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This event is in the "Children" group
05/11/2026 @ 9:00am–07/19/2026 @ 5:00pm
Children
Virtual
This event is in the "Children" group
May-Jul
2026
Tails of Hope Short Story Contest (5-12 yrs)
05/11/2026 @ 9:00am–07/19/2026 @ 5:00pm
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.
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Branches:
Central Library,
George Ashe Library,
Claremont Library,
All Library Locations
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
19
2026
Tue
Baby & Toddler Storytime (0-2 yrs)
10:00am–10:30am
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!
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
20
2026
Wed
Family Storytime (2-5 yrs)
10:00am–10:30am
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!
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Claremont Library
This event is in the "Children" group
May
21
2026
Thu
Claremont Storytime (2-5 yrs)
10:00am–10:30am
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!
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
22
2026
Fri
Mini Makers! (2-5 yrs)
10:00am–11:00am
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Storytime Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Community Wellness,
Crafts and DIY,
STEAM
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
Children
George Ashe Library
This event is in the "Children" group
May
22
2026
Fri
Explore and Discover: Gardening Fun with EarlyON (2-6 yrs)
10:00am–11:30am
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
23
2026
Sat
Saturday Storytime Spectacular (2-5 yrs)
10:00am–10:30am
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 "Children" group
Children
George Ashe Library
This event is in the "Children" group
May
23
2026
Sat
Explore and Discover with EarlyON (Birth to 6 Years)
10:00am–12:30pm
George Ashe Library
Library Branch:
George Ashe Library
Room:
Quiet Study Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Community Partnership,
Community Wellness,
Early Literacy
Event Details:
Join us for a fun and engaging program where your child can explore, investigate, and discover the world around them through inquiry-based play. Each week features a new theme designed to spark imagination and learning.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
20
2026
Wed
Musical Babies with EarlyON (0-15 months)
1:30pm–2:30pm
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.
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| 2 pm |
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| 3 pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
20
2026
Wed
Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)
3:00pm–4:00pm
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.
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| 4 pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
George Ashe Library
This event is in the "Children" group
May
19
2026
Tue
Nature Makers (5-12 yrs)
5:30pm–6:30pm
George Ashe Library
Library Branch:
George Ashe Library
Room:
Quiet Study Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Community Wellness,
Gardening,
Sustainability
Event Details:
Let your creativity run wild! Join us as we use leaves, twigs, pinecones, and other natural treasures to create unique works of art inspired by the great outdoors.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
21
2026
Thu
Arduino Robot Obstacle Course (8-12 yrs)
5:30pm–7:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Central Storytime Area
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Community Partnership,
Games and Activities,
STEAM
Event Details:
Participants will combine coding and robotics to program a simple Arduino robot to navigate an obstacle course.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
Children,
Teen
Central Library
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
May
20
2026
Wed
Youth Leadership Toastmasters (11-17 yrs)
6:30pm–8:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Children,
Teen
Program Type:
Community Partnership
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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