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Library Poetry Contest!

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
All Library Locations
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Celebrate National Poetry Month this April by entering our annual intergenerational poetry contest! Submit your poem through email (see below) or drop off a paper copy at any Pickering Public Library location.

This event is in the "Children" group
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Families Getting Ready to Read (2-5 yrs)

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a fun, hands-on program where grown-ups and little ones learn and play together! We’ll explore five simple practices—talking, reading, singing, writing, and playing—and discover easy ways to make learning at home fun!

Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
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Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

Monday, April 27, 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group
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Community-Led Book Club #2

Monday, April 27, 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.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
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English Conversation Circle

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Collab Room 2 (green) 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.  

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Diverse group of adults speaking in a group.

English Conversation Circle

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults Area 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.  

This event is in the "Children" group
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STEM Explorers (8-12 yrs)

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Join us Monday nights for hands-on STEM adventures designed for curious minds! Try out awesome tech, experiment with new ideas, work with friends, and unlock the power of building, coding, and imagining!

Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
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Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

Monday, April 27, 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. 

This event is in the "Children" group
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Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
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!

This event is in the "Seniors" group
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Seniors Social

Tuesday, April 28, 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.

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
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Drop-In Tax Clinic

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 8:00pm
Collab Room 1 (blue) at Central Library
Program Type:
Financial Literacy
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Due to overwhelming demand, the clinic will have limited drop-in spaces available. 

Please note that community members will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.

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
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Pickering Small Business Hub

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Ovee Stop - Creekside Park

Tuesday, April 28, 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
This event is in the "Teen" group
Teens playing board games

Youth Drop In

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens Area at Central Library
Program Type:
2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen

Games, Music, and Snacks. Every week, every time. 

All welcome!
 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Ovee Stop - West Shore Community Centre

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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
This event is in the "Adult" group

Divorce Information Session

Tuesday, April 28, 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
This event is in the "Adult" group

Community-Led Book Club #1

Tuesday, April 28, 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!

This event is in the "Children" group
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Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Ovee, Rick Johnson Memorial Park
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
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
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The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
George Ashe Lobby at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) is a community-based, multi-service agency dedicated to offering a broad range of community services.

This event is in the "Adult" group
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DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 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...

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Welcome Centre Lobby Outreach Table

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Lobby Outreach Table at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
All Ages

The Pickering Welcome Centre will host a monthly information table at the Central Library, where Settlement Counsellors will be available to answer questions for newcomers and immigrants to

This event is in the "Children" group
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Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

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

This event is in the "Adult" group

Heat Press T-Shirt Demo

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology
Age Group:
Adult

Come try our Heat Press! Learn how to prepare one of our premade designs and heat press your own Maker Space shirt!  All materials will be provided while supplies last.