Week Calendar

Featured Events

Jumpstart Job Search for Youth

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Navigating the job market can be a complex and often daunting experience, but you don’t have to go it alone. We’re here to provide you with the resources, guidance, and support you need to not only find a job but to build a fulfilling career.

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Youth For Entrepreneurship: Networking

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Financial Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Expand your connections and opportunities with our Networking Workshop for Youth Entrepreneurs! 

This engaging session is designed to teach young entrepreneurs the art of effective networking.

Participants will learn:

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Jackbox Games Night

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging, March Break
Registration Required
Event Details:

Jackbox! Come socialize and play a few rounds of several different Jackbox Party games!  Please note that a smart device (phone, tablet, etc.) will be needed to participate.

Black Youth Innovation STEM Club with Ontario Tech University (Grades 9-12)

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we dive into the exciting fields of science, technology, engineering, and math, exploring how Black innovators have shaped STEM, and empowering the next generation to do the same! 

Anime Club: Death Note

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
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

Building Your Brand: TikTok for Creators & Small Businesses

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Computers and Technology, Crafts and DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Whether you’re an artist, entrepreneur, or aspiring influencer, this workshop shows you how to build a personal brand on TikTok. Learn content strategies, engagement tips, and how to turn viewers into a loyal community.

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Travelling Today with Joyce Perrin

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Computers and Technology, Financial Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Buckle up, we're going on a trip!

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Crafty Tales (2-5 yrs)

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library
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!

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Youth Forum

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Inclusion and Belonging, March Break
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hey Teens – We Want to Hear From You! 🎤

Join us for a Youth Forum where you help shape the future of the library’s Teen Program!

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YMCA Job Workshop: Ace the Interview

10:00am–11:30am
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
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:

Are you a bundle of nerves during the job interview? Learn how to conduct yourself during an interview and how to answer those tough questions while appearing confident.  

To Register: Call 905-427-7670.

Pickering Small Business Hub

10:00am–12:00pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby Outreach Table
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy
Event Details:

Pickering-based entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their business can speak with a staff member at the Outreach Table in the Central Library lobby to receive support!
11 am
12 pm
1 pm

Drop-In Tax Clinic

1:00pm–8:00pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Collab Room 1 (blue)
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Financial Literacy
Event Details:

Drop by the Pickering Public Library for our Drop-In Tax Clinic.