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Access Justice with Jessica Mason

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual

Open

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.

The Prism Collective

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

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.

Crafty Tales (2-5 yrs)

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library

Open

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!

Anime Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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, 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

Open

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.

Tween to Teen: Craft Night

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Teens Area at Central Library

Open

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)

Intro to UX Design

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Computers and Technology, Crafts and DIY

Registration Required

Event Details:

Discover how User Experience (UX) Design shapes the way we interact with the world. In this beginner-friendly session, we'll break down what UX is, explore core principles and walk through the phases of the UX design process.

Pickering Library Job Searching in Canada flyer

Job Searching in Canada with Pickering Welcome Centre

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Silent Room 1 at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Silent Room 1

Age Group: Adult, Young Adult

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging

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!

'Savouring Verses' book cover on either side of Judith Shaw's author photo.

Judith Shaw Book Launch: Savouring Verses: A Jamaican Childhood (Re)Collection

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Author Event, Community Partnership, Writing and Publishing

Registration Required

Event Details:

Enjoy a live reading, cultural storytelling, and audience Q&A with local author Judith Shaw. The event will also include light Caribbean refreshments to engage the senses and bring the stories to life!

Holiday Coding and Robotics Adventure with Code Ninjas (8-14 yrs)

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Children, Teen

Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM

Registration Required

Event Details:

You’re invited to explore the world of STEM with Code Ninjas Pickering in this holiday-themed workshop!

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10 am	This event is in the "Children" group Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-5 yrs) 10:00am–11:00am Children George Ashe Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Upcoming 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. This event is in the "Children" group Sensory-Friendly Storytime with Autism Ontario (2-6 yrs) 10:00am–11:00am Children Central Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Upcoming Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Inclusion and Belonging, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join us in partnership with the Autism Ontario for a welcoming and inclusive Sensory-Friendly Storytime designed specifically with sensory sensitivities in mind.	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 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 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 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 Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Upcoming 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 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
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.
2 pm				This event is in the "Children" group From Story to Play (2-5 yrs) 2:00pm–3:00pm 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: 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!		This event is in the "Children" group Ramadan Storytime with Muslim Women of Durham Region! (0-12 yrs) 2:00pm–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, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging Event Details: Join us for a fun family event celebrating Ramadan and Eid with a storytime, crafts, colouring and henna! Participants will learn about the month of fasting, the lunar calendar, and how Eid is celebrated.
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 "Children" group Pink Shirt Day Buttons (7-12 yrs) 4:30pm–5:30pm Children Central Library This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space - Common Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY Event Details: Design and create your own anti-bullying button in our children's area for Pink Shirt Day. Supplies will be provided.			This event is in the "Children" group Pokémon Day! (5-10 yrs) 4:30pm–5:30pm Children George Ashe Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Upcoming Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate Pokémon Day with a fun-filled hour of creativity, crafts, and games!	This event is in the "Children" group LEGO Club! (6-12 yrs) 4:30pm–6:00pm 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: 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		This event is in the "Children" group STEM and Robotics Workshop (8-12 yrs) 6:00pm–7:30pm Children George Ashe Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Upcoming 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.

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