Central Library

9:30am-9:00pm

(905) 831-6265

Central Library
One the Esplanade S
Pickering ON L1V 6K7
Canada

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Sun: 12:00pm-5:00pm

Mon: 9:30am-9:00pm

Tue: 9:30am-9:00pm

Wed: 9:30am-9:00pm

Thu: 9:30am-9:00pm

Fri: 9:30am-9:00pm

Sat: 9:30am-5:00pm

George Ashe Library

9:30am-9:00pm

(905) 420-2254

George Ashe Library
470 Kingston Road
Pickering ON L1V 1A4
Canada

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Sun: 12:00pm-5:00pm

Mon: 9:30am-9:00pm

Tue: 9:30am-9:00pm

Wed: 9:30am-9:00pm

Thu: 9:30am-9:00pm

Fri: 9:30am-9:00pm

Sat: 9:30am-5:00pm

Claremont Library

Closed

(905) 831-6265

Claremont Library
4941 Old Brock Road
Claremont ON L1Y 1A9
Canada

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Tue: 4:00pm-8:00pm

Wed: Closed

Thu: 4:00pm-8:00pm

Fri: Closed

Sat: 1:00pm-5:00pm

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470 Kingston Rd
Pickering ON L1V6K7
Canada

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Featured Events

'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

Open

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!

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

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

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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!

Noon Years Eve! (0-12 yrs)

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Central Storytime Area at Central Library

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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.

Pencil Case Makeover! (8-12 yrs)

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library

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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.

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

01/05/2026 @ 9:00am to 02/06/2026 @ 9:00pm

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Age Group: Children, Teen

Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM

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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.

Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-5 yrs)

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library

Open

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities

Registration Required

Event Details:

Start off the new year by getting your child ready for kindergarten! This program is geared for children entering kindergarten in 2026.

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Central Storytime Area at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Storytime Area

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime

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Perfect for little ones who love bounces and tickles! This storytime features books, songs and action rhymes for little ones!

Introduction to Computers

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Event Room

Age Group: Seniors

Program Type: Computers and Technology

Registration Required

Event Details:

This introductory workshop will teach you all about the basic components and ports on a modern computer. You will also learn basic keyboarding and mouse skills.

Video Game Tournament

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Teen Gaming Station at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Teen Gaming Station

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Games and Activities

Registration Required

Event Details:

Bring your competitive, and fun, spirit to the library!
We will be running a gamer's choice tournament.

Join our Teen Discord Server, to cast your vote! https://discord.com/invite/vQDZwZR

Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-5 yrs)

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Event Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities

Registration Required

Event Details:

Start off the new year by getting your child ready for kindergarten! This program is geared for children entering kindergarten in 2026.

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All Day	Closing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation All Day Some Branches Branches: George Ashe Library, Claremont Library
10 am			This event is in the "All Ages" group Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park 10:00am–12:00pm All Ages Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Ovee, Rick Johnson Memorial Park Event Details: Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Ovee Stop - Whitevale Park 10:00am–11:30am All Ages Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Ovee, Whitevale Park Event Details: Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.
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12 pm				This event is in the "All Ages" group Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park 12:00pm–1:30pm All Ages Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Ovee, Rick Johnson Memorial Park Event Details: Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.
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6 pm		This event is in the "All Ages" group Ovee Stop - Rouge Valley Park 6:00pm–7:00pm All Ages Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Ovee, Rouge Valley Park Event Details: Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.

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