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Poetry Slam Contest! (Grades 1-8)

All Day 3/21 - 4/30
Children
All Library Locations
Library Branch: All Library Locations
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Writing and Publishing
Event Details:

Celebrate National Poetry Month this April by joining our kids Poetry Slam Contest! It's your chance to let your imagination soar and share your poetic creations with the world!

Contest details:

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

Adult Poetry Contest

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
All Library Locations
Library Branch: All Library Locations
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Event Details:

Submit your poem by email to adults@pickeringlibrary.ca or drop off a paper copy at any Pickering Public Library location. Please include your name and contact information.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Poetry Contest! (Grades 9-12)

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Teen
All Library Locations
Library Branch: All Library Locations
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Event Details:

Celebrate National Poetry Month this April by joining our teens Poetry Slam Contest! It's your chance to let your imagination soar and share your poetic creations with the world!

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

Creative Writing Series: Editing

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

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

Mastering Resume Writing and Interview Preparation with the Y

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult
George Ashe Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Writing and Publishing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

This interactive and informative workshop is designed to help job seekers create resumes that stand out and for individuals to be able to excel in interviews.

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.

Good Friday

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

Easter Sunday

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

Easter Monday

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.

Tails of Hope Short Story Contest (5-12 yrs)

All Day 5/12 - 7/13
Children
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Writing and Publishing
Event Details:

Join Pickering Public Library, Pickering Animal Services and Hifive Kids Dental & Braces and write a story about your furry friend.

Victoria Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Writing Circle

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Event Details:

Pop by the library's Writing Circle to discuss your poetry and prose with fellow writers. Perform workshops and prompts and be a part of your local creative writing community!

This event is in the "Children" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Writing and Publishing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Are you interested in entering the Tails of Hope Short Story contest, but you don't know where to start? Join us for a how-to workshop on writing your own book with local Pickering author, Sue Palmer. 

Canada Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Writing Circle

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Event Details:

Pop by the library's Writing Circle to discuss your poetry and prose with fellow writers. Perform workshops and prompts and be a part of your local creative writing community!

Civic Holiday

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

Labour Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Writing Circle

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Event Details:

Pop by the library's Writing Circle to discuss your poetry and prose with fellow writers. Perform workshops and prompts and be a part of your local creative writing community!

Thanksgiving

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Writing Circle

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Event Details:

Pop by the library's Writing Circle to discuss your poetry and prose with fellow writers. Perform workshops and prompts and be a part of your local creative writing community!

Christmas Eve

All Day
Claremont Branch
Closing
Branches:
Claremont Branch

Christmas Eve

1:00pm - 9:00pm
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library

Christmas Day

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

Boxing Day

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