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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Feb
27
2026
Fri
Passive - Pokemon Buttons
9:30am–9:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Computers and Technology,
Maker Space
Event Details:
Celebrate Pokemon Day by making some buttons in the Maker Space! Images and supplies will be provided.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
George Ashe Library
This event is in the "Children" group
Feb
23
2026
Mon
Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-5 yrs)
10:00am–11:00am
George Ashe Library
Library Branch:
George Ashe Library
Room:
Quiet Study Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Community Wellness,
Culture of Reading,
Early Literacy,
Games and Activities
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
This event is in the "Children" group
Feb
23
2026
Mon
Sensory-Friendly Storytime with Autism Ontario (2-6 yrs)
10:00am–11:00am
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Community Partnership,
Community Wellness,
Culture of Reading,
Early Literacy,
Inclusion and Belonging,
Storytime
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Feb
24
2026
Tue
Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)
10:00am–10:30am
Central Library
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!
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Feb
25
2026
Wed
Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)
10:00am–10:30am
Central Library
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 "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Feb
25
2026
Wed
Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Ovee,
Rick Johnson Memorial Park
Event Details:
Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Claremont Library
This event is in the "Children" group
Feb
26
2026
Thu
Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)
10:00am–10:30am
Claremont Library
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 "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
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
Feb
26
2026
Thu
YMCA Job Workshop: Better Jobs Ontario Info Session
10:00am–11:30am
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult,
Young Adult,
Seniors
Program Type:
Community Partnership,
Financial Literacy
Event Details:
Were you laid off and are now having difficulty finding a job? Considering going back to school to upgrade for a new career?
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Feb
27
2026
Fri
Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-5 yrs)
10:00am–11:00am
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Culture of Reading,
Early Literacy,
Games and Activities
Event Details:
Start off the new year by getting your child ready for kindergarten! This program is geared for children entering kindergarten in 2026.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
George Ashe Library
This event is in the "Children" group
Feb
28
2026
Sat
Explore & Discover with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)
10:00am–12:30pm
George Ashe Library
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Feb
23
2026
Mon
Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)
1:30pm–3:00pm
Central Library
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.
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This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Feb
24
2026
Tue
Seniors Social
1:00pm–3:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Age Group:
Seniors
Program Type:
Community Wellness,
Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:
Get together with other seniors every Tuesday afternoon for games and conversation. Light refreshments provided while supplies last.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Feb
25
2026
Wed
Welcome Centre Lobby Outreach Table
1:00pm–4:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Lobby Outreach Table
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Community Partnership,
Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:
The Pickering Welcome Centre will host a monthly information table at the Central Library, where Settlement Counsellors will be available to answer questions for newcomers and immigrants to
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Feb
25
2026
Wed
Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)
1:30pm–2:30pm
Central Library
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.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adult,
Young Adult,
Seniors
George Ashe Library
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Feb
26
2026
Thu
Community Makers & Artisans
1:00pm–3:00pm
George Ashe Library
Library Branch:
George Ashe Library
Age Group:
Adult,
Young Adult,
Seniors
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This event is in the "Adult" group
Adult
George Ashe Library
This event is in the "Adult" group
Feb
23
2026
Mon
Community-Led Book Club #2
2:00pm–3:30pm
George Ashe Library
Library Branch:
George Ashe Library
Room:
Quiet Study Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Community-Led Book Club #1 is a diverse group of seniors who enjoy reading a wide variety of genres and authors.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
George Ashe Library
This event is in the "Children" group
Feb
26
2026
Thu
From Story to Play (2-5 yrs)
2:00pm–3:00pm
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!
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Feb
27
2026
Fri
Ovee Stop - Hollymeadow Park
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Ovee
Event Details:
Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Feb
28
2026
Sat
Ramadan Storytime with Muslim Women of Durham Region! (0-12 yrs)
2:00pm–4:00pm
Central Library
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Feb
25
2026
Wed
Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)
3:00pm–4:00pm
Central Library
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Feb
23
2026
Mon
Pink Shirt Day Buttons (7-12 yrs)
4:30pm–5:30pm
Central Library
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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Feb
24
2026
Tue
Ovee Stop - Creekside Park
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Ovee
Event Details:
Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
Feb
24
2026
Tue
Youth Drop In
4:00pm–5:30pm
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.
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This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
Feb
26
2026
Thu
Youth Drop In
4:00pm–5:30pm
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.
This event is in the "Children" group
Children
George Ashe Library
This event is in the "Children" group
Feb
26
2026
Thu
Pokémon Day! (5-10 yrs)
4:30pm–5:30pm
George Ashe Library
Library Branch:
George Ashe Library
Room:
Quiet Study Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Community Wellness,
Games and Activities
Event Details:
Celebrate Pokémon Day with a fun-filled hour of creativity, crafts, and games!
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Feb
27
2026
Fri
Ovee Stop - Rouge Valley Park
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Ovee
Event Details:
Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.
This event is in the "Children" group
Children
George Ashe Library
This event is in the "Children" group
Feb
27
2026
Fri
LEGO Club! (6-12 yrs)
4:30pm–6:00pm
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.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
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
Feb
23
2026
Mon
Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters
6:00pm–8:00pm
Central Library
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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Feb
24
2026
Tue
Ovee Stop - Greenwood Community Centre
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Type:
Ovee
Event Details:
Visit us at our mobile library, Ovee! This service will be at the given address at the scheduled date and time.
This event is in the "Children" group
Children
George Ashe Library
This event is in the "Children" group
Feb
24
2026
Tue
STEM and Robotics Workshop (8-12 yrs)
6:00pm–7:30pm
George Ashe Library
Library Branch:
George Ashe Library
Room:
Quiet Study Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Community Wellness,
Computers and Technology,
Games and Activities,
STEAM
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 "Adult" group
Adult
Virtual
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adult" group
Feb
24
2026
Tue
Divorce Information Session
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Community Partnership
Event Details:
Family Mediation and Resources presents an online divorce information session focusing on divorce options in and out of court.
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
Teen,
Adult,
Young Adult
Central Library
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
Feb
24
2026
Tue
Anime Club
6:30pm–8:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult,
Young Adult
Program Type:
2SLGBTQIA+,
Film Screening,
Inclusion and Belonging
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: Demon Slayer
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Feb
24
2026
Tue
Community-Led Book Club #1
7:00pm–8:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Silent Room 1
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
This community-led book club is accepting new members!
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
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
Feb
24
2026
Tue
Creative Writing Series: Publishing
7:00pm–8:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult,
Young Adult,
Seniors
Program Type:
Culture of Reading,
Writing and Publishing
Event Details:
Let’s explore the traditional publishing process! Learn about querying agents, working with publishers, and participating in literary events.
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This event is in the "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Feb
25
2026
Wed
Introduction to the Sound Booth & Audio Recording
7:00pm–8:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group:
Seniors
Program Type:
Computers and Technology,
Maker Space
Event Details:
Did you know that the Pickering Library hosts a sound recording booth? In this workshop, you will learn the basics of how to record audio such as your voice using the free and open source software called Audacity.
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