Name: Seniors Social
Start: 2025-05-27T13:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-05-27T15:00:00-04:00
Location: Central Library

Seniors Social

Tuesday, May 27, 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.

Gardening Fun with Pickering Garden Club (6-12 yrs)

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Gardening

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

In this workshop, members of the Pickering Garden Club will teach kids how to plant seeds for food and flowers and provide instructions on how to care for the plants. Participants ...

Registration

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Gardening

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

In this workshop, members of the Pickering Garden Club will teach kids how to plant seeds for food and flowers and provide instructions on how to care for the plants.

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table

Wednesday, May 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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.

Amazing Wind Chimes (8-12 yrs)

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library

Program Type:

Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

Make your own beaded wind chime to hang outside in your garden! Supplies will be provided.

Registration

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Make your own beaded wind chime to hang outside in your garden! Supplies will be provided.

Youth Drop In

Thursday, May 29, 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.

Tails of Hope Short Story Contest: Writing Workshop with Sue Palmer (5-12 yrs)

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Writing and Publishing

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

Are you interested in entering the Tails of Hope Short Story contest, but you don't know where to start? Join us for a how-to workshop on writing your own book with local Pickering...

Registration

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Children

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

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Event Details:

Are you interested in entering the Tails of Hope Short Story contest, but you don't know where to start? Join us for a how-to workshop on writing your own book with local Pickering author, Sue Palmer.

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

Friday, May 30, 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.

Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-4 yrs)

Monday, June 2, 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, June 2, 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.

Seniors Social

Tuesday, June 3, 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, June 4, 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, June 4, 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, June 4, 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, June 4, 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.

Books and Brushes: Design Library Bookends!

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Silent Room 1 at Central Library

Program Type:

Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging

Age Group:

Teen

Event Details:

Design and paint a bookend to decorate the Youth Space! Leave your mark by helping to create a fun and welcoming space for Teens. Fantasy, Marvel, Video games, paint whatever desig...

Registration

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Silent Room 1

Age Group: Teen

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

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Event Details:

Design and paint a bookend to decorate the Youth Space! Leave your mark by helping to create a fun and welcoming space for Teens. Fantasy, Marvel, Video games, paint whatever design brings you joy!

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.

Youth Drop In

Thursday, June 5, 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.

Explore and Discover Nature with EarlyON (birth-6 yrs)

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

Join the Pickering Public Library and EarlyON teams on an exciting adventure in the great outdoors with Explore and Discover Nature! This fun-filled, hands-on program invites child...

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy

Event Details:

Join the Pickering Public Library and EarlyON teams on an exciting adventure in the great outdoors with Explore and Discover Nature! This fun-filled, hands-on program invites children to explore the wonders of the world around them.

Bring Back the Salmon Release (6-12 yrs)

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Community Wellness

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

Did you know that the Pickering Public Library currently has a salmon hatchery housing 100 salmon? Join the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH), The City of Pickering ...

Registration

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 80

Event Details:

Did you know that the Pickering Public Library currently has a salmon hatchery housing 100 salmon?

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.

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

Friday, June 6, 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.

Marble Run Fun! (8-12 yrs)

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library

Program Type:

Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

Come and work together with friends to build some super awesome marble runs! How complex can you make them?

Registration

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

Come and work together with friends to build some super awesome marble runs! How complex can you make them?

Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-4 yrs)

Monday, June 9, 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.

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Animals may be present at this event

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Teen only event

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Accompanying Adults

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Animals may be present at this event

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Teen only event

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Teen only event

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Accompanying Adults

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults