Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Crafty Tales (2-5 yrs)

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library

Open

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: George Ashe Storytime Area

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!

Access Justice with Jessica Mason

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Open

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

As a continuation of her commitment to providing access to justice, Jessica is offering in-person and online Pro Bono (for the public good) legal consultations. Pro Bono signifies professional services delivered without compensation.

Celebrate Winter: DIY Cards! (6-12 yrs)

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Waitlist

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY

Registration Required

Event Details:

Feeling crafty? Come on by and create a hand-made card for someone you love! Supplies will be provided.

Crafternoon! (5-12 yrs)

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library

Waitlist

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY

Registration Required

Event Details:

Time to get crafty! Come and get creative with a variety of seasonal fun craft supplies. What will you make? Supplies will be provided.

The Prism Collective

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult

Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Inclusion and Belonging

Registration Required

Event Details:

Welcome to the Prism Collective! We will be meeting every month for games, activities, watch parties, and discussions around community and identity.

This is a program for 2SLGBTQIA+ community members and allies ages 16 – 25.

Great Gingerbread Decorating Competition

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Teens Area at Central Library

Waitlist

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Teens Area

Age Group: Teen

Registration Required

Event Details:

The competition is on... who can make the Greatest Gingerbread House?

Roll up your sleeves and get messy as you go face to face with other legendary Gingerbread House constructors. Build, decorate, and enjoy!

Crafty Tales (2-5 yrs)

Friday, December 12, 2025 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, 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!

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

Open

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)

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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.

Divorce Information Session

6:00pm–8:00pm

Adult

Virtual

Open

Registration Required

Virtual Event

Open

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Community Partnership

Registration Required

Event Details:

Family Mediation and Resources presents an online divorce information session focusing on divorce options in and out of court.

Pickering Welcome Centre Outreach Table

1:00pm–4:00pm

Adult

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Lobby Outreach Table

Age Group: Adult

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 Canada.

Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

6:00pm–8:00pm

Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Partnership

Event Details:

Find your voice at Toastmasters!

Hear some great speakers and enjoy warm conversation and watch a Toastmasters meeting unfold.

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.

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.

Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

6:00pm–8:00pm

Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Partnership

Event Details:

Find your voice at Toastmasters!

Hear some great speakers and enjoy warm conversation and watch a Toastmasters meeting unfold.

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.

Community Makers & Artisans

1:00pm–3:00pm

Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

George Ashe Library

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

6:00pm–8:00pm

Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Partnership

Event Details:

Find your voice at Toastmasters!

Hear some great speakers and enjoy warm conversation and watch a Toastmasters meeting unfold.

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.

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.

Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

6:00pm–8:00pm

Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Partnership

Event Details:

Find your voice at Toastmasters!

Hear some great speakers and enjoy warm conversation and watch a Toastmasters meeting unfold.

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.

Divorce Information Session

6:00pm–8:00pm

Adult

Virtual

Open

Registration Required

Virtual Event

Open

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Community Partnership

Registration Required

Event Details:

Family Mediation and Resources presents an online divorce information session focusing on divorce options in and out of court.

Pickering Welcome Centre Outreach Table

1:00pm–4:00pm

Adult

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Lobby Outreach Table

Age Group: Adult

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 Canada.

Community Makers & Artisans

1:00pm–3:00pm

Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

George Ashe Library

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

6:00pm–8:00pm

Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Partnership

Event Details:

Find your voice at Toastmasters!

Hear some great speakers and enjoy warm conversation and watch a Toastmasters meeting unfold.

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.

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.

Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

6:00pm–8:00pm

Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Partnership

Event Details:

Find your voice at Toastmasters!

Hear some great speakers and enjoy warm conversation and watch a Toastmasters meeting unfold.

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.

Community Makers & Artisans

1:00pm–3:00pm

Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

George Ashe Library

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

6:00pm–8:00pm

Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Partnership

Event Details:

Find your voice at Toastmasters!

Hear some great speakers and enjoy warm conversation and watch a Toastmasters meeting unfold.

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