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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

Waitlist

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

Waitlist

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

Waitlist

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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10 am	This event is in the "Children" group From Story to Play (2-5 yrs) 10:00am–11:00am 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: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities, Storytime 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 "Children" group Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs) 10:00am–10:30am 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: Central Storytime Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime Event Details: This storytime features books, songs and action rhymes for little ones! Perfect for little ones who love bounces and tickles!	This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime (2-5 yrs) 10:00am–10:30am 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: 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 "Children" group Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs) 10:00am–10:30am Children Claremont Library This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Crafty Tales (2-5 yrs) 10:00am–11:00am 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: 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!
11 am
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: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime Event Details: Join us for an interactive and fun storytime at The Shops at Pickering City Centre! This storytime will feature books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!
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 "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, Early Literacy Event Details: This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.
2 pm						This event is in the "Children" group STEM Workshop with Ontario Tech University (10-12 yrs) 2:00pm–4:00pm 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, Computers and Technology, Games and Activities, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Boost your child's STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) skills with Ontario Tech University's Engineering Outreach Team!
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, 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 Celebrate Winter: DIY Snow Globes! (5-10 yrs) 4:30pm–5:30pm 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 Wellness, Crafts and DIY Registration Required Event Details: Create your very own winter wonderland! Design and decorate a snow globe using a variety of fun, winter-themed items. Shake it up and watch the snow swirl around your scene. Supplies will be provided.
5 pm
6 pm	This event is in the "Children" group Sleepy Storytime (2-5 yrs) 6:30pm–7:00pm 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: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities, Storytime Event Details: Put on your PJs, grab your favorite stuffed animal, and wind down with us at Sleepy Storytime! This gentle, evening storytime features calming stories, soft songs, and soothing rhymes to help little ones relax and get ready for bed.		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 George Ashe 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: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children, Teen Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness 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.

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