This event is in the "Children" group Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-5 yrs) Friday, January 16, 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. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-5 yrs) 10:00am–11:00am Central Library Open 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Saturday Storytime Spectacular (2-5 yrs) Saturday, January 17, 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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Saturday Storytime Spectacular (2-5 yrs) 10:00am–10:30am Central Library 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 "Children" group Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-5 yrs) Monday, January 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library Program Type: Community Wellness, 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. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-5 yrs) 10:00am–11:00am George Ashe Library Open Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Sensory-Friendly Storytime with Autism Ontario (2-6 yrs) Monday, January 19, 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. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Sensory-Friendly Storytime with Autism Ontario (2-6 yrs) 10:00am–11:00am Central Library Open 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs) Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Central Storytime Area at Central Library Program Type: Community Wellness, 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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs) 10:00am–10:30am Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Storytime Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, 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!
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 Creative Writing Series: Editing Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors You've written a bestseller – now what? Let’s tackle the editing process and the art of critique, learning what to cut, where to expand, and how to produce the best quality product possible. Open Register Now Registration Required 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 Jan 20 2026 Tue Creative Writing Series: Editing 7:00pm–8:30pm Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing Registration Required Event Details: You've written a bestseller – now what? Let’s tackle the editing process and the art of critique, learning what to cut, where to expand, and how to produce the best quality product possible.
This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime (2-5 yrs) Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Central Storytime Area at Central Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime Age Group: Children This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Family Storytime (2-5 yrs) 10:00am–10:30am Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Storytime Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, 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 "Children" group Mall Storytime! (2-5 yrs) Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm Off Site Program Type: Community Partnership, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime Age Group: Children Join us for an interactive and fun storytime at The Shops at Pickering City Centre! This storytime will feature books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family! View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Mall Storytime! (2-5 yrs) 12:00pm–12:30pm Off Site Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime Event Details: Join us for an interactive and fun storytime at The Shops at Pickering City Centre! This storytime will feature books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!
This event is in the "Children" group Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months) Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Central Storytime Area at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy Age Group: Children This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months) 1:30pm–2:30pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Storytime Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy Event Details: This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.
This event is in the "Children" group Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs) Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Central Storytime Area at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy Age Group: Children This program will introduce children to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs) 3:00pm–4:00pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Storytime Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, 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 Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs) Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Claremont Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime Age Group: Children This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs) 10:00am–10:30am Claremont Library Library Branch: Claremont Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, 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 "Children" group From Story to Play (2-5 yrs) Thursday, January 22, 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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 22 2026 Thu From Story to Play (2-5 yrs) 2:00pm–3:00pm George Ashe Library Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities, Storytime 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!
This event is in the "Children" group Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-5 yrs) Friday, January 23, 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. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-5 yrs) 10:00am–11:00am Central Library Open 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-5 yrs) Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library Program Type: Community Wellness, 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. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-5 yrs) 10:00am–11:00am George Ashe Library Open Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Celebrate Family Literacy Day! (0-6 yrs) Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Central Storytime Area at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities, Storytime Age Group: Children Celebrate Family Literacy Day at the library! This year's theme is: Make mealtime family learning time. Families will engage in a music circle, storytime and enjoy various literacy activities and games! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Celebrate Family Literacy Day! (0-6 yrs) 10:30am–12:00pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Storytime Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities, Storytime Event Details: Celebrate Family Literacy Day at the library! This year's theme is: Make mealtime family learning time. Families will engage in a music circle, storytime and enjoy various literacy activities and games!
This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime (2-5 yrs) Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Central Storytime Area at Central Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime Age Group: Children This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Family Storytime (2-5 yrs) 10:00am–10:30am Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Storytime Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, 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 "Children" group Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months) Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Central Storytime Area at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy Age Group: Children This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months) 1:30pm–2:30pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Storytime Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy Event Details: This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.
This event is in the "Children" group Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs) Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Central Storytime Area at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy Age Group: Children This program will introduce children to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs) 3:00pm–4:00pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Storytime Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, 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 Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs) Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Claremont Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime Age Group: Children This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs) 10:00am–10:30am Claremont Library Library Branch: Claremont Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, 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 "Children" group From Story to Play (2-5 yrs) Thursday, January 29, 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! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 29 2026 Thu From Story to Play (2-5 yrs) 2:00pm–3:00pm George Ashe Library Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities, Storytime 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!
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 Poetry Towards Self-Discovery with Lamoí, The Wild Woman Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors This creative writing workshop will combine the art of poetry writing with guided meditative writing prompts to facilitate thought, and writing towards self-discovery. Open Register Now Registration Required 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 Jan 29 2026 Thu Poetry Towards Self-Discovery with Lamoí, The Wild Woman 6:30pm–8:30pm Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership, Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing Registration Required Event Details: This creative writing workshop will combine the art of poetry writing with guided meditative writing prompts to facilitate thought, and writing towards self-discovery.
This event is in the "Children" group Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-5 yrs) Friday, January 30, 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. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 30 2026 Fri Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-5 yrs) 10:00am–11:00am Central Library Open 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Writing Circle: Collage Poetry Friday, January 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Silent Room 1 at Central Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Pop by the library's Writing Circle to discuss poetry and prose with fellow writers. Try out some cool prompts and activities and be a part of your local creative writing community!Registration encouraged, but not required. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 30 2026 Fri Writing Circle: Collage Poetry 7:00pm–8:00pm Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Silent Room 1 Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing Registration Required Event Details: Pop by the library's Writing Circle to discuss poetry and prose with fellow writers. Try out some cool prompts and activities and be a part of your local creative writing community!Registration encouraged, but not required.
This event is in the "Children" group Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-5 yrs) Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library Program Type: Community Wellness, 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. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-5 yrs) 10:00am–11:00am George Ashe Library Open Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, 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.