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

01/05/2026 @ 9:00am to 02/06/2026 @ 9:00pm

All Library Locations

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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!

Prom Boutique Donations

All Day 1/12 - 2/13

Central Lobby Center Display at Central Library

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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!

Creative Writing Series: Editing

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 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:

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

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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.

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

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

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.

Youth for Entrepreneurship

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library

Open

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

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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!

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

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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!

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

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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

Open

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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All Day	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen" group Registration for Pickering-Ajax Science Fair (Grades 3-12) 01/05/2026 @ 9:00am–02/06/2026 @ 9:00pm Children, Teen All Library Locations This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen" group 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!
		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 Prom Boutique Donations All Day 1/12–2/13 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 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!
10 am						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!
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2 pm							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 Puzzle Competition! 2:00pm–4:00pm All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors George Ashe Library Full Registration Required 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 Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: George Ashe Library Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities Registration Required Event Details: Hey puzzle masters, looking for a challenge? Compete against fellow puzzlers and race against the clock to be the first to complete your supplied jigsaw puzzle.
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4 pm			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 Partnership, 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 "Teen" group Cancelled Youth Drop In 4:00pm–5:30pm Teen Central Library This event is in the "Teen" group Cancelled 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 Partnership, 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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6 pm			This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Cancelled Anime Club 6:30pm–8:00pm Teen, Adult, Young Adult 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 Cancelled Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space - Event Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult 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! For ages 13-30	This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Crafting with Pride: Beaded Banners 6:30pm–8:30pm Teen, Young Adult Central Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Silent Room 1 Age Group: Teen, Young Adult Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging Registration Required Event Details: Welcome to Crafting with Pride! For this session, we will be making banners out of beads.	This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Cancelled Pastel Playground with Jam's Creative Lab 6:30pm–8:30pm Teen, Adult, Young Adult George Ashe 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 Cancelled Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging Registration Required Event Details: Get colourful and messy in this pastel workshop hosted by Jam's Creative Lab. This session will explore different types of pastels and different techniques you can use to create your very own masterpiece.

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