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STEAM Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Monday, May 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come out and enjoy STEAM concepts through songs, stories and interactive play. Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics elements will be covered in this weekly storytime...

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

Come out and enjoy STEAM concepts through songs, stories and interactive play. Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics elements will be covered in this weekly storytime.

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.

META Employment Services Logo includes the words Jobs, Resume, Workshops, Success

META Employment Services Support Table

Monday, May 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Lobby at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Age Group:
Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Two stuffed animals sitting on a table.

Tails of Hope Short Story Contest: Writing Workshop with Sue Palmer (5-12 yrs)

Monday, May 27, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Culture of Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Are you interested in entering the Tails of Hope Short Story contest, but you don't know where to start? Join us for a how-to workshop on writing your own book with local Pickering...

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Registration
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Culture of Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Are you interested in entering the Tails of Hope Short Story contest, but you don't know where to start? Join us for a how-to workshop on writing your own book with local Pickering author, Sue Palmer. 

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English Conversation Circle

Monday, May 27, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Silent Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
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 partn...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: 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.

Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

Monday, May 27, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Find your voice at Toastmasters! Hear some great speakers and enjoy warm conversation and watch a Toastmasters meeting unfold. Toastmasters International is a non-profit ...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
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. 

Adult reading stories to children.

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)

Tuesday, May 28, 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 28, 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.

People planting seeds into soil.

Pollinator Gardening with Durham Master Gardeners (8-12 yrs)

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Gardening
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Have fun, laugh and learn with the pollinators that visit your garden during the day and night. Learn about the important role they play in growing our food and flowers, so you can...

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Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Gardening
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Have fun, laugh and learn with the pollinators that visit your garden during the day and night. Learn about the important role they play in growing our food and flowers, so you can welcome them into your gardens at home!

Divorce Information Session

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Family Mediation and Resources presents an online divorce information session focusing on divorce options in and out of court. These sessions are conducted by a family lawyer and p...

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Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Family Mediation and Resources presents an online divorce information session focusing on divorce options in and out of court.

Adult reading stories to children.

Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Wednesday, May 29, 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.

DARS logo

DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)

Wednesday, May 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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.

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B2B Maker - Learn How to Make Your Own Buttons and Magnets

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn to design and create custom buttons using the Button Maker in the Maker Space. Everything you need for this session will be provided. 

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Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn to design and create custom buttons using the Button Maker in the Maker Space. Everything you need for this session will be provided. 

Makerspace event banner

B2B Maker - Learn How to Make Your Own Buttons and Magnets

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 7:30pm - 8:15pm
Maker Space at Central Library
Program Type:
Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn to design and create custom buttons using the Button Maker in the Maker Space. Everything you need for this session will be provided. 

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: 4
Event Details:

Learn to design and create custom buttons using the Button Maker in the Maker Space. Everything you need for this session will be provided. 

Adult reading stories to children.

Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Thursday, May 30, 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.

John Howard Society in blue writing, inside a blue speaking bubble square with Durham Region written below

Harm Reduction Information and Education

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Lobby at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Harm Reduction Outreach Counsellors with the Harm Reduction Outreach program at John Howard Society Durham will be on-site at the Pickering Central Library to offer harm reduction ...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

Harm Reduction Outreach Counsellors with the Harm Reduction Outreach program at John Howard Society Durham will be on-site at the Pickering Central Library to offer harm reduction education and information as well as Naloxone training and distribu

A dark blue sign with the words "Drop In" on it

Youth Drop In

Thursday, May 30, 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.

A person holding a steelpan.

Steelpan with Suzette - Hands-On Fun! (8-12 yrs)

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Let's have fun with Suzette and play the steelpan! Learn about the different parts of a steelpan, how to hold the sticks, and play a simple song. No musical experience required.Suz...

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Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Games and Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Let's have fun with Suzette and play the steelpan! Learn about the different parts of a steelpan, how to hold the sticks, and play a simple song. No musical experience required.

Black woman holding a steelpan in front of a colourful heart painted on a brick all

Steelpan: From Skin to Steel and Beyond

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

How did the banning of the African skin drum lead to the creation of the tamboo bamboo, ping pong, and eventually the creation of the steelpan?Join Suzette Vidale as she speaks abo...

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Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

How did the banning of the African skin drum lead to the creation of the tamboo bamboo, ping pong, and eventually the creation of the steelpan?

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B2B: Introduction to MS Powerpoint

Thursday, May 30, 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:

This workshop is designed to teach you the fundamentals of using PowerPoint for creating presentations, including skills such as creating presentation slides, formatting, providing...

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Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

This workshop is designed to teach you the fundamentals of using PowerPoint for creating presentations, including skills such as creating presentation slides, formatting, providing transitions between slides, and changing backgrounds.

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Cold Case Challenge

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Investigate this cold case file and compete to beat staff in solving the case!Prizes and bragging rights for anyone who outlasts the staff.This is a program for teens (ages 13-19).

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Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games and Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Investigate this cold case file and compete to beat staff in solving the case!

Prizes and bragging rights for anyone who outlasts the staff.

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.

People planting seeds into soil.

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

Friday, May 31, 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

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Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

Friday, May 31, 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.