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Victoria Day

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Branches:
Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Branch
10 am

Community Celebration!

10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Storytime Area
Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Culture of Reading, Early Literacy, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging
Event Details:

We heard your big ideas and now we’re sharing them with the community!

With over 1600 participants across various community input opportunities, it's time to celebrate all your contributions and unveil the Library's new Strategic Plan!

Disclaimer(s)

Library Event Photo Policy

By attending this Library event, you consent to having your photo/video taken by Library staff in accordance with Library Policy. 
11 am

DARS (Dedicated Advocacy Resource Support)

11:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness

DARS is a volunteer-led community outreach initiative that aims to serve low-income families and individuals experiencing housing instability in Pickering and Ajax. They offer a safe, inclusive space for social connection and a warm meal. Clients can also receive pantry staples, clothing, access to showers, and assistance with housing and income applications.

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Animals may be present at this event

Please be advised that animals (including service animals) may be present at this event.
12 pm
1 pm

Community Makers & Artisans

1:00pm - 3:00pm
George Ashe Library
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY
Event Details:

Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Caseworker

1:30pm - 4:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Lobby
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

Artfest with Poet Shawn Roberts

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult
Program Type: Author Event, Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Event Details:

Head over to Esplanade Park to enjoy a reading by local poet and host of Pickering Public Library's 'Poetry in the Park', Shawn Roberts.  
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm
7 pm

Introduction to Video & Voice Calling

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Maker Space
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology, Maker Space
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Interested in using internet based voice or video calling but don't know where to start? Take this beginners workshop and learn how to place basic voice or video calls using Zoom, Facetime and Skype.

Writing Project Series: Fiction

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Y/Z Young Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Culture of Reading, Writing and Publishing
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Who doesn’t love a story that can be told in ten pages or less? Learn the art of the short story by dissecting the following characteristics: character, plot, theme, setting, and dialogue, among others.

Pickering Public Library Board Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm
George Ashe Library
Library Branch: George Ashe Library
Room: Quiet Study Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Library Board
Event Details:

Board meetings are held in-person and are open to members of the public to attend.