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This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
The Antiracist Deck Question of the Week
All Day 2/1 - 2/17
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
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This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Teen,
Adult
Central Library
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Black Excellence Pins
All Day 2/1 - 2/29
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.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Black History Month Reading Challenge
All Day 2/1 - 2/29
Virtual
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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!
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This event is in the "Children" group.
Children
All Library Locations
This event is in the "Children" group.
Freedom Quilt (4-12 yrs)
All Day 2/1 - 2/29
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.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Feb
13
2024
Tue
Pathway to Newcomer Success with Pickering Welcome Centre
9:30am - 11:00am
Central Library
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Financial Literacy,
Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:
Are you new to Canada? Or a new immigrant and not sure how to find a job in Canada? Join this event presented by the Pickering Welcome Center to help you with your job search! Learn About:
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This event is in the "Children" group.
Children
George Ashe Library
Full
This event is in the "Children" group.
Feb
12
2024
Mon
Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-4 yrs)
10:00am - 10:45am
George Ashe Library
Full
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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.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Feb
12
2024
Mon
Genealogy Drop-In
10:30am - 12:30pm
Central Library
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Maker Space
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Local History and Genealogy
Calling all genealogists, experienced and new to a regular genealogy drop-in program to work on genealogy projects with the support of library staff and other genealogy enthusiasts. Staff will be on site to do basic introduction to genealogy tools like Ancestry.ca assist and help with research questions, suggest resources, and other research tools. Bring a laptop or try our Loanable Laptops service.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Feb
13
2024
Tue
Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)
10:00am - 10:30am
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Feb
14
2024
Wed
Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)
10:00am - 10:30am
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
Children
Claremont Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
Feb
15
2024
Thu
Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)
10:00am - 10:30am
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.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Children
Central Library
Full
This event is in the "Children" group.
Feb
15
2024
Thu
Neurodivergent Storytime (2-6 yrs)
10:00am - 10:45am
Central Library
Full
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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.
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11 am |
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
All Ages
George Ashe Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Feb
11
2024
Sun
Neurodivergent Drop-In
11:00am - 12:00pm
George Ashe Library
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Library Branch:
George Ashe Library
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Community Wellness
Event Details:
The library will be hosting a unique event catering to families with children who identify as being neurodivergent to come and experience the library prior to regular operating hours.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Feb
14
2024
Wed
DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)
11:00am - 1:00pm
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.
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12 pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Feb
12
2024
Mon
Parent Child Mother Goose with EarlyON (birth to 12 months)
1:30pm - 3:30pm
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.
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This event is in the "Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Feb
13
2024
Tue
Seniors Social
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
Children
George Ashe Library
This event is in the "Children" group.
Feb
14
2024
Wed
Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)
1:30pm - 2:30pm
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.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Feb
15
2024
Thu
Community Makers & Artisans
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Adult,
Seniors
Central Library
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Feb
16
2024
Fri
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker
1:30pm - 4:00pm
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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
All Ages,
Children,
Teen,
Adult
Off Site
Full
Registration
Offsite Event
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Feb
17
2024
Sat
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
All Ages,
Children,
Teen,
Adult
Program Type:
Gardening
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
Come by for a presentation by Durham Master Gardeners on preparing your garden for spring, followed by our Seed Library Launch! Stick around after the presentation to ask one of the guest gardening experts all your gardening questions.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
Children
George Ashe Library
Full
This event is in the "Children" group.
Feb
17
2024
Sat
Seed Library Launch! (6-12 yrs)
2:00pm - 3:00pm
George Ashe Library
Full
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Library Branch:
George Ashe Library
Room:
Quiet Study Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Community Partnership,
Gardening
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Join us for the launch of our Seed Library! Learn about what a Seed Library is and have your children participate in some planting activities. This event is in partnership with Durham Master Gardeners.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
Children
George Ashe Library
This event is in the "Children" group.
Feb
14
2024
Wed
Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)
3:00pm - 4:00pm
George Ashe Library
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
Children
George Ashe Library
Full
This event is in the "Children" group.
Feb
14
2024
Wed
Valentine's Day Celebration! (4-12 yrs)
4:30pm - 5:30pm
George Ashe Library
Full
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Library Branch:
George Ashe Library
Room:
Quiet Study Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Community Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
9
Event Details:
Love is in the air! Join us to make a Valentine craft for yourself or someone you love. Supplies will be provided.
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This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Feb
15
2024
Thu
Youth Drop In
4:00pm - 5:30pm
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.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Adult,
Y/Z Young Adult,
Seniors
Central Library
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Feb
12
2024
Mon
Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Adult,
Y/Z Young Adult,
Seniors
Central Library
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Feb
12
2024
Mon
English Conversation Circle
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
Children
George Ashe Library
This event is in the "Children" group.
Feb
15
2024
Thu
LEGO Fun! (6-12 yrs)
6:00pm - 7:00pm
George Ashe Library
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Library Branch:
George Ashe Library
Room:
Quiet Study Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Community Wellness
Event Details:
Come and play with LEGO at the library! Let your creativity be your guide! Supplies will be provided.
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This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Teen,
Adult,
Y/Z Young Adult,
Seniors
Central Library
Full
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Feb
14
2024
Wed
B2B Maker - Introduction to the Sound Booth & Audio Recording
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Library
Full
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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:
Did you know that the Pickering Library hosts a sound recording booth? In this workshop, you will learn the basics of how to record audio such as your voice using the free and open source software called Audacity.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group.
Adult,
Y/Z Young Adult
Central Library
Full
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group.
Feb
15
2024
Thu
Black Excellence Trivia
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library
Full
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Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Adult,
Y/Z Young Adult
Program Type:
Community Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
98
Event Details:
Test your knowledge by competing against each other using Kahoot! A cell phone or tablet is required to play, however, if you do not have one, Library staff will have devices to borrow for the game.
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