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Crafty Tales (2-5 yrs)

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
George Ashe Storytime Area at George Ashe Library
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: George Ashe Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun storytime filled with books, songs, and rhymes, followed by an exciting hands-on craft inspired by the story. Perfect for little ones who love reading and crafting!

Bronze statues of woman holding scales.

Access Justice with Jessica Mason

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

As a continuation of her commitment to providing access to justice, Jessica is offering in-person and online Pro Bono (for the public good) legal consultations. Pro Bono signifies professional services delivered without compensation.

cards

Celebrate Winter: DIY Cards! (6-12 yrs)

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Feeling crafty? Come on by and create a hand-made card for someone you love! Supplies will be provided.

craft supplies

Crafternoon! (5-12 yrs)

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

A picture of a rainbow on a glass prism

The Prism Collective

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

A gingerbread house.

Great Gingerbread Decorating Competition

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Teens Area at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teens Area
Age Group: Teen
Registration Required
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!

various crafts

Crafty Tales (2-5 yrs)

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun storytime filled with books, songs, and rhymes, followed by an exciting hands-on craft inspired by the story. Perfect for little ones who love reading and crafting!

A red cloud

Anime Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Teen
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!

Anime of the month: Attack on Titan

Open book of poetry beside a potted plant, sunlight shining.

Creative Writing Series: Poetry

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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:

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.

A board game

Tween to Teen: Craft Night

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens Area at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teens Area
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Event Details:

Relax and connect while making crafts with other tweens! 

This is a program for youth (ages 10-14)

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Pickering-Ajax Science Fair (Grades 3-12)

01/05/2026 @ 9:00am–02/06/2026 @ 9:00pm
Children, Teen
All Library Locations
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: All Library Locations
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM
Registration Required
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.
10 am

Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-5 yrs)

10:00am–11:00am
Children
George Ashe Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Start off the new year by getting your child ready for kindergarten! This program is geared for children entering kindergarten in 2026.

Celebrate Family Literacy Day! (0-6 yrs)

10:30am–12:00pm
Children
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! 

Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-5 yrs)

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Central Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Start off the new year by getting your child ready for kindergarten! This program is geared for children entering kindergarten in 2026.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm

Family Drumming Afternoon with Drums et al (all ages)

1:00pm–3:00pm
All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
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. 
2 pm

From Story to Play (2-5 yrs)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
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!
3 pm
4 pm

Youth Drop In

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teen
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.

Youth Drop In

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teen
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.

LEGO Club! (6-12 yrs)

4:30pm–6:00pm
Children
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.
5 pm
6 pm

STEM and Robotics Workshop (8-12 yrs)

6:00pm–7:30pm
Children
George Ashe Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Computers and Technology, Games and Activities, STEAM
Registration Required
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.

Roll with Ollie: Robot Adventures! (8-12 yrs)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Central Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM
Registration Required
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!