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Stories from our Tables: A Black Community Recipe Book

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
All Library Locations
Library Branch: All Library Locations
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Black History Month, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging, Writing and Publishing
Event Details:

Food holds meaning. 

Olympic rings

Celebrate the Olympic Games! (5-12 yrs)

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Games and Activities
Event Details:

Celebrate the Olympics by creating Olympic-themed crafts. No athletic skills needed! Supplies will be provided.

How to Scan Photos, Artwork and Documents on Epson Photo Scanner

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in the Maker Space to learn all about professional scanning techniques for different media. You'll learn to use our high resolution Epson Photo Scanner to digitize your photos, artwork, and documents without losing quality. 

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From Story to Play (2-5 yrs)

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.  

Two binders stacked atop each other, the top says 'applications', the bottom says 'grants'.

Youth for Entrepreneurship: Grants

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

This interactive session will introduce youth to the world of grants and funding opportunities, essential tools for turning innovative ideas into reality.

Woman using DJ equipment, hand on her headphones.

Scratch That: DJing with At Any Age

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Black History Month, Community Partnership, Computers and Technology, Inclusion and Belonging, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

We've all heard that distinct "wiki wiki" sound created by hip hop DJs.

A rack of dresses

Prom Boutique

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

You're invited to Pickering Public Library's 4th Annual Prom Boutique!

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LEGO Club! (6-12 yrs)

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let your imagination soar! Meet new friends and build amazing LEGO creations together. From towers to spaceships, the only limit is your creativity! Supplies will be provided.

Registration encouraged but not required.  

Round Dance Description and image of Red Dress in background.

[Off Site] - Indigenous Round Dance at Ontario Tech University

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Indigenous
Event Details:

Please join us at the Ontario Tech University Round Dance "Honoring MMIWG2SP" celebrating community, connection and culture on Friday February 20, 2026 from 5pm to 9pm (E.S.T) at the Downtown Campus at Ontario Tech University 61 Charles Street (Ch

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[Off Site] - Indigenous Round Dance at Ontario Tech University

5:00pm–9:00pm
All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Indigenous
Event Details:

Please join us at the Ontario Tech University Round Dance "Honoring MMIWG2SP" celebrating community, connection and culture on Friday February 20, 2026 from 5pm to 9pm (E.S.T) at the Downtown Campus at Ontario Tech University 61 Charles Street (Ch

Black Youth Innovation STEM Club with Ontario Tech University (Grades 9-12)

4:30pm–6:00pm
Teen
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we dive into the exciting fields of science, technology, engineering, and math, exploring how Black innovators have shaped STEM, and empowering the next generation to do the same! 

Disclaimer(s)

Teen only event

This event is intended for teens between the ages of 13-19 only. To maintain a safe space for our teens, children and adults are not permitted.

STEM Workshop with Ontario Tech University (9-12 yrs)

10:00am–12:00pm
Children
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Games and Activities, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

'Boost your child's STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) skills with Ontario Tech University's Engineering Outreach Team!