The Pickering Public Library will be the heart of an engaged and creative community. We will enrich and inspire the lives of all residents; actively connecting people, ideas and cultures with openness and respect. We will be leaders in information technology, providing access to innovative technology for all. Pickering Public Library will be a destination - a fun place to visit, staffed by a diverse group of professionals who are committed to making a difference in the community.

1. www.picnet.org
Inside
2012 Community
Report from the
Pickering Public
Library Board
(see pages 10-11)
What can’t you do
at your Library?
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2. What’s New?
Announcing!
ONLINE PROGRAM REGISTRATION
We are pleased to announce the launch of online registration for all Pickering Public LIbrary programs
that require registration. You no longer need to phone or come into a branch to register for your favourite
library events. Simply go to the website at www.picnet.org, choose ‘What’s On’ from the menu, then
choose ‘Calendar’. Once on the Calendar page, click on the event of your choice and register. Easy peasy.
(Please note, registered programs are marked with an R in the online calendar.)
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3. For Children
Babytalk
(birth to 18 months)
Toddler Time
(18 to 36 months)
Songs, books, bounces, and giggles
galore are what you’ll find at Babytalk!
Parents and caregivers are invited to
bring their babies and share in this
special time.
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 11:00 am
and Thursdays at 11:00 am
Session One: January 6 / 9
to March 3 / 6
Session Two: March 24 / 27
to May 26 / 29
At the Central Library:
Thursdays at 10:00 am
Session One: January 9 to March 6
Session Two: March 27 to May 29
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Wednesdays at 9:45 am
Session One: January 8 to March 5
Session Two: March 26 to May 28
Storytime Social (birth to 3 years)
Parents/caregivers and their children are invited to spend time with others enjoying
refreshments while celebrating books and music. Library staff will kick off the social
hour with stories and activities for the children followed by time to enjoy the company
of other parents. Registration is required and begins Monday, January 6 for
Session One and Monday March 17 for Session Two. Participants may only
register for one class.
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Class A: Mondays from 9:45 am to 10:45 am
Class B: Mondays from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Session One: January 13 to March 3 (No classes Family Day, Monday, February 17)
Session Two: March 24 to May 12 (No classes Easter Monday, April 21)
Registration is available for registered programs either online at www.picnet.org, by phone or in person. Branch
locations and phone numbers are located on the back inside page of this issue as well as on the website.
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4. For Children
Family Storytime (2 to 5 years)
Family Storytimes are aimed at children ages 2 to 5,
but everyone is welcome to join us for a toe-tapping,
finger-snapping good time!
At the Central Library:
Tuesdays 9:45 am and Saturdays at 10:30 am
Session One: January 7 / 11 to March 4 / 1
Session Two: March 25 / 29 to May 27 / 24
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Tuesdays at 10:15 am and Saturdays at 10:30 am
Session One: January 7 / 11 to March 4 / 1
Session Two: March 25 / 29 to May 27 / 24
PHOTO CREDIT: VAL CREASE
*No Saturday Family Storytime on: February 15 - Family Day, April 19 - Easter, May 17 - Victoria Day
Kindergarten and Beyond! (3 to 5 years)
This hands-on, six week program is designed for parents/caregivers and their children to learn important
early literacy skills that will help children to succeed in school. Parents/caregivers will learn fun activities
they can do at home with their child to continue the early literacy learning. Parent/caregiver participation
is required. Previous attendance at Storytime is recommended. Children must be between the ages of
3 and 5 when registering. Younger siblings of participants cannot be accommodated. Registration is
required and begins Monday, January 6 for Session One and Monday, March 17 for Session Two.
At the Central Library:
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Mondays from 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Fridays from 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Session One: January 20 to March 3
Session Two: March 31 to May 12
Session One: January 17 to February 28
Session Two: April 25 to May 30
*No classes on Monday, February 17 - Family Day, Monday, April 21 - Easter Monday
Lego Building Club (6 to 12 years)
Come and use your imagination and building skills with other kids.
