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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
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
Jan-Feb
2026
Pickering-Ajax Science Fair (Grades 3-12)
01/05/2026 @ 9:00am–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! Children from Grades 3-12 are invited to create a science fair project.
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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
Jan-Feb
2026
Prom Boutique Donations
All Day
1/12–2/13
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!
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
George Ashe Library
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
26
2026
Mon
Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-5 yrs)
10:00am–11:00am
George Ashe Library
Library Branch:
George Ashe Library
Room:
Quiet Study Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Community Wellness,
Culture of Reading,
Early Literacy,
Games and Activities
Event Details:
Start off the new year by getting your child ready for kindergarten! This program is geared for children entering kindergarten in 2026.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
27
2026
Tue
Celebrate Family Literacy Day! (0-6 yrs)
10:30am–12:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Storytime Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Community Partnership,
Community Wellness,
Culture of Reading,
Early Literacy,
Games and Activities,
Storytime
Event Details:
Celebrate Family Literacy Day at the library! This year's theme is: Make mealtime family learning time. Families will engage in a music circle, storytime and enjoy various literacy activities and games!
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
28
2026
Wed
Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)
10:00am–10:30am
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Storytime Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Community Wellness,
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 "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jan
28
2026
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Claremont Library
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
29
2026
Thu
Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)
10:00am–10:30am
Claremont Library
Library Branch:
Claremont Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Community Wellness,
Culture of Reading,
Early Literacy,
Storytime
Event Details:
This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
30
2026
Fri
Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-5 yrs)
10:00am–11:00am
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Culture of Reading,
Early Literacy,
Games and Activities
Event Details:
Start off the new year by getting your child ready for kindergarten! This program is geared for children entering kindergarten in 2026.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
26
2026
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.
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This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Jan
27
2026
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 "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jan
28
2026
Wed
Welcome Centre Lobby Outreach Table
1:00pm–4:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Lobby Outreach Table
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Community Partnership,
Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:
The Pickering Welcome Centre will host a monthly information table at the Central Library, where Settlement Counsellors will be available to answer questions for newcomers and immigrants to
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
28
2026
Wed
Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)
1:30pm–2:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Storytime Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Community Partnership,
Culture of Reading,
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 "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
Jan
31
2026
Sat
Family Drumming Afternoon with Drums et al (all ages)
1:00pm–3:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Storytime Area
Age Group:
All Ages,
Children,
Teen,
Adult,
Young Adult,
Seniors
Program Type:
Black History Month,
Community Partnership,
Community Wellness,
Crafts and DIY,
Games and Activities,
Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:
Celebrate an afternoon of traditional African drumming with Drums et al. Families will learn hand drumming, African chants and the origins of drums and drumming in Africa.
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 "Adult" group
Adult
George Ashe Library
This event is in the "Adult" group
Jan
26
2026
Mon
Community-Led Book Club #2
2:00pm–3:30pm
George Ashe Library
Library Branch:
George Ashe Library
Room:
Quiet Study Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Community-Led Book Club #1 is a diverse group of seniors who enjoy reading a wide variety of genres and authors.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
George Ashe Library
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
29
2026
Thu
From Story to Play (2-5 yrs)
2:00pm–3:00pm
George Ashe Library
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!
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jan
30
2026
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
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
28
2026
Wed
Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)
3:00pm–4:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Storytime Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Community Partnership,
Community Wellness,
Culture of Reading,
Early Literacy
Event Details:
This program will introduce children 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
Jan
27
2026
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
Jan
27
2026
Tue
Youth Drop In
4:00pm–5:30pm
Central Library
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
This event is in the "Teen" group
Jan
27
2026
Tue
Therapy Dogs
4:30pm–5:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Teen
Program Type:
Community Partnership,
Community Wellness
Event Details:
Exam season is ending. Take a moment to destress and meet our furry guests from Therapeutic Paws of Canada.
Disclaimer(s)
Animals may be present at this event
Please be advised that animals (including service animals) may be present at this event.
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
Jan
29
2026
Thu
Youth Drop In
4:00pm–5:30pm
Central Library
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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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jan
30
2026
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.
This event is in the "Children" group
Children
George Ashe Library
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
30
2026
Fri
LEGO Club! (6-12 yrs)
4:30pm–6:00pm
George Ashe Library
Library Branch:
George Ashe Library
Room:
Quiet Study Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Community Wellness,
Games and Activities
Event Details:
Let your imagination soar! Meet new friends and build amazing LEGO creations together. From towers to spaceships, the only limit is your creativity! Supplies will be provided.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jan
27
2026
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 "Children" group
Children
George Ashe Library
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
27
2026
Tue
STEM and Robotics Workshop (8-12 yrs)
6:00pm–7:30pm
George Ashe Library
Library Branch:
George Ashe Library
Room:
Quiet Study Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Community Wellness,
Computers and Technology,
Games and Activities,
STEAM
Event Details:
Discover the world of robotics and coding in this hands-on STEM program! Participants will learn how to build and program robots using Arduino and Micro:bit.
This event is in the "Adult" group
Adult
Virtual
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adult" group
Jan
27
2026
Tue
Divorce Information Session
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Event Details:
Family Mediation and Resources presents an online divorce information session focusing on divorce options in and out of court.
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
Teen,
Adult,
Young Adult
Central Library
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
Jan
27
2026
Tue
Anime Club
6:30pm–8:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult,
Young Adult
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!
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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
Jan
29
2026
Thu
Poetry Towards Self-Discovery with Lamoí, The Wild Woman
6:30pm–8:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult,
Young Adult,
Seniors
Program Type:
Community Partnership,
Culture of Reading,
Writing and Publishing
Event Details:
This creative writing workshop will combine the art of poetry writing with guided meditative writing prompts to facilitate thought, and writing towards self-discovery.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jan
30
2026
Fri
Roll with Ollie: Robot Adventures! (8-12 yrs)
6:00pm–7:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Community Wellness,
Games and Activities,
STEAM
Event Details:
Can you guide Ollie through the maze? Participants will use coding and teamwork to navigate Ollie the robot through a series of exciting obstacle courses!
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Jan
27
2026
Tue
Community-Led Book Club #1
7:00pm–8:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Silent Room 1
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
This community-led book club is accepting new members!
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Jan
28
2026
Wed
Introduction to 3D Printing
7:00pm–8:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Computers and Technology,
Maker Space
Event Details:
This introductory workshop will teach you the ins and outs of the library's 3D printers. Learn how to change the filament, load your file and how to make simple changes.
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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
Jan
30
2026
Fri
Writing Circle: Collage Poetry
7:00pm–8:00pm
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
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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