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Storytime with Mayor Kevin Ashe! (2-6 yrs)

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, March Break, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Kick off March Break by coming to the library and enjoying an interactive storytime with the Mayor of Pickering, Mayor Kevin Ashe as he reads stories and sings some songs!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, March Break, Storytime
Event Details:

Kick off March Break by coming to the library and enjoying an interactive storytime with the Mayor of Pickering, Mayor Kevin Ashe as he reads stories and sings some songs!

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Pickering Small Business Hub

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Lobby Outreach Table at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Pickering-based entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their business can speak with a staff member at the Outreach Table in the Central Library lobby to receive support!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Outreach Table
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy
Event Details:

Pickering-based entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their business can speak with a staff member at the Outreach Table in the Central Library lobby to receive support!

Bernard Baupin

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Solo Work Pod 1 at Central Library
Central Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Solo Work Pod 1
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Collab Room 1 (blue) at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors

An Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker from the Oshawa office will be onsite every Friday at the Central Library to assist you, and no appointment is necessary.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Collab Room 1 (blue)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Event Details:

An Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker from the Oshawa office will be onsite every Friday at the Central Library to assist you, and no appointment is necessary.

This event is in the "Children" group

Colour Your World: Pastel Art (9–12 yrs)

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Crafts and DIY, March Break
Age Group:
Children

Discover how colour can bring ideas to life with oil pastels. Design a one-of-a-kind artwork to take home in this self-directed program. Supplies will be provided.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts and DIY, March Break
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover how colour can bring ideas to life with oil pastels. Design a one-of-a-kind artwork to take home in this self-directed program. Supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Children" group

Stop-Motion Animation Fun! (8-12 yrs)

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities, March Break, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Kids are invited to bring their stories to life using stop-motion animation!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games and Activities, March Break, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids are invited to bring their stories to life using stop-motion animation!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Ovee Stop - Hollymeadow Park

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Ovee
Age Group:
All Ages

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Ovee
Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Ovee Stop - Rouge Valley Park

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Ovee
Age Group:
All Ages

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Ovee
Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

This event is in the "Children" group

Family Movie Fun: Elio! (5-12 yrs)

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Film Screening, March Break
Age Group:
Children

Start your March Break with a fun movie evening at the library! We will be watching Elio!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Film Screening, March Break
Registration Required
Event Details:

Start your March Break with a fun movie evening at the library! We will be watching Elio!

This event is in the "Children" group

Explore & Discover with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a fun and engaging program where your child can explore, investigate, and discover the world around them through inquiry-based play. Each week features a new theme designed to spark imagination and learning.

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

Join us for a fun and engaging program where your child can explore, investigate, and discover the world around them through inquiry-based play. Each week features a new theme designed to spark imagination and learning.

This event is in the "Children" group

Puppet Play! (2-6 yrs)

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Early Literacy, March Break, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a lively puppet show featuring two beloved classic tales brought to life with wiggly puppets, outrageous voices, and delightfully terrible puns. Expect lots of laughs, big smiles, and plenty of kid-powered giggles!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Early Literacy, March Break, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a lively puppet show featuring two beloved classic tales brought to life with wiggly puppets, outrageous voices, and delightfully terrible puns. Expect lots of laughs, big smiles, and plenty of kid-powered giggles!

This event is in the "Children" group

Little Inventors, Big Ideas! (8-12 yrs)

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, March Break
Age Group:
Children

Got big ideas? Let’s turn them into awesome kid businesses! Join other creative kids to brainstorm fun products, cool services, and amazing business ideas. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, March Break
Registration Required
Event Details:

Got big ideas? Let’s turn them into awesome kid businesses! Join other creative kids to brainstorm fun products, cool services, and amazing business ideas. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Paws To Read with Therapeutic Dogs of Canada (5-12 yrs)

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, March Break
Age Group:
Children

Build confidence and a love of reading with certified therapy dogs from Therapeutic Dogs of Canada in Paws To Read! Children are invited to read aloud to a friendly therapy dog in a calm and supportive setting.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, March Break
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build confidence and a love of reading with certified therapy dogs from Therapeutic Dogs of Canada in Paws To Read! Children are invited to read aloud to a friendly therapy dog in a calm and supportive setting.

This event is in the "Children" group

Young Writer's Workshop (8-12 yrs)

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, March Break, Writing and Publishing
Age Group:
Children

Attention young writers! Do you love writing stories or sharing your awesome ideas? In this fun workshop, you’ll learn how to organize your thoughts and bring your writing to life.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, March Break, Writing and Publishing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Attention young writers! Do you love writing stories or sharing your awesome ideas? In this fun workshop, you’ll learn how to organize your thoughts and bring your writing to life.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

DIY Candle Making (10-14 yrs)

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, March Break
Age Group:
Children, Teen

Create a custom candle using wax and simple techniques. Add your own unique design and essential oils to make something you love and can take home! Supplies will be provided.

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

Create a custom candle using wax and simple techniques. Add your own unique design and essential oils to make something you love and can take home! Supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

English Conversation Circle

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Silent Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

For newcomers in the Pickering area looking to practice conversational English, meet new people, and learn about your community. Join us for a one hour conversation circle in partnership with Community Development Council Durham.  

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

For newcomers in the Pickering area looking to practice conversational English, meet new people, and learn about your community. Join us for a one hour conversation circle in partnership with Community Development Council Durham.  

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Create-A-Creature (5-10 yrs)

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, March Break
Age Group:
Children

Pick a silly head, choose a wacky body, then draw your own arms and legs to bring your creation to life. When your crazy critter is ready, send it off to explore one of our awesome biomes—rainforest, desert, ocean, and more!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, March Break
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pick a silly head, choose a wacky body, then draw your own arms and legs to bring your creation to life. When your crazy critter is ready, send it off to explore one of our awesome biomes—rainforest, desert, ocean, and more!

This event is in the "Children" group

Magic Show with WonderPhil (3-10 yrs)

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Games and Activities, March Break
Age Group:
Children

Get ready for a fast-paced, laugh-filled performance the whole family will love!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, March Break
Event Details:

Get ready for a fast-paced, laugh-filled performance the whole family will love!

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Seniors Social

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults Area at 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
Room: Adults Area
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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Reuse and Create! (6-12 yrs)

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, March Break, Sustainability
Age Group:
Children

Kids are invited to get creative and transform everyday recycled items into amazing works of art! Using materials like cardboard, bottle caps, paper rolls, and more, children will design unique crafts. Supplies will be provided.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, March Break, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids are invited to get creative and transform everyday recycled items into amazing works of art! Using materials like cardboard, bottle caps, paper rolls, and more, children will design unique crafts. Supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Children" group

St Patrick's Day Party! (5-12 yrs)

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging, March Break
Age Group:
Children

Follow the rainbow to the fun! The luck of the Irish is in the air at our St Patrick’s Day celebration featuring various crafts and activities. Wearing green is encouraged but not required.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging, March Break
Registration Required
Event Details:

Follow the rainbow to the fun! The luck of the Irish is in the air at our St Patrick’s Day celebration featuring various crafts and activities. Wearing green is encouraged but not required.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Sewing Card Holders with Sally Baubles

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Hey card sharks, Sally Baubles will lead us in sewing our own playing card holders. No prior sewing experience required. All supplies are provided.

Instagram: @sallysbaubles

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hey card sharks, Sally Baubles will lead us in sewing our own playing card holders. No prior sewing experience required. All supplies are provided.

Instagram: @sallysbaubles

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Ovee Stop - Creekside Park

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Ovee
Age Group:
All Ages

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Ovee
Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.