Lego is provided. Parents of children 6 to 9 years are asked to
stay in the room.
At the Central Library:
Saturdays 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
January 11, February 8, March 8, April 26 and May 10
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5. For Children
Youth Leadership: Public Speaking (8 to 12 years)
Do you want to develop your public speaking skills? Effective public speakers become better leaders.
Gain experience in public speaking in a fun interactive environment through Toastmasters Youth
Leadership. Registration is required and begins Monday, January 6 for Session One, Monday,
March 3 for Session Two and Monday, April 7 for Session Three.
At the Central Library:
Thursdays from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Session One: January 23 to February 20
Session Two: March 20 to April 17
Session Three: May 1 to 29
Movie Afternoon:
Happy Feet Rated G
Step into the world of
the Emperor Penguins,
who find their soul
mates through song.
Suddenly, a penguin is
born who cannot sing.
But he can tap dance
something fierce! Bring
your own snacks and
drinks and get comfy.
At the Central Library:
Movie Afternoon: The Lion,
the Witch and the Wardrobe
Rated PG
During World War II four British
children are sent to live in the country.
While playing hide and seek they
discover a magical wardrobe that
allows them to travel to the land of
Narnia. There they battle against an
evil witch to free the land from an
everlasting winter with the guidance
of a mystical lion. Bring your own
snacks and drinks and get comfy.
At the Central Library:
Thursday, January 2
from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Friday, January 3 from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm
15 minutes of Fun (12 years and under)
Celebrate Family Literacy Day with a variety of fun family activities at the
Library! 15 minutes a day of literacy activities can make a big difference
in your family’s literacy! This is a PA Day for both DDSB and DCDSB.
At the Central Library:
Friday, January 31 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Friday, January 31 from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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6. For Children
Star Wars Party
(12 years and under)
The Storm Troopers are coming!
The Storm Troopers are coming!
Really. Join us as we welcome Storm Troopers
who are members of the 501st Legion. Bring the
family and enjoy Star Wars themed games, crafts
and activities. Star Wars costumes are welcome.
Check out the Storm Trooper website at www.501st.ca
and get a glimpse of what’s in store.
At the Central Library:
Saturday, February 15 from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
March Break Short Story Contest: Mystery
(JK to grade 12)
“The old woman turned and smiled…”
Do you enjoy writing? If so, submit a story for the Library’s March Break Short Story Contest!
Criteria:
• A fully completed entry form must accompany each story
• The theme of the story is mystery and must begin with
the line, “The old woman turned and smiled…”
• The story can be no longer than two pages with a font size, if
typed, of at least 12 points
• Writers must have their own valid Pickering Public Library card
• Entries will be divided into the following age categories: JK- SK, grades 1 - 3, 4 - 6, 7 - 8, 9 - 12
• Writers are encouraged to submit their story by email to kids@picnet.org, or they can drop off their
story at any Pickering Public Library branch by March 15
All winning entries will be published on the Library’s website & Facebook page. Winners will be
announced on the website, www.picnet.org, on April 4.
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7. March Breakaway!
Birds Storytime
Plus
(2 to 5 years)
Do you hear the birds? Is it Big Bird? Is it
Angry Bird? Children and caregivers will
enjoy stories and songs about many different
birds. Allergy alert: Cheerios will be used
during the craft time.
At the Central
Library:
Friday, March 7
at 10:00 am
At the Petticoat
Creek Branch:
Friday, March 7
at 2:00 pm
Junior Scientists Do you enjoy science? Want to learn more
(6 to 8 years)
about how the world around you works?
Join library staff for fun and interactive
science activities that will turn children into
Registration is
junior scientists.
required.
At the Central
Library:
Friday, March 7
at 10:00 am
At the Petticoat
Creek Branch:
Friday, March 7
at 2:00 pm
Mini-Scientists
(3 to 5 years)
Registration is
required.
