At the Central Library:
Saturday, May 10th, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Coming May 10th!
A challenge for all those who want to prove they are the HALO 3 champion of Pickering. We will be having a tournament where you can compete with other gamers and prove your skills in head to head FPS action. Come and battle on our big projection screen
Refreshments will be served and there will be other activities to keep you amused when you aren’t blasting up other virtual warriors.
Registration is required. To register, pick up a form from the library, or print out your own form and hand it in.
Registration with a valid Pickering Public Library card is required. Registration forms can be picked up at the Information Desk at the Central Library, or online.
Please register by May 1st.
Teens will be allowed to attend with parental permission.
At the Central Library:
Wednesday, May 21st, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
This hands-on seminar will teach you use group mailing lists, create newsletters in text or HTML, insert hyperlinks and pictures, and understand legal and moral obligations related to electronic newsletters.
This seminar is presented by Humber Student Connections.
The Small Business Seminar Series is sponsored by the Meridian Credit Union.
At the Central Library:
Tuesday, May 27th, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Representatives from ServiceCanada will be at the Library to highlight government services aimed at seniors and answer any questions you may have about programs like Old Age Security Pension, Guaranteed Income Supplement, or the Canada Pension Plan.
Also, the Durham Community Legal Clinic will provide information on wills and powers of attorney.
At the Central Library:
One-on-one business counselling is available at the Central Library for those who are interested in opening or growing a small business.
These sessions are presented by the Business Advisory Centre Durham, the City of Pickering, and the Pickering Public Library.
Sessions are available by appointment only.
To register, visit the main floor information desk at the Central Library or call 905-831-6265 ext. 6243, toll free: 1-888-831-6266.
At the Central Library:
Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
March 27th - May 29th
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Mondays at 11:00 a.m.
March 31st - May 26th
Join us for songs, books, bounces, and giggles galore. Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their babies and share in this special time.
At the Central Library:
Mondays at 9:30 a.m.
March 31st - May 26th
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.
March 25th/26th - May 27th/28th
All toddlers are invited to bring a caregiver and join us for stories, songs, wiggles and giggles. Toddlers will have a great time listening and learning.
At the Central Library:
Mondays at 10:00 a.m.
March 31st - May 26th
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Mondays at 2:00 p.m. and Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m.
March 31st/25th - May 26th/27th
Join us for a half-hour of stories, songs, fingerplays, and more! Children will have a great time each week clapping their hands and tapping their toes.
At the Central Library:
Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
March 25th - May 27th
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.
March 26th/29th - May 28th/May 31st
At the Claremont Branch:
Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.
March 27th - May 29th
Family Storytimes are aimed at children ages 2-5, but everyone is welcome to join us for a finger-snapping, toe-tapping good time!
At the Central Library:
Fridays at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m./ les vendredis à 10 h 00 et à 14 h 00.
March 28th — May 23rd / 28 mars au 23 mai
*Please note there will be no Storytimes on February 15th*
Venez écouter des histoires en français et en anglais. Les vendredis à 10 h. Come hear stories in both English and French.
Group computer classes for adults will be provided at the Central Library in March, April, and May.
Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, February 29th for the March session; Friday, March 28th for the April session; and, Friday, April 25th for the May session.
Session One: Using the Mouse.
This session will teach the basics of using a mouse to interact with the computer. A variety of exercises will help you practice this important skill.
Practice
Session Two: Basic Skills.
This session will introduce skills such as opening programs, opening and saving documents, basic word processing.
A valid Pickering Public Library card is required for all computer training sessions.
Call the Central Library for more information or to register, 905-831-6265 ext. 6243.
Limit 10 participants per class.
Valid Pickering Library card is required.