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Seed Library Donations

All Day 1/4 - 1/31
All Ages
All Library Locations
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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!

The Antiracist Deck Question of the Week

All Day 2/1 - 2/17
Teen
Central Library
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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

Black Excellence Pins

All Day 2/1 - 2/29
Teen, Adult
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
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.

Black History Month Reading Challenge

All Day 2/1 - 2/29
Adult
Virtual
Virtual Event
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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!

Freedom Quilt (4-12 yrs)

All Day 2/1 - 2/29
Children
All Library Locations
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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

Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-4 yrs)

10:00am - 10:45am
Children
George Ashe Library
Full
Registration
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Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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.

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
Central Library
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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.

Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
Central Library
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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.

Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
Claremont Branch
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Library Branch: Claremont Branch
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.

Neurodivergent Storytime (2-6 yrs)

10:00am - 10:45am
Children
Central Library
Full
Registration
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

Tales from Afar: African and Caribbean Folklore with Kesha Christie (Grades 1-5)

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
Virtual
Full
Registration
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Black History Month, Community Partnership
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 31
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.
11 am

DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adult
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness

DARS is a volunteer-led community outreach initiative that aims to serve low-income families and individuals experiencing housing instability in Pickering and Ajax. They offer a safe, inclusive space for social connection and a warm meal. Clients can also receive pantry staples, clothing, access to showers, and assistance with housing and income applications.

Disclaimer(s)

Animals may be present at this event

Please be advised that animals (including service animals) may be present at this event.
12 pm
1 pm

Parent Child Mother Goose with EarlyON (birth to 12 months)

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Children
Central Library
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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.

Seniors Social

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Seniors
Central Library
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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.

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children
George Ashe Library
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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.

Community Makers & Artisans

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize. 

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

1:30pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Seniors
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
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

Science Fair: How-To (Grades 3 - 12)

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Children, Teen
Central Library
Full
Registration
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children
George Ashe Library
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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

Youth Drop In

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen
Central Library
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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

Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Y/Z 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. 

English Conversation Circle

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Adult, Y/Z 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.

Heart-Shaped Pillows (14+ yrs)

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Full
Registration
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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

Heart-Shaped Pillows (14+ yrs)

7:00pm - 7:45pm
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Full
Registration
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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+.

Video Game Tournament

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teen
Central Library
Full
Registration
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Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games and Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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

Heart-Shaped Pillows (14+ yrs)

8:00pm - 8:45pm
Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Full
Registration
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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+.