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Teen Art Anthology

All Day 5/28 - 6/30
Virtual
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging, TGIS, Writing and Publishing
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Are you a Teen who wants to have their art published at the library? Submit to our Teen Art Anthology!

 

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Poetry in the Park

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Inclusion and Belonging, Summer Reading, Writing and Publishing
Registration Required
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Meet us under the gazebo in Esplanade Park for exciting open mic poetry! Share your own poems or some of your favourites, or feel free to listen and snack on provided cookies and coffee.

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Therapy Cats

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Auditorium at Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Registration Required
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Exam season is fast-approaching. Take a moment to meet our feline guests from Therapeutic Paws of Canada.

 

Introduction to Android Phones and Tablets

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Registration Required
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Familiarize yourself with your Android phone and/or tablet by learning the basics!

Introduction to iPhones and iPads

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Registration Required
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Familiarize yourself with your Apple iPhone and/or iPad by learning the basics!

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Pride Picnic

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come have some fun in the sun at our first pride picnic. Bring your own blanket, your favourite snacks, and vibe to some music! Tie-dye, buttons, sidewalk chalk, bubbles, outdoor sports and more.

Light refreshments provided.

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Job Searching in Canada with Pickering Welcome Centre

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Silent Room 1 at Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging
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Are you new to Canada and not sure how to find a job? Join this workshop presented by the Pickering Welcome Centre to help you with your job search! 

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Puzzle Competition

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
George Ashe Library
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Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Age Group: All Ages, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities
Registration Required
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Hey puzzle masters, looking for a challenge? Compete against fellow puzzlers and race against the clock to be first to complete your supplied jigsaw puzzle. Play individually or in teams of up to four. Winners receive a prize!

Tie-dye design.

Tie-Dye Fun for Adults

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Claremont Library
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Library Branch: Claremont Library
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Games and Activities
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Why should only kids get to have fun with tie-dye?

Using the Large Format Printer

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Registration Required
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Looking for a way to beautify your home by printing your own work? Are you an entrepreneur looking to print promotional materials or posters for your business?

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Adult Reading Challenge (ARC)

All Day 7/1–8/31
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
All Library Locations
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Library Branch: All Library Locations
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Summer Reading
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Celebrate summer by participating in ARC, our Adult Reading Challenge! Complete activities to earn badges along the way.
1 pm

Service Canada Outreach Table

1:00pm–3:30pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Claremont Library
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Library Branch: Claremont Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
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A Service Canada representative will be available to provide advice or guidance on accessing Service Canada programs and services related to Employment Insurance, the Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security.

This is a drop-in event.

Service Canada Outreach Table

1:00pm–4:00pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Outreach Table
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
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A Service Canada representative will be available to provide advice or guidance on accessing Service Canada programs and services related to Employment Insurance, the Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security.

 
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Kahoot! Tech Trivia

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Central Library
Full
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Program Type: Maker Space
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Test your knowledge by competing against each other using Kahoot! A smartphone or tablet is required to play, however, if you do not have one, Library staff will have devices for you to borrow for the game.
7 pm

Writing Project Series: Publishing Pt. 1

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Full
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Financial Literacy, Writing and Publishing
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Let’s explore the traditional publishing process! Learn about querying agents, working with publishers, and participating in literary events.

Canva Series: Resume Design

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Central Library
Full
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Program Type: Maker Space
Registration Required
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This workshop will teach you how you can use Canva and digital design techniques to make your resume stand out from the rest of the crowd.