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Puppet Play! (2-6 yrs)

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Central Storytime Area at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Storytime Area

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Early Literacy, March Break, Storytime

Event Details:

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!

Young Writer's Workshop (8-12 yrs)

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library

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Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, March Break, Writing and Publishing

Registration Required

Event Details:

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.

Magic Show with WonderPhil (3-10 yrs)

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Central Storytime Area at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Storytime Area

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, March Break

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

St Patrick's Day Party! (5-12 yrs)

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Auditorium at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging, March Break

Registration Required

Event Details:

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.

Close-up of hands sewing a piece of fabric.

Sewing Card Holders with Sally Baubles

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Event Room

Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY

Registration Required

Event Details:

Hey card sharks, Sally Baubles will lead us in sewing our own playing card holders. No prior sewing experience required. All supplies are provided.

Instagram: @sallysbaubles

PowerPoint Party

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Teens Area at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Teens Area

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Computers and Technology, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging, March Break

Registration Required

Event Details:

Do you have a topic that you could yap about forever? Brush up on your presentation skills and bring your expertise to our PowerPoint Party. Teens will have a 2 to 5 minutes to present and answer questions on a topic of their choice.

Puppet Playtime! (4-7 yrs)

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library

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Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, March Break

Registration Required

Event Details:

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!

Create Your Own Board Game! (6-12 yrs)

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library

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Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, March Break

Registration Required

Event Details:

Kids will design, build, and play their very own board games! From creating characters and challenges to decorating game boards and making up rules, participants will use their imagination to craft a game they can take home and enjoy.

Movie Night with Free Teen Stuff

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Off Site

Open

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Community Partnership, Film Screening, March Break

Registration Required

Event Details:

Ready to kick back and enjoy the show?

The Pickering Public Library and Free Teen Stuff are joining forces by hosting a movie night! Relax while watching a movie and enjoying our snack bar.

6:30pm–7:30pm

Children

Central Library

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Registration Required

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Event Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM

Registration Required

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3D Modeling Basics – Design Your Own Nameplate (8-12 yrs)

5:30pm–7:30pm

Children

Central Library

Full

Registration Required

Full

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Event Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Partnership, Games and Activities, STEAM

Registration Required

Event Details:

Participants will learn the fundamentals of 3D design using Tinkercad and create a personalized nameplate while learning about shapes, scaling, alignment, and basic design tools. Designs will be 3D printed and taken home.

Good Friday

All Day

Some Branches

Closing

Branches:

Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, All Library Locations

Easter Sunday

All Day

Some Branches

Closing

Branches:

Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, All Library Locations

Easter Monday

All Day

Some Branches

Closing

Branches:

Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, All Library Locations

3D Printing Explained – From Design to Reality (8-12 yrs)

5:30pm–7:30pm

Children

Central Library

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Registration Required

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Event Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Partnership, Games and Activities, STEAM

Registration Required

Event Details:

Participants will explore how 3D printers work, including slicing, layers, infill, and supports. They will modify a simple design and watch it come to life on a 3D printer while learning how this technology is used in real-world innovation.

STEM Explorers (8-12 yrs)

6:30pm–7:30pm

Children

Central Library

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Registration Required

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Event Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM

Registration Required

Event Details:

Introduction To Scratch (8-12 yrs)

5:30pm–7:30pm

Children

Central Library

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Registration Required

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Event Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Partnership, Games and Activities, STEAM

Registration Required

Event Details:

Participants will be introduced to Scratch and can build an interactive game while learning key coding concepts such as loops, conditionals, and variables. By the end of the session, each participant will have a playable game.

STEM Explorers (8-12 yrs)

6:30pm–7:30pm

Children

Central Library

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Registration Required

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Event Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM

Registration Required

Event Details:

Micro:bit: (8-12 yrs)

5:30pm–7:30pm

Children

Central Library

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Registration Required

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Event Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Partnership, Games and Activities, STEAM

Registration Required

Event Details:

Participants will program Micro:bits to create mini smart devices using LED displays, buttons, and sensors. This session introduces how microcontrollers power wearable tech and everyday smart devices.

STEM Explorers (8-12 yrs)

6:30pm–7:30pm

Children

Central Library

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Registration Required

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Event Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM

Registration Required

Event Details:

Intro to Robotics – Build and Code (8-12 yrs)

5:30pm–7:30pm

Children

Central Library

Full

Registration Required

Full

Library Branch: Central Library

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