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Crafty Tales (2-5 yrs)

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library

Open

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: George Ashe Storytime Area

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a fun storytime filled with books, songs, and rhymes, followed by an exciting hands-on craft inspired by the story. Perfect for little ones who love reading and crafting!

Access Justice with Jessica Mason

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Open

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

As a continuation of her commitment to providing access to justice, Jessica is offering in-person and online Pro Bono (for the public good) legal consultations. Pro Bono signifies professional services delivered without compensation.

Celebrate Winter: DIY Cards! (6-12 yrs)

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Waitlist

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY

Registration Required

Event Details:

Feeling crafty? Come on by and create a hand-made card for someone you love! Supplies will be provided.

Crafternoon! (5-12 yrs)

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library

Waitlist

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY

Registration Required

Event Details:

Time to get crafty! Come and get creative with a variety of seasonal fun craft supplies. What will you make? Supplies will be provided.

The Prism Collective

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult

Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Inclusion and Belonging

Registration Required

Event Details:

Welcome to the Prism Collective! We will be meeting every month for games, activities, watch parties, and discussions around community and identity.

This is a program for 2SLGBTQIA+ community members and allies ages 16 – 25.

Great Gingerbread Decorating Competition

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Teens Area at Central Library

Waitlist

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Teens Area

Age Group: Teen

Registration Required

Event Details:

The competition is on... who can make the Greatest Gingerbread House?

Roll up your sleeves and get messy as you go face to face with other legendary Gingerbread House constructors. Build, decorate, and enjoy!

Crafty Tales (2-5 yrs)

Friday, December 12, 2025 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: Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a fun storytime filled with books, songs, and rhymes, followed by an exciting hands-on craft inspired by the story. Perfect for little ones who love reading and crafting!

Anime Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Event Room

Age Group: Teen

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!

Anime of the month: Attack on Titan

Open book of poetry beside a potted plant, sunlight shining.

Creative Writing Series: Poetry

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing

Registration Required

Event Details:

Is poetry simply a bunch of fancy rhymes jumbled together, or is it so much more? Learn the answer at this program as we take a look at the characteristics of a poem, different types of poetry, and just how powerful poetry can be.

Tween to Teen: Craft Night

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Teens Area at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Teens Area

Age Group: Children, Teen

Program Type: Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging

Registration Required

Event Details:

Relax and connect while making crafts with other tweens!

This is a program for youth (ages 10-14)

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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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table 10:00am–6:00pm Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Central Library This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "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 Outreach Table Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging Event Details: The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) is a community-based, multi-service agency dedicated to offering a broad range of community services.		This event is in the "Children" group Maple Syrup Fun! (6-12 yrs) 10:30am–12:00pm Children Central Library Full Registration Required 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: Maker Space - Common Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, March Break, Sustainability Registration Required Event Details: Have you ever wondered where maple syrup comes from? Come join us and learn more about where maple syrup comes from. Participants will engage in crafts and learn about why maple trees are so important to our environment.	Reservation Meeting 10:15am–11:15am Central Library This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Collab Room 2 (green)
11 am
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 Event Details: Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.
1 pm			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, Early Literacy Event Details: This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.	This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Community Makers & Artisans 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Central Library This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "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: Maker Space - Common Area Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group VPI Employment Services Support Table 1:00pm–4:00pm Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Central Library This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "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 Outreach Table Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy Event Details: VPI Employment Services - Ajax will doing resume critiques and discussing their employment support services.	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 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					This event is in the "Children" group Family Movie Afternoon: The Garfield Movie! (5-12 yrs) 2:00pm–4:00pm Children Central Library Full Registration Required 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 Wellness, Film Screening, March Break Registration Required Event Details: Start your March Break with a paws-itively fun movie afternoon at the library! We will be watching The Garfield Movie, packed with laughs and adventures. Grab your friends and join the fun—it’s going to be a meow-velous time!	This event is in the "Children" group STEM Workshop with Ontario Tech University (Grades 5-8) 2:00pm–4:00pm Children Central Library Full Registration Required 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, March Break, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Boost your child's STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) skills with Ontario Tech University's Engineering Outreach Team!
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, Early Literacy Event Details: This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.			This event is in the "Teen" group Cancelled Gartic Phone on Discord 3:00pm–4:00pm Teen Virtual Full Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Teen" group Cancelled Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Teen Program Type: Computers and Technology, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging Registration Required Event Details: Bring your best drawing skills for a game of Gartic Phone! Is that a bird, a plane, superman?! Your guess is as good as ours. 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.
4 pm		This event is in the "Teen" group GTA Rocket Club 4:00pm–5:30pm Teen Central Library This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space - Common Area Age Group: Teen Program Type: Community Partnership This event is in the "All Ages" group Ovee Stop - Creekside Park 4:00pm–5:30pm 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 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 "Teen" group Youth Drop In 4:00pm–5:30pm Teen Central Library This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Teens Area Age Group: Teen Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging Event Details: Games, Music, and Snacks. Every week, every time. A Youth Outreach Worker from Durham Community Health Centre will be on site. Resources included. All welcome! 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.
5 pm
6 pm	This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group English Conversation Circle 6:30pm–7:30pm Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Central Library This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "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: Silent Room 1 Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging Event Details: For newcomers in the Pickering area looking to practice conversational English, meet new people, and learn about your community. Join us for a one hour conversation circle in partnership with Community Development Council Durham.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Ovee Stop - West Shore Community Centre 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 Event Details: Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.	BLEND (Black-Led Engagement Network of Durham) - Durham Region Micro-grants Information Session 6:00pm–7:30pm Central Library Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging Event Details: Residents and small, not-for-profit community groups aiming to reduce violence and support positive youth development can apply for Durham Region’s Community Micro-Grants through the Building Safer Communities Grants Program.
7 pm	Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters 7:00pm–8:30pm Central Library Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Event Details: Find your voice at Toastmasters! Hear some great speakers and enjoy warm conversation and watch a Toastmasters meeting unfold.		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Re-purpose Stickers into Magnets or Buttons 7:00pm–8:30pm Children, Teen, Adult Central Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space - Common Area Age Group: Children, Teen, Adult Program Type: Computers and Technology, Crafts and DIY Registration Required Event Details: Have a sticker collection that you want to dust off and show off? Repurpose your sticker collection into wearable buttons or magnets to display on your fridge!	This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Creative Writing Series: Fiction 7:00pm–8:30pm Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Central Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing Registration Required Event Details: Who doesn’t love a story that can be told in ten pages or less? Learn the art of the short story by dissecting the following characteristics: character, plot, theme, setting, and dialogue, among others.
8 pm				This event is in the "Teen" group Library Late Nite 8:30pm–10:30pm Teen Central Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Teens Area Age Group: Teen Program Type: Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging Registration Required Event Details: After-hours in the library with games, snacks, and music! This is a program for teens (ages 14-19). Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies/Dietary Restrictions Food will be served at this event. Please let us know if anyone registered has any allergies or dietary restrictions. 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.

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