Caregivers and children explore fun science At the Central
stations together. Each station will have
Library:
simple, interactive activities that will turn
children into mini-scientists. Participants
may only register for one class.
Monday, March 10
Class A: 9:30 am
to 10:30 am
Class B: 11:00 am
to 12:00 pm
At the Petticoat
Creek Branch:
Puppet Show
(2 to 5 years)
Come and enjoy two awesome puppet
shows! Enjoy rhymes, songs and make a
craft.
Monday, March 10
At the Central
Library:
Tuesday, March 11
at 10:00 am
At the Petticoat
Creek Branch:
Wednesday, March 12
at 10:00 am
Class A: 2:00 pm
to 3:00 pm
Class B: 3:30 pm
to 4:30 pm
Thursday, March 13
At the Claremont at 10:00 am
Branch:
Build Circuits
with littleBits
(9 to 12 years)
Registration is
required.
Do you have an interest in how electronics
and circuits work? Using snap together
electronic circuits called littleBits children will
experiment and complete design challenges such as building an alarm,
making a toy car move and other fun things.
At the Central
Library:
Tuesday, March 11
from 6:30 pm
to 8:30 pm
At the Petticoat
Creek Branch:
Tuesday, March 11
from 2:00 pm
to 4:00 pm
All materials will be provided for use in program.
Registration begins Monday, February 24 and is available either online at www.picnet.org, by phone or in person.
Branch locations and phone numbers are located on the back inside page of this issue as well as on the website.
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8. March Breakaway!
Scavenger Hunt
(6 to 12 years)
Stuffed Animal
Sleepover
How well do you know the library? Think
you can solve all the clues and find the
treasure? Kids and parents alike will enjoy
doing this scavenger hunt.
At the Central
Library:
Wednesday, March
12 at 2:00 pm
At the Petticoat
Creek Branch:
Wednesday, March
12 at 10:00 am
At the Central
Library & Petticoat
Creek Branch:
Attend program:
Saturday, March 8
at 10:30 am
Ever wonder what your stuffed animals do
at night? Find out by sending your bravest
stuffed friend on a library sleepover! Then
join us to see the pictures of your animal’s
night time adventures. Enjoy stories and a
craft to take home.
(2 to 5 years)
Drop off stuffed animal: starts Monday,
March 3 at 9:30 am and ends Thursday,
March 6 at 5 pm.
(6 to 8 years)
At the Central
Drop off stuffed animal: starts Monday,
March 10 at 9:30 am and ends Wednesday, Library & Petticoat
Creek Branch:
March 12 at 5:00 pm.
Attend program:
Thursday, March 13
at 2:00 pm
Join presenters from the Centre for the
At the Central
Conservation of Specialized Species
Library:
and learn about different bat and bird species
and how they live. You’ll also get a chance
to get up close and personal with live bats
and birds of prey!
Saturday, March 15
Understanding
Bats and Birds
of Prey (6 to 8
years and 9 to
12 years)
Registration is
required.
Class A: 2:00 pm
to 2:45 pm
(6 to 8 years)
Class B: 3:00 pm
to 4:00 pm
(9 to 12 years)
Movie Night:
Oz the Great
and Powerful
(Rated PG)
A small-time magician is swept away, in his
hot air balloon, to a magical and enchanted
land. But he soon finds himself forced into a
power struggle between three witches.
At the Central
Library:
Friday, March 7
from 6:00 pm
to 8:30 pm
Movie Night:
Despicable Me 2
(Rated G)
Ex-Supervillain, Gru, has been recruited by
the Anti-Villan League to help deal with a
new super criminal.
At the Central
Library:
Wednesday, March 12
from 6:00 pm
to 8:00 pm
Movie Night:
101 Dalmatians
(Rated G)
When a new couple’s puppies are
kidnapped by the horrible Cruella De Vil it
takes a whole gang of animals to help get
them back.
At the Central
Library:
Thursday, March 13
from from 6:00 pm
to 8:00 pm
Movie Night:
Monsters
University
(Rated G)
See Mike and Sully during their time at
Monsters University and find out how they
became best friends.
