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Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

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

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

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

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

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

Youth Leadership Toastmasters (11-17 yrs)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Children, Teen
Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

The Youth Leadership Program with Toastmasters International is geared for youth to develop their communication and leadership skills through practical experience.

Explore and Discover: Gardening Fun with EarlyON (2-6 yrs)

10:00am - 11:30am
Children
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

This program will provide children the opportunity to participate in activities that introduce the world of gardening through planting, creative arts, and sensory experiences.

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.

Homeschoolers' Hub: Durham Master Gardeners (5-12 yrs)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Homeschoolers, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Discover, create, and connect at our Homeschoolers Hub!

Saturday Storytime Spectacular! (2-5 yrs)

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

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

Smash Bros Video Gaming Fun! (10-12 yrs)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children
Central Library
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Come and meet new friends and play Smash Bros! All skill levels welcome.  We will be using Nintendo Switch.

Neurodivergent Drop-in

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
George Ashe Library
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

The library will be hosting a unique event catering to families with children who identify as being neurodivergent to come and experience the library prior to regular operating hours.

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

All Day 5/12 - 7/13
Children
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Writing and Publishing
Event Details:

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

Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-4 yrs)

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
George Ashe Library
Registration
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Early Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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

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.

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: Culture of Reading, 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!

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: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

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

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

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

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

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

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

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

Asian Heritage Month Craft Fun! (8-12 yrs)

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children
George Ashe Library
Registration
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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.

Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
Claremont Branch
Library Branch: Claremont Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

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

Neurodivergent Storytime (2-6 yrs)

10:00am - 10:45am
Children
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

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.

Explore and Discover: Gardening Fun with EarlyON (2-6 yrs)

10:00am - 11:30am
Children
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

This program will provide children the opportunity to participate in activities that introduce the world of gardening through planting, creative arts, and sensory experiences.

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.

Victoria Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch

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: Culture of Reading, 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!

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: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

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

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

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

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

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

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

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

Tween Turnout (10-14 yrs)

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children, Teen
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teens Area
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Relax and connect while playing games with other tweens! 

This is a program for youth (ages 10-14).