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This event is in the "Children" group

Tails of Hope Short Story Contest (5-12 yrs)

05/11/2026 @ 9:00am–07/19/2026 @ 5:00pm
Children
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Writing and Publishing
Event Details:

Join Pickering Public Library, Pickering Animal Services and Scholar's of Pickering and Ajax and write a story about your furry friend. If you don't have a furry friend, use your imagination and create an animal related story of your own.

9 am
This event is in the "Adult" group

AI vs. Reality: Can You Tell the Difference?

9:30am–9:00pm
Adult
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

AI is a great creative tool, but only when we know what we're looking at. Test your eye at the Maker Space's AI vs. Reality display by guessing whether each image is AI-generated or real.

10 am
This event is in the "Children" group

Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-5 yrs)

10:00am–11:30am
Children
George Ashe Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get your child ready for kindergarten by attending this 5 week session.  Each week builds on the skills introduced in previous sessions and aligns with the Ontario kindergarten curriculum. Weekly themes include: 

This event is in the "Children" group

Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Central Library
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 "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

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!

This event is in the "Children" group

Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Central Library
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 "All Ages" group

Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park

10:00am–12:00pm
All Ages
Off Site
Offsite Event
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 "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table

10:00am–6:00pm
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, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) is a community-based, multi-service agency dedicated to offering a broad range of community services.

This event is in the "Children" group

Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)

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

Mini Makers! (2-5 yrs)

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Central Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun program filled with hands on creativity and play! Each week children will explore a new activity such as crafts, building with LEGO and magnetic tiles, and imaginative play with different materials.

This event is in the "Children" group

Explore and Discover: Gardening Fun with EarlyON (2-6 yrs)

10:00am–11:30am
Children
George Ashe Library
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Gardening
Event Details:

This program will provide children and their parents/caregivers with opportunities to participate in activities that introduce the world of gardening through planting, creative arts, and sensory experiences.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Ovee Stop - Whitevale Park

10:00am–11:30am
All Ages
Off Site
Offsite Event
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.

11 am
This event is in the "Children" group

Homeschoolers Hub (5-12 yrs)

11:00am–12:30pm
Children
Central Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Homeschoolers, Inclusion and Belonging
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover, create, and connect at our Homeschoolers Hub!

12 pm
This event is in the "Children" group

Mall Storytime! (2-5 yrs)

12:00pm–12:30pm
Children
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for an interactive and fun storytime at The Shops at Pickering City Centre! This storytime will feature books, action songs and rhymes for the whole family!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park

12:00pm–1:30pm
All Ages
Off Site
Offsite Event
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 "Children" group

Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)

1:30pm–3:00pm
Children
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
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.

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Seniors Social

1:00pm–3:00pm
Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Adults Area
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 "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Investing for Youth with CIRO

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Central Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Financial Literacy
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's never too early to start learning about investing!

This event is in the "Children" group

Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)

1:30pm–2:30pm
Children
Central Library
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.

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
George Ashe Library
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

1:30pm–4:00pm
Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Collab Room 1 (blue)
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness
Event Details:

An Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker from the Oshawa office will be onsite every Friday at the Central Library to assist you, and no appointment is necessary.

2 pm
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
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
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 "Teen" group

Youth Drop In

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teen
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teens Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Games, Music, and Snacks. Every week, every time. 

A Youth Outreach Worker from Durham Community Health Centre will be on site. Resources included. 

All welcome!
 

Disclaimer(s)

Teen only event

This event is intended for teens between the ages of 13-19 only. To maintain a safe space for our teens, children and adults are not permitted.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Youth Drop In

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teen
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teens Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

Games, Music, and Snacks. Every week, every time. 

A Youth Outreach Worker from Durham Community Health Centre will be on site. Resources included. 

All welcome!
 

Disclaimer(s)

Teen only event

This event is intended for teens between the ages of 13-19 only. To maintain a safe space for our teens, children and adults are not permitted.

5 pm
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

DIY Vinyl Water Bottles (10-14 yrs)

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children, Teen
Central Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Common Area
Age Group: Children, Teen
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drink your water in style this summer with a creative vinyl design! Transform your plain water bottle into a beautiful work of art using vinyl decals. NOTE: Participants must bring their own water bottles. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Seed Scouts (5-10 yrs)

5:30pm–6:30pm
Children
George Ashe Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Wellness, Sustainability
Registration Required
Event Details:

Become a seed scientist! We’ll dive into books about plants, examine different types of seeds, conduct seed-sorting investigations, and plant a personal take-home garden. In this session, we will be investigating corn vs sunflower seeds.

This event is in the "Children" group

Solar STEAM – Power from the Sun (8-12 yrs)

5:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Central Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
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 build and test solar-powered models while learning how solar panels convert light into energy. This hands-on session connects engineering to renewable energy and future technologies.

6 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

English Conversation Circle

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Collab Room 2 (green)
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

For newcomers in the Pickering area looking to practice conversational English, meet new people, and learn about your community. Join us for a one hour conversation circle in partnership with Community Development Council Durham.  

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

English Conversation Circle

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Adults Area
Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

For newcomers in the Pickering area looking to practice conversational English, meet new people, and learn about your community. Join us for a one hour conversation circle in partnership with Community Development Council Durham.  

This event is in the "Children" group

STEM Explorers (8-12 yrs)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Central Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
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 "All Ages" group

Ovee Stop - West Shore Community Centre

6:00pm–7:00pm
All Ages
Off Site
Offsite Event
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
This event is in the "Teen" group

Youth Leadership Toastmasters (11-17 yrs)

6:30pm–8:00pm
Children, Teen
Central Library
Open
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.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Crafting with Pride: Bookend Painting

6:30pm–8:30pm
Teen, Young Adult
Central Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Collab Room 3 (pink)
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.

7 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

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
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 "Adult" group

AI Series: Improving your Resume with AI

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adult
Central Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking to reformat your resume for a new job? Learn how you can use Language Learning Models (LLMs, the official term for what we now call AI) to help you reformat and improve your resume.

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

Writing Circle

7:00pm–8:00pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
George Ashe Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pop by the library's Writing Circle to discuss poetry and prose with fellow writers. Try out some cool prompts and activities and be a part of your local creative writing community!