At the Central
Library:
Friday, March 14
from 6:00 pm
to 8:00 pm
Registration begins Monday, February 24 and is available either online at www.picnet.org, by phone or in person.
Branch locations and phone numbers are located on the back inside page of this issue as well as on the website.
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9. For Children
Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt (12 and under)
We’ll be hunting high and low behind the Library for an amazing glow in the dark egg
hunt! Bring your egg hunting skills and join us!
At the Central Library:
Thursday, April 17th from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Leap into Spring
Puppet Show
(2 to 5 years)
Ready to welcome back Spring? Come
join us for the awesome and wildly
popular springtime puppet show!
It will be a day filled with puppets,
singing, dancing and fun. All that plus
make a craft to take home!
At the Central Library:
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
At the Claremont Branch:
Tuesday, May 13 at 10:00 am
Wednesday, May 14 at 10:00 am
Thursday, May 15 at 10:00 am
Superhero
Training Academy
(12 years and under)
Do you have what it takes to be a
superhero? Bring your powers to the
Superhero Training Academy. Become
an official Superhero. Costumes are
welcome!
At the Central Library:
Saturday, May 3 from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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10. Community Report
Use and Support of the
Library is Record-Breaking!
MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD CHAIR
Dear Pickering Residents:
In 2012, the Pickering Public Library experienced recordlevel use. Over the last year, residents used the Library to:
improve their child’s literacy and school success; find a job;
research family histories; connect online with family; learn
how to blog and tweet; and discover new knowledge and
skills through innovative library programs. The Library has
helped build valuable skills, social capital, and knowledge in
the community – all at a very reasonable cost.
There is a downside to this increased use and efficiency.
Increased use has resulted in insufficient space to deliver library
programs and services. The need for increased space was
identified by a recent study which recommended an increase of
17,000 sq feet to the Central Library. While City Council
supports the expansion in principle, this project will have to
compete with other City priorities to obtain needed funding.
In addition to space pressures, there are budget pressures.
Increased efficiencies, strategic partnerships and tough
decisions have allowed the Library to provide excellent,
responsive service to the community within a budget that has
not increased in proportion to increased use. At this time,
increased use represents a challenge to the Library system.
On behalf of all residents of Pickering, the Library Board
faces these challenges and makes decisions that impact the
community’s Library services. We encourage all residents
to help us make these decisions by letting us know what is
important to you and your family. Please take time to attend
a Board meeting, send an email, talk to Board members
at Library events, or participate in Library focus groups.
Pickering residents deserve the excellent library system that
they have – help us to keep our library service strong and
innovative and one of the best in the province.
Sincerely,
Ruvette Coelho,
Ruvette Coelho,
Pickering Library Board Chair
RECENT HIGHLIGHTS
• Increase in overall use by 5%, this includes such uses as circulation (up 6%) visits (up 5%) and
programs (up 4%)
• Successful partnerships include: Pickering Reading Circle (20th year); Best Start Network (early
learning); Toastmasters (free leadership training for youth); Canadian Federation of University
Women, and Durham Battle of the Books (school based reading competition)
• Innovative “How-2 Festival” is visited by over 1,000 guests and introduces community experts
and their skills to all
• Local history donation event highlights the need for a community archive
• Summer reading program wins national attention and overwhelming support of the community
• Library’s social media experiences great community engagement with over 1,000 Facebook
“Likes”
• Increases in innovative technology programs prove extremely popular with community and
technology use increases by 50%
• New Library technologies include new web site, online registration and new self checkout system

11. 2012 FINANCIALS
MUNICIPAL SUPPORT
$196,117
TOTAL
RECEIPTS
$8,894
FEES & OTHER
RECEIPTS
FEES &
4%
OTHER
$135,505
FEDERAL SUPPORT
PROVINCIAL
2%
SUPPORT
$5,385,270
PROVINCIAL SUPPORT
<1% FEDERAL
SUPPORT
$5,725,786
94% MUNICIPAL
SUPPORT
2012 FACTS
Increase
Over 2011
TOTAL ITEMS BORROWED
1,265,842
6%
ACTIVE MEMBERS
43,543
1%
VISITORS
624,500
5%
PROGRAM ATTENDANCE
31,296
4%
INFORMATION ASSISTANCE
56,550
USE OF INTERNET WORKSTATIONS
235,050
47%
WIRELESS USE
33,950
48%
E-BOOKS / ONLINE ITEMS BORROWED
71,824
TOTAL LIBRARY USE
3,100,002
5%
YOUR PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
Coming soon.
