Upcoming Events

Featured Events

magic

Magic Show with WonderPhil (3-10 yrs)

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, March Break
Event Details:

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

st paddy

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

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

A powerpoint presentation

PowerPoint Party

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teens Area at Central Library
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.

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Puppet Playtime! (4-7 yrs)

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
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!

board game

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

Wednesday, March 18, 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: 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.

chinese dance

Learn Chinese Dance with Litmus Chinese Dance Association (7-12 yrs)

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging, March Break
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Litmus Chinese Dance Association and learn Uyghur dance! Uyghur music is upbeat, cheerful, and festive.

Biography

A camera and popcorn

Movie Night with Free Teen Stuff

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

Digital Spring Cleaning

Wednesday, March 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: Adult
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Registration Required
Event Details:

Too much junk on your phone or computer? Learn how to declutter your digital life this Spring! This program will give you basic organizational & de-cluttering tips in 3 areas: your files, photos and emails. 

Bunnies

Crayon Rubbing Creature Compositions (9-12 yrs)

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, March Break
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover local wildlife as you create beautiful compositions with simple materials! Participants will design their own cardstock cutouts of plants and animals, then transfer the images to paper by rubbing with coloured crayons.

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Protect the Earth! Upcycled Crafts

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teen
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teens Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Sustainability
Event Details:

Take part in Earth Day activities by creating art with recycled materials. Do your part to lower waste while making a masterpiece! Supplies will be provided.

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.

Recycled Art Workshop

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
George Ashe Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

Earth Day is April 22, 2026! Celebrate by creating a colorful work of art out of recycled paper. No art experience required.

Crafty Tales (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: Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun storytime filled with books, songs, and rhymes, followed by an exciting hands-on craft inspired by the story. Perfect for little ones who love reading and crafting!

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.

Community Makers & Artisans

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.

Crafty Tales (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: Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun storytime filled with books, songs, and rhymes, followed by an exciting hands-on craft inspired by the story. Perfect for little ones who love reading and crafting!

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.

Star Wars Lightsaber Felting Workshop

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teens Area
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate May the 4th in a galaxy of creativity with our Galactic Felting: Create Your Own Lightsaber Needle Felting Workshop. In this fun, hands on session, you will craft your very own felted lightsaber using colorful wool.

Community Makers & Artisans

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.

Victoria Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, All Library Locations

Tiny Pride Art Workshop

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
George Ashe Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Pride Month by painting on 3x3" canvases for our miniature community art gallery, to be displayed in the library! No art experience needed, all supplies provided. 

Community Makers & Artisans

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Adults Area
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.

Tiny Art Pride Workshop

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Pride Month by painting on 3x3" canvases for our miniature community art gallery, to be displayed in the library! No art experience needed, all supplies provided. 

Registration is encouraged but not required.

Community Makers & Artisans

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.

Community Makers & Artisans

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.

Canada Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, All Library Locations

Community Makers & Artisans

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.

Community Makers & Artisans

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.

Community Makers & Artisans

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.

Civic Holiday

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, All Library Locations

Community Makers & Artisans

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.

Community Makers & Artisans

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.

Community Makers & Artisans

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.

Labour Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, All Library Locations

Community Makers & Artisans

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.