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

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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!

Upcoming
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!

Get ready for kindergarten

Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-5 yrs)

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Children

Start off the new year by getting your child ready for kindergarten! This program is geared for children entering kindergarten in 2026.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Start off the new year by getting your child ready for kindergarten! This program is geared for children entering kindergarten in 2026.

babies

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

Monday, February 9, 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.

Black Youth Innovation STEM Club with Ontario Tech University (Grades 5-8)

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Children

Join us as we dive into the exciting fields of science, technology, engineering, and math, exploring how Black innovators have shaped STEM, and empowering the next generation to do the same! 

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

Join us as we dive into the exciting fields of science, technology, engineering, and math, exploring how Black innovators have shaped STEM, and empowering the next generation to do the same! 

baby storytime

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, 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: Community Wellness, 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!

olympic rings

Olympic Trivia Family Challenge!

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Children, Teen, Adult

Get ready to ignite your Olympic spirit! The Olympic Trivia Family Challenge is a family showdown celebrating the excitement of the upcoming Winter Olympics.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities
Event Details:

Get ready to ignite your Olympic spirit! The Olympic Trivia Family Challenge is a family showdown celebrating the excitement of the upcoming Winter Olympics.

robotics.

STEM and Robotics Workshop (8-12 yrs)

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Computers and Technology, Games and Activities, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Discover the world of robotics and coding in this hands-on STEM program! Participants will learn how to build and program robots using Arduino and Micro:bit.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Computers and Technology, Games and Activities, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the world of robotics and coding in this hands-on STEM program! Participants will learn how to build and program robots using Arduino and Micro:bit.

family storytime

Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, 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: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

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

musical babies

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Culture of Reading, 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, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

musical babies

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, 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, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

lunar new year

Lunar New Year Fun! (6-10 yrs)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Children

Happy Lunar New Year! It's time to get crafty – come and get creative to celebrate the Year of the Horse! Supplies will be provided.

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

Happy Lunar New Year! It's time to get crafty – come and get creative to celebrate the Year of the Horse! Supplies will be provided.

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Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Claremont Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, 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: Community Wellness, 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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Homeschoolers' Hub (5-12 yrs)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Homeschoolers, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Discover, create, and connect at our Homeschoolers Hub!

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

Discover, create, and connect at our Homeschoolers Hub!

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From Story to Play (2-5 yrs)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Enjoy a themed storytime followed by open-ended play with a variety of creative and engaging materials inspired by the tale. Perfect for curious little hands and big imaginations!

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities, Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy a themed storytime followed by open-ended play with a variety of creative and engaging materials inspired by the tale. Perfect for curious little hands and big imaginations!

vdc

Valentine's Craft Fun! (5-12 yrs)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Age Group:
Children

Love is in the air! Join us to make a Valentine craft for yourself or someone you love. Supplies will be provided.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Love is in the air! Join us to make a Valentine craft for yourself or someone you love. Supplies will be provided.

kindergarten

Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-5 yrs)

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Children

Start off the new year by getting your child ready for kindergarten! This program is geared for children entering kindergarten in 2026.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Start off the new year by getting your child ready for kindergarten! This program is geared for children entering kindergarten in 2026.

lego

LEGO Club! (6-12 yrs)

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Children

Let your imagination soar! Meet new friends and build amazing LEGO creations together. From towers to spaceships, the only limit is your creativity! Supplies will be provided.

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

Let your imagination soar! Meet new friends and build amazing LEGO creations together. From towers to spaceships, the only limit is your creativity! Supplies will be provided.

Freedom quilt text with pictures around

Create a Freedom Quilt (5-12 yrs)

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Black History Month, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Children

Long ago, quilts were more than just blankets — they were a form of communication. During a time when enslaved people were not free, some quilt patterns were used as symbols to offer hope and guidance on the journey toward freedom.

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

Long ago, quilts were more than just blankets — they were a form of communication. During a time when enslaved people were not free, some quilt patterns were used as symbols to offer hope and guidance on the journey toward freedom.

Family Day

All Day
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, All Library Locations
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Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, All Library Locations
baby storytime

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, 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: Community Wellness, 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!

robotics.

STEM and Robotics Workshop (8-12 yrs)

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Computers and Technology, Games and Activities, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Discover the world of robotics and coding in this hands-on STEM program! Participants will learn how to build and program robots using Arduino and Micro:bit.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Computers and Technology, Games and Activities, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the world of robotics and coding in this hands-on STEM program! Participants will learn how to build and program robots using Arduino and Micro:bit.

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Marble Run Fun! (6-12 yrs)

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Come and work together with friends to build some super awesome marble runs! 

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

Come and work together with friends to build some super awesome marble runs! 

family storytime

Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, 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: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

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

children being read to

Mall Storytime! (2-5 yrs)

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 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 Shops at Pickering City 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 Shops at Pickering City Centre! This storytime will feature books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!