Week Calendar

Name: Youth in Policing Presentation
Start: 2024-09-19T18:30:00-04:00
End: 2024-09-19T20:00:00-04:00
Location: George Ashe Library

Featured Events

Youth in Policing Presentation

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library

Open

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

Age Group: Teen, Adult

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 2

Event Details:

Join us for an insightful event showcasing the DRPS Youth in Policing (YIP) Program, where community engagement meets youth empowerment.

Tea & Books

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Culture of Reading, Summer Reading

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 1

Event Details:

Our staff will present new and exciting books available at the Library as you enjoy some tea, snacks, discussion and social time with others. You just might discover your next favourite author!

Real estate agent showing a family a home.

Navigating the Real Estate Market with Nikhil Paul

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 36

Event Details:

Delve into the intricacies of the real estate market during this educational presentation!

Celebrate Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur (5-12 yrs)

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Central Storytime Area at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Storytime Area

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Event Details:

Bring in the Jewish New Year! Join co-director of Chabad Chana Borenstein and community member Emma Cunningham to talk about how to start a sweet new year during the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah.

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.

Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions

Food will be served at this event. Please let us know if anyone registered has any allergies or dietary restrictions.

Ovee Launch Party

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Off Site

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: All Ages

Event Details:

Ovee [pronounced "OH-VEE"] is the Pickering Public Library's new outreach vehicle, featuring a custom-built interior designed for delivering Library services to residents across Pickering.

Make your own Trebuchet! (10 -12 yrs)

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library

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Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: STEAM

Event Details:

Come and learn about siege engines and build your own operating miniature trebuchets. Supplies will be provided.

Embracing Identity Panel

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult

Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 27

Event Details:

Come together for a panel discussion for LGBT History Month and Coming Out Day on the importance of personal discovery, identity, and the power of community.

Paw Print Wreath with Animal Services

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 19

Event Details:

Learn how to make a paw print wreath!

All supplies will be provided.

Self care products spread out on a table.

Wellness Series: Flair for Self Care with DCHC

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library

Open

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

Take a little self-care get-away, hang out and mix spa treatments to use at home! You’ll get a free program kit with everything you need.

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.

Comic book style graphic in orange, yellow, and blue

Comic Book Writing with Howard Wong (9-12 yrs)

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Writing and Publishing

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 9

Event Details:

Jumpstart your comic creating during this two-hour overview workshop covering basically everything you need to start your comic book creating journey!

Topics include:

Worldbuilding

Story Development

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10 am		This event is in the "Children" group. Getting Ready for Kindergarten with Academic Allies (3-5 yrs) 10:00am - 11:00am Children Central Library Full Registration This event is in the "Children" group. Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Early Literacy, Summer Reading Registration Required Seats Remaining: 18 Event Details: This program will be a play-based program, focusing on essential skills children need to enter Kindergarten. Key areas will include: fine motor, self-regulation and well-being, cognitive development, and socialization. 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 "Seniors" group. Games with Senior Buddies 10:00am - 1:00pm Seniors Central Library This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging Event Details: Join an afternoon of games and trivia with Senior Buddies!
11 am			This event is in the "Adult" group. DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support) 11:00am - 1:00pm Adult Central Library This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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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1 pm	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. Service Canada Outreach Table 1:00pm - 3:30pm Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors Claremont Branch 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Claremont Branch Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy Event Details: 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.		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. Metrolinx Information Table 1:00pm - 3:00pm Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors Central Library 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Lobby Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership Event Details: Come say hello to the Metrolinx Team and visit the Metrolinx information booth at the Pickering Public Library! The Metrolinx Durham Region Community Engagement Team will be on site: This event is in the "Children" group. Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months) 1:30pm - 2:30pm Children George Ashe Library This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: George Ashe Storytime Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness 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.	This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Community Makers & Artisans 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adult, Seniors George Ashe Library This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Y/Z Young Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Harm Reduction Information and Education 1:00pm - 3:00pm 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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Lobby Age Group: Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership Event Details: Harm Reduction Outreach Counsellors with the Harm Reduction Outreach program at John Howard Society Durham will be on-site at the Pickering Central Library to offer harm reduction education and information as well as Naloxone training and distribu	This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker 1:30pm - 4:00pm Adult, Seniors Central Library This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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				This event is in the "Children" group. Summer Reading Club Wrap-Up Party with Magic Mel (0-12 yrs) 2:00pm - 3:30pm Children Central Library This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Storytime Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Summer Reading Event Details: Join us for the final hurrah as we wrap-up a fun-filled summer! Enjoy a live performance from Magic Mel and fun activities and crafts by children's staff. This is an event you don't want to miss!
3 pm			This event is in the "Children" group. Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months) 3:00pm - 4:00pm Children George Ashe Library This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: George Ashe Storytime Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness 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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7 pm	This event is in the "Adult" group. Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adult Central Library This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.

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