RUVETTE
COELHO
MARY K.
ANDERSON
COUNCILLOR
KEVIN ASHE
COUNCILLOR
DOUG
DICKERSON
BRIAN JAMES
AFSAR
NAQVI
JOHN
SABEAN
ALEXANDER
SHANAHAN
SHIRLEY VAN
STEEN
CANDACE
JULIEN
BOARD MEETINGS ARE PUBLIC AND ARE HELD EVERY 4TH THURSDAY FROM SEPTEMBER TO JUNE. MEETING MINUTES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE.
CONTACT THE BOARD AT BOARD@PICNET.ORG.
BOARD’S PRIORITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY
The Pickering Public Library exists so that all Pickering residents have equal access to resources, information, and ideas that
will enrich their civic, corporate, and personal lives. Accordingly, Pickering Library Service will allow each resident to:
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Connect to the Online World
Connect & Engage with their Community
Visit a Comfortable Place
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Express Creativity
Stimulate their Imagination
Succeed in School
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Discover their Roots
Satisfy their Curiosity
Create Young Readers

12. For Teens
Friendship Blooms - Journaling
(ages 11-17 years)
Call a friend or come meet a new friend and plan to enjoy a
creative morning spent with multi-media artist and art journaling
instructor Heather Gailey. It is a well-known fact that
“Friendship blooms”. Registration is required.
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Saturday, February 1 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Exam Study
All are welcome to use our extra study rooms for quiet study during
exams season.
At the Central Library:
Friday, January 24 from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday, January 25 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Sunday, January 26 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Don’t forget
about the resea
databases on thrch
Library website e
!
Tuesday, January 28 from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Wednesday, January 29 from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Friday, January 31 from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Tuesday, January 28 from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Friday, January 24 from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Wednesday, January 29 from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday, January 25 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Thursday, January 30 from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Monday, January 27 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday, January 31 from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Short Story Competition
Are you a writer? Don’t forget to enter the short story
competition. See page 6 for details!
Registration is available for registered programs either online at www.picnet.org, by phone or in person. Branch
locations and phone numbers are located on the back inside page of this issue as well as on the website.
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13. For Teens
Divergent Jeopardy (ages 11 – 17 years)
Are you smarter than an Erudite? Do you know all your factions? Come test your knowledge of the
books and celebrate the opening of the Divergent movie. Divergent themed prizes and snacks
included. Registration is required.
At the Central Library:
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Wednesday, March 26 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Thursday, March 27 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
YMCA Job Search
Are you a student trying to find part time, after school or weekend employment? This workshop will review steps to finding employment including:
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Where to look for jobs
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How to network
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Resume development
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Interview skills
At the Central Library:
Thursday, February 6 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Lil’ Bub and Friendz
Perma-kitten Lil’ Bub stars in her
own movie with appearances by cat
friends like Grumpy Cat.
Join us for this special Caturday
afternoon movie. Spread the BUB
LUB #FRIENDSOFBUB.
Refreshments will be served.
At the Central Library:
Saturday, May 31
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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14. For Adults
Senior’s Social
Join us Tuesday afternoons at the Central Library
to meet your neighbours, discuss new books,
share your interests and maybe join a game of
dominoes or cards!
