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Send to friendPickering Public Library recognizes the generous donation from Chartwell for Book Club Sets
The Pickering Public Library would like to thank Parkway Retirement Residence and Pickering City Centre (both affiliated with Chartwell Retirement Residences) for their generous donation of a book club set for the Library’s new Book Club Set service.
Read more about these exciting new Book Club Sets.
Music and It's Mysteries
Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday April 21st to enjoy an afternoon of music and refreshments with classical pianist Barry Clark, jazz pianist Peter Dupuy, and vocalist Victoria McWilliams, photographed at above.
Pickering Township Historical Society Art Donation
On Tuesday April 2nd, the Pickering Township Historical Society presented the Library with a gift of art, artifacts and documents pertaining to the history of Pickering from the associations collection. On hand to accept the donation from John Sabean, President of the PTHS were Cathy Grant, CEO and Becky George, Local History Librarian. Also present were Chris Alexander, Member of Parliament, and members of the Pickering Library Board Councillor Doug Dickerson and Shirley Van Steen.
This presentation was part of the Archive Awareness Week.
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IODE Bridlewood Presents Cheque for Summer Reading Club
Pickering Public Library would like to thank the generosity of the IODE Bridlewood Chapter who presented a cheque for $1500 to the Library's Summer Reading Club Program.
In the photograph above with Cathy Grant, CEO Pickering Public Library and Sarah West, Children's Librarian from left to right are Mary K. Anderson, Kerry Strathdee (President), Margo MacKinnon, Catherine Searles, and Brenda Kinnear.
Seniors' Social (Tuesdays @ 2)
Every Tuesday, through March, join us for our Seniors' Social (Tuesdays @ 2), where we'll:
- Discuss new books
- Share your favourites
- Meet your neighbours
- Enjoy a coffee on us
Tea And Talent (Black History Month Event)
In photograph are: Esther Enyolu, Jeaunelle Rose, Shantel Plummer, Saadiyo Ally, and Farzana Deen
On Friday, February 22nd, Devorah Garland from the AIDS Committee of Durham Region and Esther Enyolu from the Women’s Mulitcultural Resource and Counselling Center of Durham held a celebration of Black history and culture called Tea and Talent at the Pickering Central Library.
Spoken word artists, musicians and dancers came together for an evening of food and entertainment enjoyed by all.
Tony the Drummer entertains the crowd at Tea and Talent
Heritage Days at the Pickering Town Centre
On Saturday, February 23rd, Pickering Public Library again participated in the annual Heritage Days at the Pickering Town Centre. This event highlights cultural and community organizations in our city with fun and lively, is hosted by the Pickering Advisory Committee on Diversity.
Pink Shirt Day
On Wednesday, February 27th, Library staff were wearing Pink shirts to show our support for Pink Shirt Day, and will be making some noise against bullying!
This national campaign, we encourage everyone to wear something pink to symbolize that we as a society will not tolerate bullying anywhere; see more at www.pinkshirtday.ca. Please go to our Facebook Page to see more photographs from the day.
Family Math with Ontario Early Years Centre
During January and February, Pickering families have been having fun with the Family Math program run by the Ontario Early Years Centre of Pickering. This program's goals are to educate parents to work and play with their children in order to develop positive attitudes towards mathematics.
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