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magic

Magic Show with WonderPhil (3-10 yrs)

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, March Break
Event Details:

Get ready for a fast-paced, laugh-filled performance the whole family will love!

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St Patrick's Day Party! (5-12 yrs)

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging, March Break
Registration Required
Event Details:

Follow the rainbow to the fun! The luck of the Irish is in the air at our St Patrick’s Day celebration featuring various crafts and activities. Wearing green is encouraged but not required.

Close-up of hands sewing a piece of fabric.

Sewing Card Holders with Sally Baubles

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hey card sharks, Sally Baubles will lead us in sewing our own playing card holders. No prior sewing experience required. All supplies are provided.

Instagram: @sallysbaubles

A powerpoint presentation

PowerPoint Party

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teens Area at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teens Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging, March Break
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have a topic that you could yap about forever? Brush up on your presentation skills and bring your expertise to our PowerPoint Party. Teens will have a 2 to 5 minutes to present and answer questions on a topic of their choice.

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Puppet Playtime! (4-7 yrs)

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, March Break
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join the fun! Kids will create their own short script, pick their puppets, and bring their story to life on our puppet stage. Get ready for giggles, creativity, and a show-stopping performance!

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Create Your Own Board Game! (6-12 yrs)

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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, March Break
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids will design, build, and play their very own board games! From creating characters and challenges to decorating game boards and making up rules, participants will use their imagination to craft a game they can take home and enjoy.

A camera and popcorn

Movie Night with Free Teen Stuff

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership, Film Screening, March Break
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready to kick back and enjoy the show?

The Pickering Public Library and Free Teen Stuff are joining forces by hosting a movie night! Relax while watching a movie and enjoying our snack bar.

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Learn Chinese Dance with Litmus Chinese Dance Association (7-12 yrs)

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging, March Break
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Litmus Chinese Dance Association and learn Uyghur dance! Uyghur music is upbeat, cheerful, and festive.

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Digital Spring Cleaning

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Registration Required
Event Details:

Too much junk on your phone or computer? Learn how to declutter your digital life this Spring! This program will give you basic organizational & de-cluttering tips in 3 areas: your files, photos and emails. 

Bunnies

Crayon Rubbing Creature Compositions (9-12 yrs)

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, March Break
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover local wildlife as you create beautiful compositions with simple materials! Participants will design their own cardstock cutouts of plants and animals, then transfer the images to paper by rubbing with coloured crayons.

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Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-5 yrs)

10:00am–11:00am
Children
George Ashe Library
Full
Registration Required
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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.

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Central Library
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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!

Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Central Library
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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!

Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Claremont Library
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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!

Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-5 yrs)

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Central Library
Full
Registration Required
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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.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm

In Conversation with Black Canadian Authors: Beyond the Single Story

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Author Event, Black History Month, Culture of Reading, Inclusion and Belonging, Writing and Publishing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Black Canadian stories can’t be contained in a single narrative, and they were never meant to be.

From Story to Play (2-5 yrs)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
George Ashe Library
Full
Registration Required
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Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities, Storytime
Registration Required
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!

Registration encouraged but not required.