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Crafty Tales (2-5 yrs)

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library

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Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: George Ashe Storytime Area

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a fun storytime filled with books, songs, and rhymes, followed by an exciting hands-on craft inspired by the story. Perfect for little ones who love reading and crafting!

Access Justice with Jessica Mason

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Open

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

As a continuation of her commitment to providing access to justice, Jessica is offering in-person and online Pro Bono (for the public good) legal consultations. Pro Bono signifies professional services delivered without compensation.

Celebrate Winter: DIY Cards! (6-12 yrs)

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY

Registration Required

Event Details:

Feeling crafty? Come on by and create a hand-made card for someone you love! Supplies will be provided.

Crafternoon! (5-12 yrs)

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY

Registration Required

Event Details:

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

The Prism Collective

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult

Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Inclusion and Belonging

Registration Required

Event Details:

Welcome to the Prism Collective! We will be meeting every month for games, activities, watch parties, and discussions around community and identity.

This is a program for 2SLGBTQIA+ community members and allies ages 16 – 25.

Great Gingerbread Decorating Competition

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Teens Area at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Teens Area

Age Group: Teen

Registration Required

Event Details:

The competition is on... who can make the Greatest Gingerbread House?

Roll up your sleeves and get messy as you go face to face with other legendary Gingerbread House constructors. Build, decorate, and enjoy!

Crafty Tales (2-5 yrs)

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Event Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a fun storytime filled with books, songs, and rhymes, followed by an exciting hands-on craft inspired by the story. Perfect for little ones who love reading and crafting!

Anime Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Event Room

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Film Screening, Inclusion and Belonging

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for our biweekly Anime Club meetup, where anime enthusiasts and those new to the genre come together for snacks, watch parties, and discussing our favourite moments and characters!

Anime of the month: Attack on Titan

Open book of poetry beside a potted plant, sunlight shining.

Creative Writing Series: Poetry

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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:

Is poetry simply a bunch of fancy rhymes jumbled together, or is it so much more? Learn the answer at this program as we take a look at the characteristics of a poem, different types of poetry, and just how powerful poetry can be.

Tween to Teen: Craft Night

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Teens Area at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Teens Area

Age Group: Children, Teen

Program Type: Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging

Registration Required

Event Details:

Relax and connect while making crafts with other tweens!

