This event is in the "Teen" group. Books and Brushes: Design Library Bookends! Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading Age Group: Teen Event Details: Design and paint a bookend to decorate the Youth Space! Leave your mark by helping to create a fun and welcoming space for Teens. Fantasy, Marvel, Video games, paint whatever desig... Open Registration This event is in the "Teen" group. Sep 18 2024 Wed Books and Brushes: Design Library Bookends! 6:30pm - 8:00pm Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teen Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Design and paint a bookend to decorate the Youth Space! Leave your mark by helping to create a fun and welcoming space for Teens. Fantasy, Marvel, Video games, paint whatever design brings you joy! 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 "Y/Z Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Tea & Books Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Culture of Reading, Summer Reading Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors Event Details: Our staff will present new and exciting books available at the Library as you enjoy some tea, snacks, discussion and social time with others. You just might discover your next favo... Waitlist Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Sep 19 2024 Thu Tea & Books 7:00pm - 8:00pm Central Library Waitlist Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Culture of Reading, Summer Reading Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Our staff will present new and exciting books available at the Library as you enjoy some tea, snacks, discussion and social time with others. You just might discover your next favourite author!
This event is in the "Children" group. Families Getting Ready to Read (2-5 yrs) Monday, September 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy Age Group: Children Event Details: Register for this hands-on program which focuses on how you can help your child learn early literacy skills with five simple practices: talking, reading, singing, writing and playi... Open Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 23 2024 Mon Families Getting Ready to Read (2-5 yrs) 10:00am - 11:00am George Ashe Library Open Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy Registration Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Register for this hands-on program which focuses on how you can help your child learn early literacy skills with five simple practices: talking, reading, singing, writing and playing. Parent/caregiver participation is required. 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. Neurodivergent Storytime (2-6 yrs) Thursday, September 26, 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 ... This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 26 2024 Thu Neurodivergent Storytime (2-6 yrs) 10:00am - 10:45am Central Library 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.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation All Day George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch Closing Sep 30 2024 Mon Closing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation All Day Branches: George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
This event is in the "Children" group. Neurodivergent Storytime (2-6 yrs) Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Culture of Reading, 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 ... This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 3 2024 Thu Neurodivergent Storytime (2-6 yrs) 10:00am - 10:45am Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Children Program Type: Culture of Reading, 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. Families Getting Ready to Read (2-5 yrs) Monday, October 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy Age Group: Children Event Details: Register for this hands-on program which focuses on how you can help your child learn early literacy skills with five simple practices: talking, reading, singing, writing and playi... Open Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 7 2024 Mon Families Getting Ready to Read (2-5 yrs) 10:00am - 11:00am George Ashe Library Open Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy Registration Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Register for this hands-on program which focuses on how you can help your child learn early literacy skills with five simple practices: talking, reading, singing, writing and playing. Parent/caregiver participation is required. 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. Storytime with Sparky the Dog (0-5 yrs) Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am Central Storytime Area at Central Library Program Type: Culture of Reading, Storytime Age Group: Children Event Details: Join Pickering Fire Services and special guest, Sparky the Dog, for a fun and interactive storytime! After the storytime, children will get to join Sparky for a fun craft. Supplies... This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 9 2024 Wed Storytime with Sparky the Dog (0-5 yrs) 10:00am - 10:30am Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Storytime Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Culture of Reading, Storytime Event Details: Join Pickering Fire Services and special guest, Sparky the Dog, for a fun and interactive storytime! After the storytime, children will get to join Sparky for a fun craft. Supplies will be provided.
Thanksgiving All Day Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch Closing Oct 14 2024 Mon Closing Thanksgiving All Day Branches: Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
This event is in the "Children" group. Neurodivergent Storytime (2-6 yrs) Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Culture of Reading, 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 ... This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 17 2024 Thu Neurodivergent Storytime (2-6 yrs) 10:00am - 10:45am Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Children Program Type: Culture of Reading, 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.
This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Local Author Panel Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Author Event, Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors Event Details: Who better to get writing and publishing advice from than successful authors in your area? Hear from a panel of established local authors, each with their own unique publishing exp... Open Registration This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Oct 19 2024 Sat Local Author Panel 2:00pm - 3:30pm Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Author Event, Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing Registration Required Seats Remaining: 38 Event Details: Who better to get writing and publishing advice from than successful authors in your area? Hear from a panel of established local authors, each with their own unique publishing experiences.
This event is in the "Children" group. Families Getting Ready to Read (2-5 yrs) Monday, October 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy Age Group: Children Event Details: Register for this hands-on program which focuses on how you can help your child learn early literacy skills with five simple practices: talking, reading, singing, writing and playi... Open Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 21 2024 Mon Families Getting Ready to Read (2-5 yrs) 10:00am - 11:00am George Ashe Library Open Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy Registration Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Register for this hands-on program which focuses on how you can help your child learn early literacy skills with five simple practices: talking, reading, singing, writing and playing. Parent/caregiver participation is required. 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. Families Getting Ready to Read (2-5 yrs) Monday, October 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy Age Group: Children Event Details: Register for this hands-on program which focuses on how you can help your child learn early literacy skills with five simple practices: talking, reading, singing, writing and playi... Open Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 28 2024 Mon Families Getting Ready to Read (2-5 yrs) 10:00am - 11:00am George Ashe Library Open Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy Registration Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Register for this hands-on program which focuses on how you can help your child learn early literacy skills with five simple practices: talking, reading, singing, writing and playing. Parent/caregiver participation is required. 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.
Christmas Eve All Day Claremont Branch Closing Dec 24 2024 Tue Closing Christmas Eve All Day Branches: Claremont Branch
Christmas Eve Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm Central Library, George Ashe Library Closing Dec 24 2024 Tue Closing Christmas Eve 1:00pm - 5:00pm Branches: Central Library, George Ashe Library
Christmas Day All Day Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch Closing Dec 25 2024 Wed Closing Christmas Day All Day Branches: Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
Boxing Day All Day Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch Closing Dec 26 2024 Thu Closing Boxing Day All Day Branches: Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
New Year's Eve All Day Claremont Branch Closing Dec 31 2024 Tue Closing New Year's Eve All Day Branches: Claremont Branch
New Year's Eve Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm Central Library, George Ashe Library Closing Dec 31 2024 Tue Closing New Year's Eve 1:00pm - 5:00pm Branches: Central Library, George Ashe Library
New Year's Day All Day Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch Closing Jan 1 2025 Wed Closing New Year's Day All Day Branches: Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Creative Writing Group Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors Event Details: Join the Creative Writing Group's monthly meetings to discuss your poetry and prose with fellow writers. Perform workshops and prompts and be a part of your local writing community... This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 13 2025 Tue Creative Writing Group 7:00pm - 8:30pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing Event Details: Join the Creative Writing Group's monthly meetings to discuss your poetry and prose with fellow writers. Perform workshops and prompts and be a part of your local writing community!