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SCIENCE!

Registration for Pickering-Ajax Science Fair (Grades 3-12)

01/05/2026 @ 9:00am to 02/06/2026 @ 9:00pm
All Library Locations
Library Branch: All Library Locations
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM
Event Details:

On Saturday, March 7, Pickering Public Library and Ajax Public Library will be hosting our annual Pickering-Ajax Science Fair at Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex!

A rack of dresses

Prom Boutique Donations

All Day 1/12 - 2/13
Central Lobby Center Display at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Center Display
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging, Sustainability
Event Details:

Help a student shine on their special day!

Erasing the word 'Edit'.

Creative Writing Series: Editing

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
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:

You've written a bestseller – now what? Let’s tackle the editing process and the art of critique, learning what to cut, where to expand, and how to produce the best quality product possible.

Digital Art Drop-in

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Event Details:

It's time to unleash your inner artist! This all ages event will introduce you to digital art and teach you how to use our new Wacom tablets so you can create your very own masterpiece.

Two girls filming a video on a phone.

Create Like a Pro: Filming & Editing TikToks with Tiera Dee

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Computers and Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to plan, shoot, and edit scroll-stopping TikToks using just your phone! We’ll cover transitions, trends, captions, music, and in-app editing tools to help you create eye-catching videos from scratch.

Smiling man at a table.

Youth for Entrepreneurship

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Find out what it takes to be a young entrepreneur, hear some Canadian success stories, and share ideas of your own in an inclusive and supportive space!

Close-up on hands working on a felting project.

Hot Cocoa Mugs Needle Felting

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this hands-on session, you will craft your very own felted hot cocoa mug--marshmallows included!

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PA Day Fun: The Salmon Are Coming with Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters! (6-12 yrs)

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters as they deliver salmon eggs to the library.  Participants will be able to engage and ask questions about the eggs as well as enjoy a variety of salmon related activities and crafts!

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PA Day Fun: Play with Osmos! (5-8 yrs)

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM
Registration Required
Group of people around a table, speaking with each other, books open on the table.

Writing Circle: Collage Poetry

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Silent Room 1 at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Silent Room 1
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pop by the library's Writing Circle to discuss poetry and prose with fellow writers. Try out some cool prompts and activities and be a part of your local creative writing community!

Registration encouraged, but not required.

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Interactive Experience: Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada

12/19/2025 @ 9:30am–01/09/2026 @ 9:00pm
All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
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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. 
10 am

YMCA Financial Workshop: Credit & Debt Management

10:00am–11:30am
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Event Details:

Learn the pros and cons of credit, the different types of credit, good vs bad debt, credit reports and scores, and how to manage debt. 

To Register: Call 905-427-7670.

Pickering Small Business Hub

10:00am–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!

Uplifting Mind and Body: A Gentle Approach to Overcoming Seasonal Blues

10:00am–11:00am
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

This gentle yoga workshop is designed to enhance well-being, mobility, and community connection, all while providing a fun and uplifting experience for seniors!
11 am
12 pm
1 pm

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.

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
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm

Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership
Event Details:

Find your voice at Toastmasters! 

Hear some great speakers and enjoy warm conversation and watch a Toastmasters meeting unfold. 
7 pm

Introduction to Computers

7:00pm–8:30pm
Seniors
Central Library
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

This introductory workshop will teach you all about the basic components and ports on a modern computer. You will also learn basic keyboarding and mouse skills.