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This event is in the "Children" group.
Children
All Library Locations
This event is in the "Children" group.
Mar-Apr
2025
Poetry Slam Contest! (Grades 1-8)
All Day 3/21 - 4/30
All Library Locations
Library Branch:
All Library Locations
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Writing and Publishing
Event Details:
Celebrate National Poetry Month this April by joining our kids Poetry Slam Contest! It's your chance to let your imagination soar and share your poetic creations with the world! Contest details:
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Branches:
Central Library,
George Ashe Library,
Claremont Branch
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10 am |
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This event is in the "Children" group.
Children
George Ashe Library
This event is in the "Children" group.
Apr
14
2025
Mon
Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)
10:00am - 10:30am
George Ashe Library
Library Branch:
George Ashe Library
Room:
George Ashe Storytime Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Culture of Reading,
Early Literacy,
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.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
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.
Apr
14
2025
Mon
Genealogy Drop-In
10:30am - 12:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Maker Space
Age Group:
Adult,
Young Adult,
Seniors
Program Type:
Local History and Genealogy
Event Details:
Stop by the Central Library for a monthly, afternoon drop-in to work on genealogy projects with the support of library staff and other genealogy enthusiasts. Staff will be on site to introduce genealogy tools like Ancestry.ca and as
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Apr
15
2025
Tue
Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)
10:00am - 10:30am
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Storytime Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Culture of Reading,
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Apr
16
2025
Wed
Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)
10:00am - 10:30am
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Storytime Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Culture of Reading,
Early Literacy,
Storytime
Event Details:
This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Apr
16
2025
Wed
Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park
10:00am - 12:00pm
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.
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.
Apr
16
2025
Wed
The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table
10:00am - 6:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Lobby
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
Children
Claremont Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
Apr
17
2025
Thu
Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)
10:00am - 10:30am
Claremont Branch
Library Branch:
Claremont Branch
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Culture of Reading,
Early Literacy,
Storytime
Event Details:
This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Apr
17
2025
Thu
Neurodivergent Storytime (2-6 yrs)
10:00am - 10:45am
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:
This storytime takes place in a quiet and safe environment. It includes interactive stories, songs, action-rhymes, fingerplays and sensory activities which promote literacy skills and development.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Apr
19
2025
Sat
Ovee Stop - Whitevale Park
10:00am - 11:30am
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.
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11 am |
This event is in the "Children" group.
Children
George Ashe Library
This event is in the "Children" group.
Apr
13
2025
Sun
Neurodivergent Drop-in
11:00am - 12:00pm
George Ashe Library
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.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Apr
16
2025
Wed
DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)
11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
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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12 pm |
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Apr
19
2025
Sat
Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park
12:00pm - 1:30pm
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.
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1 pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group.
Children
George Ashe Library
This event is in the "Children" group.
Apr
16
2025
Wed
Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)
1:30pm - 2:30pm
George Ashe Library
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.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
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.
Apr
17
2025
Thu
Community Makers & Artisans
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Maker Space
Age Group:
Adult,
Young Adult,
Seniors
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
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.
Apr
17
2025
Thu
Harm Reduction Information and Education
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Lobby
Age Group:
Adult,
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
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Adult,
Seniors
Central Library
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Apr
18
2025
Fri
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
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.
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2 pm |
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3 pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group.
Children
George Ashe Library
This event is in the "Children" group.
Apr
16
2025
Wed
Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)
3:00pm - 4:00pm
George Ashe Library
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.
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4 pm |
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This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Apr
15
2025
Tue
GTA Rocket Club
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Maker Space
Age Group:
Teen
Program Type:
Community Partnership
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Apr
15
2025
Tue
Ovee Stop - Creekside Park
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.
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This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Apr
17
2025
Thu
Youth Drop In
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
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.
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5 pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Children,
Teen
Central Library
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Apr
16
2025
Wed
Tween Turnout (10-14 yrs)
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Teens Area
Age Group:
Children,
Teen
Program Type:
Games and Activities,
Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:
Relax and connect while playing games with other tweens! This is a program for youth (ages 10-14).
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6 pm |
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Young Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
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.
Apr
14
2025
Mon
English Conversation Circle
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library
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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.
Apr
15
2025
Tue
Ovee Stop - West Shore Community Centre
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Apr
15
2025
Tue
Race to Build: LEGO Car Edition! (8-12 yrs)
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Community Wellness,
Games and Activities,
STEAM
Event Details:
Build a car with your friends and launch it down a ramp to see how far it travels. Change your design and test it again—who can create the car that goes the farthest? Work together and see whose design wins the distance challenge!
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This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Apr
16
2025
Wed
Mastering Resume Writing and Interview Preparation with the Y
6:00pm - 8:00pm
George Ashe Library
Library Branch:
George Ashe Library
Room:
Quiet Study Room
Age Group:
Teen
Program Type:
Community Partnership,
Writing and Publishing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Event Details:
This interactive and informative workshop is designed to help job seekers create resumes that stand out and for individuals to be able to excel in interviews.
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.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Children,
Teen
Central Library
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Apr
16
2025
Wed
Youth Leadership Toastmasters (11-17 yrs)
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Children,
Teen
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
25
Event Details:
The Youth Leadership Program with Toastmasters International is geared for youth to develop their communication and leadership skills through practical experience.
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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.
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.
Apr
17
2025
Thu
Braiding 101: Plaits on Purpose
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult,
Young Adult,
Seniors
Program Type:
Community Partnership,
Community Wellness,
Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Event Details:
Come together for an informative, interactive, and intentional time to learn about the tradition of hair braiding and protective styles in Black culture.
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7 pm |
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Apr
14
2025
Mon
Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Library
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.
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This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Teen,
Adult,
Seniors
George Ashe Library
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
Apr
16
2025
Wed
[George Ashe] Introduction to Office Applications - MS Word
7:00pm - 8:30pm
George Ashe Library
Library Branch:
George Ashe Library
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult,
Seniors
Program Type:
Computers and Technology,
Crafts and DIY,
March Break
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Event Details:
This workshop will teach you the fundamentals on using Microsoft Word. You will learn basic skills such as creating/opening a document, formatting your document and more.
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