This event is in the "Children" group. Mar-Apr 2025 Poetry Slam Contest! (Grades 1-8) All Day 3/21 - 4/30 Children All Library Locations This event is in the "Children" group. Mar-Apr 2025 Poetry Slam Contest! (Grades 1-8) All Day 3/21 - 4/30 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. Apr 1 - 30 2025 Adult Poetry Contest All Day 4/1 - 4/30 Adult, Young Adult, Seniors All Library Locations This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 1 - 30 2025 Adult Poetry Contest All Day 4/1 - 4/30 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. Apr 1 - 30 2025 Teen Poetry Contest! (Grades 9-12) All Day 4/1 - 4/30 Teen All Library Locations This event is in the "Teen" group. Apr 1 - 30 2025 Teen Poetry Contest! (Grades 9-12) All Day 4/1 - 4/30 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. Apr 2 2025 Wed Creative Writing Series: Editing 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Central Library Waitlist Registration This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Apr 2 2025 Wed Creative Writing Series: Editing 7:00pm - 8:30pm Central Library Waitlist 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. Apr 16 2025 Wed Mastering Resume Writing and Interview Preparation with the Y 6:00pm - 8:00pm Teen, Adult, Young Adult George Ashe Library Open Registration This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. Apr 16 2025 Wed Mastering Resume Writing and Interview Preparation with the Y 6:00pm - 8:00pm George Ashe Library Open 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.
Apr 18 2025 Fri Good Friday All Day Some Branches Closing Apr 18 2025 Fri Closing Good Friday All Day Branches: Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
Apr 20 2025 Sun Easter Sunday All Day Some Branches Closing Apr 20 2025 Sun Closing Easter Sunday All Day Branches: Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
Apr 21 2025 Mon Easter Monday All Day Some Branches Closing Apr 21 2025 Mon Closing Easter Monday All Day Branches: Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
This event is in the "Children" group. May-Jul 2025 Tails of Hope Short Story Contest (5-12 yrs) All Day 5/12 - 7/13 Children Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group. May-Jul 2025 Tails of Hope Short Story Contest (5-12 yrs) All Day 5/12 - 7/13 Virtual 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.
May 19 2025 Mon Victoria Day All Day Some Branches Closing May 19 2025 Mon Closing Victoria Day All Day 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. May 28 2025 Wed Writing Circle 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Central Library This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. May 28 2025 Wed Writing Circle 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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. May 29 2025 Thu Tails of Hope Short Story Contest: Writing Workshop with Sue Palmer (5-12 yrs) 4:30pm - 5:30pm Children Central Library Registration This event is in the "Children" group. May 29 2025 Thu Tails of Hope Short Story Contest: Writing Workshop with Sue Palmer (5-12 yrs) 4:30pm - 5:30pm Central Library 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.
Jul 1 2025 Tue Canada Day All Day Some Branches Closing Jul 1 2025 Tue Closing Canada Day All Day 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. Jul 23 2025 Wed Writing Circle 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Central Library This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Jul 23 2025 Wed Writing Circle 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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!
Aug 4 2025 Mon Civic Holiday All Day Some Branches Closing Aug 4 2025 Mon Closing Civic Holiday All Day Branches: Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
Sep 1 2025 Mon Labour Day All Day Some Branches Closing Sep 1 2025 Mon Closing Labour Day All Day 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. Sep 24 2025 Wed Writing Circle 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Central Library This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Sep 24 2025 Wed Writing Circle 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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!
Sep 30 2025 Tue National Day for Truth and Reconciliation All Day Some Branches Closing Sep 30 2025 Tue Closing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation All Day Branches: George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
Oct 13 2025 Mon Thanksgiving All Day Some Branches Closing Oct 13 2025 Mon Closing Thanksgiving All Day 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. Nov 26 2025 Wed Writing Circle 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Central Library This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Nov 26 2025 Wed Writing Circle 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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!
Dec 24 2025 Wed Christmas Eve All Day Claremont Branch Closing Dec 24 2025 Wed Closing Christmas Eve All Day Branches: Claremont Branch
Dec 24 2025 Wed Christmas Eve 1:00pm - 9:00pm Some Branches Closing Dec 24 2025 Wed Closing Christmas Eve 1:00pm - 9:00pm Branches: Central Library, George Ashe Library
Dec 25 2025 Thu Christmas Day All Day Some Branches Closing Dec 25 2025 Thu Closing Christmas Day All Day Branches: Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
Dec 26 2025 Fri Boxing Day All Day Some Branches Closing Dec 26 2025 Fri Closing Boxing Day All Day Branches: Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch