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Intro to UX Design

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Crafts and DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover how User Experience (UX) Design shapes the way we interact with the world. In this beginner-friendly session, we'll break down what UX is, explore core principles and walk through the phases of the UX design process.

Pickering Library Job Searching in Canada flyer

Job Searching in Canada with Pickering Welcome Centre

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Silent Room 1 at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

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! 

'Savouring Verses' book cover on either side of Judith Shaw's author photo.

Judith Shaw Book Launch: Savouring Verses: A Jamaican Childhood (Re)Collection

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Author Event, Community Partnership, Writing and Publishing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a live reading, cultural storytelling, and audience Q&A with local author Judith Shaw. The event will also include light Caribbean refreshments to engage the senses and bring the stories to life!

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Holiday Coding and Robotics Adventure with Code Ninjas (8-14 yrs)

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

You’re invited to explore the world of STEM with Code Ninjas Pickering in this holiday-themed workshop!

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Noon Years Eve! (0-12 yrs)

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Games and Activities
Event Details:

Bring your party hats and noisemakers and come countdown the New Year! We will have games and activities for families to participate in. Supplies will be provided.

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Pencil Case Makeover! (8-12 yrs)

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts and DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Transform an ordinary pencil bag into your own masterpiece! Use colourful markers to decorate and design something that is one-of-a-kind. Supplies will be provided. 

SCIENCE!

Registration for Pickering-Ajax Science Fair (Grades 3-12)

01/05/2026 @ 9:00am to 02/06/2026 @ 9:00pm
All Library Locations
Library Branch: All Library Locations
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM
Event Details:

On Saturday, March 7, Pickering Public Library and Ajax Public Library will be hosting our annual Pickering-Ajax Science Fair! Children from Grades 3-12 are invited to create a science fair project.

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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.
9 am

Pathway to Newcomer Success: Job Searching in Canada with Pickering Welcome Centre

9:30am–11:00am
Adult
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, 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!

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10 am
11 am
12 pm
1 pm

Pickering Welcome Centre Outreach Table

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adult
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Outreach Table
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

The Pickering Welcome Centre will host a monthly information table at the Central Library, where Settlement Counsellors will be available to answer questions for newcomers and immigrants to Canada.

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 Outreach Table
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
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm

Divorce Information Session

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

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

Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adult
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. 

Painting 3D Printed Dungeons & Dragons Minis

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to learn how to create your own Dungeons & Dragons mini for your next campaign? Join us and bring your favourite DnD character to life with basic painting techniques. Delve into a world of creativity and network with other DnD creatives.