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Adult Poetry Contest

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
All Library Locations
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Submit your poem by email to adults@pickeringlibrary.ca or drop off a paper copy at any Pickering Public Library location. Please include your name and contact information.

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Library Branch: All Library Locations
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
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Submit your poem by email to adults@pickeringlibrary.ca or drop off a paper copy at any Pickering Public Library location. Please include your name and contact information.

A poem on a typewriter

Teen Poetry Contest! (Grades 9-12)

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
All Library Locations
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Age Group:
Teen

Celebrate National Poetry Month this April by joining our teens Poetry Slam Contest! It's your chance to let your imagination soar and share your poetic creations with the world!

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Library Branch: All Library Locations
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
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Celebrate National Poetry Month this April by joining our teens Poetry Slam Contest! It's your chance to let your imagination soar and share your poetic creations with the world!

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.

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Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Claremont 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!

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Library Branch: Claremont Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
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This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

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Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe 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!

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Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: George Ashe 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!

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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Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
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!

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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: 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!

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.

storytime

Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 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!

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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
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This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

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Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Claremont 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!

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Library Branch: Claremont Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
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This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

Keyboard's key reads "Publish".

Creative Writing Series: Publishing

Friday, May 2, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Let’s explore the traditional publishing process! Learn about querying agents, working with publishers, and participating in literary events.

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Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let’s explore the traditional publishing process! Learn about querying agents, working with publishers, and participating in literary events.

children being read to

Saturday Storytime Spectacular! (2-5 yrs)

Saturday, May 10, 2025 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!

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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
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This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

children being read to

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
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!

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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
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Perfect for little ones who love bounces and tickles! This storytime features books, songs and action rhymes for little ones!

children being read to

Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 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!

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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
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This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

Teacup beside an open book.

Tea & Books: Based on a True Story

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Our staff will present new and exciting books available at the Library as you enjoy some tea, snacks, discussion and social time with others. You just might discover your next favourite author!

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Culture of Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Our staff will present new and exciting books available at the Library as you enjoy some tea, snacks, discussion and social time with others. You just might discover your next favourite author!

children being read to

Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Claremont 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!

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Library Branch: Claremont Library
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!

Victoria Day

All Day
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library
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Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library
children being read to

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
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!

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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: 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!

children being read to

Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 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!

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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!

children being read to

Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Claremont 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!

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Library Branch: Claremont Library
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!

children being read to

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
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!

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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: 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!

children being read to

Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 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!

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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!

Person writing in a notebook with others behind them doing the same.

Writing Circle

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Silent Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Pop by the library's Writing Circle to discuss your poetry and prose with fellow writers. Perform workshops and prompts and be a part of your local creative writing community!

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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Event Details:

Pop by the library's Writing Circle to discuss your poetry and prose with fellow writers. Perform workshops and prompts and be a part of your local creative writing community!

Anime boy thinking with a sheet of paper at his desk.

Teens VS Adults Trivia: Anime (Adults Team)

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

We have been challenged by the teens to another Trivia-off! The theme: Anime. 

Join the Adults Team for this battle against the teens. 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Event Details:

We have been challenged by the teens to another Trivia-off! The theme: Anime. 

Join the Adults Team for this battle against the teens. 

Anime boy thinking with a sheet of paper at his desk.

Teens VS Adults Trivia: Anime (Teens Team)

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Age Group:
Teen

We have been challenged by the adults to another Trivia-off! The theme: Anime. 

Join the Teens Team for this battle against the adults. 

Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Event Details:

We have been challenged by the adults to another Trivia-off! The theme: Anime. 

Join the Teens Team for this battle against the adults. 

children being read to

Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Claremont 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!

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Library Branch: Claremont Library
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!

Person using watercolour paints.

Watercolour Bookmarks

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Claremont Library
Program Type:
Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Drop by Claremont Library to make a watercolour bookmark. You provide your imagination and we'll provide the supplies!

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Library Branch: Claremont Library
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading
Event Details:

Drop by Claremont Library to make a watercolour bookmark. You provide your imagination and we'll provide the supplies!