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SCIENCE!

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

01/05/2026 @ 9:00am to 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 at Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex!

A rack of dresses

Prom Boutique Donations

All Day 1/12 - 2/13
Central Lobby Center Display at 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!

Erasing the word 'Edit'.

Creative Writing Series: Editing

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 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:

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
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.

Two girls filming a video on a phone.

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

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
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.

Smiling man at a table.

Youth for Entrepreneurship

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
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
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!

salmon

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
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!

osmo

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
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
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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Family Day

All Day
Some Branches
Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, All Library Locations
10 am

Job Searching in Canada

10:00am–11:30am
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Event Details:

Are you new to Canada and not sure how to find a job? Join this workshop presented by the Pickering Welcome Centre to help you with your job search! 

Pickering Small Business Hub

10:00am–12:00pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
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!

Prom Boutique

10:00am–4:00pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

You're invited to Pickering Public Library's 4th Annual Prom Boutique!
11 am
12 pm
1 pm

Community Makers & Artisans

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

1:30pm–4:00pm
Adult, Seniors
Central Library
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.

Seed Library Launch: Three Sisters Planting

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
George Ashe Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Gardening, Inclusion and Belonging, Indigenous, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the reopening of our Seed Library by learning about the Three Sisters Planting method, followed by a Seed Giveaway and planting activities for the whole family! 

Registration encouraged but not required.

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

Seed Library Launch: Plant With Us!

2:00pm–3:00pm
All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
George Ashe Library
Open
Registration Required
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. 
3 pm
4 pm

Prom Boutique

4:00pm–8:30pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

You're invited to Pickering Public Library's 4th Annual Prom Boutique!
5 pm
6 pm

Youth for Entrepreneurship: Grants

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
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:

This interactive session will introduce youth to the world of grants and funding opportunities, essential tools for turning innovative ideas into reality.
7 pm

Scratch That: DJing with At Any Age

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Black History Month, Community Partnership, Computers and Technology, Inclusion and Belonging, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

We've all heard that distinct "wiki wiki" sound created by hip hop DJs.