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Explore and Discover with EarlyON (Birth to 6 Years)

10:00am–12:30pm
Children
George Ashe Library
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-5 yrs)

10:00am–11:30am
Children
George Ashe Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get your child ready for kindergarten by attending this 5 week session.  Each week builds on the skills introduced in previous sessions and aligns with the Ontario kindergarten curriculum. Weekly themes include: 

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, Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children" group

STEM Explorers (8-12 yrs)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Central Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

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 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: 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!

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

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

1:30pm–2:30pm
Children
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Cherry Blossom Painting (8-12 yrs)

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

Join us to celebrate Asian Heritage Month with a spring-inspired craft. Participants will create cherry blossom themed artwork inspired by the beauty of Japan’s national tree. Supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Youth Leadership Toastmasters (11-17 yrs)

6:30pm–8:00pm
Children, Teen
Central Library
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Claremont Library
Library Branch: Claremont Library
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!

This event is in the "Children" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Writing and Publishing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you interested in entering the Tails of Hope Short Story contest, but you don't know where to start? Join us for a how-to workshop on writing your own book with Scholar's of Pickering and Ajax.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Retro Gaming Fun! (all ages)

6:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Teen, Adult
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Remember the days of playing classic Nintendo games as kids? Now you can relive and play with your own kids in this family event! Show your kids what the original Mario Bros was like.

This event is in the "Children" group

Mini Makers! (2-5 yrs)

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun program filled with hands on creativity and play! Each week children will explore a new activity such as crafts, building with LEGO and magnetic tiles, and imaginative play with different materials.

This event is in the "Children" group

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

10:00am–11:30am
Children
George Ashe Library
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Gardening
Event Details:

This program will provide children and their parents/caregivers with opportunities to participate in activities that introduce the world of gardening through planting, creative arts, and sensory experiences.

This event is in the "Children" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join a dance workshop to explore the traditions of the Métis jig and powwow dances. In this workshop, children will learn some of the lively steps and movements that are part of these important cultural dances.

This event is in the "Children" group

Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-5 yrs)

10:00am–11:30am
Children
George Ashe Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get your child ready for kindergarten by attending this 5 week session.  Each week builds on the skills introduced in previous sessions and aligns with the Ontario kindergarten curriculum. Weekly themes include: 

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, Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children" group

STEM Explorers (8-12 yrs)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Central Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

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 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: 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!

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

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

1:30pm–2:30pm
Children
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Early Literacy
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Claremont Library
Library Branch: Claremont Library
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!