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Youth for Entrepreneurship: Social Media

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Auditorium at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult

Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy

Registration Required

Event Details:

Elevate your entrepreneurial game with our Social Media Workshop for Youth! This exciting session will teach young entrepreneurs how to harness the power of social media to build and grow their businesses.

Anime Club: Death Note

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Event Room

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Film Screening

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: Death Note

Creative Writing Series: Self-Publishing

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

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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:

Let’s explore the self-publishing process! Learn about formatting, printing, binding, and promoting your work.

Crafting with Pride: Tile Painting

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Silent Room 1 at Central Library

Open

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! 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.

Analog to Digital Conversion

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Event Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Computers and Technology

Registration Required

Event Details:

Do you still have precious family videos on VHS cassettes? Music on vinyl LP discs or even cassette tapes? Learn how to unlock and preserve your memories and convert your analog material to digital using Maker Space equipment.

Storytime with Mayor Kevin Ashe! (2-6 yrs)

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Central Storytime Area at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Storytime Area

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, March Break, Storytime

Event Details:

Kick off March Break by coming to the library and enjoying an interactive storytime with the Mayor of Pickering, Mayor Kevin Ashe as he reads stories and sings some songs!

Colour Your World: Pastel Art (9–12 yrs)

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Common Area

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts and DIY, March Break

Registration Required

Event Details:

Discover how colour can bring ideas to life with oil pastels. Design a one-of-a-kind artwork to take home in this self-directed program. Supplies will be provided.

Family Movie Afternoon: Elio! (5-12 yrs)

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library

Open

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Film Screening, March Break

Registration Required

Event Details:

Start your March Break with a fun movie evening at the library! We will be watching Elio!

Puppet Play! (2-6 yrs)

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Central Storytime Area at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Storytime Area

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Early Literacy, March Break, Storytime

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Join us for a lively puppet show featuring two beloved classic tales brought to life with wiggly puppets, outrageous voices, and delightfully terrible puns. Expect lots of laughs, big smiles, and plenty of kid-powered giggles!

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10 am		This event is in the "Children" group Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs) 10:00am–10:30am Children Central Library This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Storytime Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime Event Details: Perfect for little ones who love bounces and tickles! This storytime features books, songs and action rhymes for little ones!	This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime (2-5 yrs) 10:00am–10:30am Children Central Library This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Children" group Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs) 10:00am–10:30am Children Claremont Library This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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!	This event is in the "Children" group Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-5 yrs) 10:00am–11:00am Children Central Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Children" group Saturday Storytime Spectacular (2-5 yrs) 10:00am–10:30am Children Central Library This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Storytime Area Age Group: Children Program Type: 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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12 pm			This event is in the "Children" group Cancelled Mall Storytime! (2-5 yrs) 12:00pm–12:30pm Children Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime Event Details: Unfortunately due to the flooding at the mall and the flooring being removed, this weeks mall storytime is cancelled
1 pm			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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
2 pm				This event is in the "Children" group From Story to Play (2-5 yrs) 2:00pm–3:00pm Children George Ashe Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities, Storytime Registration Required 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! Registration encouraged but not 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 Seed Library Launch: Plant With Us! 2:00pm–3:00pm 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, Gardening, Sustainability Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate the reopening of our Seed Library with a Seed Giveaway and planting activities for the whole family! Bring a 2L-4L clean plastic bottle to make a self-watering planter or learn how to start a plant in a newspaper pot! 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. This event is in the "Children" group Indigenous STEM Workshop: Coding and Robotics! (9-12 yrs) 2:00pm–4:00pm Children Central Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: This workshop will introduce participants to the fundamentals to both coding and robotics and how they have been used in advancing society.
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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Children" group Celebrate the Olympic Games! (5-12 yrs) 4:30pm–5:30pm Children Central Library This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Storytime Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Games and Activities Event Details: Celebrate the Olympics by creating Olympic-themed crafts. No athletic skills needed! Supplies will be provided.			This event is in the "Children" group LEGO Club! (6-12 yrs) 4:30pm–6:00pm Children George Ashe Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities Registration Required 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. Registration encouraged but not required.
5 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 [Off Site] - Indigenous Round Dance at Ontario Tech University 5:00pm–9:00pm All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Off Site Offsite Event 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Indigenous Event Details: Please join us at the Ontario Tech University Round Dance "Honoring MMIWG2SP" celebrating community, connection and culture on Friday February 20, 2026 from 5pm to 9pm (E.S.T) at the Downtown Campus at Ontario Tech University 61 Charles Street (Ch
6 pm		This event is in the "Children" group STEM and Robotics Workshop (8-12 yrs) 6:00pm–7:30pm Children George Ashe Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. This event is in the "Children" group Marble Run Fun! (6-12 yrs) 6:00pm–8:00pm Children Central Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Come and work together with friends to build some super awesome marble runs!		This event is in the "Children" group Roll with Ollie: Robot Adventures! (8-12 yrs) 6:00pm–7:00pm Children Central Library Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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!

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