At the Central Library:
Tuesdays from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Raising Responsible Children
Our children live in a world of constantly changing technology and
cyber-bullying. Their “heroes” are from the entertainment industry, not
the space program. Entitlement seems to have replaced hard work as
a road to success. Given all these issues and pressures, parents keep
searching for effective ways to help their children learn respect and
responsibility, values and character.
Join us for a seminar by Ronald Morrish, educator, international
speaker and author of the books, Secrets of Discipline and With All
Due Respect. He will challenge you to adopt a positive view of discipline
and provide you with a host of practical, common-sense strategies for
raising responsible children. You will go home with many great ideas that
you can start using the very next day. Registration is required.
At the Central Library:
Tuesday, January 21 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Still Life Drawing
Do you want to try your hand at drawing and painting? Or are you an experienced artist looking to
hone your skills? Still life provides an excellent way to develop skills in drawing from observation.
Helal Uddin, a Pickering resident with Bachelor and Masters degrees in Fine Arts from the Central
Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing, China, will lead a class that teaches participants about proportion,
shading and composition. All skill levels are welcome. Registration is required.
At the Central Library:
Sunday, February 2 from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Registration is available for registered programs either online at www.picnet.org, by phone or in person. Branch
locations and phone numbers are located on the back inside page of this issue as well as on the website.
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15. For Adults
Protecting Consumers
Enjoy an evening with award-winning CTV News journalist Pat Foran.
Using the trademark style of his popular and educational segments on
“Consumer Alert”, Pat will discuss consumer protection subjects such as
how to protect yourself from scams and how to save money and improve
your financial literacy. Registration is required.
At the Central Library:
Tuesday, February 11 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Wills and Estates Building an Ageless Mind
Explained
The brain, our ability to think and our
Andrew Felker, a partner at
Walker Head Law Firm, will talk
about wills and estates, explain
the process involved in creating
each, and address common
questions about these documents.
Registration is required.
At the Central Library:
Thursday, March 20
from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
self-concept are so very important to
our individual lives. Dr. William Tippett,
from the Psychology Department at Trent
University and author of ‘Building and
Ageless Mind: preventing and fighting
brain aging and disease’, will highlight
the best lifestyle strategies to promote
brain health. In addition, Dr. Tippett will
discuss Alzheimer’s disease, and provide
information about how it affects individuals,
ways to protect against it, and alter its
course even if it has been diagnosed. Registration is required.
At the Central Library:
Thursday, April 24 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Creative Container Gardening
If you would like to have beautiful container gardens that last all
season, join Silke Schick from the Pickering Horticultural Society
as she demonstrates how to create successful herb and floral
containers and offers replanting techniques and design ideas.
Registration is required.
At the Central Library:
Wednesday, May 14 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
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16. For Adults
Become a Successful Photographer
Learn the principles of lighting, composition, colour and balance with experienced
commercial photographer Joel Andrade. Bring along a photograph to review and
discover techniques to help you become a successful photographer.
Registration is required.
At the Central Library:
Wednesday, April 2 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
LEARNING LAB
Check out the popular technology classes in the Library Learning Lab. All classes take place at the
Central Library. Registration is required and will start Thursday, January 2 either online at
www.picnet.org, by phone or in person. Branch locations and phone numbers are located on the
back inside page of this issue as well as on the website.
Smartphone Apps
Learn to do more with your smartphone than just call and text. We will cover the world of apps
for Android and iPhones which expand your phone into a camera, GPS, video phone, e-reader,
iPod and more. If you have an Android phone or iPhone/iPod Touch, bring it along.
Tuesday, February 4 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Saturday, March 22 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Wednesday, May 14 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Thursday, February 6 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Tuesday, April 15 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Computing Basics
An introduction to modern computing hardware: desktops, laptops, touch screen computers,
tablets, smartphones and USB devices. Also learn basic keyboarding and mouse skills. It
is recommended that you take this class before other technology classes at the Library.
