD through the library.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Film Screening
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dig into some popcorn and enjoy a screening of "Big Hero 6" with your friends and family. This film and many others are available to loan on DVD through the library.

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.

Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions

Food will be served at this event. Please let us know if anyone registered has any allergies or dietary restrictions.