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SCIENCE!

Registration for Pickering-Ajax Science Fair (Grades 3-12)

01/05/2026 @ 9:00am to 02/06/2026 @ 9:00pm
All Library Locations
Library Branch: All Library Locations
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM
Event Details:

On Saturday, March 7, Pickering Public Library and Ajax Public Library will be hosting our annual Pickering-Ajax Science Fair at Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex!

A rack of dresses

Prom Boutique Donations

All Day 1/12 - 2/13
Central Lobby Center Display at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Center Display
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging, Sustainability
Event Details:

Help a student shine on their special day!

Erasing the word 'Edit'.

Creative Writing Series: Editing

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Registration Required
Event Details:

You've written a bestseller – now what? Let’s tackle the editing process and the art of critique, learning what to cut, where to expand, and how to produce the best quality product possible.

Digital Art Drop-in

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Event Details:

It's time to unleash your inner artist! This all ages event will introduce you to digital art and teach you how to use our new Wacom tablets so you can create your very own masterpiece.

Two girls filming a video on a phone.

Create Like a Pro: Filming & Editing TikToks with Tiera Dee

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Computers and Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to plan, shoot, and edit scroll-stopping TikToks using just your phone! We’ll cover transitions, trends, captions, music, and in-app editing tools to help you create eye-catching videos from scratch.

Smiling man at a table.

Youth for Entrepreneurship

Thursday, January 22, 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:

Find out what it takes to be a young entrepreneur, hear some Canadian success stories, and share ideas of your own in an inclusive and supportive space!

Close-up on hands working on a felting project.

Hot Cocoa Mugs Needle Felting

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

salmon

PA Day Fun: The Salmon Are Coming with Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters! (6-12 yrs)

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

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!

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Crafting with Pride: Zines

6:30pm–8:30pm
Teen, Young Adult
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Teen, Young Adult
Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Crafting with Pride! For this session, we will be making zines.

Youth Drop In

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teen
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teens Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

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!
 

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.

Crafting Afro Futures with Jam's Creative Lab

6:00pm–8:30pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult
George Ashe Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Black History Month, Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Event Details:

Imagine the future from a PanAfrican/ AfroIndigenous perspective with Jam's Creative Lab this Black History Month.

Create a Freedom Quilt (5-12 yrs)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
George Ashe Library
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Black History Month, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Long ago, quilts were more than just blankets — they were a form of communication. During a time when enslaved people were not free, some quilt patterns were used as symbols to offer hope and guidance on the journey toward freedom.

Family Day

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

Seniors Social

1:00pm–3:00pm
Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Get together with other seniors every Tuesday afternoon for games and conversation. 

Light refreshments provided while supplies last.

Youth Drop In

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teen
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teens Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

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!
 

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.

Youth Drop In

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teen
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teens Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

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!
 

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.

Scratch That: DJing with At Any Age

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
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.

Prom Boutique

4:00pm–8:30pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Off Site
Offsite Event
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!

Prom Boutique

10:00am–4:00pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Off Site
Offsite Event
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!

Seed Library Launch: Three Sisters Planting

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
George Ashe Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Gardening, Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the reopening of our Seed Library by learning about the Three Sisters Planting method, followed by a Seed Giveaway and planting activities for the whole family! 

Registration encouraged but not required.

Disclaimer(s)

Library Event Photo Policy

By attending this Library event, you consent to having your photo/video taken by Library staff in accordance with Library Policy. 

Indigenous STEM Workshop: Coding and Robotics! (9-12 yrs)

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

This workshop will introduce participants to the fundamentals to both coding and robotics and how they have been used in advancing society.

Sensory-Friendly Storytime with Autism Ontario (2-6 yrs)

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

English Conversation Circle

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

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.  

Seniors Social

1:00pm–3:00pm
Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Get together with other seniors every Tuesday afternoon for games and conversation. 

Light refreshments provided while supplies last.

Youth Drop In

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teen
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teens Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

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!
 

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.

Anime Club

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Film Screening, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our biweekly Anime Club meetup, where anime enthusiasts and those new to the genre come together for snacks, watch parties, and discussing our favourite moments and characters! 

Anime of the month: Demon Slayer

Welcome Centre Lobby Outreach Table

1:00pm–4:00pm
All Ages
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Outreach Table
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

The Pickering Welcome Centre will host a monthly information table at the Central Library, where Settlement Counsellors will be available to answer questions for newcomers and immigrants to

Youth Drop In

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teen
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teens Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

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!
 

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.

Glow Up Your Makeup

6:30pm–8:30pm
Teen
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tips and tricks to perfect your makeup! We will be going through different types of makeup and brushes while practicing the best looks for you. This class is for beginners or those who want to level up their skills.

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.

Ramadan Storytime with Muslim Women of Durham Region! (0-12 yrs)

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Join us for a fun family event celebrating Ramadan and Eid with a storytime, crafts, colouring and henna! Participants will learn about the month of fasting, the lunar calendar, and how Eid is celebrated.

English Conversation Circle

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

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.  

Seniors Social

1:00pm–3:00pm
Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Get together with other seniors every Tuesday afternoon for games and conversation. 

Light refreshments provided while supplies last.