Upcoming Events

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!

Registration encouraged but not required.  

Start off the new year by getting your child ready for kindergarten! This program is geared for children entering kindergarten in 2026.

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

Join us Monday nights for hands-on STEM adventures designed for curious minds! Try out awesome tech, experiment with new ideas, work with friends, and unlock the power of building, coding, and imagining!

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

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

Kick off March Break by coming to the library and enjoying an interactive storytime with the Mayor of Pickering, Mayor Kevin Ashe as he reads stories and sings some songs!

Discover how colour can bring ideas to life with oil pastels. Design a one-of-a-kind artwork to take home in this self-directed program. Supplies will be provided.

Kids are invited to bring their stories to life using stop-motion animation!

Start your March Break with a fun movie evening at the library! We will be watching Elio!

Join us for a fun and engaging program where your child can explore, investigate, and discover the world around them through inquiry-based play. Each week features a new theme designed to spark imagination and learning.

Join us for a lively puppet show featuring two beloved classic tales brought to life with wiggly puppets, outrageous voices, and delightfully terrible puns. Expect lots of laughs, big smiles, and plenty of kid-powered giggles!

Got big ideas? Let’s turn them into awesome kid businesses! Join other creative kids to brainstorm fun products, cool services, and amazing business ideas. 

Build confidence and a love of reading with certified therapy dogs from Therapeutic Dogs of Canada in Paws To Read! Children are invited to read aloud to a friendly therapy dog in a calm and supportive setting.

Attention young writers! Do you love writing stories or sharing your awesome ideas? In this fun workshop, you’ll learn how to organize your thoughts and bring your writing to life.

Create a custom candle using wax and simple techniques. Add your own unique design and essential oils to make something you love and can take home! Supplies will be provided.

Pick a silly head, choose a wacky body, then draw your own arms and legs to bring your creation to life. When your crazy critter is ready, send it off to explore one of our awesome biomes—rainforest, desert, ocean, and more!

Get ready for a fast-paced, laugh-filled performance the whole family will love!

Kids are invited to get creative and transform everyday recycled items into amazing works of art! Using materials like cardboard, bottle caps, paper rolls, and more, children will design unique crafts. Supplies will be provided.

Follow the rainbow to the fun! The luck of the Irish is in the air at our St Patrick’s Day celebration featuring various crafts and activities. Wearing green is encouraged but not required.

Explore the science of light & colour! Children discover how white light is made and separated into a rainbow of colours.

Come join the fun! Kids will create their own short script, pick their puppets, and bring their story to life on our puppet stage. Get ready for giggles, creativity, and a show-stopping performance!

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