Name: Smash Bros Video Gaming Fun! (10-12 yrs)
Start: 2025-05-10T14:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-05-10T16:00:00-04:00
Location: Central Library

Smash Bros Video Gaming Fun! (10-12 yrs)

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Program Type:

Community Wellness, Games and Activities

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

Come and meet new friends and play Smash Bros! All skill levels welcome. We will be using Nintendo Switch.

Registration

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

Come and meet new friends and play Smash Bros! All skill levels welcome. We will be using Nintendo Switch.

Neurodivergent Drop-in

Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library

Program Type:

Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

The library will be hosting a unique event catering to families with children who identify as being neurodivergent to come and experience the library prior to regular operating hou...

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging

Event Details:

The library will be hosting a unique event catering to families with children who identify as being neurodivergent to come and experience the library prior to regular operating hours.

Tails of Hope Short Story Contest (5-12 yrs)

All Day 5/12 - 7/13

Virtual

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Writing and Publishing

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

Join Pickering Public Library, Pickering Animal Services and Hifive Kids Dental & Braces and write a story about your furry friend. If you don't have a furry friend, that's oka...

Virtual Event

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Writing and Publishing

Event Details:

Join Pickering Public Library, Pickering Animal Services and Hifive Kids Dental & Braces and write a story about your furry friend.

Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-4 yrs)

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library

Program Type:

Community Wellness, Early Literacy

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

Get your child ready for Kindergarten! Weekly themes include: Know Your Name, Finger Play, Self-Help, and Gluing and Cutting.Please note you will be registered for all 4 weeks. Thi...

Registration

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Early Literacy

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Event Details:

Get your child ready for Kindergarten! Weekly themes include: Know Your Name, Finger Play, Self-Help, and Gluing and Cutting.

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 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library

Program Type:

Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging

Age Group:

Seniors

Event Details:

Get together with other Seniors every Tuesday afternoon for coffee and snacks. This fun gathering features lively games of Rummikub, Sequence, and Dominoes.

Library Branch: Central Library

Age Group: Seniors

Program Type: Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging

Event Details:

Get together with other Seniors every Tuesday afternoon for coffee and snacks. This fun gathering features lively games of Rummikub, Sequence, and Dominoes.

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm

Central Lobby Outreach Table at Central Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging

Age Group:

Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Event Details:

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) is a community-based, multi-service agency dedicated to offering a broad range of community services. TNO provides settlement support to newcom...

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Lobby Outreach Table

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging

Event Details:

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) is a community-based, multi-service agency dedicated to offering a broad range of community services.

DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 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.

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy

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, Community Wellness, Early Literacy

Event Details:

This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy

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, Community Wellness, Early Literacy

Event Details:

This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

Asian Heritage Month Craft Fun! (8-12 yrs)

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library

Program Type:

Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with two vibrant crafts! Make a Koinobori, a colourful Japanese carp streamer, or design a Sam Taeguk fan, a traditional Korean fan. Choose one or ma...

Registration

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with two vibrant crafts! Make a Koinobori, a colourful Japanese carp streamer, or design a Sam Taeguk fan, a traditional Korean fan. Choose one or make both—let your creativity soar! Supplies will be provided.

Youth Drop In

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Teens Area at Central Library

Program Type:

2SLGBTQIA+, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging

Age Group:

Teen

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!

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Teens Area

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, 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.

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Collab Room 1 (blue) 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: Collab Room 1 (blue)

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.

Victoria Day

All Day

Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch

Closing

Branches:

Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch

Seniors Social

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Library

Program Type:

Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging

Age Group:

Seniors

Event Details:

Get together with other Seniors every Tuesday afternoon for coffee and snacks. This fun gathering features lively games of Rummikub, Sequence, and Dominoes.

Library Branch: Central Library

Age Group: Seniors

Program Type: Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging

Event Details:

Get together with other Seniors every Tuesday afternoon for coffee and snacks. This fun gathering features lively games of Rummikub, Sequence, and Dominoes.

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm

Central Lobby Outreach Table at Central Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging

Age Group:

Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Event Details:

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) is a community-based, multi-service agency dedicated to offering a broad range of community services. TNO provides settlement support to newcom...

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Lobby Outreach Table

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging

Event Details:

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) is a community-based, multi-service agency dedicated to offering a broad range of community services.

DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 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.

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy

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, Community Wellness, Early Literacy

Event Details:

This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy

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, Community Wellness, Early Literacy

Event Details:

This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

Tween Turnout (10-14 yrs)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Teens Area at Central Library

Program Type:

Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging

Age Group:

Children, Teen

Event Details:

Relax and connect while playing games with other tweens! This is a program for youth (ages 10-14).

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Teens Area

Age Group: Children, Teen

Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging

Event Details:

Relax and connect while playing games with other tweens!

This is a program for youth (ages 10-14).

Youth Drop In

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Teens Area at Central Library

Program Type:

2SLGBTQIA+, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging

Age Group:

Teen

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!

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Teens Area

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, 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.

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Collab Room 1 (blue) 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: Collab Room 1 (blue)

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.

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:30pm

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

This program will introduce children to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments. Parents/caregivers will learn how to make and incorpora...

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

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.

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.

Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-4 yrs)

Monday, May 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library

Program Type:

Community Wellness, Early Literacy

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

Get your child ready for Kindergarten! Weekly themes include: Know Your Name, Finger Play, Self-Help, and Gluing and Cutting.Please note you will be registered for all 4 weeks. Thi...

Registration

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Early Literacy

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Event Details:

Get your child ready for Kindergarten! Weekly themes include: Know Your Name, Finger Play, Self-Help, and Gluing and Cutting.

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.

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

Monday, May 26, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

This program will introduce children to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments. Parents/caregivers will learn how to make and incorpora...

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.

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Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Disclaimer(s)

Animals may be present at this event

Disclaimer(s)

Teen only event

Disclaimer(s)

Animals may be present at this event

Disclaimer(s)

Teen only event

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults