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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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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
George Ashe Library
This event is in the "Children" group
May
25
2026
Mon
Get Ready for Kindergarten (3-5 yrs)
10:00am–11:30am
George Ashe Library
Library Branch:
George Ashe Library
Room:
Quiet Study Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Culture of Reading,
Early Literacy,
Storytime
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:
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
26
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
27
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
28
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
29
2026
Fri
Mini Makers! (2-5 yrs)
10:00am–11:00am
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Maker Space - Event Room
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
29
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
25
2026
Mon
Music and Movement with EarlyON (birth to 6 yrs)
1:30pm–3:00pm
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
27
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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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
30
2026
Sat
Traditional Indigenous Dancing: Métis Jig and Powwow Dances (8-12 yrs)
2:00pm–4:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Community Partnership,
Community Wellness,
Inclusion and Belonging,
Indigenous
Event Details:
Join a dance workshop to explore the traditions of the Métis jig and powwow dances. In this workshop, children will learn some of the lively steps and movements that are part of these important cultural dances.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
27
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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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
George Ashe Library
This event is in the "Children" group
May
27
2026
Wed
Cherry Blossom Painting (8-12 yrs)
5:30pm–6:30pm
George Ashe Library
Library Branch:
George Ashe Library
Room:
Quiet Study Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Community Wellness,
Crafts and DIY,
Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:
Join us to celebrate Asian Heritage Month with a spring-inspired craft. Participants will create cherry blossom themed artwork inspired by the beauty of Japan’s national tree. Supplies will be provided.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
George Ashe Library
This event is in the "Children" group
May
28
2026
Thu
Tails of Hope Short Story Contest: Writing Workshop with Scholar's (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,
Writing and Publishing
Event Details:
Are you interested in entering the Tails of Hope Short Story contest, but you don't know where to start? Join us for a how-to workshop on writing your own book with Scholar's of Pickering and Ajax.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
May
25
2026
Mon
STEM Explorers (8-12 yrs)
6:30pm–7:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Community Wellness,
Games and Activities,
STEAM
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!
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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
27
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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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Children,
Teen,
Adult
Central Library
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
May
28
2026
Thu
Retro Gaming Fun! (all ages)
6:00pm–8:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Children,
Teen,
Adult
Program Type:
Community Wellness,
Games and Activities
Event Details:
Remember the days of playing classic Nintendo games as kids? Now you can relive and play with your own kids in this family event! Show your kids what the original Mario Bros was like.
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