This event is in the "Teen" group. Sep 18 2024 Wed Books and Brushes: Design Library Bookends! 6:30pm - 8:00pm Teen Central Library Open Registration This event is in the "Teen" group. Sep 18 2024 Wed Books and Brushes: Design Library Bookends! 6:30pm - 8:00pm Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teen Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Design and paint a bookend to decorate the Youth Space! Leave your mark by helping to create a fun and welcoming space for Teens. Fantasy, Marvel, Video games, paint whatever design brings you joy! 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Sep 19 2024 Thu Tea & Books 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors Central Library Waitlist Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Sep 19 2024 Thu Tea & Books 7:00pm - 8:00pm Central Library Waitlist Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Culture of Reading, Summer Reading Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Our staff will present new and exciting books available at the Library as you enjoy some tea, snacks, discussion and social time with others. You just might discover your next favourite author!
This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 23 2024 Mon Families Getting Ready to Read (2-5 yrs) 10:00am - 11:00am Children George Ashe Library Open Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 23 2024 Mon Families Getting Ready to Read (2-5 yrs) 10:00am - 11:00am George Ashe Library Open Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy Registration Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Register for this hands-on program which focuses on how you can help your child learn early literacy skills with five simple practices: talking, reading, singing, writing and playing. Parent/caregiver participation is required. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 26 2024 Thu Neurodivergent Storytime (2-6 yrs) 10:00am - 10:45am Children Central Library This event is in the "Children" group. Sep 26 2024 Thu Neurodivergent Storytime (2-6 yrs) 10:00am - 10:45am Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Children Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging, Storytime 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.
Sep 30 2024 Mon National Day for Truth and Reconciliation All Day Some Branches Closing Sep 30 2024 Mon Closing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation All Day Branches: George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 3 2024 Thu Neurodivergent Storytime (2-6 yrs) 10:00am - 10:45am Children Central Library This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 3 2024 Thu Neurodivergent Storytime (2-6 yrs) 10:00am - 10:45am Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Children Program Type: Culture of Reading, Inclusion and Belonging, Storytime 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. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 7 2024 Mon Families Getting Ready to Read (2-5 yrs) 10:00am - 11:00am Children George Ashe Library Open Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 7 2024 Mon Families Getting Ready to Read (2-5 yrs) 10:00am - 11:00am George Ashe Library Open Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy Registration Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Register for this hands-on program which focuses on how you can help your child learn early literacy skills with five simple practices: talking, reading, singing, writing and playing. Parent/caregiver participation is required. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 9 2024 Wed Storytime with Sparky the Dog (0-5 yrs) 10:00am - 10:30am Children Central Library This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 9 2024 Wed Storytime with Sparky the Dog (0-5 yrs) 10:00am - 10:30am Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Storytime Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Culture of Reading, Storytime Event Details: Join Pickering Fire Services and special guest, Sparky the Dog, for a fun and interactive storytime! After the storytime, children will get to join Sparky for a fun craft. Supplies will be provided.
Oct 14 2024 Mon Thanksgiving All Day Some Branches Closing Oct 14 2024 Mon Closing Thanksgiving All Day Branches: Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 17 2024 Thu Neurodivergent Storytime (2-6 yrs) 10:00am - 10:45am Children Central Library This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 17 2024 Thu Neurodivergent Storytime (2-6 yrs) 10:00am - 10:45am Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Children Program Type: Culture of Reading, Inclusion and Belonging, Storytime 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. 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.
This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Oct 19 2024 Sat Local Author Panel 2:00pm - 3:30pm Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors Central Library Open Registration This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Oct 19 2024 Sat Local Author Panel 2:00pm - 3:30pm Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Author Event, Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing Registration Required Seats Remaining: 38 Event Details: Who better to get writing and publishing advice from than successful authors in your area? Hear from a panel of established local authors, each with their own unique publishing experiences.
This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 21 2024 Mon Families Getting Ready to Read (2-5 yrs) 10:00am - 11:00am Children George Ashe Library Open Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 21 2024 Mon Families Getting Ready to Read (2-5 yrs) 10:00am - 11:00am George Ashe Library Open Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy Registration Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Register for this hands-on program which focuses on how you can help your child learn early literacy skills with five simple practices: talking, reading, singing, writing and playing. Parent/caregiver participation is required. 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 28 2024 Mon Families Getting Ready to Read (2-5 yrs) 10:00am - 11:00am Children George Ashe Library Open Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Oct 28 2024 Mon Families Getting Ready to Read (2-5 yrs) 10:00am - 11:00am George Ashe Library Open Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy Registration Required Seats Remaining: 7 Event Details: Register for this hands-on program which focuses on how you can help your child learn early literacy skills with five simple practices: talking, reading, singing, writing and playing. Parent/caregiver participation is required. 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.
Dec 24 2024 Tue Christmas Eve All Day Claremont Branch Closing Dec 24 2024 Tue Closing Christmas Eve All Day Branches: Claremont Branch
Dec 24 2024 Tue Christmas Eve 1:00pm - 5:00pm Some Branches Closing Dec 24 2024 Tue Closing Christmas Eve 1:00pm - 5:00pm Branches: Central Library, George Ashe Library
Dec 25 2024 Wed Christmas Day All Day Some Branches Closing Dec 25 2024 Wed Closing Christmas Day All Day Branches: Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
Dec 26 2024 Thu Boxing Day All Day Some Branches Closing Dec 26 2024 Thu Closing Boxing Day All Day Branches: Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
Dec 31 2024 Tue New Year's Eve All Day Claremont Branch Closing Dec 31 2024 Tue Closing New Year's Eve All Day Branches: Claremont Branch
Dec 31 2024 Tue New Year's Eve 1:00pm - 5:00pm Some Branches Closing Dec 31 2024 Tue Closing New Year's Eve 1:00pm - 5:00pm Branches: Central Library, George Ashe Library
Jan 1 2025 Wed New Year's Day All Day Some Branches Closing Jan 1 2025 Wed Closing New Year's Day All Day Branches: Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 13 2025 Tue Creative Writing Group 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors Central Library This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 13 2025 Tue Creative Writing Group 7:00pm - 8:30pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing Event Details: Join the Creative Writing Group's monthly meetings to discuss your poetry and prose with fellow writers. Perform workshops and prompts and be a part of your local writing community!