Tuesday, January 7 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Tuesday, March 18 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Using a Computer
Tuesday, February 11 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Tuesday, April 22 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
An introduction to basic uses of modern operating systems. Learn about the file
system, how to create files and folders, edit files, delete files, copy files, printing,
launching programs and more. Windows 7 will be used for all sessions.
Wednesday, January 8 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Wednesday, February 12 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Wednesday, April 23 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
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Thursday, January 9 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Wednesday, March 19 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
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17. LEARNING LAB
Word Processing
Learn the basics of the most popular word processing software in the world, Microsoft
Word. It is recommended that participants have already attended Computing Basics.
Tuesday, January 14 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Tuesday, March 25 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Tuesday, April 29 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Tuesday, February 18 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Thursday, April 3 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Spreadsheets
Learn how to use a spreadsheet to do simple business math using Microsoft Excel. It
is recommended that participants have already attended Computing Basics.
Tuesday, January 21 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Wednesday, February 19 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Tuesday, April 1 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Thursday, May 1 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Editing Photos
Learn the basics of photo editing and manipulation using Adobe Photoshop. This workshop
will help you with cropping, enhancing and improving colour and contrast, correcting white
balance, adjusting angles, fixing tears and rips and more. Sample photos will be provided.
Wednesday, January 29 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Thursday, April 17 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Wednesday, April 9 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Email
Email is an essential way to communicate in today’s online world. Learn the basics of many
popular email services, such as Hotmail and Gmail. It is recommended participants have attended Computing Basics. Attendees must have a valid email account.
Wednesday, January 22 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Wednesday, April 2 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Thursday, January 23 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Tuesday, May 6 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Library in Your Pocket
Learn about all of the mobile applications and services offered by Pickering Public Library. Learn
how to search the library catalogue, place items on hold, how to download e-books and music,
how to teach yourself a new language and more.
Saturday, January 18 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Saturday, April 12 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
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18. LEARNING LAB
Learn the basics of the world’s largest social network,
Facebook. It is recommended participants
have already attended Computing Basics. Attendees must have a valid email address and a
Facebook
account.
Tuesday, January 28 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Thursday, February 27 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Saturday, May 10 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Tuesday, February 25 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Tuesday, April 8 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Tuesday, May 13 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
After you take this class you’ll know how to tweet, retweet, mention and dm other
Twitter users. It is
recommended participants have already attended Computing Basics. Attendees must have a valid email
address and a
Twitter account.
Wednesday, February 5 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Wednesday, April 16 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
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Wednesday, February 26 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Wednesday, May 7 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
WWW.PICNET.ORG

19. &
@ your library
Central Library
One the Esplanade
905-831-6265 ● 1-888-831-6266
Monday - Friday 9:30 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Holiday Hours
Petticoat Creek Branch
470 Kingston Road
905-420-2254
Monday - Friday 9:30 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closures
Claremont Branch
Claremont Community Centre
905-649-3341
Tuesday
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday
9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Greenwood Branch
3540 Westney Road
905-683-8844
Tuesday
9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Wednesday
2:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Early Closures
• Tuesday, December 24
- closed at 1 pm (Christmas Eve)
• Tuesday, Dec 31
- closed at 1 pm (New Year’s Eve)
• Sunday, December 22
• Wednesday, December 25
(Christmas Day)
• Thursday, December 26
(Boxing Day)
• Sunday, December 29
• Wednesday, January 1, 2014
(New Year’s Day)
• Monday, February 17 (Family Day)
• Friday, April 18 (Good Friday)
• Sunday, April 20 (Easter Sunday)
• Monday, April 21 (Easter Monday)
• Sunday, May 18
• Monday, May 19 (Victoria Day)
Renew your items at www.picnet.org or call
Automated Telephone Renewals: 905-831-8209
TTY Line: 905- 420-1739
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20. Mini and Junior
Scientists Programs
(see page 7)
March Breakaway?
What are you doing for
to the Library for some amazing activities.
Breakway
(see page 7)