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Mini Makers! (2-5 yrs)

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a fun program filled with hands on creativity and play! Each week children will explore a new activity such as crafts, building with LEGO and magnetic tiles, and imaginative play with different materials.

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

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

Friday, May 8, 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
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Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

Friday, May 8, 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 - Hollymeadow Park

Friday, May 8, 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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Ovee Stop - Rouge Valley Park

Friday, May 8, 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
Let's Party written in pink glow letters

Youth Week: Glow Party

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Teen

Youth Week has come to an end and it is time to finish it with a party! 

Glow sticks, music, and games.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
dog and cat

Tails of Hope Short Story Contest (5-12 yrs)

05/11/2026 @ 9:00am to 07/19/2026 @ 5:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Writing and Publishing
Age Group:
Children

Join Pickering Public Library, Pickering Animal Services and Scholar's of Pickering and Ajax and write a story about your furry friend. If you don't have a furry friend, use your imagination and create an animal related story of your own.

Virtual Event
This event is in the "Children" group
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Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-5 yrs)

Monday, May 11, 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 11, 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
bottle with arrow pointing to where your design will go

DIY Vinyl Water Bottles (10-14 yrs)

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Age Group:
Children, Teen

Drink your water in style this summer with a creative vinyl design! Transform your plain water bottle into a beautiful work of art using vinyl decals. NOTE: Participants must bring their own water bottles. 

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
Diverse group of adults speaking in a group.

English Conversation Circle

Monday, May 11, 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 11, 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, May 11, 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!

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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, May 11, 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
baby and toddler storytime

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)

Tuesday, May 12, 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 "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, May 12, 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!

This event is in the "Seniors" group
Seniors playing board games at a table.

Seniors Social

Tuesday, May 12, 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 "All Ages" group

Ovee Stop - Creekside Park

Tuesday, May 12, 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, May 12, 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
garden

Seed Scouts (5-10 yrs)

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Sustainability
Age Group:
Children

Become a seed scientist! We’ll dive into books about plants, examine different types of seeds, conduct seed-sorting investigations, and plant a personal take-home garden. In this session, we will be investigating corn vs sunflower seeds.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Ovee Stop - West Shore Community Centre

Tuesday, May 12, 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

AI vs. Reality: Can You Tell the Difference?

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 9:30am - 9:00pm
Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library
Age Group:
Adult

AI is a great creative tool, but only when we know what we're looking at. Test your eye at the Maker Space's AI vs. Reality display by guessing whether each image is AI-generated or real.

This event is in the "Children" group
family storytime

Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Wednesday, May 13, 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, May 13, 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