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Pickering's History is Our Shared Story
From the everyday to the extraordinary, discover more about Pickering’s heritage and become inspired to make your own mark on our community. View an assortment of images and books from the Local History Collection on display in the lobby of the Central Library for the month of February. Learn more by exploring the Pickering-Ajax Digital Archive online at www.pada.ca or speak with our Local History & Genealogy Librarian, Becky George.
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Winner of the CVS Midwest Contest
Congratulations to Pickering Public Library staff member, Lorna, who was the winner of $500.00 of materials for Pickering Library through CVS Midwest colouring contest. Lorna competed against staff from many library systems to bring home the big prize.
Happy with New Family Literacy Workstation
Tom Reed, President of the Rotary Club of Pickering, is featured with two happy clients at the Petticoat Creek Branch’s new family literacy workstation. This workstation was added through a donation from our local Rotary Club and as you can see it is greatly appreciated by the youngest members of our community.
Happy Thai Pongal!
Pickering Public Library staff were delighted to celebrate the Tamil Heritage Month with the Tamil Cultural & Academic Society of Durham and to receive their new TCASD newsletter.
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Awarded Diamond Jubilee Medal
Last evening Pickering Library CEO, Cathy Grant was honoured with a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.
In delivering the award, local MP Chris Alexander cited the excellence of the Pickering Library System as the reason for the award, saying that the library is “one of the best in the country and maybe one of the best in the world”.
Cathy shares the award with staff citing their commitment to excellence and innovation to meet the evolving needs of the community.
Win a Kobo eReader Contest Winner
Here's our winner of the Kobo eReader, Deborah Gurash with Kathy Williams, the Library's Director of Public Services. Congratulations once again Deborah! Happy holidays from your library.
Library Board Members Receive Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals
Mayor Ryan presents Deputy Mayor and Library Board Member, Doug Dickerson and Library Board Chair, John Sabean, with Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals – awarded for significant contributions to their community, Thursday, December 13th.
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Pickering Library at the Pickering Museum Village Christmas in the Village, Winter in the Woods
Linda, from Children's Services and Becky, Local History Librarian, entertained Pickering Museum visitors to the Christmas in the Village, Winter in the Woods, Sunday, December 9th.
New Self Check Out Machines to Serve You Better
Over the next few weeks, Pickering Public Library will be making improvements to your borrowing experience. One of the more noticable changes will be new Self Check Out kiosks. Kathy Linkletter and Max Robinson, pictured here, were our first two clients who used the new kiosks at the Petticoat Creek Branch.
Eating Well for the Holidays
Thank you to everyone who attended the November 15th's Eating Well for the Holidays with nutrition expert Miranda Malisani.
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