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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.

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.

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)

Intro to UX Design

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

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

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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

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!

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All Day	This event is in the "Children" group Tails of Hope Short Story Contest (5-12 yrs) All Day 5/12–7/13 Children Virtual Full Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Children" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Writing and Publishing Registration Required Event Details: Join Pickering Public Library, Pickering Animal Services and Hifive Kids Dental & Braces and write a story about your furry friend.
10 am			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 Pickering Small Business Hub 10:00am–12:00pm 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, Financial Literacy Event Details: Pickering-based entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their business can speak with a staff member at the Outreach Table in the Central Library lobby to receive support!	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 Cancelled 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 Cancelled 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 Explore and Discover: Gardening Fun with EarlyON (2-6 yrs) 10:00am–11:30am 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 Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership Event Details: This program will provide children the opportunity to participate in activities that introduce the world of gardening through planting, creative arts, and sensory experiences. 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 "Children" group Drag Queen Storytime! (0-12 yrs) 10:00am–12:00pm Children Off Site Full Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Inclusion and Belonging Registration Required Event Details: The award-winning Drag Queen Story Time returns! Featuring two fabulous queens, this family-friendly program showcases stories celebrating diversity and inclusion. 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				This event is in the "Adult" group DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support) 11:00am–2:00pm Adult Central Library This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
12 pm
1 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs) 1:30pm–3:00pm Children Central Library This event is in the "Children" group 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, Community Wellness, Early Literacy Event Details: This program will introduce children to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.		This event is in the "Adult" group Pickering Welcome Centre Outreach Table 1:00pm–4:00pm Adult Central Library This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Lobby Elevator Display 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. 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, Community Wellness, 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 "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: Collab Room 1 (blue) 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				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, Community Wellness, Early Literacy Event Details: This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.
4 pm					This event is in the "Children" group Tails of Hope Short Story Contest: Writing Workshop with Sue Palmer (5-12 yrs) 4:30pm–5:30pm 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, Community Wellness, Writing and Publishing Registration Required Event Details: Are you interested in entering the Tails of Hope Short Story contest, but you don't know where to start? Join us for a how-to workshop on writing your own book with local Pickering author, Sue Palmer.
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 "Teen" group Level Up: Youth Forum 6:00pm–7:30pm 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: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging Registration Required Event Details: Hey Teens – We Want to Hear From You! 🎤 Join us for a Youth Forum where you help shape the future of the library’s Teen Program! 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. This event is in the "Adult" group Cancelled Divorce Information Session 6:00pm–8:00pm Adult Virtual Full Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group Cancelled Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. This event is in the "Children" group Gardening Fun with Pickering Garden Club (6-12 yrs) 6:30pm–7:30pm Children George Ashe 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: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Gardening Registration Required Event Details: In this workshop, members of the Pickering Garden Club will teach kids how to plant seeds for food and flowers and provide instructions on how to care for the plants.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen" group Youth Leadership Toastmasters (11-17 yrs) 6:30pm–8:00pm Children, Teen Central Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group 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: Auditorium Age Group: Children, Teen Program Type: Community Partnership Registration Required Event Details: The Youth Leadership Program with Toastmasters International is geared for youth to develop their communication and leadership skills through practical experience.	This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Cancelled Applying and Networking Like a Pro 6:30pm–8:00pm Teen, Young Adult George Ashe Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Cancelled Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Teen, Young Adult Program Type: Community Partnership, Writing and Publishing Registration Required Event Details: Not sure where to start in your job search? Learn how to define your personal brand and refine your job search strategy. During this session, you'll learn how to: This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Cancelled Pride Movie Night 6:30pm–8:30pm Teen, Adult, Young Adult Central Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Cancelled Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Film Screening Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate Pride with a fun and inclusive movie night, presented in partnership with the City of Pickering. This event features complimentary pizza and a build-your-own popcorn bar to enjoy during the screening.

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