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Community Makers & Artisans

Thursday, February 19, 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.

Woman using DJ equipment, hand on her headphones.

Scratch That: DJing with At Any Age

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Black History Month, Community Partnership, Computers and Technology, Inclusion and Belonging, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

We've all heard that distinct "wiki wiki" sound created by hip hop DJs.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Black History Month, Community Partnership, Computers and Technology, Inclusion and Belonging, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

We've all heard that distinct "wiki wiki" sound created by hip hop DJs.

Corn field, sunny day.

Seed Library Launch: Three Sisters Planting

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Gardening, Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous, Sustainability
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Celebrate the reopening of our Seed Library by learning about the Three Sisters Planting method, followed by a Seed Giveaway and planting activities for the whole family! 

Registration encouraged but not required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Gardening, Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the reopening of our Seed Library by learning about the Three Sisters Planting method, followed by a Seed Giveaway and planting activities for the whole family! 

Registration encouraged but not required.

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. 

Gloved hands around a little plant in the soil.

Seed Library Launch: Plant With Us!

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Gardening, Sustainability
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Celebrate the reopening of our Seed Library with a Seed Giveaway and planting activities for the whole family! 

Bring a 2L-4L clean plastic bottle to make a self-watering planter or learn how to start a plant in a newspaper pot!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Gardening, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the reopening of our Seed Library with a Seed Giveaway and planting activities for the whole family! 

Bring a 2L-4L clean plastic bottle to make a self-watering planter or learn how to start a plant in a newspaper pot!

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. 

Community-Led Book Club #2

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

Community-Led Book Club #1 is a diverse group of seniors who enjoy reading a wide variety of genres and authors.

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Community-Led Book Club #1 is a diverse group of seniors who enjoy reading a wide variety of genres and authors.

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

Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

Monday, February 23, 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. 

Divorce Information Session

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Adult

Family Mediation and Resources presents an online divorce information session focusing on divorce options in and out of court.

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership
Registration Required
Event Details:

Family Mediation and Resources presents an online divorce information session focusing on divorce options in and out of court.

A red cloud.

Anime Club

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
2SLGBTQIA+, 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! 

Anime of the month: Demon Slayer

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, 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! 

Anime of the month: Demon Slayer

Community-Led Book Club #1

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Silent Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

This community-led book club is accepting new members!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This community-led book club is accepting new members!

Keyboard key that reads 'Publish'.

Creative Writing Series: Publishing

Tuesday, February 24, 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

Let’s explore the traditional publishing process! Learn about querying agents, working with publishers, and participating in literary events.

Upcoming
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:

Let’s explore the traditional publishing process! Learn about querying agents, working with publishers, and participating in literary events.

Magnifying glass highlighting the word 'jobs'.

YMCA Job Workshop: Better Jobs Ontario Info Session

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Were you laid off and are now having difficulty finding a job? Considering going back to school to upgrade for a new career?

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

Were you laid off and are now having difficulty finding a job? Considering going back to school to upgrade for a new career?

Community Makers & Artisans

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
George Ashe Library
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Man with arm extended, microphone in hand, three men behind him listening thoughtfully.

Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

Monday, March 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. 

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. 

Balls of yarn of every colour.

Community Makers & Artisans

Thursday, March 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.

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.

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

Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

Monday, March 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. 

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. 

Smiling woman holding a resume.

YMCA Job Workshop: Create a Winning Resume

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Sending out a lot of resumes with no response? Your resume may be in an outdated format, or not working with Tracking Systems (ATS) so employers don’t even see it! 

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

Sending out a lot of resumes with no response? Your resume may be in an outdated format, or not working with Tracking Systems (ATS) so employers don’t even see it! 

Community Makers & Artisans

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
George Ashe Library
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Man with arm extended, microphone in hand, three men behind him listening thoughtfully.

Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

Monday, March 16, 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. 

Balls of yarn of every colour.

Community Makers & Artisans

Thursday, March 19, 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.

Community-Led Book Club #1

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Silent Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

This community-led book club is accepting new members!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This community-led book club is accepting new members!

Community-Led Book Club #1

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

This community-led book club is accepting new members!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This community-led book club is accepting new members!

Smiling man on his phone, digital designs overtop.

YMCA Job Workshop: LinkedIn & Online Applications

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

LinkedIn has become one of the most popular job search tools, favoured by many employers. Are you using it effectively? Learn tips & tricks for this and other online applications to ensure your job applications are staying competitive.

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

LinkedIn has become one of the most popular job search tools, favoured by many employers. Are you using it effectively? Learn tips & tricks for this and other online applications to ensure your job applications are staying competitive.

Community Makers & Artisans

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
George Ashe Library
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Community-Led Book Club #2

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

Community-Led Book Club #1 is a diverse group of seniors who enjoy reading a wide variety of genres and authors.

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Community-Led Book Club #1 is a diverse group of seniors who enjoy reading a wide variety of genres and authors.