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Writing Contest: Short Stories

All Day 11/1 - 11/30
All Library Locations
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Submit a short story (fiction or creative nonfiction) to our Writing Contest!

Library Branch: All Library Locations
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Event Details:

Submit a short story (fiction or creative nonfiction) to our Writing Contest!

babies

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

This storytime features books, songs and action rhymes for little ones! Perfect for little ones who love bounces and tickles! 

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

This storytime features books, songs and action rhymes for little ones! Perfect for little ones who love bounces and tickles! 

'Once Upon a Time' typed on a typewriter.

Creative Writing Series: Fiction

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Who doesn’t love to make up stories? Learn the art of fiction by dissecting the following characteristics: character, plot, theme, setting, dialogue, and more!

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

Who doesn’t love to make up stories? Learn the art of fiction by dissecting the following characteristics: character, plot, theme, setting, dialogue, and more!

storytime

Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Wednesday, November 19, 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!

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!

storytime

Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Thursday, November 20, 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!

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!

various crafts

Crafty Tales (2-5 yrs)

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a fun storytime filled with books, songs, and rhymes, followed by an exciting hands-on craft inspired by the story. Perfect for little ones who love reading and crafting!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun storytime filled with books, songs, and rhymes, followed by an exciting hands-on craft inspired by the story. Perfect for little ones who love reading and crafting!

playing

From Story to Play (2-5 yrs)

Monday, November 24, 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!

storytime

Sleepy Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Put on your PJs, grab your favorite stuffed animal, and wind down with us at Sleepy Storytime! This gentle, evening storytime features calming stories, soft songs, and soothing rhymes to help little ones relax and get ready for bed. 

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

Put on your PJs, grab your favorite stuffed animal, and wind down with us at Sleepy Storytime! This gentle, evening storytime features calming stories, soft songs, and soothing rhymes to help little ones relax and get ready for bed. 

babies

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

This storytime features books, songs and action rhymes for little ones! Perfect for little ones who love bounces and tickles! 

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

This storytime features books, songs and action rhymes for little ones! Perfect for little ones who love bounces and tickles! 

storytime

Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Wednesday, November 26, 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!

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!

mall storytime

Mall Storytime! (2-5 yrs)

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
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!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: 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!

storytime

Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Thursday, November 27, 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!

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!

James L. Turk in front of a shelf of books.

Intellectual Freedom with Professor James L. Turk

Thursday, November 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Culture of Reading
Age Group:
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Intellectual Freedom--we hear about it in the news, but what does it really mean?

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Intellectual Freedom--we hear about it in the news, but what does it really mean?

various crafts

Crafty Tales (2-5 yrs)

Friday, November 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a fun storytime filled with books, songs, and rhymes, followed by an exciting hands-on craft inspired by the story. Perfect for little ones who love reading and crafting!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun storytime filled with books, songs, and rhymes, followed by an exciting hands-on craft inspired by the story. Perfect for little ones who love reading and crafting!

playing

From Story to Play (2-5 yrs)

Monday, December 1, 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!

storytime

Sleepy Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Put on your PJs, grab your favorite stuffed animal, and wind down with us at Sleepy Storytime! This gentle, evening storytime features calming stories, soft songs, and soothing rhymes to help little ones relax and get ready for bed. 

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

Put on your PJs, grab your favorite stuffed animal, and wind down with us at Sleepy Storytime! This gentle, evening storytime features calming stories, soft songs, and soothing rhymes to help little ones relax and get ready for bed. 

babies

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

This storytime features books, songs and action rhymes for little ones! Perfect for little ones who love bounces and tickles! 

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

This storytime features books, songs and action rhymes for little ones! Perfect for little ones who love bounces and tickles! 

storytime

Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Wednesday, December 3, 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!

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!

storytime

Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

Thursday, December 4, 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!

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!

assorted crafts

Crafty Tales (2-5 yrs)

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a fun storytime filled with books, songs, and rhymes, followed by an exciting hands-on craft inspired by the story. Perfect for little ones who love reading and crafting!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun storytime filled with books, songs, and rhymes, followed by an exciting hands-on craft inspired by the story. Perfect for little ones who love reading and crafting!

storytime

Saturday Storytime Spectacular (2-5 yrs)

Saturday, December 6, 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!

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!

sugar cookies

Celebrate Winter: Creative Cookie Time! (2-6 yrs)

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for everything cookies! Enjoy cookie stories, songs and decorate your own delicious cookie to take home. Dress for mess! Supplies will be provided.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for everything cookies! Enjoy cookie stories, songs and decorate your own delicious cookie to take home. Dress for mess! Supplies will be provided.

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.

cookies

Celebrate Winter: Creative Cookie Time! (2-6 yrs)

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Program Type:
Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for everything cookies! Enjoy cookie stories, songs and decorate your own delicious cookie to take home. Dress for mess! Supplies will be provided.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for everything cookies! Enjoy cookie stories, songs and decorate your own delicious cookie to take home. Dress for mess! Supplies will be provided.

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.

playing

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!