Upcoming Events

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

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

All Library Locations

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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!

Prom Boutique Donations

All Day 1/12 - 2/13

Central Lobby Center Display at Central Library

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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!

Creative Writing Series: Editing

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 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:

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

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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.

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

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

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.

Youth for Entrepreneurship

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library

Open

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

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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!

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

Open

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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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.

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)

10:00am–10:30am

Children

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Storytime Area

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime

Event Details:

Perfect for little ones who love bounces and tickles! This storytime features books, songs and action rhymes for little ones!

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.

STEM and Robotics Workshop (8-12 yrs)

6:00pm–7:30pm

Children

George Ashe Library

Full

Registration Required

Full

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Computers and Technology, Games and Activities, STEAM

Registration Required

Event Details:

Discover the world of robotics and coding in this hands-on STEM program! Participants will learn how to build and program robots using Arduino and Micro:bit.

Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

10:00am–10:30am

Children

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Storytime Area

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime

Event Details:

This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

3:00pm–4:00pm

Children

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Storytime Area

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy

Event Details:

This program will introduce children to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

10:00am–10:30am

Children

Claremont Library

Library Branch: Claremont Library

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime

Event Details:

This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

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.

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

1:30pm–4:00pm

Adult, Seniors

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Collab Room 1 (blue)

Age Group: Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness

Event Details:

An Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker from the Oshawa office will be onsite every Friday at the Central Library to assist you, and no appointment is necessary.

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

1:30pm–3:00pm

Children

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy

Event Details:

This program will introduce children to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

English Conversation Circle

6:30pm–7:30pm

Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Collab Room 1 (blue)

Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging

Event Details:

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.

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

3:00pm–4:00pm

Children

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Storytime Area

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy

Event Details:

This program will introduce children to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

1:30pm–4:00pm

Adult, Seniors

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Collab Room 1 (blue)

Age Group: Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness

Event Details:

An Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker from the Oshawa office will be onsite every Friday at the Central Library to assist you, and no appointment is necessary.

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:

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.

Sewing Card Holders with Sally Baubles

3:00pm–5:00pm

Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Central Library

Upcoming

Registration Required

Upcoming

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

Job Searching in Canada

10:00am–11:30am

Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness

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!

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

3:00pm–4:00pm

Children

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Storytime Area

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy

Event Details:

This program will introduce children to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

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.

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

1:30pm–4:00pm

Adult, Seniors

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Collab Room 1 (blue)

Age Group: Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness

Event Details:

An Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker from the Oshawa office will be onsite every Friday at the Central Library to assist you, and no appointment is necessary.

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

1:30pm–3:00pm

Children

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy

Event Details:

This program will introduce children to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

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:

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.

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