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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

Waitlist

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

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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!

Noon Years Eve! (0-12 yrs)

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

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, Crafts and DIY, Games and Activities

Event Details:

Bring your party hats and noisemakers and come countdown the New Year! We will have games and activities for families to participate in. Supplies will be provided.

Pencil Case Makeover! (8-12 yrs)

Friday, January 2, 2026 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

Registration Required

Event Details:

Transform an ordinary pencil bag into your own masterpiece! Use colourful markers to decorate and design something that is one-of-a-kind. Supplies will be provided.

Pickering-Ajax Science Fair (Grades 3-12)

01/05/2026 @ 9:00am to 02/06/2026 @ 9:00pm

All Library Locations

Open

Library Branch: All Library Locations

Age Group: Children, Teen

Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM

Registration Required

Event Details:

On Saturday, March 7, Pickering Public Library and Ajax Public Library will be hosting our annual Pickering-Ajax Science Fair! Children from Grades 3-12 are invited to create a science fair project.

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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 Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Open 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 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 "All Ages" group Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park 10:00am–12:00pm All Ages Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Off Site 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.	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 Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Open 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 "All Ages" group Ovee Stop - Whitevale Park 10:00am–11:30am All Ages Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Off Site 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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12 pm						This event is in the "All Ages" group Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park 12:00pm–1:30pm All Ages Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Off Site 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.
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 "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, Early Literacy Event Details: This program will introduce infants to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.	This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Community Makers & Artisans 1:00pm–3:00pm 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: 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.
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!
3 pm			This event is in the "Children" group Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs) 3:00pm–5:00pm 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, 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 "All Ages" group Ovee Stop - Creekside Park 4:00pm–5:30pm All Ages Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Off Site 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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6 pm	This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters 6:00pm–8:00pm 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: 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.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Ovee Stop - West Shore Community Centre 6:00pm–7:00pm All Ages Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Off Site 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 STEM and Robotics Workshop (8-12 yrs) 6:00pm–7:30pm Children George Ashe Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Waitlist 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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