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Featured Events

Jumpstart Job Search for Youth

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Navigating the job market can be a complex and often daunting experience, but you don’t have to go it alone. We’re here to provide you with the resources, guidance, and support you need to not only find a job but to build a fulfilling career.

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Youth For Entrepreneurship: Networking

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Expand your connections and opportunities with our Networking Workshop for Youth Entrepreneurs! 

This engaging session is designed to teach young entrepreneurs the art of effective networking.

Participants will learn:

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Jackbox Games Night

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging, March Break
Registration Required
Event Details:

Jackbox! Come socialize and play a few rounds of several different Jackbox Party games!  Please note that a smart device (phone, tablet, etc.) will be needed to participate.

Black Youth Innovation STEM Club with Ontario Tech University (Grades 9-12)

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we dive into the exciting fields of science, technology, engineering, and math, exploring how Black innovators have shaped STEM, and empowering the next generation to do the same! 

Anime Club: Death Note

Tuesday, March 24, 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
Program Type: Film Screening
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: Death Note

Building Your Brand: TikTok for Creators & Small Businesses

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Computers and Technology, Crafts and DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Whether you’re an artist, entrepreneur, or aspiring influencer, this workshop shows you how to build a personal brand on TikTok. Learn content strategies, engagement tips, and how to turn viewers into a loyal community.

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Travelling Today with Joyce Perrin

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Computers and Technology, Financial Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Buckle up, we're going on a trip!

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Crafty Tales (2-5 yrs)

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
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!

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Youth Forum

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Inclusion and Belonging, March Break
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!

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Safari Crafts! (6-10 yrs)

10:30am–11:30am
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, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get creative and make your very own safari animal using all kinds of fun craft materials! Lions, elephants, zebras—who will you bring to life? Supplies will be provided.

Pickering Small Business Hub

10:00am–12:00pm
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, 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!

Catch the Wind: Kite Making Fun! (8-12)

10:30am–11:30am
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, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own colourful kite and get ready to soar! Participants will design, decorate and build their own kite using simple materials. Supplies will be provided. 

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table

10:00am–5:00pm
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.
11 am

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

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.

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

Crafts from Around the World! (5-12 yrs)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
George Ashe Library
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Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Get ready to travel the globe—no passport required! Children will explore different cultures through fun and creative crafts inspired by traditions from around the world. Supplies will be provided.

STEM Workshop with Ontario Tech University (Grades 5-8)

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 Partnership, Community Wellness, STEAM, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Boost your child's STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) skills with Ontario Tech University's Engineering Outreach Team!
3 pm
4 pm

CDCD Newcomer Community Services/Settlement Resource Table

4:30pm–8:30pm
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Outreach Table
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Community Development Council Durham (CDCD) is a settlement resource hub in Durham Region, supporting newcomers and low-income residents through a range of services, including:

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.
5 pm
6 pm

Caribbean Headpieces! (10-14 yrs)

6:00pm–7:30pm
Children, Teen
Central Library
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging, Summer Reading, TGIS
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get into the Carnival spirit by designing your own bold and colourful headpiece! Use a variety of materials to celebrate the creativity and energy of Caribbean culture. Let your imagination shine as you craft a vibrant design to take home.

CDCD Newcomer Community Services/Settlement Resource Table

6:30pm–8:30pm
Central Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Outreach Table
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Community Development Council Durham (CDCD) is a settlement resource hub in Durham Region, supporting newcomers and low-income residents through a range of services, including: