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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 at Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex!

A rack of dresses

Prom Boutique Donations

All Day 1/12 - 2/13
Central Lobby Center Display at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Center Display
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging, Sustainability
Event Details:

Help a student shine on their special day!

salmon

PA Day Fun: The Salmon Are Coming with Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters! (6-12 yrs)

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters as they deliver salmon eggs to the library.  Participants will be able to engage and ask questions about the eggs as well as enjoy a variety of salmon related activities and crafts!

osmo

PA Day Fun: Play with Osmos! (5-8 yrs)

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM
Registration Required
Group of people around a table, speaking with each other, books open on the table.

Writing Circle: Collage Poetry

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Silent Room 1 at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pop by the library's Writing Circle to discuss poetry and prose with fellow writers. Try out some cool prompts and activities and be a part of your local creative writing community!

Registration encouraged, but not required.

playing with letters

Celebrate Family Literacy Day! (0-6 yrs)

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities, Storytime
Event Details:

Celebrate Family Literacy Day at the library! This year's theme is: Make mealtime family learning time. Families will engage in a music circle, storytime and enjoy various literacy activities and games! 

Therapeutic Paws of Canada

Therapy Dogs

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Exam season is ending. Take a moment to destress and meet our furry guests from Therapeutic Paws of Canada. 

A red cloud.

Anime Club

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Program Type: Film Screening, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our biweekly Anime Club meetup, where anime enthusiasts and those new to the genre come together for snacks, watch parties, and discussing our favourite moments and characters!

For ages 13-30

Introduction to 3D Printing

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Registration Required
Event Details:

This introductory workshop will teach you the ins and outs of the library's 3D printers. Learn how to change the filament, load your file and how to make simple changes.

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10 am

Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-4 yrs)

10:00am–11:00am
Children
George Ashe Library
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Required

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: 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!

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.

Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!
Cancelled

Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Claremont Library
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Library Branch: Claremont Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

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

Neurodivergent Drop-In

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
George Ashe Library
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Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

The library will be hosting a unique event catering to families with children who identify as being neurodivergent to come and experience the library prior to regular operating hours.

Homeschoolers' Hub: Writing Workshop (5-12 yrs)

11:00am–12:30pm
Children
Central Library
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Homeschoolers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover, create, and connect at our Homeschoolers' Hub!
12 pm
1 pm

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

1:30pm–3:00pm
Children
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy
Event Details:

This program will introduce children 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.

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

1:30pm–2:30pm
Children
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.

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.
2 pm
3 pm

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children
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.

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.
4 pm

LEGO Club! (6-12 yrs)

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children
George Ashe Library
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Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Inclusion and Belonging, STEAM
Event Details:

Come and meet new friends and play with LEGO! Let your creativity be your guide. Supplies will be provided.

Valentine's Craft Fun! (6-10 yrs)

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children
Central Library
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Love is in the air! Join us to make a Valentine craft for yourself or someone you love. Supplies will be provided.