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From Story to Play (2-5 yrs)

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Enjoy a themed storytime followed by open-ended play with a variety of creative and engaging materials inspired by the tale. Perfect for curious little hands and big imaginations!

Registration encouraged but not required.  

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

Enjoy a themed storytime followed by open-ended play with a variety of creative and engaging materials inspired by the tale. Perfect for curious little hands and big imaginations!

Registration encouraged but not required.  

kindergarten

Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-5 yrs)

Friday, March 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Children

Start off the new year by getting your child ready for kindergarten! This program is geared for children entering kindergarten in 2026.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Start off the new year by getting your child ready for kindergarten! This program is geared for children entering kindergarten in 2026.

neurodivergent

Sensory-Friendly Storytime with Autism Ontario (2-6 yrs)

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us in partnership with the Autism Ontario for a welcoming and inclusive Sensory-Friendly Storytime designed specifically with sensory sensitivities in mind.

Cancelled
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in partnership with the Autism Ontario for a welcoming and inclusive Sensory-Friendly Storytime designed specifically with sensory sensitivities in mind.

babies

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

Monday, March 9, 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.

musical babby

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, March 11, 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.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Early Literacy
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.

babies

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

Wednesday, March 11, 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.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
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.

storytime

Storytime with Mayor Kevin Ashe! (2-6 yrs)

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, March Break, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Kick off March Break by coming to the library and enjoying an interactive storytime with the Mayor of Pickering, Mayor Kevin Ashe as he reads stories and sings some songs!

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

Kick off March Break by coming to the library and enjoying an interactive storytime with the Mayor of Pickering, Mayor Kevin Ashe as he reads stories and sings some songs!

playing

Explore & Discover with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

Saturday, March 14, 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.

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy
Event Details:

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.

two hand puppets on a stage

Puppet Play! (2-6 yrs)

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Early Literacy, March Break, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a lively puppet show featuring two beloved classic tales brought to life with wiggly puppets, outrageous voices, and delightfully terrible puns. Expect lots of laughs, big smiles, and plenty of kid-powered giggles!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Early Literacy, March Break, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a lively puppet show featuring two beloved classic tales brought to life with wiggly puppets, outrageous voices, and delightfully terrible puns. Expect lots of laughs, big smiles, and plenty of kid-powered giggles!

musical babby

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, March 18, 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.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Early Literacy
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.

babies

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

Wednesday, March 18, 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.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
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.

caterpllar

Hungry Caterpillar Day! (2-6 yrs)

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, March Break, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Celebrate Hungry Caterpillar Day as we read the famous book and then make bright, buggy crafts inspired by the book. Come wiggle, giggle, and create with us as we explore the wonderful world of caterpillars and butterflies!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, March Break, Storytime
Event Details:

Celebrate Hungry Caterpillar Day as we read the famous book and then make bright, buggy crafts inspired by the book. Come wiggle, giggle, and create with us as we explore the wonderful world of caterpillars and butterflies!

storytime

Saturday Storytime Spectacular (2-5 yrs)

Saturday, March 21, 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!

read

Families Getting Ready to Read (2-5 yrs)

Monday, March 23, 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!

 

babies

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

Monday, March 23, 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.

babies reading

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)

Tuesday, March 24, 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!

kids

Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Wednesday, March 25, 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!

musical babby

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, March 25, 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.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Early Literacy
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.

babies

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

Wednesday, March 25, 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.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
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.

kids

Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Thursday, March 26, 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!

craft supplies

Crafty Tales (2-5 yrs)

Friday, March 27, 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.

read

Families Getting Ready to Read (2-5 yrs)

Monday, March 30, 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!

 

babies

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

Monday, March 30, 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.

easter egg

Crack the Code: An Easter Egg Hunt (5-12 yrs)

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Children

Hop into the library for an Easter themed scavenger hunt with a literacy twist. Children will search for hidden eggs to discover book challenges that send them exploring the shelves and solving clues.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Literacy, Games and Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hop into the library for an Easter themed scavenger hunt with a literacy twist. Children will search for hidden eggs to discover book challenges that send them exploring the shelves and solving clues.