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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
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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.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Art Anthology

All Day 5/28–6/30
Teen
Virtual
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging, TGIS, Writing and Publishing
Event Details:

Are you a Teen who wants to have their art published at the library? Submit to our Teen Art Anthology!

 

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.

10 am
This event is in the "Children" group

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: Community Wellness, Early Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get your child ready for Kindergarten! Weekly themes include: Know Your Name, Finger Play, Self-Help, and Gluing and Cutting.

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

Dementia 101 for Care Partners with Alzheimer Society of Durham Region

10:30am–12:30pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Event Details:

Presented by Alzheimer Society of Durham Region, this four-part series offers care partners of persons living with dementia an opportunity to explore an overview of the dementia journey in an interactive and supportive atmosphere.

This event is in the "Children" group

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: 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!

This event is in the "Children" group

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: 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

Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park

10:00am–12:00pm
All Ages
Off Site
Offsite Event
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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
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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

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: 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
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, Early Literacy
Event Details:

Join the Pickering Public Library and EarlyON teams on an exciting adventure in the great outdoors with Explore and Discover Nature! This fun-filled, hands-on program invites children to explore the wonders of the world around them.

This event is in the "Children" group

Bring Back the Salmon Release (6-12 yrs)

10:00am–12:00pm
Children
Off Site
Full
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know that the Pickering Public Library currently has a salmon hatchery housing 100 salmon?

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
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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 "All Ages" group

Ovee Visit - Youth Pride Durham

1:00pm–4:00pm
All Ages
Off Site
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Ovee
Event Details:

Youth Pride Durham is a friendly, inclusive celebration for youth, children and families who are part of 2SLGBTQI+ communities. Allies are welcome to join.

This free event champions acceptance through an afternoon of:

This event is in the "Children" group

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, 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 "Seniors" group

Seniors Social

1:00pm–3:00pm
Seniors
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Get together with other Seniors every Tuesday afternoon for coffee and snacks.  This fun gathering features lively games of Rummikub, Sequence, and Dominoes.

This event is in the "Children" group

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, 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 "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Community Makers & Artisans

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Harm Reduction Information and Education

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Outreach Table
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

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
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central First Floor Center Common Area
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
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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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Ovee Stop - Hollymeadow Park

2:30pm–3:30pm
All Ages
Off Site
Offsite Event
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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 "Children" group

Marble Run Fun! (8-12 yrs)

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Central Library
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and work together with friends to build some super awesome marble runs! How complex can you make them?

3 pm
This event is in the "Children" group

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, 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 "All Ages" group

Ovee Stop - Creekside Park

4:00pm–5:30pm
All Ages
Off Site
Offsite Event
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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
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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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Ovee Stop - Rouge Valley Park

4:00pm–5:30pm
All Ages
Off Site
Offsite Event
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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.

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
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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 - Greenwood Community Centre

6:00pm–7:00pm
All Ages
Off Site
Offsite Event
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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

Anime Club

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teen
Central Library
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Film Screening, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This month's anime: My Hero Academia 

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 "Teen" group

Books and Brushes: Design Library Bookends!

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teen
Central Library
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Event Details:

Design and paint a bookend to decorate the Youth Space! Leave your mark by helping to create a fun and welcoming space for Teens. Fantasy, Marvel, Video games, paint whatever design brings you joy!

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

Youth Leadership Toastmasters (11-17 yrs)

6:30pm–8:00pm
Children, Teen
Central Library
Full
Registration Required
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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.

7 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group

Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adult
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
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

Knitting Workshop (8-12 yrs)

7:00pm–8:00pm
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: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn the basics of knitting while exploring their creativity and making fun projects!

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Intro to 3D Printing

7:00pm–8:30pm
All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Seniors
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 new Bambu 3D printers. Learn how to change the filament, load your file and how to make simple changes.

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: Self-Publishing

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let’s explore the self-publishing process! Learn about formatting, printing, binding, and promoting your work.