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Crafty Tales (2-5 yrs)

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library

Open

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: George Ashe Storytime Area

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!

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.

Celebrate Winter: DIY Cards! (6-12 yrs)

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY

Registration Required

Event Details:

Feeling crafty? Come on by and create a hand-made card for someone you love! Supplies will be provided.

Crafternoon! (5-12 yrs)

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Quiet Study Room at 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

Registration Required

Event Details:

Time to get crafty! Come and get creative with a variety of seasonal fun craft supplies. What will you make? Supplies will be provided.

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.

Great Gingerbread Decorating Competition

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Teens Area at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Teens Area

Age Group: Teen

Registration Required

Event Details:

The competition is on... who can make the Greatest Gingerbread House?

Roll up your sleeves and get messy as you go face to face with other legendary Gingerbread House constructors. Build, decorate, and enjoy!

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)

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All Day	This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Adult Reading Challenge (ARC) All Day 7/1–8/31 Adult, Young Adult, Seniors All Library Locations Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "All Ages" group Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park 10:00am–12:00pm All Ages Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Cancelled The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table 10:00am–5:00pm 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 "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!
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				This event is in the "Children" group Mall Storytime! (2-5 yrs) 12:00pm–12:30pm Children Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 This event is in the "Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Cancelled Pickering Welcome Centre Outreach Table 1:00pm–4:00pm Adult Central Library This event is in the "Adult" group Cancelled 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 "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 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: 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 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						This event is in the "All Ages" group Ovee Stop - Hollymeadow Park 2:30pm–3:30pm All Ages Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Poetry in the Park 2:00pm–3:30pm Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors 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 This event is in the "Seniors" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Inclusion and Belonging, Summer Reading, Writing and Publishing Registration Required Event Details: Meet us under the gazebo in Esplanade Park for exciting open mic poetry! Share your own poems or some of your favourites, or feel free to listen and snack on provided cookies and coffee.
3 pm
4 pm			This event is in the "All Ages" group Ovee Stop - Creekside Park 4:00pm–5:30pm All Ages Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Adult" group Divorce Information Session 6:00pm–8:00pm Adult Virtual Full Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group 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 "Teen" group Anime Club 6:30pm–8:00pm 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: 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 "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 "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group International Day for People of African Descent - Community Celebration and Movie Night 6:00pm–10:00pm All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Central Library 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 "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 Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging Event Details: Visit the Pickering Public Library booth at the International Day for People of African Descent - Community Celebration and Movie Night! Join the City of Pickering Anti-Black Racism Taskforce (PABRT), the This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dog Training Seminar: It’s all a Trick! with Animal Services and Who’s Walking Who Dog Training Centres 6:30pm–7:30pm Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Off Site Full Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership Registration Required Event Details: Discover the magic behind effective dog training in this fun and engaging seminar where every clever trick helps build a stronger bond between you and your pup. Dogs are welcome but not necessary. What to expect:
7 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters 7:00pm–8:30pm 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 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 "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group ARC's Battle of the Books 7:00pm–8:30pm Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Central Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Games and Activities Registration Required Event Details: ARC's Battle of the Books is Here! Grab your fellow bookworms and prepare for the ultimate literary showdown!

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Visit the Pickering Public Library booth at the International Day for People of African Descent - Community Celebration and Movie Night!