Upcoming Events

Name: Tween Turnout (10-14 yrs)
Start: 2024-09-17T16:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-09-17T17:00:00-04:00
Location: Central Library

Featured Events

A person playing Mario Kart on a Nintendo Switch.

Tween Turnout (10-14 yrs)

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Teen Gaming Station at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Teen Gaming Station

Age Group: Children, Teen

Program Type: Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging

Event Details:

Relax and connect while playing games with other tweens! Super Smash Bros., Mario Kart,.... you in?

This is a program for youth (ages 10-14).

Books and Brushes: Design Library Bookends!

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

Design and paint a bookend to decorate the Youth Space! Leave your mark by helping to create a fun and welcoming space for Teens. Fantasy, Marvel, Video games, paint whatever design brings you joy!

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.

Youth in Policing Presentation

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library

Open

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

Age Group: Teen, Adult

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 6

Event Details:

Join us for an insightful event showcasing the DRPS Youth in Policing (YIP) Program, where community engagement meets youth empowerment.

Tea & Books

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Waitlist

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Culture of Reading, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Our staff will present new and exciting books available at the Library as you enjoy some tea, snacks, discussion and social time with others. You just might discover your next favourite author!

Real estate agent showing a family a home.

Navigating the Real Estate Market with Nikhil Paul

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 36

Event Details:

Delve into the intricacies of the real estate market during this educational presentation!

Celebrate Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur (5-12 yrs)

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Storytime Area at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Storytime Area

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Event Details:

Bring in the Jewish New Year! Join co-director of Chabad Chana Borenstein and community member Emma Cunningham to talk about how to start a sweet new year during the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions

Food will be served at this event. Please let us know if anyone registered has any allergies or dietary restrictions.

Paper lanterns floating in the night sky.

Make Your Own Paper Lantern: Mid-Autumn Festival

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Waitlist

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Create a beautiful paper lantern as you learn about the history and traditions of the Mid-Autumn Festival from the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto!

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.

Crafternoon! (5-12 yrs)

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Claremont Branch

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Library Branch: Claremont Branch

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. What will you make? Supplies will be provided.

Ovee Launch Party

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Off Site

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Event Details:

Ovee [pronounced "OH-VEE"] is the Pickering Public Library's new outreach vehicle, featuring a custom-built interior designed for delivering Library services to residents across Pickering.

Make your own Trebuchet! (10 -12 yrs)

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library

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Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: STEAM

Event Details:

Come and learn about siege engines and build your own operating miniature trebuchets. Supplies will be provided.

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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: Storytime

Event Details:

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

Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

10:00am - 10:30am

Children

Claremont Branch

Library Branch: Claremont Branch

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

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

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: Storytime

Event Details:

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

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: Storytime

Event Details:

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

Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

10:00am - 10:30am

Children

Claremont Branch

Library Branch: Claremont Branch

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

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

Neurodivergent Storytime (2-6 yrs)

10:00am - 10:45am

Children

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging, Storytime

Event Details:

This storytime takes place in a quiet and safe environment. It includes interactive stories, songs, action-rhymes, fingerplays and sensory activities which promote literacy skills and development.

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: Storytime

Event Details:

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

Islamic History Month Storytime with Muslim Women of Durham Region (0-12 yrs)

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Children

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Storytime Area

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Storytime

Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate Islamic History Month by learning about the contributions of Muslims to the Arts and Sciences in partnership with Muslim Women of Durham Region.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

All Day

Some Branches

Closing

Branches:

George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch

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: Storytime

Event Details:

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

Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

10:00am - 10:30am

Children

Claremont Branch

Library Branch: Claremont Branch

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

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

Neurodivergent Storytime (2-6 yrs)

10:00am - 10:45am

Children

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Culture of Reading, Inclusion and Belonging, Storytime

Event Details:

This storytime takes place in a quiet and safe environment. It includes interactive stories, songs, action-rhymes, fingerplays and sensory activities which promote literacy skills and development.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Storytime with Sparky the Dog (0-5 yrs)

10:00am - 10:30am

Children

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Storytime Area

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Culture of Reading, Storytime

Event Details:

Join Pickering Fire Services and special guest, Sparky the Dog, for a fun and interactive storytime! After the storytime, children will get to join Sparky for a fun craft. Supplies will be provided.

Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

10:00am - 10:30am

Children

Claremont Branch

Library Branch: Claremont Branch

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

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

Thanksgiving

All Day

Some Branches

Closing

Branches:

Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch

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: Storytime

Event Details:

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

Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

10:00am - 10:30am

Children

Claremont Branch

Library Branch: Claremont Branch

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

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

Neurodivergent Storytime (2-6 yrs)

10:00am - 10:45am

Children

Central Library

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Culture of Reading, Inclusion and Belonging, Storytime

Event Details:

This storytime takes place in a quiet and safe environment. It includes interactive stories, songs, action-rhymes, fingerplays and sensory activities which promote literacy skills and development.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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: Storytime

Event Details:

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

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: Storytime

Event Details:

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

Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

10:00am - 10:30am

Children

Claremont Branch

Library Branch: Claremont Branch

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

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

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: Storytime

Event Details:

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

Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

10:00am - 10:30am

Children

Claremont Branch

Library Branch: Claremont Branch

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

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

Christmas Eve

All Day

Claremont Branch

Closing

Branches:

Claremont Branch

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Teen only event

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Accompanying Adults

Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions

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Teen only event

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