This event is in the "Children" group Explore & Discover with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs) Saturday, January 10, 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Explore & Discover with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs) 10:00am–12:30pm George Ashe Library 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.
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 Prom Boutique Donations All Day 1/12 - 2/13 Central Lobby Center Display at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging, Sustainability Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Help a student shine on their special day! View Details 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-Feb 2026 Prom Boutique Donations All Day 1/12–2/13 Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Lobby Center Display Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging, Sustainability Event Details: Help a student shine on their special day!
This event is in the "Children" group Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs) Monday, January 12, 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs) 1:30pm–3:00pm Central Library 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Black Youth Innovation STEM Club with Ontario Tech University (Grades 1-4) Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging Age Group: Children Join us as we dive into the exciting fields of science, technology, engineering, and math, exploring how Black innovators have shaped STEM, and empowering the next generation to do the same! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Black Youth Innovation STEM Club with Ontario Tech University (Grades 1-4) 4:30pm–6:00pm Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging Registration Required Event Details: Join us as we dive into the exciting fields of science, technology, engineering, and math, exploring how Black innovators have shaped STEM, and empowering the next generation to do the same!
English Conversation Circle Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Collab Room 1 (blue) at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging 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. View Details Jan 12 2026 Mon English Conversation Circle 6:30pm–7:30pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Collab Room 1 (blue) Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Find your voice at Toastmasters! Hear some great speakers and enjoy warm conversation and watch a Toastmasters meeting unfold. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters 7:00pm–8:00pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors 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.
This event is in the "Teen" group Youth Drop In Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Teens Area at Central Library Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging Age Group: Teen Games, Music, and Snacks. Every week, every time. A Youth Outreach Worker from Durham Community Health Centre will be on site. Resources included. All welcome! View Details This event is in the "Teen" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Youth Drop In 4:00pm–5:30pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Teens Area Age Group: Teen Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging Event Details: Games, Music, and Snacks. Every week, every time. A Youth Outreach Worker from Durham Community Health Centre will be on site. Resources included. All welcome! 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 "Children" group Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months) Wednesday, January 14, 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 14 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 14, 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 14 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 "Teen" group Youth Drop In Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Teens Area at Central Library Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging Age Group: Teen Games, Music, and Snacks. Every week, every time. A Youth Outreach Worker from Durham Community Health Centre will be on site. Resources included. All welcome! View Details This event is in the "Teen" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Youth Drop In 4:00pm–5:30pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Teens Area Age Group: Teen Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging Event Details: Games, Music, and Snacks. Every week, every time. A Youth Outreach Worker from Durham Community Health Centre will be on site. Resources included. All welcome! 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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Pastel Exploration with Jam's Creative Lab Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult Get colourful and messy in this pastel workshop hosted by Jam's Creative Lab. This session will explore different types of pastels and different techniques you can use to create your very own masterpiece. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Pastel Exploration with Jam's Creative Lab 6:30pm–8:30pm George Ashe Library Upcoming Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging Registration Required Event Details: Get colourful and messy in this pastel workshop hosted by Jam's Creative Lab. This session will explore different types of pastels and different techniques you can use to create your very own masterpiece.
This event is in the "Children" group STEM Workshop with Ontario Tech University (6-9 yrs) Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Games and Activities, STEAM Age Group: Children Boost your child's STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) skills with Ontario Tech University's Engineering Outreach Team! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 17 2026 Sat STEM Workshop with Ontario Tech University (6-9 yrs) 10:00am–12:00pm Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Games and Activities, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Boost your child's STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) skills with Ontario Tech University's Engineering Outreach Team!
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. Upcoming View Details 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 Upcoming 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 Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs) Monday, January 19, 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs) 1:30pm–3:00pm Central Library 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters Monday, January 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Find your voice at Toastmasters! Hear some great speakers and enjoy warm conversation and watch a Toastmasters meeting unfold. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters 6:00pm–8:00pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors 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.
This event is in the "Teen" group Youth Drop In Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Teens Area at Central Library Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging Age Group: Teen Games, Music, and Snacks. Every week, every time. A Youth Outreach Worker from Durham Community Health Centre will be on site. Resources included. All welcome! View Details This event is in the "Teen" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Youth Drop In 4:00pm–5:30pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Teens Area Age Group: Teen Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging Event Details: Games, Music, and Snacks. Every week, every time. A Youth Outreach Worker from Durham Community Health Centre will be on site. Resources included. All welcome! 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 "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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Create Like a Pro: Filming & Editing TikToks with Tiera Dee Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Computers and Technology Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Learn how to plan, shoot, and edit scroll-stopping TikToks using just your phone! We’ll cover transitions, trends, captions, music, and in-app editing tools to help you create eye-catching videos from scratch. Upcoming View Details 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 21 2026 Wed Create Like a Pro: Filming & Editing TikToks with Tiera Dee 6:30pm–7:30pm Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership, Computers and Technology Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to plan, shoot, and edit scroll-stopping TikToks using just your phone! We’ll cover transitions, trends, captions, music, and in-app editing tools to help you create eye-catching videos from scratch.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group YMCA Job Workshop: Employer Expectations Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy Age Group: Adult, Young Adult Be ready to start your new job with confidence! Learn how to make a great first impression at work. Those first few weeks at a new job can be overwhelming. Find out how to put your most professional foot forward. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jan 22 2026 Thu YMCA Job Workshop: Employer Expectations 10:00am–11:30am Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space - Event Room Age Group: Adult, Young Adult Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy Event Details: Be ready to start your new job with confidence! Learn how to make a great first impression at work. Those first few weeks at a new job can be overwhelming. Find out how to put your most professional foot forward.
This event is in the "Teen" group Youth Drop In Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Teens Area at Central Library Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging Age Group: Teen Games, Music, and Snacks. Every week, every time. A Youth Outreach Worker from Durham Community Health Centre will be on site. Resources included. All welcome! View Details This event is in the "Teen" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Youth Drop In 4:00pm–5:30pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Teens Area Age Group: Teen Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging Event Details: Games, Music, and Snacks. Every week, every time. A Youth Outreach Worker from Durham Community Health Centre will be on site. Resources included. All welcome! 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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Youth for Entrepreneurship Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult Find out what it takes to be a young entrepreneur, hear some Canadian success stories, and share ideas of your own in an inclusive and supportive space! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Youth for Entrepreneurship 6:00pm–7:00pm Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space - Event Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy Registration Required Event Details: Find out what it takes to be a young entrepreneur, hear some Canadian success stories, and share ideas of your own in an inclusive and supportive space!
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Hot Cocoa Mugs Needle Felting Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult In this hands-on session, you will craft your very own felted hot cocoa mug--marshmallows included! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Hot Cocoa Mugs Needle Felting 6:30pm–8:30pm Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY Registration Required Event Details: In this hands-on session, you will craft your very own felted hot cocoa mug--marshmallows included!