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Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
10 am

Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

10:00am - 10:30am
George Ashe Library
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Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: George Ashe Storytime Area
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!

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)

10:00am - 10:30am
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, 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
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
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!

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

Neurodivergent Storytime (2-6 yrs)

10:00am - 10:45am
Central Library
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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.

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.
11 am

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.
12 pm
1 pm

Seniors Social

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
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
George Ashe Library
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Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: George Ashe Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.

Community Makers & Artisans

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
2 pm

Social Services Community Supports

2:00pm - 4:30pm
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.

Coding Workshop with Ontario Tech University (Grades 1-4)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Full
Registration
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Computers and Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

c_wonder Coding Workshops aim to introduce children to the fundamentals of coding and its applications in the real world.

Ramadan Storytime with the Muslim Women of Durham Region (0-12)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging, Storytime
Event Details:

Join the Muslim Women of Durham Region for a fun-filled family event on Ramadan and Eid. There will be an opportunity to learn about the month of fasting, the lunar calendar, and how Eid is celebrated.

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.
3 pm

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
George Ashe Library
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Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: George Ashe Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership
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
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Inclusion and Belonging

Games, Music, and Snacks. Every week, every time. A Youth Outreach Worker from Carea, 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

English Conversation Circle

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: 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.

Divorce Information Session

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Full
Registration
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Family Mediation and Resources presents an online divorce information session focusing on divorce options in and out of court.

Youth Leadership Toastmasters (11-17 yrs)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Central Library
Full
Registration
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

The Youth Leadership Program with Toastmasters International is geared for youth to develop their communication and leadership skills through practical experience.

Alphabet Soup: 2SLGBTQIA+ 101 with pflagDR

6:30pm - 8:00pm
George Ashe Library
Full
Registration
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Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Come join us and pflag Durham Region for a safer space to have a conversation around the differences between gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation and how to use affirming language!

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.
7 pm

Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
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. 

Gardening for the Birds with Durham Master Gardeners

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library
Full
Registration
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Wellness, Gardening
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

The focus for this talk is to provide an understanding of the needs of birds, how to design your garden to provide food, shelter and nesting spots.

Analog to Digital Conversion

7:00pm - 8:30pm
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: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Do you still have precious family videos on VHS cassettes? Music on vinyl LP discs or even cassette tapes? Learn how to unlock and preserve your memories and convert your analog material to digital using Maker Space equipment.

From A Maze to Amazing: Understanding Ontario's Personal Income Tax, Credits and Benefits

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Financial Literacy
Event Details:

The Ministry of Finance will be on hand during this information session for anyone who finds the thought of filing a personal Income Tax and Benefit Return stressful, confusing, or overwhelming.

Pickering Public Library Board Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm
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.