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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

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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

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Help a student shine on their special day!

Family Drumming Afternoon with Drums et al (all ages)

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Central Storytime Area at Central Library

Open

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

Registration Required

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.

Mall Storytime! (2-5 yrs)

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Off Site

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Partnership, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime

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Join us for an interactive and fun storytime at The Shops at Pickering City Centre! This storytime will feature books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

Olympic Trivia Family Challenge!

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Children, Teen, Adult

Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities

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Get ready to ignite your Olympic spirit! The Olympic Trivia Family Challenge is a family showdown celebrating the excitement of the upcoming Winter Olympics.

Lunar New Year Fun! (6-10 yrs)

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library

Open

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging

Registration Required

Event Details:

Happy Lunar New Year! It's time to get crafty – come and get creative to celebrate the Year of the Horse! Supplies will be provided.

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

Wednesday, February 11, 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.

Valentine's Craft Fun! (5-12 yrs)

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY

Registration Required

Event Details:

Love is in the air! Join us to make a Valentine craft for yourself or someone you love. Supplies will be provided.

Create a Freedom Quilt (5-12 yrs)

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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: Black History Month, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging

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Long ago, quilts were more than just blankets — they were a form of communication. During a time when enslaved people were not free, some quilt patterns were used as symbols to offer hope and guidance on the journey toward freedom.

Prom Perfect Sewing Workshop with Lowe + Simone

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Event Room

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY

Registration Required

Event Details:

A workshop focused on altering, mending, and updating your prom and graduation wear:

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Time	Sun (2/01)	Mon (2/02)	Tue (2/03)	Wed (2/04)	Thu (2/05)	Fri (2/06)	Sat (2/07)
All Day	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 "Children" group Cultural Expressions: Honouring Black Excellence with EarlyON (0-6 yrs) 10:00am–12:00pm Children George Ashe Library This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Black History Month, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging, Storytime Event Details: Join us for a joyful EarlyON program celebrating Black culture through music, stories, and art!	This event is in the "Children" group Explore & Discover with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs) 10:00am–12:30pm Children George Ashe Library This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Early Literacy Event Details: Join us for a fun and engaging program where your child can explore, investigate, and discover the world around them through inquiry-based play. Each week features a new theme designed to spark imagination and learning.
11 am
12 pm				This event is in the "Children" group Mall Storytime! (2-5 yrs) 12:00pm–12:30pm Children Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime Event Details: Join us for an interactive and fun storytime at The Shops at Pickering City Centre! This storytime will feature books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!
1 pm		This event is in the "Children" group Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs) 1:30pm–3:00pm Children Central Library This event is in the "Children" group 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.		This event is in the "Children" group Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months) 1:30pm–2:30pm Children Central Library This event is in the "Children" group 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.	This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jumpstart Job Search for Youth 1:00pm–2:30pm Adult, Young Adult Central Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space - Event Room Age Group: Adult, Young Adult Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy Registration Required Event Details: Navigating the job market can be a complex and often daunting experience, but you don’t have to go it alone. We’re here to provide you with the resources, guidance, and support you need to not only find a job but to build a fulfilling career.	This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker 1:30pm–4:00pm Adult, Seniors Central Library This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Library Branch: Central Library Room: Collab Room 1 (blue) Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness Event Details: An Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker from the Oshawa office will be onsite every Friday at the Central Library to assist you, and no appointment is necessary.
2 pm							This event is in the "Children" group Coding Workshop with Ontario Tech University (9-12 yrs) 2:00pm–4:00pm Children Central Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Waitlist Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Games and Activities, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Boost your child's STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) skills with Ontario Tech University's Engineering Outreach Team!
3 pm				This event is in the "Children" group Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs) 3:00pm–4:00pm Children Central Library This event is in the "Children" group 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.
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 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 Youth Drop In 4:00pm–5:30pm Teen Central Library This event is in the "Teen" group 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.
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters 6:00pm–8:00pm 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 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.			This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Youth for Entrepreneurship: Digital Tools and Apps 6:00pm–7:00pm Teen, Adult, Young Adult Central Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy Registration Required Event Details: Supercharge your business with our Digital Tools and Apps Workshop for Youth Entrepreneurs! This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Pastel Playground with Jam's Creative Lab 6:30pm–8:30pm Teen, Adult, Young Adult George Ashe Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Open 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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