Event List

Tails of Hope Short Story Contest (5-12 yrs)

All Day 5/12 - 7/13

Virtual

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Writing and Publishing

Age Group:

Children

Join Pickering Public Library, Pickering Animal Services and Hifive Kids Dental & Braces and write a story about your furry friend.

Open

Register Now

Registration Required

Virtual Event

Open

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Children

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

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join Pickering Public Library, Pickering Animal Services and Hifive Kids Dental & Braces and write a story about your furry friend.

Victoria Day

All Day

Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library

Closing

Branches:

Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library

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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!

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

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.

Open

Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Children

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

Registration Required

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.

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Applying and Networking Like a Pro

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library

Program Type:

Community Partnership, Writing and Publishing

Age Group:

Teen, Young Adult

Not sure where to start in your job search? Learn how to define your personal brand and refine your job search strategy. During this session, you'll learn how to:

Open

Register Now

Registration Required

Open

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

Age Group: Teen, Young Adult

Program Type: Community Partnership, Writing and Publishing

Registration Required

Event Details:

Not sure where to start in your job search? Learn how to define your personal brand and refine your job search strategy. During this session, you'll learn how to:

Chalkboard sign that reads "Self Publish"

Creative Writing Series: Self-Publishing

Thursday, June 5, 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 self-publishing process! Learn about formatting, printing, binding, and promoting your work.

Upcoming

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Registration Required

Upcoming

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 self-publishing process! Learn about formatting, printing, binding, and promoting your work.

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Poetry in the Park

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Central Library

Program Type:

Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Inclusion and Belonging, Summer Reading, Writing and Publishing

Age Group:

Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Meet us under the gazebo in Esplanade Park for exciting open mic poetry! Share your own poems or some of your favourites, or feel free to listen and snack on provided cookies and coffee.

Upcoming

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Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Central Library

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Inclusion and Belonging, Summer Reading, Writing and Publishing

Registration Required

Event Details:

Meet us under the gazebo in Esplanade Park for exciting open mic poetry! Share your own poems or some of your favourites, or feel free to listen and snack on provided cookies and coffee.

Canada Day

All Day

Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library

Closing

Branches:

Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library

Writing Circle

Wednesday, July 23, 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!

View Details

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!

Civic Holiday

All Day

Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library

Closing

Branches:

Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library

Labour Day

All Day

Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library

Closing

Branches:

Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library

Writing Circle

Wednesday, September 24, 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!

View Details

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!

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

All Day

George Ashe Library, Claremont Library

Closing

Branches:

George Ashe Library, Claremont Library

Thanksgiving

All Day

Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library

Closing

Branches:

Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library

Writing Circle

Wednesday, November 26, 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!

View Details

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!

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

New Year's Eve

All Day

Claremont Library

Closing

Branches:

Claremont Library

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

Writing Circle

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 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!

View Details

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!

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