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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. 

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!
 

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!

Offsite Event
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.

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.

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.

Open
Registration Required
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. 

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!
 

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!

Open
Registration Required
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!

Open
Registration Required
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!

This event is in the "Children" group

PA Day Fun: The Salmon Are Coming with Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters! (6-12 yrs)

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Sustainability
Age Group:
Children

Join the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters as they deliver salmon eggs to the library.  Participants will be able to engage and ask questions about the eggs as well as enjoy a variety of salmon related activities and crafts!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters as they deliver salmon eggs to the library.  Participants will be able to engage and ask questions about the eggs as well as enjoy a variety of salmon related activities and crafts!

This event is in the "Children" group

Explore & Discover with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

Saturday, January 24, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

Monday, January 26, 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.

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 26, 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. 

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 "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! 

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 "Teen" group

Youth Drop In

Tuesday, January 27, 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!
 

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

Therapy Dogs

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Age Group:
Teen

Exam season is ending. Take a moment to destress and meet our furry guests from Therapeutic Paws of Canada. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Exam season is ending. Take a moment to destress and meet our furry guests from Therapeutic Paws of Canada. 

Disclaimer(s)

Animals may be present at this event

Please be advised that animals (including service animals) may be present at this event.

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

Divorce Information Session

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Age Group:
Adult

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

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Welcome Centre Lobby Outreach Table

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Lobby Outreach Table at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
All Ages

The Pickering Welcome Centre will host a monthly information table at the Central Library, where Settlement Counsellors will be available to answer questions for newcomers and immigrants to

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Outreach Table
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

The Pickering Welcome Centre will host a monthly information table at the Central Library, where Settlement Counsellors will be available to answer questions for newcomers and immigrants to

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.

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.

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 29, 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!
 

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
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
Registration Required
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 "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Children" group
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

Family Drumming Afternoon with Drums et al (all ages)

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Black History Month, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Celebrate an afternoon of traditional African drumming with Drums et al. Families will learn hand drumming, African chants and the origins of drums and drumming in Africa.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Black History Month, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Celebrate an afternoon of traditional African drumming with Drums et al. Families will learn hand drumming, African chants and the origins of drums and drumming in Africa.

Disclaimer(s)

Library Event Photo Policy

By attending this Library event, you consent to having your photo/video taken by Library staff in accordance with Library Policy.