Upcoming Events

Get your child ready for Kindergarten! Weekly themes include: Know Your Name, Finger Play, Self-Help, and Gluing and Cutting.

Stop by the Central Library for a monthly, afternoon drop-in to work on genealogy projects with the support of library staff and other genealogy enthusiasts. Staff will be on site to introduce genealogy tools like Ancestry.ca and as

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.

Find your voice at Toastmasters! 

Hear some great speakers and enjoy warm conversation and watch a Toastmasters meeting unfold. 

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

Pickering-based entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their business can speak with a staff member at the Outreach Table in the Central Library lobby to receive support!

Get together with other Seniors every Tuesday afternoon for coffee and snacks.  This fun gathering features lively games of Rummikub, Sequence, and Dominoes.

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Home Labbing has seen a surge of interest over the last several years with projects such as Proxmox and TrueNAS.

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

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) is a community-based, multi-service agency dedicated to offering a broad range of community services.

This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

Prepare for the May 15th, 2025 Job Fair by attending VPI Employment Services' resume and interview skills workshop!

This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with two vibrant crafts! Make a Koinobori, a colourful Japanese carp streamer, or design a Sam Taeguk fan, a traditional Korean fan. Choose one or make both—let your creativity soar! Supplies will be provided.

Welcome to the Prism Collective! We will be meeting every month for games, activities, watch parties, and discussions around community and identity. 

This is a program for 2SLGBTQIA+ community members and allies ages 16 – 25.

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!

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

This storytime takes place in a quiet and safe environment. It includes interactive stories, songs, action-rhymes, fingerplays and sensory activities which promote literacy skills and development.

VPI Employment Services would like to formally invite you to an in-Person Job Fair.