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! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 23 2026 Fri PA Day Fun: The Salmon Are Coming with Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters! (6-12 yrs) 10:00am–12:00pm Central Library Upcoming 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 24 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 "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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 26 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 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 "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! View Details This event is in the "Teen" group Jan 27 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 "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. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Therapy Dogs 4:30pm–5:30pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teen Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness 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 Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Divorce Information Session 6:00pm–8:00pm Virtual Open 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 View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Welcome Centre Lobby Outreach Table 1:00pm–4:00pm Central Library 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. 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 "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! View Details This event is in the "Teen" group Jan 29 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 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. 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 29 2026 Thu Poetry Towards Self-Discovery with Lamoí, The Wild Woman 6:30pm–8:30pm Central Library Upcoming 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. View Details 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 Jan 31 2026 Sat Family Drumming Afternoon with Drums et al (all ages) 1:00pm–3:00pm Central Library 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs) Monday, February 2, 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 Feb 2 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, February 2, 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 Feb 2 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, February 3, 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 Feb 3 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, February 4, 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 Feb 4 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, February 4, 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 Feb 4 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, February 4, 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 Feb 4 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, February 5, 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 Feb 5 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 "Children" group Cultural Expressions: Honouring Black Excellence with EarlyON (0-6 yrs) Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library Program Type: Black History Month, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging, Storytime Age Group: Children Join us for a joyful EarlyON program celebrating Black culture through music, stories, and art! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Feb 6 2026 Fri Cultural Expressions: Honouring Black Excellence with EarlyON (0-6 yrs) 10:00am–12:00pm George Ashe Library Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Black History Month, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging, Storytime Event Details: Join us for a joyful EarlyON program celebrating Black culture through music, stories, and art!
This event is in the "Children" group Explore & Discover with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs) Saturday, February 7, 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 Feb 7 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 "Children" group Coding Workshop with Ontario Tech University (9-12 yrs) Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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 Feb 7 2026 Sat Coding Workshop with Ontario Tech University (9-12 yrs) 2:00pm–4:00pm 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 Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs) Monday, February 9, 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 Feb 9 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.