This event is in the "Children" group LEGO Club! (6-12 yrs) Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities Age Group: Children Let your imagination soar! Meet new friends and build amazing LEGO creations together. From towers to spaceships, the only limit is your creativity! Supplies will be provided. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 16 2026 Fri LEGO Club! (6-12 yrs) 4:30pm–6:00pm George Ashe Library Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities Event Details: Let your imagination soar! Meet new friends and build amazing LEGO creations together. From towers to spaceships, the only limit is your creativity! Supplies will be provided.
This event is in the "Children" group Saturday Storytime Spectacular (2-5 yrs) Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Central Storytime Area at Central Library Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime Age Group: Children This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Saturday Storytime Spectacular (2-5 yrs) 10:00am–10:30am Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Storytime Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime Event Details: This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!
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 Science Fair: How-To Workshop (Grades 3-12) Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Wellness, STEAM Age Group: Children Want to learn more about what makes a great Science Fair entry? Join us for our Science Fair How-To Workshop and learn all the tips and tricks to help you create a masterpiece! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Science Fair: How-To Workshop (Grades 3-12) 2:00pm–3:00pm Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Want to learn more about what makes a great Science Fair entry? Join us for our Science Fair How-To Workshop and learn all the tips and tricks to help you create a masterpiece!
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 Puzzle Competition! Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm George Ashe Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Hey puzzle masters, looking for a challenge? Upcoming View Details Registration Required 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 17 2026 Sat Puzzle Competition! 2:00pm–4:00pm George Ashe Library Upcoming Library Branch: George Ashe Library Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities Registration Required Event Details: Hey puzzle masters, looking for a challenge?
This event is in the "Children" group Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-5 yrs) Monday, January 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities Age Group: Children Start off the new year by getting your child ready for kindergarten! This program is geared for children entering kindergarten in 2026. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-5 yrs) 10:00am–11:00am George Ashe Library Upcoming Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities Registration Required Event Details: Start off the new year by getting your child ready for kindergarten! This program is geared for children entering kindergarten in 2026.
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 "Children" group Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs) Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Central Storytime Area at Central Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime Age Group: Children Perfect for little ones who love bounces and tickles! This storytime features books, songs and action rhymes for little ones! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs) 10:00am–10:30am Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Storytime Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime Event Details: Perfect for little ones who love bounces and tickles! This storytime features books, songs and action rhymes for little ones!
This event is in the "Seniors" group Seniors Social Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging Age Group: Seniors Get together with other Seniors every Tuesday afternoon for coffee and snacks. This fun gathering features lively games of Rummikub, Sequence, and Dominoes. View Details This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Seniors Social 1:00pm–3:00pm Central Library 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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Ovee Stop - Creekside Park Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Off Site Program Type: Ovee Age Group: All Ages Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Ovee Stop - Creekside Park 4:00pm–5:30pm Off Site Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Ovee Event Details: Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.
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 "All Ages" group Ovee Stop - West Shore Community Centre Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Off Site Program Type: Ovee Age Group: All Ages Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Ovee Stop - West Shore Community Centre 6:00pm–7:00pm Off Site Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Ovee Event Details: Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.
This event is in the "Children" group STEM and Robotics Workshop (8-12 yrs) Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Computers and Technology, Games and Activities, STEAM Age Group: Children Discover the world of robotics and coding in this hands-on STEM program! Participants will learn how to build and program robots using Arduino and Micro:bit. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 20 2026 Tue STEM and Robotics Workshop (8-12 yrs) 6:00pm–7:30pm George Ashe Library Upcoming Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Computers and Technology, Games and Activities, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Discover the world of robotics and coding in this hands-on STEM program! Participants will learn how to build and program robots using Arduino and Micro:bit.
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 Creative Writing Series: Editing Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors You've written a bestseller – now what? Let’s tackle the editing process and the art of critique, learning what to cut, where to expand, and how to produce the best quality product possible. 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 20 2026 Tue Creative Writing Series: Editing 7:00pm–8:30pm Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing Registration Required Event Details: You've written a bestseller – now what? Let’s tackle the editing process and the art of critique, learning what to cut, where to expand, and how to produce the best quality product possible.
This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime (2-5 yrs) Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Central Storytime Area at Central Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime Age Group: Children This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Family Storytime (2-5 yrs) 10:00am–10:30am Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Storytime Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime Event Details: This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Off Site Program Type: Ovee, Rick Johnson Memorial Park Age Group: All Ages Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park 10:00am–12:00pm Off Site Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Ovee, Rick Johnson Memorial Park Event Details: Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.
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 "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 Digital Art Drop-in Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors It's time to unleash your inner artist! This all ages event will introduce you to digital art and teach you how to use our new Wacom tablets so you can create your very own masterpiece. 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 21 2026 Wed Digital Art Drop-in 5:00pm–9:00pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space - Event Room Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space Event Details: It's time to unleash your inner artist! This all ages event will introduce you to digital art and teach you how to use our new Wacom tablets so you can create your very own masterpiece.
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 "Children" group Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs) Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Claremont Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime Age Group: Children This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family! View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs) 10:00am–10:30am Claremont Library Library Branch: Claremont Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime Event Details: This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!