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Exploring Autism with Autism Ontario

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult

An introductory session that builds understanding of autism and neurodiversity, including how autistic people may experience and interact with the world. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Event Details:

An introductory session that builds understanding of autism and neurodiversity, including how autistic people may experience and interact with the world. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Thursday, April 16, 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!

Library Branch: Claremont Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

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

Community Makers & Artisans

Thursday, April 16, 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.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Youth Drop In

Thursday, April 16, 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!
 

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teens Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

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!
 

Disclaimer(s)

Teen only event

This event is intended for teens between the ages of 13-19 only. To maintain a safe space for our teens, children and adults are not permitted.

This event is in the "Children" group

Introduction To Scratch (8-12 yrs)

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Games and Activities, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Participants will be introduced to Scratch and can build an interactive game while learning key coding concepts such as loops, conditionals, and variables. By the end of the session, each participant will have a playable game.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Games and Activities, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Participants will be introduced to Scratch and can build an interactive game while learning key coding concepts such as loops, conditionals, and variables. By the end of the session, each participant will have a playable game.

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

Mastering Resume Writing and Interview Preparation with the Y

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Writing and Publishing
Age Group:
Teen, Young Adult

This interactive and informative workshop is designed to help job seekers create resumes that stand out and for individuals to be able to excel in interviews.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Young Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Writing and Publishing
Registration Required
Event Details:

This interactive and informative workshop is designed to help job seekers create resumes that stand out and for individuals to be able to excel in interviews.

This event is in the "Children" group

Crafty Tales (2-5 yrs)

Friday, April 17, 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
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

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!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Children" group

PA Day Fun: Seed Papermaking! (5-10 yrs)

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Gardening, Sustainability
Age Group:
Children

Get ready to get messy and make something magical! In this hands-on program, kids will create their very own plantable paper packed with seeds. Shape it, decorate it, and take it home—then plant it in soil and watch it grow!

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

Get ready to get messy and make something magical! In this hands-on program, kids will create their very own plantable paper packed with seeds. Shape it, decorate it, and take it home—then plant it in soil and watch it grow!

This event is in the "Teen" group

PA Day Activities

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Crafts and DIY, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Teen

Enjoy the school day off! We have board games, button makers, origami, and other relaxing crafts and activities.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teens Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Games and Activities
Event Details:

Enjoy the school day off! We have board games, button makers, origami, and other relaxing crafts and activities.

Disclaimer(s)

Teen only event

This event is intended for teens between the ages of 13-19 only. To maintain a safe space for our teens, children and adults are not permitted.

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

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

Friday, April 17, 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

PA Day Fun: Crafternoon! (5-12 yrs)

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

Time to get crafty! Come and get creative with a variety of fun craft supplies. Supplies will be provided.

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

Time to get crafty! Come and get creative with a variety of fun craft supplies. Supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Children" group

PA Day Fun: Shell-ebrate Turtle Conservation! (5-12 yrs)

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Sustainability
Age Group:
Children

Dive into the amazing world of turtles! Participants will learn how to identify different local turtle species, discover cool conservation facts, and rotate through hands-on activity stations full of shell-tastic fun! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dive into the amazing world of turtles! Participants will learn how to identify different local turtle species, discover cool conservation facts, and rotate through hands-on activity stations full of shell-tastic fun! 

This event is in the "Children" group

Saturday Storytime Spectacular (2-5 yrs)

Saturday, April 18, 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!

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

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 - Whitevale Park

Saturday, April 18, 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
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 "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Drop-In Tax Clinic

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Collab Room 1 (blue) at Central Library
Program Type:
Financial Literacy
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Drop by the Pickering Public Library for our Drop-In Tax Clinic.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Collab Room 1 (blue)
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Financial Literacy
Event Details:

Drop by the Pickering Public Library for our Drop-In Tax Clinic.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park

Saturday, April 18, 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
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

Families Getting Ready to Read (2-5 yrs)

Monday, April 20, 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!

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

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!

 

This event is in the "Children" group

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

Monday, April 20, 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.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

DIY Melted Crayon Art (10-14 yrs)

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Crafts and DIY
Age Group:
Children, Teen

Create a colourful work of art with melted crayons and simple techniques. Experiment with colour mixing and creative designs to make something you love and can take home! Supplies will be provided.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Crafts and DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a colourful work of art with melted crayons and simple techniques. Experiment with colour mixing and creative designs 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, April 20, 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.  

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Collab Room 2 (green)
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

English Conversation Circle

Monday, April 20, 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.  

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Adults Area
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 "Children" group

STEM Explorers (8-12 yrs)

Monday, April 20, 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
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

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!

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, April 20, 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

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)

Tuesday, April 21, 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!

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

Perfect for little ones who love bounces and tickles! This storytime features books, songs and action rhymes for little ones!