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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.
Closing

Family Day

All Day
Some Branches
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch

The Antiracist Deck Question of the Week

All Day 2/21 - 2/29
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
10 am

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: 14
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
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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!
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

What You Need to Know About Tax (for newcomers)

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adult, Seniors
George Ashe Library
Full
Registration
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Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

New to Canada and want to understand the tax system? Then this session is for you! 

This session will share: 
1 pm

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, Seniors
George Ashe Library
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Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
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

Social Services Community Supports

2:00pm - 4:30pm
All Ages, Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
Age Group: All Ages, Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness

An Ontario Works Outreach Worker from the Region of Durham will be onsite every Wednesday at the Central Library to assist you, and no appointment is necessary. The Outreach Worker can connect you to a variety of social services, supports, and resources, including financial resources, housing, food security, counselling, children’s services referrals, assistance to replace government issued ID, and more.

The Outreach Worker can also contact community agencies on your behalf and assist with online government application forms.

Introduction to Operating Systems - Windows 11

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Full
Registration
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

This introductory workshop will teach you the basics of using the Microsoft Windows 11 operating system for PC computers. Fundamentals such as File Explorer, the Windows Desktop, Control Panel and more will be discussed.
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

Adopt-a-Pet with Pickering Animal Services (7-12 yrs)

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
George Ashe Library
Full
Registration
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Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to adopt your own pet? Well now you can! Join Lindsey from Pickering Animal Services as she talks about the responsibilities of owning a variety of pets.

Budgeting and Expenses with Chartered Professional Accountants (Grades 7-8)

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children, Teen
George Ashe Library
Full
Registration
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Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Budgeting is about making choices between what we need and what we want. Staying on or under a budget reaps positive rewards. You are in charge of your choices, but first you have to be aware that you are making them.

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
7 pm

Sleepy Storytime (2-6 yrs)

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Children
George Ashe Library
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Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

Put on your pajamas and bring your favourite stuffy and join us for some sleepy stories before bedtime!

Black History Month: Author Kern Carter

7:00pm - 8:00pm
All Ages, Teen
Virtual
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: All Ages, Teen
Program Type: Black History Month, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Kern Carter, author of the teen novel Boys and Girls Screaming, will share the pain and joy behind his book’s creative process as well as his personal journey of breaking through a challenging career.

Jackbox Games Night

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, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Got the winter blahs? There's a solution: Jackbox! Come socialize and play a few rounds of several different Jackbox Party games! Please note that a smart device (phone, tablet, etc.) will be needed to participate. 

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.

Pickering Public Library Board Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Adult
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Library Board
Event Details:

Board meetings are held in-person and are open to members of the public to attend.