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Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This program will introduce children to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments. Parents/caregivers will learn how to make and incorpora...

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.

babies

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments. Parents/caregivers will learn how to make and incorporat...

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

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

babies

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments. Parents/caregivers will learn how to make and incorporat...

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

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

Youth Leadership Toastmasters (11-17 yrs)

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Children, Teen
Event Details:

The Youth Leadership Program with Toastmasters International is geared for youth to develop their communication and leadership skills through practical experience. Participants wil...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

The Youth Leadership Program with Toastmasters International is geared for youth to develop their communication and leadership skills through practical experience.

gardening

Explore and Discover: Gardening Fun with EarlyON (2-6 yrs)

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This program will provide children the opportunity to participate in activities that introduce the world of gardening through planting, creative arts, and sensory experiences. &nbs...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

This program will provide children the opportunity to participate in activities that introduce the world of gardening through planting, creative arts, and sensory experiences.

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.

gardening

Homeschoolers' Hub: Durham Master Gardeners (5-12 yrs)

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Homeschoolers, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Discover, create, and connect at our Homeschoolers Hub! Each month, dive into a brand-new adventure filled with hands-on fun—whether it’s building with LEGO, exploring STEAM activi...

Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Homeschoolers, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Discover, create, and connect at our Homeschoolers Hub!

children being read to

Saturday Storytime Spectacular! (2-5 yrs)

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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!

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Smash Bros Video Gaming Fun! (10-12 yrs)

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come and meet new friends and play Smash Bros! All skill levels welcome.  We will be using Nintendo Switch.

Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Come and meet new friends and play Smash Bros! All skill levels welcome.  We will be using Nintendo Switch.

children being read to

Neurodivergent Drop-in

Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

The library will be hosting a unique event catering to families with children who identify as being neurodivergent to come and experience the library prior to regular operating hou...

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

The library will be hosting a unique event catering to families with children who identify as being neurodivergent to come and experience the library prior to regular operating hours.

Tails of Hope Short Story Contest (5-12 yrs)

All Day 5/12 - 7/13
Virtual
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Writing and Publishing
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Pickering Public Library, Pickering Animal Services and Hifive Kids Dental & Braces and write a story about your furry friend. If you don't have a furry friend, that's oka...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Writing and Publishing
Event Details:

Join Pickering Public Library, Pickering Animal Services and Hifive Kids Dental & Braces and write a story about your furry friend.

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Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-4 yrs)

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Get your child ready for Kindergarten! Weekly themes include: Know Your Name, Finger Play, Self-Help, and Gluing and Cutting.Please note you will be registered for all 4 weeks. Thi...

Registration
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Early Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Get your child ready for Kindergarten! Weekly themes include: Know Your Name, Finger Play, Self-Help, and Gluing and Cutting.

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.

children being read to

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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!

children being read to

Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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!

babies

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments. Parents/caregivers will learn how to make and incorporat...

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

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

babies

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments. Parents/caregivers will learn how to make and incorporat...

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

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

carp

Asian Heritage Month Craft Fun! (8-12 yrs)

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with two vibrant crafts! Make a Koinobori, a colourful Japanese carp streamer, or design a Sam Taeguk fan, a traditional Korean fan. Choose one or ma...

Registration
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with two vibrant crafts! Make a Koinobori, a colourful Japanese carp streamer, or design a Sam Taeguk fan, a traditional Korean fan. Choose one or make both—let your creativity soar! Supplies will be provided.

children being read to

Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Claremont Branch
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Claremont Branch
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!

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Neurodivergent Storytime (2-6 yrs)

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This storytime takes place in a quiet and safe environment. It includes interactive stories, songs, action-rhymes, fingerplays and sensory activities which promote literacy skills ...

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

This storytime takes place in a quiet and safe environment. It includes interactive stories, songs, action-rhymes, fingerplays and sensory activities which promote literacy skills and development.

gardening

Explore and Discover: Gardening Fun with EarlyON (2-6 yrs)

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This program will provide children the opportunity to participate in activities that introduce the world of gardening through planting, creative arts, and sensory experiences. &nbs...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

This program will provide children the opportunity to participate in activities that introduce the world of gardening through planting, creative arts, and sensory experiences.

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.

Victoria Day

All Day
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
children being read to

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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!

children being read to

Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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!

babies

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments. Parents/caregivers will learn how to make and incorporat...

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

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

babies

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments. Parents/caregivers will learn how to make and incorporat...

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

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