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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
12/19/2025 @ 9:30am–01/09/2026 @ 9:00pm
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
Dec-Jan
2025
Interactive Experience: Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada
12/19/2025 @ 9:30am–01/09/2026 @ 9:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Lobby Center Display
Age Group:
All Ages,
Children,
Teen,
Adult,
Young Adult,
Seniors
Program Type:
Community Partnership,
Community Wellness,
Inclusion and Belonging,
Indigenous
Event Details:
Join us from Saturday, December 20, 2025 to Thursday, January 8, 2026 as we explore this giant floor map of Canada.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Dec
17
2025
Wed
Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park
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
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
Dec
17
2025
Wed
The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table
10:00am–6:00pm
Central Library
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.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
Adult,
Young Adult
Central Library
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
Dec
19
2025
Fri
Job Searching in Canada with Pickering Welcome Centre
10:00am–12:00pm
Central Library
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!
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
George Ashe Library
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
20
2025
Sat
Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)
10:00am–12:30pm
George Ashe Library
Library Branch:
George Ashe Library
Room:
Quiet Study Room
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.
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 "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
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
Dec
20
2025
Sat
Interactive Experience: Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada
10:00am–4:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Lobby Center Display
Age Group:
All Ages,
Children,
Teen,
Adult,
Young Adult,
Seniors
Program Type:
Inclusion and Belonging,
Indigenous,
Local History and Genealogy
Event Details:
Join us from Saturday, December 20, 2025 to Thursday, January 8, 2026 as we explore this giant floor map of Canada.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Dec
17
2025
Wed
DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)
11:00am–2:00pm
Central Library
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
15
2025
Mon
Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)
1:30pm–3:00pm
Central Library
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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adult,
Young Adult,
Seniors
Central Library
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Dec
15
2025
Mon
Centre d'Emploi Francophone de Durham Support Table
1:30pm–3:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Lobby Outreach Table
Age Group:
Adult,
Young Adult,
Seniors
Program Type:
Community Partnership,
Financial Literacy
Event Details:
Centre d'Emploi Francophone de Durham will doing resume critiques and discussing their employment support services for Library clients.
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This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Seniors Social
1:00pm–3:00pm
Central Library
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
George Ashe Library
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
17
2025
Wed
Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)
1:30pm–2:30pm
George Ashe Library
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.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adult,
Young Adult,
Seniors
Central Library
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Community Makers & Artisans
1:00pm–3:00pm
Central Library
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
Cancelled
Adult,
Young Adult,
Seniors
Central Library
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Cancelled
Harm Reduction Information and Education
1:00pm–3:00pm
Central Library
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
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adult,
Seniors
Central Library
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Dec
19
2025
Fri
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker
1:30pm–4:00pm
Central Library
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.
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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
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
Dec
20
2025
Sat
Judith Shaw Book Launch: Savouring Verses: A Jamaican Childhood (Re)Collection
1:00pm–2:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
All Ages,
Children,
Teen,
Adult,
Young Adult,
Seniors
Program Type:
Author Event,
Community Partnership,
Writing and Publishing
Event Details:
Enjoy a live reading, cultural storytelling, and audience Q&A with local author Judith Shaw. The event will also include light Caribbean refreshments to engage the senses and bring the stories to life!
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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Dec
19
2025
Fri
Ovee Stop - Hollymeadow Park
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
George Ashe Library
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
17
2025
Wed
Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)
3:00pm–4:00pm
George Ashe Library
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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Ovee Stop - Creekside Park
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 "Teen" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Youth Drop In
4:00pm–5:30pm
Central Library
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. 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.
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This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Youth Drop In
4:00pm–5:30pm
Central Library
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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Dec
19
2025
Fri
Ovee Stop - Rouge Valley Park
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
Children,
Teen
Central Library
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
Dec
17
2025
Wed
Tween to Teen: Craft Night
5:30pm–6:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Teens Area
Age Group:
Children,
Teen
Program Type:
Games and Activities,
Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:
Relax and connect while making crafts with other tweens! This is a program for youth (ages 10-14)
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
George Ashe Library
This event is in the "Children" group
Dec
15
2025
Mon
Celebrate Winter: Festival of Lights (6-12 yrs)
6:00pm–7:00pm
George Ashe Library
Library Branch:
George Ashe Library
Room:
Quiet Study Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Community Wellness,
Crafts and DIY,
Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:
Shine bright with us! Explore how different cultures celebrate with light—from Winter Solstice, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Christmas, to Bodhi Day, each tradition shines in its own way. Enjoy stories and create your own light-themed craft.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Ovee Stop - Greenwood Community Centre
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 "Teen" group
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Anime Club
6:30pm–8:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group:
Teen
Program Type:
Film Screening,
Inclusion and Belonging
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
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Anishinaabemowin Language Series - Fall 2025
6:00pm–7:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Community Partnership,
Inclusion and Belonging,
Indigenous
Event Details:
The Indigenous Team at DCHC is proud to partner with the Pickering Public Library to offer a Free 10-week, beginner-level Anishinaabemowin Language Series with Alderville First Nati
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Dec
15
2025
Mon
Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters
7:00pm–8:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Auditorium
Event Details:
Find your voice at Toastmasters! Hear some great speakers and enjoy warm conversation and watch a Toastmasters meeting unfold.
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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
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
Dec
16
2025
Tue
Creative Writing Series: Poetry
7:00pm–8:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult,
Young Adult,
Seniors
Program Type:
Culture of Reading,
Writing and Publishing
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.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adult,
Seniors
Central Library
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Dec
17
2025
Wed
Vinyl Craft: Decorate Mugs!
7:00pm–8:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group:
Adult,
Seniors
Program Type:
Computers and Technology,
Crafts and DIY,
Maker Space
Event Details:
Drink hot chocolate in style this winter with a custom vinyl design! Transform a plain coffee mug into a winter wonderland using vinyl decals. All supplies will be provided.
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This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Teen,
Adult,
Seniors
Central Library
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Dec
18
2025
Thu
Intro to UX Design
7:00pm–8:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult,
Seniors
Program Type:
Computers and Technology,
Crafts and DIY
Event Details:
Discover how User Experience (UX) Design shapes the way we interact with the world. In this beginner-friendly session, we'll break down what UX is, explore core principles and walk through the phases of the UX design process.
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