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

05/13/2024 @ 9:00am to 07/12/2024 @ 9:00pm
All Library Locations
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Culture of Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Do you have a story to tell about a special animal in your life? Do you have a rescued dog, cat, chinchilla or friendly neighbourhood squirrel that you want to share with the world...

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Registration
Library Branch: All Library Locations
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Culture of Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 41
Event Details:

Do you have a story to tell about a special animal in your life? Do you have a rescued dog, cat, chinchilla or friendly neighbourhood squirrel that you want to share with the world?

Victoria Day

All Day
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
Adult reading stories to children.

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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!

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.

Seniors Social

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Seniors
Seniors Social:

Get together with other seniors every Tuesday afternoon for coffee and conversation. This drop-in social features Scrabble, dominoes, cards, and lively discussion.

Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities

Get together with other seniors every Tuesday afternoon for coffee and conversation. This drop-in social features Scrabble, dominoes, cards, and lively discussion.

Wind chimes.

Amazing Wind Chimes (8-12 yrs)

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Make your own beaded wind chime to hang outside in your garden! Supplies will be provided.

Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Make your own beaded wind chime to hang outside in your garden! Supplies will be provided.

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Introduction to Video & Voice Calling

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Maker Space at Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Interested in using internet based voice or video calling but don't know where to start? Take this beginners workshop and learn how to place basic voice or video calls using Zoom, ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Interested in using internet based voice or video calling but don't know where to start? Take this beginners workshop and learn how to place basic voice or video calls using Zoom, Facetime and Skype.

Flowers sprouting from book.

Writing Project Series: Fiction

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Who doesn’t love a story that can be told in ten pages or less? Learn the art of the short story by dissecting the following characteristics: character, plot, theme, setting, and d...

Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Who doesn’t love a story that can be told in ten pages or less? Learn the art of the short story by dissecting the following characteristics: character, plot, theme, setting, and dialogue, among others.

Adult reading stories to children.

Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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!

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.

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DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
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...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness

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 safe, inclusive space for social connection and a warm meal. Clients can also receive pantry staples, clothing, access to showers, and assistance with housing and income applications.

Disclaimer(s)

Animals may be present at this event

Please be advised that animals (including service animals) may be present at this event.

Two babies holding shakers.

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments. Parents/caregivers will learn how to make and incorporat...

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: George Ashe Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

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

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.

Two babies holding shakers.

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments. Parents/caregivers will learn how to make and incorporat...

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: George Ashe Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

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

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.

Adult reading stories to children.

Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Claremont Branch
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Claremont Branch
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!

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.

Child playing with blocks.

Neurodivergent Storytime (2-6 yrs)

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This storytime takes place in a quiet and safe environment. It includes interactive stories, songs, action-rhymes, fingerplays and sensory activities which promote literacy skills ...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging, Storytime
Event Details:

This storytime takes place in a quiet and safe environment. It includes interactive stories, songs, action-rhymes, fingerplays and sensory activities which promote literacy skills and development.

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.

Community Makers & Artisans

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.Please note: Community Makers & Artisans is run independently by community member...

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.

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Youth Drop In

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen
Youth Drop-In:

Games, Music, and Snacks. Every week, every time. A Youth Outreach Worker from Carea, will be on site. Resources included. All welcome.This is a program for teens (ages 1...

Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Inclusion and Belonging

Games, Music, and Snacks. Every week, every time. A Youth Outreach Worker from Carea, will be on site. Resources included. All welcome.

This is a program for teens (ages 13-19).

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.

Pickering Public Library Board Meeting

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Library Board
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Board meetings are held in-person and are open to members of the public to attend.Members of the public looking to provide a verbal delegation to the Board are required to register...

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Library Board
Event Details:

Board meetings are held in-person and are open to members of the public to attend.

People planting seeds into soil.

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

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Gardening
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This program will provide children the opportunity to participate in activities that introduce the world of gardening through planting, creative arts, and sensory experiences. ...

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Gardening
Event Details:

This program will provide children the opportunity to participate in activities that introduce the world of gardening through planting, creative arts, and sensory experiences.  Children will get a hands-on learning experience about the natura

Accepting Donations for the Spring Book Sale!

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 7:00pm
Central Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

This year, we will be accepting donations of books from the community!Book donations will ONLY be accepted on Friday, May 24th from 10am-7pm at the Central...

Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

This year, we will be accepting donations of books from the community!

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Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Central Lobby at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
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. Th...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
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.

Books!

Spring Book Sale!

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Maker Space at Central Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Save the date! Your favourite time of the year is finally here! It's time for the Spring Book Sale at the Central Library!The 2024 Book Sale will take place at the Central Lib...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Save the date! Your favourite time of the year is finally here! It's time for the Spring Book Sale at the Central Library!

Three lines of black lightbulb graphic art on a yellow background. One lightbulb graphic in the centre is white to illustrate a big idea amongst many ideas.

Community Celebration!

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

We heard your big ideas and now we’re sharing them with the community!With over 1600 participants across various community input opportunities, it's time to celebrate all your cont...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

We heard your big ideas and now we’re sharing them with the community!

With over 1600 participants across various community input opportunities, it's time to celebrate all your contributions and unveil the Library's new Strategic Plan!

Disclaimer(s)

Library Event Photo Policy

By attending this Library event, you consent to having your photo/video taken by Library staff in accordance with Library Policy. 

Artfest with Poet Shawn Roberts

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Author Event, Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult
Event Details:

Head over to Esplanade Park to enjoy a reading by local poet and host of Pickering Public Library's 'Poetry in the Park', Shawn Roberts.  Shawn Roberts is a local poet an...

Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult
Program Type: Author Event, Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Event Details:

Head over to Esplanade Park to enjoy a reading by local poet and host of Pickering Public Library's 'Poetry in the Park', Shawn Roberts.  

Books!

Spring Book Sale!

Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Maker Space at Central Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Save the date! Your favourite time of the year is finally here! It's time for the Spring Book Sale at the Central Library!The 2024 Book Sale will take place at the Central Lib...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Save the date! Your favourite time of the year is finally here! It's time for the Spring Book Sale at the Central Library!

Artfest with Local Writers

Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Author Event, Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult
Event Details:

Enjoy readings by local authors and poets who participated in Pickering Public Library's 'Writing Project Series' in 2023. Hear from N.E. Rule, Daphne Pereira, Aastha Saini, Kaitly...

Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult
Program Type: Author Event, Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Event Details:

Enjoy readings by local authors and poets who participated in Pickering Public Library's 'Writing Project Series' in 2023. Hear from N.E. Rule, Daphne Pereira, Aastha Saini, Kaitlyn Haddlesey, Elle-Mai Saar, and Rio Murphy.