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

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All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group Seed Library Donations All Day 1/4–1/31 All Ages All Library Locations This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: All Library Locations Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Gardening Event Details: We're growing a Seed Library! To help get us started, donate your extra seeds to any Pickering library location. Come back on February 17th for our Seed Library Launch to pick up the seeds you need to start your garden!				This event is in the "Teen" group The Antiracist Deck Question of the Week All Day 2/1–2/17 Teen Central Library This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Teens Area Age Group: Teen Program Type: Black History Month, Inclusion and Belonging Event Details: We will have a reflective question around race and identity in the teen area for the month of February. Feel free to share your thoughts on our whiteboard! *This is a passive activity and not an event
					This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Black Excellence Pins All Day 2/1–2/29 Teen, Adult Central Library This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space - Common Area Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Black History Month, Maker Space Event Details: Create pins to celebrate Black History Month! This is a passive activity in the Maker Space that will be self-led with printed instructions.
					This event is in the "Adult" group Black History Month Reading Challenge All Day 2/1–2/29 Adult Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adult Program Type: Black History Month, Culture of Reading, Inclusion and Belonging Event Details: Celebrate Black History Month by participating in our Black History Month Beanstack challenge!
					This event is in the "Children" group Freedom Quilt (4-12 yrs) All Day 2/1–2/29 Children All Library Locations This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: All Library Locations Age Group: Children Program Type: Black History Month Event Details: During slavery, quilting was a common practice and people enslaved wove in hidden messages to help guide those yearning for freedom.
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-4 yrs) 10:00am–10:45am Children George Ashe Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy Registration Required Event Details: Start off the new year by getting your child ready for kindergarten! Weekly themes include: Know Your Name, Finger Play, Self-Help, Gluing and Cutting, Writing and Colouring and Yummy in Your Tummy. 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.	This event is in the "Children" group Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs) 10:00am–10:30am Children Central Library This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy Event Details: Perfect for little ones who love bounces and tickles! This storytime features books, songs and action rhymes for little ones! 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.	This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime (2-5 yrs) 10:00am–10:30am Children Central Library This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library 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! 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.	This event is in the "Children" group Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs) 10:00am–10:30am Children Claremont Library This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Claremont Library 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! 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. This event is in the "Children" group Neurodivergent Storytime (2-6 yrs) 10:00am–10:45am Children Central Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Children Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime Registration Required 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. This event is in the "Children" group Tales from Afar: African and Caribbean Folklore with Kesha Christie (Grades 1-5) 10:00am–11:00am Children Virtual Full Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Children Program Type: Black History Month, Community Partnership Registration Required Event Details: This presentation will define folktales and their role in preserving history and lessons. It will also highlight the unique blends of cultures in the Caribbean and the impact of folklore and great stories.
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1 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Parent Child Mother Goose with EarlyON (birth to 12 months) 1:30pm–3:30pm Children Central Library This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Early Literacy Event Details: This program offers a group experience for parents and babies focusing on the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together.	This event is in the "Seniors" group Seniors Social 1:00pm–3:00pm Seniors Central Library This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Collab Room 2 (green) Age Group: Seniors Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities Get together with other seniors every Tuesday afternoon for coffee and conversation. This drop-in social features Scrabble, dominoes, cards, and lively discussion.	This event is in the "Children" group Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months) 1:30pm–2:30pm Children George Ashe Library This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: George Ashe Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Early Literacy Event Details: This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments. 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.	This event is in the "Adult" group Community Makers & Artisans 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult Central Library This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space - Common Area Age Group: Adult Program Type: Community Partnership Event Details: Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.	This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker 1:30pm–4:00pm Adult, Seniors Central Library This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Lobby Outreach Table 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.
2 pm							This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen" group Science Fair: How-To (Grades 3 - 12) 2:00pm–3:30pm Children, Teen Central Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Children, Teen Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Want to learn more about what makes a great Science Fair entry? Join us for our Science Fair How-To Workshop and learn all the tips and tricks to help you create a masterpiece!
3 pm				This event is in the "Children" group Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months) 3:00pm–4:00pm Children George Ashe Library This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: George Ashe Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Early Literacy Event Details: This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.
4 pm					This event is in the "Teen" group Youth Drop In 4:00pm–5:30pm Teen Central Library This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Teen Program Type: Inclusion and Belonging Event Details: Games, Music, and Snacks. Every week, every time. A Youth Outreach Worker from Durham Community Health Centre will be on site. Resources included. All welcome. This is a program for teens (ages 13-19). 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.
5 pm
6 pm		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 6:00pm–8:00pm 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "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 This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Silent Room 1 Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: 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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Heart-Shaped Pillows (14+ yrs) 6:00pm–6:45pm Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Central Library Full Registration Required 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 Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space - Common Area Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Maker Space Registration Required Event Details: Get ready for Valentine's Day and learn to use the Maker Space sewing machines to sew your own heart-shaped pillows in the Maker Space! All supplies will be provided. This event is for ages 14+.
7 pm				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 Heart-Shaped Pillows (14+ yrs) 7:00pm–7:45pm Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Central Library Full Registration Required 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 Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space - Common Area Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Maker Space Registration Required Event Details: Get ready for Valentine's Day and learn to use the Maker Space sewing machines to sew your own heart-shaped pillows in the Maker Space! All supplies will be provided. This event is for ages 14+. This event is in the "Teen" group Video Game Tournament 7:00pm–8:30pm Teen Central Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Teen Program Type: Games and Activities Registration Required Event Details: Bring your competitive, and fun, spirit to the library. We will be running a gamer's choice tournament. Join our Teen Discord Server, to cast your vote! https://discord.com/invite/vQD... 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.
8 pm				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 Heart-Shaped Pillows (14+ yrs) 8:00pm–8:45pm Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Central Library Full Registration Required 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 Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space - Common Area Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Maker Space Registration Required Event Details: Get ready for Valentine's Day and learn to use the Maker Space sewing machines to sew your own heart-shaped pillows in the Maker Space! All supplies will be provided. This event is for ages 14+.

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