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Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

1:30pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Event Details:

An Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker from the Oshawa office will be onsite every Friday at the Central Library to assist you, and no appointment is necessary.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Black History Month Storytime! (2-6 yrs)

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Black History Month, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History Month with a special storytime! Enjoy exciting books, songs, and fun activities that honour and celebrate Black history and culture.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Ovee Stop - Whitevale Park

10:00am - 11:30am
All Ages
Off Site
Offsite Event
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.

Prom Boutique

11:00am - 4:00pm
Teen
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

You're invited to Pickering Public Library's 3rd Annual Prom Boutique!

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park

12:00pm - 1:30pm
All Ages
Off Site
Offsite Event
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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Seed Library Launch: Gardens and Wellness with Durham Master Gardeners

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
George Ashe Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Games and Activities, Gardening, Sustainability
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Celebrate the reopening of our Seed Library with a presentation with Durham Master Gardeners followed by a Seed Giveaway and planting activities for the whole family!

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.

Seed Library Launch: Plant with Us!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
George Ashe Library
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Games and Activities, Gardening, Sustainability
Event Details:

Celebrate the reopening of our Seed Library with a Seed Giveaway and planting activities for the whole family!

Learn how to start a plant in a newspaper pot! All materials provided, while supplies last.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Prom Boutique

12:30pm - 4:00pm
Teen
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

You're invited to Pickering Public Library's 3rd Annual Prom Boutique!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Children
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
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.

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Community-Led Book Club #2

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adult
George Ashe Library
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This community-led book is accepting new members.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Pink Shirt Day Buttons (5-12 yrs)

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging, Maker Space
Event Details:

Design and create your own anti-bullying button in our children's area for Pink Shirt Day. Supplies will be provided.


 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Video Game Tournament: Mario Kart! (9-12 yrs)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Children
Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Come and join us for a Mario Kart tournament! Gaming controllers will be provided.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

English Conversation Circle

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

For newcomers in the Pickering area looking to practice conversational English, meet new people, and learn about your community. Join us for a one hour conversation circle in partnership with Community Development Council Durham.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Open Tech Talk: Impact of Social Media on Society

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing of technology, Open Tech Talk is a drop-in discussion group, whereby clients can bring in their tech related questions to discuss with library staff as well as share their love of technolo

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Are you new to Canada? Or a new immigrant and not sure how to find a job in Canada? Join this event presented by the Pickering Welcome Center to help you with your job search!

Learn About:

This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: 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.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

GTA Rocket Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Ovee Stop - Creekside Park

4:00pm - 5:30pm
All Ages
Off Site
Offsite Event
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.

LEGO Club! (6-12 yrs)

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
George Ashe Library
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Inclusion and Belonging, STEAM
Event Details:

Come and meet new friends and play with LEGO! Let your creativity be your guide. Supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Ovee Stop - Greenwood Community Centre

6:00pm - 7:00pm
All Ages
Off Site
Offsite Event
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 "Adult" group.

Divorce Information Session

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Virtual
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Family Mediation and Resources presents an online divorce information session focusing on divorce options in and out of court.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Anime Club

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teen
Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Film Screening, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us for our biweekly Anime Club meetup, where anime enthusiasts and teens new to the genre come together for snacks, watch parties, and to discuss our favourite moments and characters! 

This month's anime: Attack on Titan

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 "Adult" group.

Community-Led Book Club #1

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This community-led book is accepting new members. If you're interested in joining Community Book Club #1 please email book club member Laurel, at lacoish59@gmail.com 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!