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Anime Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Event Room

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: 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: Attack on Titan

Open book of poetry beside a potted plant, sunlight shining.

Creative Writing Series: Poetry

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

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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:

Is poetry simply a bunch of fancy rhymes jumbled together, or is it so much more? Learn the answer at this program as we take a look at the characteristics of a poem, different types of poetry, and just how powerful poetry can be.

Tween to Teen: Craft Night

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Teens Area at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Teens Area

Age Group: Children, Teen

Program Type: Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging

Registration Required

Event Details:

Relax and connect while making crafts with other tweens!

This is a program for youth (ages 10-14)

Intro to UX Design

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Computers and Technology, Crafts and DIY

Registration Required

Event Details:

Discover how User Experience (UX) Design shapes the way we interact with the world. In this beginner-friendly session, we'll break down what UX is, explore core principles and walk through the phases of the UX design process.

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Job Searching in Canada with Pickering Welcome Centre

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Silent Room 1 at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Silent Room 1

Age Group: Adult, Young Adult

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging

Event Details:

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!

'Savouring Verses' book cover on either side of Judith Shaw's author photo.

Judith Shaw Book Launch: Savouring Verses: A Jamaican Childhood (Re)Collection

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Author Event, Community Partnership, Writing and Publishing

Registration Required

Event Details:

Enjoy a live reading, cultural storytelling, and audience Q&A with local author Judith Shaw. The event will also include light Caribbean refreshments to engage the senses and bring the stories to life!

Holiday Coding and Robotics Adventure with Code Ninjas (8-14 yrs)

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Children, Teen

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM

Registration Required

Event Details:

You’re invited to explore the world of STEM with Code Ninjas Pickering in this holiday-themed workshop!

Noon Years Eve! (0-12 yrs)

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

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, Crafts and DIY, Games and Activities

Event Details:

Bring your party hats and noisemakers and come countdown the New Year! We will have games and activities for families to participate in. Supplies will be provided.

Pencil Case Makeover! (8-12 yrs)

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Event Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts and DIY

Registration Required

Event Details:

Transform an ordinary pencil bag into your own masterpiece! Use colourful markers to decorate and design something that is one-of-a-kind. Supplies will be provided.

Pickering-Ajax Science Fair (Grades 3-12)

01/05/2026 @ 9:00am to 02/06/2026 @ 9:00pm

All Library Locations

Open

Library Branch: All Library Locations

Age Group: Children, Teen

Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM

Registration Required

Event Details:

On Saturday, March 7, Pickering Public Library and Ajax Public Library will be hosting our annual Pickering-Ajax Science Fair! Children from Grades 3-12 are invited to create a science fair project.

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Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park

10:00am–12:00pm

All Ages

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Ovee, Rick Johnson Memorial Park

Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Ovee Stop - Whitevale Park

10:00am–11:30am

All Ages

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Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Ovee

Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park

12:00pm–1:30pm

All Ages

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Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Ovee

Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Ovee Stop - Creekside Park

4:00pm–5:30pm

All Ages

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Ovee

Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Ovee Stop - Greenwood Community Centre

6:00pm–7:00pm

All Ages

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Ovee

Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park

10:00am–12:00pm

All Ages

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Ovee, Rick Johnson Memorial Park

Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Ovee Stop - Hollymeadow Park

2:30pm–3:30pm

All Ages

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Ovee

Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Ovee Stop - Rouge Valley Park

4:00pm–5:30pm

All Ages

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Ovee

Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Ovee Stop - Creekside Park

4:00pm–5:30pm

All Ages

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Ovee

Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Ovee Stop - West Shore Community Centre

6:00pm–7:00pm

All Ages

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Ovee

Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park

10:00am–12:00pm

All Ages

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Ovee, Rick Johnson Memorial Park

Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Ovee Stop - Whitevale Park

10:00am–11:30am

All Ages

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Ovee

Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park

12:00pm–1:30pm

All Ages

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Ovee

Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Ovee Stop - Creekside Park

4:00pm–5:30pm

All Ages

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Ovee

Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Ovee Stop - Greenwood Community Centre

6:00pm–7:00pm

All Ages

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Ovee

Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park

10:00am–12:00pm

All Ages

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Ovee, Rick Johnson Memorial Park

Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Ovee Stop - Hollymeadow Park

2:30pm–3:30pm

All Ages

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Ovee

Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Ovee Stop - Rouge Valley Park

4:00pm–5:30pm

All Ages

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Ovee

Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Ovee Stop - Creekside Park

4:00pm–5:30pm

All Ages

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Ovee

Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Ovee Stop - West Shore Community Centre

6:00pm–7:00pm

All Ages

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Ovee

Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park

10:00am–12:00pm

All Ages

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Ovee, Rick Johnson Memorial Park

Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Ovee Stop - Whitevale Park

10:00am–11:30am

All Ages

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Ovee

Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park

12:00pm–1:30pm

All Ages

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Ovee

Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

Ovee Stop - Creekside Park

4:00pm–5:30pm

All Ages

Off Site

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Ovee

Event Details:

Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

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