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Anime Club: Death Note

Tuesday, March 10, 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

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Creative Writing Series: Self-Publishing

Tuesday, March 10, 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: 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.

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Crafting with Pride: Tile Painting

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Silent Room 1 at Central Library
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
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.

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

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
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!

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

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library
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.

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

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library
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!

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Puppet Play! (2-6 yrs)

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Central Storytime Area at Central Library
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!

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Young Writer's Workshop (8-12 yrs)

Monday, March 16, 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, 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.

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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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Little Sprouts Storytime! (2-5 yrs)

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Greenwood Heritage Library
Library Branch: Greenwood Heritage Library
Room: Greenwood Lobby
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime, Sustainability
Event Details:

Gather with us for Little Sprouts Storytime, where young readers discover the wonders of nature through stories, rhymes, and sensory play.
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Youth Leadership Toastmasters (11-17 yrs)

6:30pm–8:00pm
Children, Teen
Central Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
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.