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babies

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Storytime Area 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
toastmasters

Youth Leadership Toastmasters (11-17 yrs)

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Children, Teen

The Youth Leadership Program with Toastmasters International is geared for youth to develop their communication and leadership skills through practical experience.

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
Calculator, blocks that spell "taxes' with coins stacked atop, miniature house.

Filing Taxes with Wealthsimple

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Financial Literacy
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Welcome to Wealthsimple, a straightforward, user-friendly way to file your taxes on your own! In this information session, library staff will demonstrate the process of setting up your Wealthsimple profile and filing your taxes.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
kids

Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30pm
Claremont 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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Balls of yarn of every colour.

Community Makers & Artisans

Thursday, April 30, 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.

This event is in the "Teen" group
Teens playing board games

Youth Drop In

Thursday, April 30, 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. 

A Youth Outreach Worker from Durham Community Health Centre will be on site. Resources included. 

All welcome!
 

This event is in the "Children" group
gardening

Spring into Gardening (4-12 yrs)

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Gardening, Sustainability
Age Group:
Children

Drop by and get your hands dirty as you plant a variety of seeds, just in time for gardening season! Whether you’re growing flowers or vegetables, we’ll provide all the supplies you need to start your gardening adventure. Come grow with us!

This event is in the "Children" group
Stem

Intro to Robotics – Build and Code (8-12 yrs)

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Games and Activities, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Participants will build simple electronic circuits using LEDs and buttons while learning the basics of coding an Arduino. Students will understand how code interacts with hardware to create real-world electronic systems.

Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group

Introduction to Computer & Online Security

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

This workshop will teach you the fundamentals of protecting your computer from viruses, malware, trojans, rootkits, etc and protecting yourself online from socially engineered hacking scams such as phishing.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
craft supplies

Crafty Tales (2-5 yrs)

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a fun storytime filled with books, songs, and rhymes, followed by an exciting hands-on craft inspired by the story. Perfect for little ones who love reading and crafting!

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
gardening

Explore and Discover: Gardening Fun with EarlyON (2-6 yrs)

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Gardening
Age Group:
Children

This program will provide children and their parents/caregivers with opportunities to participate in activities that introduce the world of gardening through planting, creative arts, and sensory experiences.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Government of Ontario logo, the word Ontario followed by a trillium

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

Friday, May 1, 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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Ovee Stop - Whitevale Park

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
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 "Children" group
kids

Explore and Discover with EarlyON (Birth to 6 Years)

Saturday, May 2, 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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
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 "Children" group
kids doing activities

Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-5 yrs)

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Get your child ready for kindergarten by attending this 5 week session.  Each week builds on the skills introduced in previous sessions and aligns with the Ontario kindergarten curriculum. Weekly themes include: 

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
babies

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
lightsabres

Star Wars Day - Build your own 3D printed Light Saber (all ages)

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Crafts and DIY, Maker Space
Age Group:
Children, Teen

Use the power of the Force, and your creativity, to build and design your very own 3D printed light saber in this all ages activity.

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
Diverse group of adults speaking in a group.

English Conversation Circle

Monday, May 4, 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, May 4, 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
stem

STEM Explorers (8-12 yrs)

Monday, May 4, 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!

Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Close-up, hands felting.

Star Wars Lightsaber Felting Workshop

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Teens Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Celebrate May the 4th in a galaxy of creativity with our Galactic Felting: Create Your Own Lightsaber Needle Felting Workshop. In this fun, hands on session, you will craft your very own felted lightsaber using colorful wool.

Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group
Close-up, hands felting.

Star Wars Lightsaber Felting Workshop

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Teens Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY
Age Group:
Teen

Celebrate May the 4th in a galaxy of creativity with our Galactic Felting: Create Your Own Lightsaber Needle Felting Workshop. In this fun, hands on session, you will craft your very own felted lightsaber using colorful wool.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Man with arm extended, microphone in hand, three men behind him listening thoughtfully.

Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

Monday, May 4, 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.