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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!

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Poetry Towards Self-Discovery with Lamoí, The Wild Woman

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Auditorium

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Community Partnership, Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing

Registration Required

Event Details:

This creative writing workshop will combine the art of poetry writing with guided meditative writing prompts to facilitate thought, and writing towards self-discovery.

LEGO Club! (6-12 yrs)

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm

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: Community Wellness, Games and Activities

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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.

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

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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

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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

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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.

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10 am	This event is in the "Children" group Sensory-Friendly Storytime with Autism Ontario (2-6 yrs) 10:00am–11:00am Children Central Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Open 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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table 10:00am–6:00pm Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors George Ashe 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: George Ashe Library Room: George Ashe Lobby Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging Event Details: The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) is a community-based, multi-service agency dedicated to offering a broad range of community services.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm		This event is in the "Seniors" group Seniors Social 1:00pm–3:00pm Seniors Central Library This event is in the "Seniors" group 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.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Welcome Centre Lobby Outreach Table 1:00pm–4:00pm All Ages Central Library This event is in the "All Ages" group 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
2 pm						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
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 English Conversation Circle 6:30pm–7:30pm 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: Silent Room 1 Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging Event Details: For newcomers in the Pickering area looking to practice conversational English, meet new people, and learn about your community. Join us for a one hour conversation circle in partnership with Community Development Council Durham.	This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Anime Club 6:30pm–8:00pm 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: Maker Space - Event Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, 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: Demon Slayer			This event is in the "Teen" group Glow Up Your Makeup 6:30pm–8:30pm Teen Central Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Waitlist Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space - Event Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging Registration Required Event Details: Tips and tricks to perfect your makeup! We will be going through different types of makeup and brushes while practicing the best looks for you. This class is for beginners or those who want to level up their skills. 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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