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STEM Explorers (8-12 yrs)

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Join us Monday nights for hands-on STEM adventures designed for curious minds! Try out awesome tech, experiment with new ideas, work with friends, and unlock the power of building, coding, and imagining!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us Monday nights for hands-on STEM adventures designed for curious minds! Try out awesome tech, experiment with new ideas, work with friends, and unlock the power of building, coding, and imagining!

babies reading

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Perfect for little ones who love bounces and tickles! This storytime features books, songs and action rhymes for little ones!

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!

kids

Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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!

musical babby

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

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

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central 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.

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.

babies

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

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

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

kids

Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30pm
Claremont Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
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
Event Details:

This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

craft supplies

Crafty Tales (2-5 yrs)

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a fun storytime filled with books, songs, and rhymes, followed by an exciting hands-on craft inspired by the story. Perfect for little ones who love reading and crafting!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun storytime filled with books, songs, and rhymes, followed by an exciting hands-on craft inspired by the story. Perfect for little ones who love reading and crafting!

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.

stem

STEM Workshop with Ontario Tech University (9-12 yrs)

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Games and Activities, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

'Boost your child's STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) skills with Ontario Tech University's Engineering Outreach Team!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Games and Activities, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

'Boost your child's STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) skills with Ontario Tech University's Engineering Outreach Team!

Drum

Djembe Joy: Design Your Own Drum with CBWC, Ajax/Pickering Chapter (6-11 yrs)

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Children

In this workshop, participants will make personal connections to drumming, learn about the significance of drumming and the Djembe drum. Participants will create, design and play their very own mini Djembe drum! Supplies will be provided.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

In this workshop, participants will make personal connections to drumming, learn about the significance of drumming and the Djembe drum. Participants will create, design and play their very own mini Djembe drum! Supplies will be provided.

read

Families Getting Ready to Read (2-5 yrs)

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a fun, hands-on program where grown-ups and little ones learn and play together! We’ll explore five simple practices—talking, reading, singing, writing, and playing—and discover easy ways to make learning at home fun!

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun, hands-on program where grown-ups and little ones learn and play together! We’ll explore five simple practices—talking, reading, singing, writing, and playing—and discover easy ways to make learning at home fun!

 

babies

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

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

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

easter egg

Crack the Code: An Easter Egg Hunt (5-12 yrs)

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Children

Hop into the library for an Easter themed scavenger hunt with a literacy twist. Children will search for hidden eggs to discover book challenges that send them exploring the shelves and solving clues.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Literacy, Games and Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hop into the library for an Easter themed scavenger hunt with a literacy twist. Children will search for hidden eggs to discover book challenges that send them exploring the shelves and solving clues.

stem

STEM Explorers (8-12 yrs)

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Join us Monday nights for hands-on STEM adventures designed for curious minds! Try out awesome tech, experiment with new ideas, work with friends, and unlock the power of building, coding, and imagining!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us Monday nights for hands-on STEM adventures designed for curious minds! Try out awesome tech, experiment with new ideas, work with friends, and unlock the power of building, coding, and imagining!

babies

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Perfect for little ones who love bounces and tickles! This storytime features books, songs and action rhymes for little ones!

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!

Different foods on plate

Celebrate Passover! (4-10 yrs)

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Inclusion and Belonging, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join community members Emma Cunningham and Shannon Belmore as they read a story about the Jewish holiday of Passover (Pesach). After the story reading, participants will make their own Seder plate craft as well as join in on a mini mock Seder!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Inclusion and Belonging, Storytime
Event Details:

Join community members Emma Cunningham and Shannon Belmore as they read a story about the Jewish holiday of Passover (Pesach). After the story reading, participants will make their own Seder plate craft as well as join in on a mini mock Seder!

Hands typing on a typewriter.

Library Poetry Contest!

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

Celebrate National Poetry Month this April by entering our annual intergenerational poetry contest! Submit your poem through email (see below) or drop off a paper copy at any Pickering Public Library location.

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

Celebrate National Poetry Month this April by entering our annual intergenerational poetry contest! Submit your poem through email (see below) or drop off a paper copy at any Pickering Public Library location.

kids

Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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!

musical babby

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

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

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central 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.

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.

babies

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

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

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

Paper baskets

Cricut Crafts: DIY Spring Paper Baskets (8-12 yrs)

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Crafts and DIY, Maker Space
Age Group:
Children

Decorate and assemble your own Easter or Spring-themed paper baskets, pre-cut with the Cricut cutting machine!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Maker Space
Registration Required
Event Details:

Decorate and assemble your own Easter or Spring-themed paper baskets, pre-cut with the Cricut cutting machine!

kids

Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30pm
Claremont Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
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
Event Details:

This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

stem

3D Modeling Basics – Design Your Own Nameplate (8-12 yrs)

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Games and Activities, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Participants will learn the fundamentals of 3D design using Tinkercad and create a personalized nameplate while learning about shapes, scaling, alignment, and basic design tools. Designs will be 3D printed and taken home.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Games and Activities, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Participants will learn the fundamentals of 3D design using Tinkercad and create a personalized nameplate while learning about shapes, scaling, alignment, and basic design tools. Designs will be 3D printed and taken home.

Good Friday

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

Easter Sunday

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