Central Library

9:30am-9:00pm

(905) 831-6265

Central Library
One the Esplanade S
Pickering ON L1V 6K7
Canada

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George Ashe Library

9:30am-9:00pm

(905) 420-2254

George Ashe Library
470 Kingston Road
Pickering ON L1V 1A4
Canada

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Sat: 9:30am-5:00pm

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(905) 831-6265

Claremont Branch
4941 Old Brock Road
Claremont ON L1Y 1A9
Canada

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470 Kingston Rd
Pickering ON L1V6K7
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Name: Celebrate Winter: Crafternoon! (5-12)
Start: 2024-12-05T16:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-12-05T17:30:00-05:00
Location: George Ashe Library

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Celebrate Winter: Crafternoon! (5-12)

Thursday, December 5, 2024 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

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

Great Pickering Gingerbread House Competition

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging

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Seats Remaining: 0

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!

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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.

Photo Series: Photo Processing and Printing

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Maker Space at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space

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Seats Remaining: 0

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This workshop will demonstrate the basics of photo editing and post processing using software like Adobe Lightroom. We will look at concepts like white balance, color correction and how these concepts relate to the printing process.

Learn How to Solder

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Maker Space at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Maker Space

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Seats Remaining: 0

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Soldering is one of the most important skills any beginner Maker needs to know in order to complete electronics projects. This workshop will teach you the very basics of soldering using well known techniques.

The Prism Collective

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library

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Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult

Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Inclusion and Belonging

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 19

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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

Introduction to Apple iPhones and iPads

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm

Maker Space at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 13

Event Details:

Familiarize yourself with your Apple iPhone and/or iPad by learning the basics!

Introduction to Android Phones and Tablets

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 8:00pm - 8:45pm

Maker Space at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Maker Space

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 13

Event Details:

Familiarize yourself with your Android phone and/or tablet by learning the basics!

Digital Holiday Cards

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Maker Space at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space

Age Group: All Ages, Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Computers and Technology, Crafts and DIY

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Seats Remaining: 0

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Get into the holiday spirit with our digital holiday card workshop. Learn to use our digital art software Krita and our Wacom drawing tablets to create your very own wintry work of art just in time for the holidays.

Homeschoolers Hub! (5-12 yrs)

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Auditorium at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Homeschoolers

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Seats Remaining: 0

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Join us for our monthly Homeschoolers Hub! These programs will explore a different topic every month ranging from STEAM, LEGO, crafts, community-led events and much more! Come on out and socialize with other homeschoolers.

Saturday Storytime Spectacular (2-5 yrs)

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Central Storytime Area at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Storytime Area

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Storytime

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

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Time	Tue (12/23)	Wed (12/24)
11 am		This event is in the "Adult" group. DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support) 11:00am - 1:00pm Adult Central Library This event is in the "Adult" group. 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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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. Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Seniors Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities Get together with other seniors every Tuesday afternoon for coffee and conversation. This drop-in social features Scrabble, dominoes, cards, and lively discussion.

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