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From Story to Play (2-5 yrs)

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Enjoy a themed storytime followed by open-ended play with a variety of creative and engaging materials inspired by the tale. Perfect for curious little hands and big imaginations!

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities, Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy a themed storytime followed by open-ended play with a variety of creative and engaging materials inspired by the tale. Perfect for curious little hands and big imaginations!

tots and toys

Tots and Toys! (0-2 yrs)

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Children

Join us after storytime for a relaxed playtime with age-appropriate toys and activities, all supervised by library staff. It's a great way for babies to explore, learn, and play—and for caregivers to connect too!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities
Event Details:

Join us after storytime for a relaxed playtime with age-appropriate toys and activities, all supervised by library staff. It's a great way for babies to explore, learn, and play—and for caregivers to connect too!

People playing board games

Youth Drop In

Tuesday, December 9, 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

Games, Music, and Snacks. Every week, every time. 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. 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.

Playing a card game

Youth Drop In

Thursday, December 11, 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

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.

People playing board games

Youth Drop In

Tuesday, December 16, 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

Games, Music, and Snacks. Every week, every time. 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. 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.

A board game

Tween to Teen: Craft Night

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Children, Teen

Relax and connect while making crafts with other tweens! 

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

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teens Area
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Event Details:

Relax and connect while making crafts with other tweens! 

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

Playing a card game

Youth Drop In

Thursday, December 18, 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

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.

detective kid

Scientists in School: Sticky Science! (6-12 yrs)

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Join Scientists in School and get sticky with science! Discover the science of sticky and make your own glue from food products and test them to see how they hold. Participants will also create their own sticky art. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Scientists in School and get sticky with science! Discover the science of sticky and make your own glue from food products and test them to see how they hold. Participants will also create their own sticky art. 

People playing board games

Youth Drop In

Tuesday, December 23, 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

Games, Music, and Snacks. Every week, every time. 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. 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.

Christmas Eve

All Day
Claremont Library
Closing
Branches:
Claremont Library

Christmas Eve

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Central Library, George Ashe Library
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library

Christmas Day

All Day
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library

Boxing Day

All Day
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library
coding

Holiday Coding and Robotics Adventure with Code Ninjas (8-14 yrs)

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teen

You’re invited to explore the world of STEM with Code Ninjas Pickering in this holiday-themed workshop!

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

You’re invited to explore the world of STEM with Code Ninjas Pickering in this holiday-themed workshop!

People playing board games

Youth Drop In

Tuesday, December 30, 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

Games, Music, and Snacks. Every week, every time. 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. 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.

New Year's Eve

All Day
Claremont Library
Closing
Branches:
Claremont Library
new year

Noon Years Eve! (0-12 yrs)

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Children

Bring your party hats and noisemakers and come countdown the New Year! We will have games and activities for families to participate in. Supplies will be provided.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Games and Activities
Event Details:

Bring your party hats and noisemakers and come countdown the New Year! We will have games and activities for families to participate in. Supplies will be provided.

New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Central Library, George Ashe Library
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library

New Year's Day

All Day
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library
SCIENCE!

Pickering-Ajax Science Fair (Grades 3-12)

01/05/2026 @ 9:00am to 02/06/2026 @ 9:00pm
All Library Locations
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teen

On Saturday, March 7, Pickering Public Library and Ajax Public Library will be hosting our annual Pickering-Ajax Science Fair! Children from Grades 3-12 are invited to create a science fair project.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: All Library Locations
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

On Saturday, March 7, Pickering Public Library and Ajax Public Library will be hosting our annual Pickering-Ajax Science Fair! Children from Grades 3-12 are invited to create a science fair project.

Get ready for kindergarten

Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-5 yrs)

Monday, January 5, 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
Registration Required
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.

Teens playing board games

Youth Drop In

Tuesday, January 6, 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.

play

From Story to Play (2-5 yrs)

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Enjoy a themed storytime followed by open-ended play with a variety of creative and engaging materials inspired by the tale. Perfect for curious little hands and big imaginations!

Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities, Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy a themed storytime followed by open-ended play with a variety of creative and engaging materials inspired by the tale. Perfect for curious little hands and big imaginations!

Teens playing board games

Youth Drop In

Thursday, January 8, 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.