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Adult Reading Challenge (ARC)

All Day 7/1–8/31
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
All Library Locations
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: All Library Locations
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Book Club, Culture of Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate summer by participating in our Adult Reading Challenge (ARC)!

10 am
This event is in the "Children" group

Around the World Storytime! (2-5 yrs)

10:00am–10:30am
Children
George Ashe Library
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Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: George Ashe Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting Around the World Storytime at the library! Each session will explore a different country through captivating stories, fun songs, and engaging activities that introduce children to new cultures, languages, and traditions.

This event is in the "Children" group

From Story to Play! (2-6 yrs)

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Central Library
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities, Storytime, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a themed storytime followed by open-ended play with a variety of creative and engaging materials inspired by the tale. Perfect for curious little hands and big imaginations!

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

Genealogy Drop-In

10:30am–12:30pm
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
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

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, Summer Reading
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

Around the World 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, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting Around the World Storytime at the library! Each session will explore a different country through captivating stories, fun songs, and engaging activities that introduce children to new cultures, languages, and traditions.

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–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.

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, Summer Reading
Event Details:

This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

This event is in the "Children" group

Landmarks of Europe! (8-12)

10:00am–11:00am
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:

Travel across Europe through art! Participants will create their own stunning tissue paper "stained glass" window art using the silhouettes of iconic European landmarks.

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

10:30am–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!

This event is in the "Children" group

Desert Colours: Making Sand Art! (5-10 yrs)

10:00am–11:00am
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:

Explore the colours and textures of the desert through sand art! Using a variety of materials, use your imagination to create a one-of-a-kind design to take home. Supplies will be provided.

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

Job Searching in Canada with Pickering Welcome Centre

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult, Young Adult
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! 

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
This event is in the "Children" group

Mall Storytime! (2-5 yrs)

12:00pm–12:30pm
Children
Off Site
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive and fun storytime at the Pickering Town Centre! This storytime will feature books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

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

YMCA Employment Services Support Table

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, Financial Literacy
Event Details:

YMCA of Greater Toronto Employment and Community will doing resume critiques and discussing their employment support services.

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, Early Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging, Summer Reading
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
George Ashe Library
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Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
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 "Children" group

Japanese Origami (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, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and creative origami workshop where participants will explore the traditional Japanese art of paper folding. Participants will learn how to make simple and beautiful origami creations such as cranes, flowers, animals and more!

This event is in the "Children" group

LEGO Fun! (6-12 yrs)

2:00pm–3:30pm
Children
George Ashe Library
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Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Come and meet new friends and play with LEGO! Let your creativity be your guide. Supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Children" group

Tiny Tot Powwow Drums (2-6 yrs)

2:00pm–3:30pm
Children
Central Library
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Indigenous families and allies are invited to join Victoria Grant Rozentals (Star Feather Woman) in making mini powwow drum/shakers. These are the perfect size for tiny tots to shake and drum around the powwow circle.

This event is in the "Children" group

Family Summer Movie Afternoon: Moana 2 (5-12 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, Film Screening, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come spend an afternoon at the movies...at the library! We will be watching Moana 2. 

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.

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, Early Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging, Summer Reading
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 "Teen" group

Scavenger Hunt

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teen
Central Library
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teens Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games and Activities, TGIS
Registration Required
Event Details:

Commemorate Youth Day by unleashing your inner Sherlock! Search high and low throughout the library during this scavenger hunt. First pair to solve the puzzles wins a prize! 

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 - 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 "Children" group
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

Learn to Camp with Parks Canada

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Games and Activities, Summer Reading, TGIS
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of camping with Parks Canada! Topics include campsite booking, equipment, fire building, safety, preparedness, and more!

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 "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
Cancelled

Anime Club

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teen
Central Library
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
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 teens new to the genre come together for snacks, watch parties, and discussing our favourite moments and characters!

Anime of the month: Attack on Titan

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

Introduction to Operating Systems: Windows 11

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adult, Seniors
George Ashe Library
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

This introductory workshop will teach you the basics of using the Microsoft Windows 11 operating system for PC computers. Fundamentals such as File Explorer, the Windows Desktop, Control Panel and more will be discussed.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
Cancelled

The Prism Collective

6:30pm–8:30pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Central Library
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
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.

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

Open Tech Talk: AI Art

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teen, Adult, Seniors
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing, Open Tech Talk is a drop-in group where clients can ask questions, share, and discuss tech-related topics. This month's topic is AI Art and its growing impact.

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 "Teen" group
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: Launch Party!

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

It’s time to celebrate! Join us in the Auditorium for the official launch of PPL’s third Writers’ Anthology featuring work by participants of the Creative Writing Series, which occurred throughout the year.

Disclaimer(s)

Library Event Photo Policy

By attending this Library event, you consent to having your photo/video taken by Library staff in accordance with Library Policy. 

8 pm
9 pm
10 pm
11 pm
This event is in the "Teen" group

Library Lock In

08/16/2025 @ 11:00pm–08/17/2025 @ 7:00am
Teen
Central Library
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging, TGIS
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet us at the library, after-hours, for our Annual Library Lock In!

Games, Movies, Trivia & an abundance of food. 

Permission forms will be sent to teens in advance. 

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.