This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Find your voice at Toastmasters! Hear some great speakers and enjoy warm conversation and watch a Toastmasters meeting unfold. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters 7:00pm–8:00pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors 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.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Anime Club Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library Program Type: Film Screening, Inclusion and Belonging Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult Join us for our biweekly Anime Club meetup, where anime enthusiasts and those new to the genre come together for snacks, watch parties, and discussing our favourite moments and characters! 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 Jan 13 2026 Tue Anime Club 6:30pm–8:00pm Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space - Event Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult Program Type: Film Screening, Inclusion and Belonging Registration Required Event Details: Join us for our biweekly Anime Club meetup, where anime enthusiasts and those new to the genre come together for snacks, watch parties, and discussing our favourite moments and characters!
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Crafting with Pride: Beaded Banners Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Silent Room 1 at Central Library Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging Age Group: Teen, Young Adult Welcome to Crafting with Pride! For this session, we will be making banners out of beads. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Crafting with Pride: Beaded Banners 6:30pm–8:30pm Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Silent Room 1 Age Group: Teen, Young Adult Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging Registration Required Event Details: Welcome to Crafting with Pride! For this session, we will be making banners out of beads.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Alcoholics Anonymous Info Session Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Auditorium at Central Library Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Drop by for an open, welcoming Alcoholics Anonymous chat. We'll share personal stories, challenges we've faced, and the hope and help we've found through AA. No pressure, no judgment - just real conversation and connection. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Alcoholics Anonymous Info Session 7:00pm–8:00pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Event Details: Drop by for an open, welcoming Alcoholics Anonymous chat. We'll share personal stories, challenges we've faced, and the hope and help we've found through AA. No pressure, no judgment - just real conversation and connection.
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, January 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY 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 Jan 15 2026 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 Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY Event Details: Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Pastel Playground with Jam's Creative Lab Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult Get colourful and messy in this pastel workshop hosted by Jam's Creative Lab. This session will explore different types of pastels and different techniques you can use to create your very own masterpiece. 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 Jan 15 2026 Thu Pastel Playground with Jam's Creative Lab 6:30pm–8:30pm George Ashe Library Open Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging Registration Required Event Details: Get colourful and messy in this pastel workshop hosted by Jam's Creative Lab. This session will explore different types of pastels and different techniques you can use to create your very own masterpiece.
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 Puzzle Competition! Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm George Ashe Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Hey puzzle masters, looking for a challenge? Compete against fellow puzzlers and race against the clock to be the first to complete your supplied jigsaw puzzle. Open Register Now Registration Required 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 Jan 17 2026 Sat Puzzle Competition! 2:00pm–4:00pm George Ashe Library Open Library Branch: George Ashe Library Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities Registration Required Event Details: Hey puzzle masters, looking for a challenge? Compete against fellow puzzlers and race against the clock to be the first to complete your supplied jigsaw puzzle.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters Monday, January 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Find your voice at Toastmasters! Hear some great speakers and enjoy warm conversation and watch a Toastmasters meeting unfold. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters 6:00pm–8:00pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors 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.
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 Creative Writing Series: Editing Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors 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. 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 Jan 20 2026 Tue Creative Writing Series: Editing 7:00pm–8:30pm Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing Registration Required 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.
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 Digital Art Drop-in Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors It's time to unleash your inner artist! This all ages event will introduce you to digital art and teach you how to use our new Wacom tablets so you can create your very own masterpiece. View Details 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 Jan 21 2026 Wed Digital Art Drop-in 5:00pm–9:00pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space - Event Room Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space Event Details: It's time to unleash your inner artist! This all ages event will introduce you to digital art and teach you how to use our new Wacom tablets so you can create your very own masterpiece.
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 Create Like a Pro: Filming & Editing TikToks with Tiera Dee Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Computers and Technology Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Learn how to plan, shoot, and edit scroll-stopping TikToks using just your phone! We’ll cover transitions, trends, captions, music, and in-app editing tools to help you create eye-catching videos from scratch. 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 Jan 21 2026 Wed Create Like a Pro: Filming & Editing TikToks with Tiera Dee 6:30pm–7:30pm Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership, Computers and Technology Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to plan, shoot, and edit scroll-stopping TikToks using just your phone! We’ll cover transitions, trends, captions, music, and in-app editing tools to help you create eye-catching videos from scratch.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group YMCA Job Workshop: Employer Expectations Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy Age Group: Adult, Young Adult Be ready to start your new job with confidence! Learn how to make a great first impression at work. Those first few weeks at a new job can be overwhelming. Find out how to put your most professional foot forward. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jan 22 2026 Thu YMCA Job Workshop: Employer Expectations 10:00am–11:30am Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space - Event Room Age Group: Adult, Young Adult Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy Event Details: Be ready to start your new job with confidence! Learn how to make a great first impression at work. Those first few weeks at a new job can be overwhelming. Find out how to put your most professional foot forward.
