Upcoming Events

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

Join us in partnership with the Autism Ontario for a welcoming and inclusive Sensory-Friendly Storytime designed specifically with sensory sensitivities in mind.

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

For newcomers in the Pickering area looking to practice conversational English, meet new people, and learn about your community. Join us for a one hour conversation circle in partnership with Community Development Council Durham.  

Perfect for little ones who love bounces and tickles! This storytime features books, songs and action rhymes for little ones!

Get together with other Seniors every Tuesday afternoon for coffee and snacks.  This fun gathering features lively games of Rummikub, Sequence, and Dominoes.

Games, Music, and Snacks. Every week, every time. 

A Youth Outreach Worker from Durham Community Health Centre will be on site. Resources included. 

All welcome!
 

Discover the world of robotics and coding in this hands-on STEM program! Participants will learn how to build and program robots using Arduino and Micro:bit.

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

Are you new to Canada and not sure how to find a job? Join this workshop presented by the Pickering Welcome Centre to help you with your job search! 

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

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

Games, Music, and Snacks. Every week, every time. 

A Youth Outreach Worker from Durham Community Health Centre will be on site. Resources included. 

All welcome!
 

In this hands-on session, you will craft your very own felted hot cocoa mug--marshmallows included!

Build, test, and race! Design a 2D or 3D marble run using LEGO, then challenge your friends to see whose creation rules the track. All LEGO and marbles are supplied—just bring your imagination!

Join the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters as they deliver salmon eggs to the library.  Participants will be able to engage and ask questions about the eggs as well as enjoy a variety of salmon related activities and crafts!

Pickering-based entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their business can speak with a staff member at the Outreach Table in the Central Library lobby to receive support!

An Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker from the Oshawa office will be onsite every Friday at the Central Library to assist you, and no appointment is necessary.

Pop by the library's Writing Circle to discuss poetry and prose with fellow writers. Try out some cool prompts and activities and be a part of your local creative writing community!

Registration encouraged, but not required.

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.

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.