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Adult Reading Challenge (ARC)

All Day 7/1 - 8/31
All Library Locations
Library Branch: All Library Locations
Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Celebrate summer by participating in ARC, our Adult Reading Challenge! Complete activities to earn badges along the way.

Design-a-Bookmark Contest

07/02/2024 @ 9:30am - 08/31/2024 @ 5:00pm
All Library Locations
Library Branch: All Library Locations
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Calling all illustrators!

Nature Storytime (2-5 yrs)

10:00am - 10:30am
George Ashe Library
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: George Ashe Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come listen to nature stories and songs! A portion of this storytimes involves going outside into the reading garden or taking a walk to the park outside the library. Please dress for the weather.

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.

Books and Crafts in the Park with EarlyON (2-6 yrs)

10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join children's staff for an interactive storytelling event followed by a fun craft led by EarlyON staff in the Esplanade Park! Please register for each Monday session you would like to attend.

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.

Beyond the Book (8-12 yrs)

2:00pm - 3:30pm
George Ashe Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Come and have some fun and meet other kids in this literacy focused program as we go "beyond the book." Each week there will be a different book challenge.

July 8 - Writing - Make up a goofy story or poem. Draw a cover to a book.

Coding Workshop with Ontario Tech University (Grades 5-8)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Computers and Technology, STEAM, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

c_wonder Coding Workshops aim to introduce children to the fundamentals of coding and its applications in the real world.

Youth in Policing Information Booth

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

Come learn about the Durham Region Police Youth in Policing program!

Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

Find your voice at Toastmasters! 

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

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)

10:00am - 10:30am
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime, Summer Reading
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.

Rocketships for Cats (5-12 yrs)

10:00am - 11:30am
Central Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Calling all builders! Roll up your sleeves and come have some fun as we use cardboard boxes to build rocketships for cats for Pickering Animal Services. Supplies will be provided.

Seniors Social

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities

Get together with other seniors every Tuesday afternoon for coffee and conversation. This drop-in social features Scrabble, dominoes, cards, and lively discussion.

Durham College Information Table: Newcomers and Mature Students

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

Join us at the Pickering Public Library to learn how Durham College can help you achieve your educational goals. Are you a newcomer? Do you consider yourself to be a mature student?

Divorce Information Session

6:00pm - 8:00pm
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.

Drag Bingo

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Enjoy an evening of Drag Bingo and try your luck at winning some exciting prizes!

Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

10:00am - 10:30am
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime, Summer Reading
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.

Seaton Pop-Up Library

10:00am - 11:30am
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Hello, Seaton! Join library staff every Wednesday morning for engaging activities and information about our library services. Interested in obtaining a library card? Curious about our digital library and how it works?

DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)

11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness

DARS is a volunteer-led community outreach initiative that aims to serve low-income families and individuals experiencing housing instability in Pickering and Ajax. They offer a safe, inclusive space for social connection and a warm meal. Clients can also receive pantry staples, clothing, access to showers, and assistance with housing and income applications.

Disclaimer(s)

Animals may be present at this event

Please be advised that animals (including service animals) may be present at this event.

Pickering Welcome Centre Outreach Table

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

The Pickering Welcome Centre will host a monthly information table at the Central Library, where Settlement Counsellors will be available to answer questions for newcomers and immigrants to Canada.

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

1:30pm - 2:30pm
George Ashe Library
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: George Ashe Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Event Details:

This program will introduce infants 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.

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
George Ashe Library
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: George Ashe Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Event Details:

This program will introduce infants 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.

AI Series: Create a Website with AI & ChatGPT

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Did you know that you can create a basic website with AI (Artificial Intelligence)? This workshop will demonstrate and teach you how to use ChatGPT, one of the leading AI generating tools, to create a very basic website from scratch.

Metrolinx Information Table

12:30pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

Come say hello to the Metrolinx Team and visit the Metrolinx information booth at the Pickering Public Library! 

The Metrolinx Durham Region Community Engagement Team will be on site: 

Community Makers & Artisans

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize. 

LEGO STEAM Fun! (6-12 yrs)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
George Ashe Library
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us in-person as we play with LEGO. Let your creativity be your guide! Supplies will be provided.