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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.

This event is in the "Children" group

PA Day Fun: Crafternoon! (5-12 yrs)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
George Ashe Library
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children" group

PA Day Fun: Shell-ebrate Turtle Conservation! (5-12 yrs)

2:00pm–3:30pm
Children
Central Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dive into the amazing world of turtles! Participants will learn how to identify different local turtle species, discover cool conservation facts, and rotate through hands-on activity stations full of shell-tastic fun! 

This event is in the "Children" group

Saturday Storytime Spectacular (2-5 yrs)

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group

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.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Drop-In Tax Clinic

10:00am–1:00pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Collab Room 1 (blue)
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Financial Literacy
Event Details:

Drop by the Pickering Public Library for our Drop-In Tax Clinic.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Filing Taxes with Wealthsimple

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
George Ashe Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Financial Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Wealthsimple, a straightforward, user-friendly way to file your taxes on your own! In this information session, library staff will demonstrate the process of setting up your Wealthsimple profile and filing your taxes.

This event is in the "Children" group

Families Getting Ready to Read (2-5 yrs)

10:00am–11:00am
Children
George Ashe Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun, hands-on program where grown-ups and little ones learn and play together! We’ll explore five simple practices—talking, reading, singing, writing, and playing—and discover easy ways to make learning at home fun!

 

This event is in the "Children" group

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.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

DIY Melted Crayon Art (10-14 yrs)

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Teen
Central Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Crafts and DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a colourful work of art with melted crayons and simple techniques. Experiment with colour mixing and creative designs to make something you love and can take home! Supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

English Conversation Circle

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Collab Room 2 (green)
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.  

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

English Conversation Circle

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Adults Area
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.  

This event is in the "Children" group

STEM Explorers (8-12 yrs)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Central Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us Monday nights for hands-on STEM adventures designed for curious minds! Try out awesome tech, experiment with new ideas, work with friends, and unlock the power of building, coding, and imagining!

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

7:00pm–8:30pm
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. 

This event is in the "Children" group

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: 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!

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Seniors Social

1:00pm–3:00pm
Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Adults Area
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.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Drop-In Tax Clinic

1:00pm–8:00pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Collab Room 1 (blue)
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Financial Literacy
Event Details:

Drop by the Pickering Public Library for our Drop-In Tax Clinic.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

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.

This event is in the "Teen" group

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. 

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

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: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group

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.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table

10:00am–6:00pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
George Ashe Library
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: George Ashe Lobby
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) is a community-based, multi-service agency dedicated to offering a broad range of community services.