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, January 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm George Ashe Library Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Community Makers & Artisans 1:00pm–3:00pm George Ashe Library 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 Youth for Entrepreneurship Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult Find out what it takes to be a young entrepreneur, hear some Canadian success stories, and share ideas of your own in an inclusive and supportive space! 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 Jan 22 2026 Thu Youth for Entrepreneurship 6:00pm–7:00pm Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space - Event Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy Registration Required Event Details: Find out what it takes to be a young entrepreneur, hear some Canadian success stories, and share ideas of your own in an inclusive and supportive space!
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Hot Cocoa Mugs Needle Felting Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult In this hands-on session, you will craft your very own felted hot cocoa mug--marshmallows included! 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 Jan 22 2026 Thu Hot Cocoa Mugs Needle Felting 6:30pm–8:30pm Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY Registration Required Event Details: In this hands-on session, you will craft your very own felted hot cocoa mug--marshmallows included!
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Find your voice at Toastmasters! Hear some great speakers and enjoy warm conversation and watch a Toastmasters meeting unfold. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters 6:00pm–8:00pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors 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.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Anime Club Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library Program Type: Film Screening, Inclusion and Belonging Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult Join us for our biweekly Anime Club meetup, where anime enthusiasts and those new to the genre come together for snacks, watch parties, and discussing our favourite moments and characters! 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 Jan 27 2026 Tue Anime Club 6:30pm–8:00pm Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space - Event Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult Program Type: Film Screening, Inclusion and Belonging Registration Required Event Details: Join us for our biweekly Anime Club meetup, where anime enthusiasts and those new to the genre come together for snacks, watch parties, and discussing our favourite moments and characters!
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 Poetry Towards Self-Discovery with Lamoí, The Wild Woman Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors This creative writing workshop will combine the art of poetry writing with guided meditative writing prompts to facilitate thought, and writing towards self-discovery. 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 Jan 29 2026 Thu Poetry Towards Self-Discovery with Lamoí, The Wild Woman 6:30pm–8:30pm Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership, Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing Registration Required Event Details: This creative writing workshop will combine the art of poetry writing with guided meditative writing prompts to facilitate thought, and writing towards self-discovery.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Writing Circle: Collage Poetry Friday, January 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Silent Room 1 at Central Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Pop by the library's Writing Circle to discuss poetry and prose with fellow writers. Try out some cool prompts and activities and be a part of your local creative writing community!Registration encouraged, but not required. 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 Jan 30 2026 Fri Writing Circle: Collage Poetry 7:00pm–8:00pm Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Silent Room 1 Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing Registration Required Event Details: Pop by the library's Writing Circle to discuss poetry and prose with fellow writers. Try out some cool prompts and activities and be a part of your local creative writing community!Registration encouraged, but not required.
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 Family Drumming Afternoon with Drums et al (all ages) Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Storytime Area at Central Library Program Type: Black History Month, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Celebrate an afternoon of traditional African drumming with Drums et al. Families will learn hand drumming, African chants and the origins of drums and drumming in Africa. View Details 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 Jan 31 2026 Sat Family Drumming Afternoon with Drums et al (all ages) 1:00pm–3:00pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Storytime Area Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Black History Month, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging Event Details: Celebrate an afternoon of traditional African drumming with Drums et al. Families will learn hand drumming, African chants and the origins of drums and drumming in Africa. Disclaimer(s) Library Event Photo Policy By attending this Library event, you consent to having your photo/video taken by Library staff in accordance with Library Policy.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Find your voice at Toastmasters! Hear some great speakers and enjoy warm conversation and watch a Toastmasters meeting unfold. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters 6:00pm–8:00pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors 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.
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, February 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY 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 Feb 5 2026 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 Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY 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 Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Find your voice at Toastmasters! Hear some great speakers and enjoy warm conversation and watch a Toastmasters meeting unfold. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters 6:00pm–8:00pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors 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.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Crafting with Pride: Zines Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Silent Room 1 at Central Library Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging Age Group: Teen, Young Adult Welcome to Crafting with Pride! For this session, we will be making zines. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Crafting with Pride: Zines 6:30pm–8:30pm Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Silent Room 1 Age Group: Teen, Young Adult Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging Registration Required Event Details: Welcome to Crafting with Pride! For this session, we will be making zines.