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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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adult,
Seniors
Central Library
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Jun
9
2026
Tue
Seniors' Hearing Test with Canadian Hearing Services
9:30am–4:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Collab Room 3 (pink)
Age Group:
Adult,
Seniors
Program Type:
Community Partnership,
Community Wellness
Event Details:
Seniors are welcome to pop by the Pink Collab Room to have their hearing tested by Hearing Services Canada. To book a time slot, please call Canadian Hearing Services at 289-387-4167.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
George Ashe Library
This event is in the "Children" group
Jun
8
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
Jun
9
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
Jun
10
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!
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jun
10
2026
Wed
Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park
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
Teen,
Adult,
Young Adult,
Seniors
George Ashe Library
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
Jun
10
2026
Wed
The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) Settlement Services Resource Table
10:00am–6:00pm
George Ashe Library
Library Branch:
George Ashe Library
Room:
George Ashe Lobby
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
Claremont Library
This event is in the "Children" group
Jun
11
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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adult,
Seniors
Central Library
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Jun
12
2026
Fri
Yoga for Seniors: Celebrating Seniors Month with Amanda Dass
10:00am–11:00am
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Adult,
Seniors
Program Type:
Community Partnership,
Community Wellness,
Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:
In honor of Seniors Month, this session will focus on gentle movement, mindfulness, and connection. This will be a gentle Hatha flow using yoga mats, with chairs available for anyone who feels more comfortable seated rather than on the floor.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jun
13
2026
Sat
Ovee Stop - Whitevale Park
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
Children
George Ashe Library
This event is in the "Children" group
Jun
13
2026
Sat
Explore & 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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| 11 am |
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adult,
Young Adult,
Seniors
Central Library
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Jun
10
2026
Wed
Retirement Planning and Living with CIRO
11:00am–12:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group:
Adult,
Young Adult,
Seniors
Program Type:
Community Partnership,
Community Wellness,
Financial Literacy
Event Details:
It's never too late to start thinking about retirement or investing! Managing your finances to maximize your retirement years is the goal of retirement planning.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jun
11
2026
Thu
Homeschoolers Hub with Scientists in School! (5-12 yrs)
11:00am–12:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Community Wellness,
Homeschoolers,
Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:
Discover, create, and connect at our Homeschoolers Hub!
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jun
10
2026
Wed
Mall Storytime! (2-5 yrs)
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!
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jun
13
2026
Sat
Ovee Stop - Rick Johnson Memorial Park
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.
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| 1 pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jun
8
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 "Seniors" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Jun
9
2026
Tue
Seniors Social
1:00pm–3:00pm
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jun
10
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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adult,
Young Adult,
Seniors
George Ashe Library
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Jun
11
2026
Thu
Community Makers & Artisans
1:00pm–3:00pm
George Ashe Library
Library Branch:
George Ashe Library
Age Group:
Adult,
Young Adult,
Seniors
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adult,
Seniors
Central Library
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Jun
12
2026
Fri
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker
1:30pm–4:00pm
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jun
13
2026
Sat
Indigenous Strawberry Teaching (6-12 yrs)
2:00pm–3:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Community Wellness,
Inclusion and Belonging,
Indigenous
Event Details:
Join Valerie Bayers (Red Eagle Woman) from the Bigstone Cree Nation, Northern AB (Treaty 8) as she shares knowledge on the significance and story of the heart berry (strawberry).
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| 3 pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jun
10
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 "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jun
9
2026
Tue
Ovee Stop - Creekside Park
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
This event is in the "Teen" group
Jun
9
2026
Tue
Youth Drop In
4:00pm–5:30pm
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.
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This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
Jun
11
2026
Thu
Youth Drop In
4:00pm–5:30pm
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.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adult,
Young Adult,
Seniors
Central Library
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Jun
8
2026
Mon
English Conversation Circle
6:30pm–7:30pm
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
Adult,
Young Adult,
Seniors
Central Library
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Jun
8
2026
Mon
English Conversation Circle
6:30pm–7:30pm
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
This event is in the "Children" group
Jun
8
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 "All Ages" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jun
9
2026
Tue
Ovee Stop - West Shore Community Centre
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.
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This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
Teen,
Young Adult
Central Library
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
Jun
10
2026
Wed
Crafting with Pride: Cookie Decorating
6:30pm–8:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Auditorium
Age Group:
Teen,
Young Adult
Program Type:
2SLGBTQIA+,
Community Wellness,
Games and Activities,
Inclusion and Belonging
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.
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| 7 pm |
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Adult,
Young Adult,
Seniors
Central Library
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Jun
8
2026
Mon
Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters
7:00pm–8:30pm
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.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Jun
10
2026
Wed
Sustainability Series: Repurpose your Old PC
7:00pm–8:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch:
Central Library
Room:
Maker Space - Event Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Computers and Technology,
Maker Space
Event Details:
Have an old PC computer (laptop or desktop) just sitting around gathering dust? Ever wanted to repurpose your old computer and turn it into a basic web browsing or office application machine?
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