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Learn Chinese Dance with Litmus Chinese Dance Association (7-12 yrs)

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Inclusion and Belonging, March Break
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Litmus Chinese Dance Association and learn Uyghur dance! Uyghur music is upbeat, cheerful, and festive.

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Movie Night with Free Teen Stuff

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Community Partnership, Film Screening, March Break
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready to kick back and enjoy the show?

The Pickering Public Library and Free Teen Stuff are joining forces by hosting a movie night! Relax while watching a movie and enjoying our snack bar.

Digital Spring Cleaning

Wednesday, March 18, 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, Maker Space
Registration Required
Event Details:

Too much junk on your phone or computer? Learn how to declutter your digital life this Spring! This program will give you basic organizational & de-cluttering tips in 3 areas: your files, photos and emails. 

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
Auditorium at Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
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

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Creative Writing Series: Launch Party!

7:00pm–8:30pm
Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors
Central Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
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:

It’s time to celebrate! Join us in the Auditorium for the official launch of PPL’s second Writers’ Anthology featuring work by participants of the Creative Writing Series which occurred throughout the year.

Tea & Books: New Beginnings

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

Bloom into spring with this month's theme, 'New Beginnings'. We will discuss books that explore growth, rebirth, and fresh starts, perfect compliments to the warming weather!