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At the Central Library:
Thursday, August 26th at 2:00 p.m.
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Tuesday, August 24th at 11:00 a.m.
At the Claremont Branch:
Thursday, August 26th at 6:00 p.m.

Come celebrate your summer of reading at our end of summer party! Please plan to attend one party only. Registration begins August 2nd at 9:30 a.m.

Open Gaming Night @your Library!
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At the Central Library:
Friday evenings from 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
August 13th and 27th,
September 10th and 24th,
October 8th and 22nd,
November 5th and 19th,
December 3rd and 17th.

The Library offers open gaming in the Auditorium every other Friday night. There will be a gaming system set up on the big screen. Come see what there is to play as each month will be different! There will also be room to play board games, card games, chess and more. Bring your own game or try one that the Library has available. All ages welcome.

WiseGuys After-School Club (8 to 11 years)
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At the Central Library:
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Session 1: September 21st to October 21st.
Registration begins Tuesday, September 7th at 9:30 a.m.

Session 2: November 2nd to December 2nd.
Registration begins Monday, October 25th at 9:30 a.m.

Snacks, homework help, computers, and all kinds of fun activities! Learn to use the Library and the internet for homework. Registration is required.

WizKids After-School Club (8 to 11 years)

At the Petticoat Creek Branch: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Session 1: September 21st to October 21st. Registration begins Tuesday, September 7th at 9:30 a.m.
Session 2: November 2nd to December 2nd.
Registration begins Monday, October 25th at 9:30 a.m.

Want to be a WizKid? Come join us for some after school fun twice a week. Snacks, homework help, crafts, fun games and activities. Registration is required.

Youth Leadership: Public Speaking (8 to 12 years)

At the Central Library: Mondays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Do you want to develop your public speaking skills? Effective public speakers become better leaders. Gain experience in public speaking in a fun and interactive environment through the Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program. Registration is required. Please note there will not be a session on October 11th due to Thanksgiving.

At the Central Library: Wednesday, September 29th at 10:00 a.m.
At the Petticoat Creek Branch: Saturday, October 2nd at 10:30 a.m.
At the Claremont Branch: Thursday, September 30th at 10:30 a.m.

Hey everyone, don't get your tail in a twist. Come out to watch your favourite squirrel in a puppet show. Join us for some songs and fun with Scaredy Squirrel on stage.

At the Petticoat Creek Branch: Saturday, October 30th from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Looking for something fun to do? Then look no further! Come join us for some creepy crawly Halloween themed family activities, stories and crafts. Costumes are encouraged but optional.

At the Central Library: Saturday, November 6th at 2:00 p.m.
At the Petticoat Creek Branch: Saturday, November 6th at 10:30 a.m.
At the Claremont Branch: Tuesday, November 9th at 6:30 p.m.

Do you have "bedhead" like Oliver? Is your hair long like Rapunzel? Hear stories about children and their hair troubles. Learn to braid, and one lucky parent and child will win tickets to see the movie Tangled. Registration is required. Registration begins October 25th at 9:30 a.m.

At the Central Library: Saturday, November 27th at 1:00 p.m.
At the Petticoat Creek Branch: Saturday, November 27th at 11:00 a.m.

Join the Let's Talk Science group for fun Winter Science Experiments. Dress for mess! Registration is required. Registration begins October 25th at 9:30 a.m.

At the Central Library: Friday, November 19th at 2:00 p.m.
At the Petticoat Creek Branch: Saturday, November 20th at 2:00 p.m.

Have a deliciously fun time listening to yummy cookie stories and songs. Decorate your own cookie to take home with you. Dress for mess! Registration is required. Registration begins October 25th at 9:30 a.m.

Computer Training
Program - Computer Training

Group computer classes for adults are offered at the Central Library this Fall. A variety of topics will be covered for both the new and more advanced computer user. Registration starts on Monday, August 30th at
9:30 a.m.

A valid Pickering Public Library card is required for all computer training sessions.

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