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Seniors Social

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Seniors

Get together with other seniors every Tuesday afternoon for games and conversation. 

Light refreshments provided while supplies last.

Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Get together with other seniors every Tuesday afternoon for games and conversation. 

Light refreshments provided while supplies last.

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.

Introduction to the Sound Booth & Audio Recording

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Age Group:
Seniors

Did you know that the Pickering Library hosts a sound recording booth? In this workshop, you will learn the basics of how to record audio such as your voice using the free and open source software called Audacity.

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

Did you know that the Pickering Library hosts a sound recording booth? In this workshop, you will learn the basics of how to record audio such as your voice using the free and open source software called Audacity.

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

Seniors Social

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Seniors

Get together with other seniors every Tuesday afternoon for games and conversation. 

Light refreshments provided while supplies last.

Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Get together with other seniors every Tuesday afternoon for games and conversation. 

Light refreshments provided while supplies last.

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. 

Seniors Social

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Seniors

Get together with other seniors every Tuesday afternoon for games and conversation. 

Light refreshments provided while supplies last.

Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Get together with other seniors every Tuesday afternoon for games and conversation. 

Light refreshments provided while supplies last.

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

Seniors Social

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Seniors

Get together with other seniors every Tuesday afternoon for games and conversation. 

Light refreshments provided while supplies last.

Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Get together with other seniors every Tuesday afternoon for games and conversation. 

Light refreshments provided while supplies last.

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.

Seniors Social

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Seniors

Get together with other seniors every Tuesday afternoon for games and conversation. 

Light refreshments provided while supplies last.

Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Get together with other seniors every Tuesday afternoon for games and conversation. 

Light refreshments provided while supplies last.

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

Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

Monday, March 30, 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. 

Seniors Social

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Seniors

Get together with other seniors every Tuesday afternoon for games and conversation. 

Light refreshments provided while supplies last.

Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Get together with other seniors every Tuesday afternoon for games and conversation. 

Light refreshments provided while supplies last.

Balls of yarn of every colour.

Community Makers & Artisans

Thursday, April 2, 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.

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

Easter Monday

All Day
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, All Library Locations
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, All Library Locations
Man with arm extended, microphone in hand, three men behind him listening thoughtfully.

Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

Monday, April 6, 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. 

Seniors Social

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Seniors

Get together with other seniors every Tuesday afternoon for games and conversation. 

Light refreshments provided while supplies last.

Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Get together with other seniors every Tuesday afternoon for games and conversation. 

Light refreshments provided while supplies last.