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Christmas Day

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

Boxing Day

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

Interactive Experience: Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Lobby Center Display at Central Library
Program Type:
Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous, Local History and Genealogy
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Join us from Saturday, December 20, 2025 to Thursday, January 8, 2026 as we explore this giant floor map of Canada. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Center Display
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous, Local History and Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us from Saturday, December 20, 2025 to Thursday, January 8, 2026 as we explore this giant floor map of Canada. 

Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Age Group:
Adult

Find your voice at Toastmasters! 

Hear some great speakers and enjoy warm conversation and watch a Toastmasters meeting unfold. 

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Find your voice at Toastmasters! 

Hear some great speakers and enjoy warm conversation and watch a Toastmasters meeting unfold. 

Interactive Experience: Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central Lobby Center Display at Central Library
Program Type:
Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous, Local History and Genealogy
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Join us from Saturday, December 20, 2025 to Thursday, January 8, 2026 as we explore this giant floor map of Canada. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Center Display
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous, Local History and Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us from Saturday, December 20, 2025 to Thursday, January 8, 2026 as we explore this giant floor map of Canada. 

New Year's Eve

All Day
Claremont Library
Closing
Branches:
Claremont Library
DARS logo

DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support):

DARS is a volunteer-led community outreach initiative that aims to serve low-income families and individuals experiencing housing instability in Pickering and Ajax. They offer a sa...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness

DARS is a volunteer-led community outreach initiative that aims to serve low-income families and individuals experiencing housing instability in Pickering and Ajax. They offer a safe, inclusive space for social connection and a warm meal. Clients can also receive pantry staples, clothing, access to showers, and assistance with housing and income applications.

Disclaimer(s)

Animals may be present at this event

Please be advised that animals (including service animals) may be present at this event.

New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Central Library, George Ashe Library
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library

New Year's Day

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

Interactive Experience: Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Central Lobby Center Display at Central Library
Program Type:
Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous, Local History and Genealogy
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Join us from Saturday, December 20, 2025 to Thursday, January 8, 2026 as we explore this giant floor map of Canada. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Center Display
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous, Local History and Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us from Saturday, December 20, 2025 to Thursday, January 8, 2026 as we explore this giant floor map of Canada. 

Man with arm extended, microphone in hand, three men behind him listening thoughtfully.

Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

Monday, January 5, 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. 

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. 

Woman thinking at a laptop.

YMCA Financial Workshop: Credit & Debt Management

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Learn the pros and cons of credit, the different types of credit, good vs bad debt, credit reports and scores, and how to manage debt. 

To Register: Call 905-427-7670.

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

Learn the pros and cons of credit, the different types of credit, good vs bad debt, credit reports and scores, and how to manage debt. 

To Register: Call 905-427-7670.

Classroom setting with instructor at whiteboard

Anishinaabemowin Language Series - Fall 2025

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous
Age Group:
Adult

The Indigenous Team at DCHC is proud to partner with the Pickering Public Library to offer a Free 10-week, beginner-level  Anishinaabemowin Language Series with Alderville First Nati

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous
Event Details:

The Indigenous Team at DCHC is proud to partner with the Pickering Public Library to offer a Free 10-week, beginner-level  Anishinaabemowin Language Series with Alderville First Nati

Senior man and woman performing a simple stretch.

Uplifting Mind and Body: A Gentle Approach to Overcoming Seasonal Blues

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

This gentle yoga workshop is designed to enhance well-being, mobility, and community connection, all while providing a fun and uplifting experience for seniors!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

This gentle yoga workshop is designed to enhance well-being, mobility, and community connection, all while providing a fun and uplifting experience for seniors!

A rack of dresses

Prom Boutique Donations

All Day 1/12 - 2/13
Central Lobby Center Display at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging, Sustainability
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Help a student shine on their special day!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Center Display
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging, Sustainability
Event Details:

Help a student shine on their special day!

Man with arm extended, microphone in hand, three men behind him listening thoughtfully.

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. 

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. 

A red cloud.

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
Registration Required
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! 

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.  

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.  

Intro to Canva

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Age Group:
Adult

Looking for an easier way to create a graphic for an invitation, poster or more?

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for an easier way to create a graphic for an invitation, poster or more?

Balls of yarn of every colour.

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.

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.

Pastel art supplies.

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
Registration Required
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.

Multiple hands putting puzzle pieces together.

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
Registration Required
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. 

Man with arm extended, microphone in hand, three men behind him listening thoughtfully.

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. 

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. 

Erasing the word 'Edit'.

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
Registration Required
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.