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Anime Club: Death Note

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 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

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: Death Note

Creative Writing Series: Self-Publishing

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Auditorium at Central Library

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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:

Let’s explore the self-publishing process! Learn about formatting, printing, binding, and promoting your work.

Crafting with Pride: Tile Painting

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Silent Room 1 at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Silent Room 1

Age Group: Teen, Young Adult

Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging

Registration Required

Event Details:

Welcome to Crafting with Pride! 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.

Analog to Digital Conversion

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Event Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Computers and Technology

Registration Required

Event Details:

Do you still have precious family videos on VHS cassettes? Music on vinyl LP discs or even cassette tapes? Learn how to unlock and preserve your memories and convert your analog material to digital using Maker Space equipment.

Storytime with Mayor Kevin Ashe! (2-6 yrs)

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Central Storytime Area at Central Library

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Central Storytime Area

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, March Break, Storytime

Event Details:

Kick off March Break by coming to the library and enjoying an interactive storytime with the Mayor of Pickering, Mayor Kevin Ashe as he reads stories and sings some songs!

Colour Your World: Pastel Art (9–12 yrs)

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library

Open

Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Maker Space - Common Area

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts and DIY, March Break

Registration Required

Event Details:

Discover how colour can bring ideas to life with oil pastels. Design a one-of-a-kind artwork to take home in this self-directed program. Supplies will be provided.

Family Movie Afternoon: Elio! (5-12 yrs)

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library

Open

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, Film Screening, March Break

Registration Required

Event Details:

Start your March Break with a fun movie evening at the library! We will be watching Elio!

Puppet Play! (2-6 yrs)

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am

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, Early Literacy, March Break, Storytime

Event Details:

Join us for a lively puppet show featuring two beloved classic tales brought to life with wiggly puppets, outrageous voices, and delightfully terrible puns. Expect lots of laughs, big smiles, and plenty of kid-powered giggles!

Young Writer's Workshop (8-12 yrs)

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library

Open

Library Branch: George Ashe Library

Room: Quiet Study Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Community Wellness, March Break, Writing and Publishing

Registration Required

Event Details:

Attention young writers! Do you love writing stories or sharing your awesome ideas? In this fun workshop, you’ll learn how to organize your thoughts and bring your writing to life.

Magic Show with WonderPhil (3-10 yrs)

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

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, Games and Activities, March Break

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

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All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Children" group 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 Poetry Contest! All Day 4/1–4/30 All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors All Library Locations This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Children" group 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: All Library Locations Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing Event Details: Celebrate National Poetry Month this April by entering our annual intergenerational poetry contest! Submit your poem through email (see below) or drop off a paper copy at any Pickering Public Library location.
10 am		This event is in the "Children" group Families Getting Ready to Read (2-5 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: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a fun, hands-on program where grown-ups and little ones learn and play together! We’ll explore five simple practices—talking, reading, singing, writing, and playing—and discover easy ways to make learning at home fun!	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: 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: 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–10:30pm Children Claremont Library This event is in the "Children" group Library Branch: Claremont Library Age Group: Children Program Type: 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 Crafty Tales (2-5 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: 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! 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 "Children" group PA Day Fun: Seed Papermaking! (5-10 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, Crafts and DIY, Gardening, Sustainability Registration Required Event Details: Get ready to get messy and make something magical! In this hands-on program, kids will create their very own plantable paper packed with seeds. Shape it, decorate it, and take it home—then plant it in soil and watch it grow!	This event is in the "Children" group Saturday Storytime Spectacular (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: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime Event Details: This interactive and fun storytime features books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!
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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, 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.
2 pm						This event is in the "Children" group PA Day Fun: Crafternoon! (5-12 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: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY Event Details: Time to get crafty! Come and get creative with a variety of fun craft supplies. Supplies will be provided. This event is in the "Children" group PA Day Fun: Shell-ebrate Turtle Conservation! (5-12 yrs) 2:00pm–3:30pm Children Central Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Upcoming Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Storytime Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Sustainability Registration Required Event Details: Dive into the amazing world of turtles! Participants will learn how to identify different local turtle species, discover cool conservation facts, and rotate through hands-on activity stations full of shell-tastic fun!
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, Early Literacy Event Details: This program will introduce children to interactive songs, nursery rhymes, music, creative movement and musical instruments.
4 pm
5 pm					This event is in the "Children" group Introduction To Scratch (8-12 yrs) 5:30pm–7:30pm 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: Community Partnership, Games and Activities, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Participants will be introduced to Scratch and can build an interactive game while learning key coding concepts such as loops, conditionals, and variables. By the end of the session, each participant will have a playable game.
6 pm		This event is in the "Children" group STEM Explorers (8-12 yrs) 6:30pm–7:30pm 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: Community Wellness, Games and Activities, STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join us Monday nights for hands-on STEM adventures designed for curious minds! Try out awesome tech, experiment with new ideas, work with friends, and unlock the power of building, coding, and imagining!		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen" group Youth Leadership Toastmasters (11-17 yrs) 6:30pm–8:00pm Children, Teen Central Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen" group Upcoming Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Children, Teen Program Type: Community Partnership Registration Required Event Details: The Youth Leadership Program with Toastmasters International is geared for youth to develop their communication and leadership skills through practical experience.

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