Pickering Public Library's Winter 2017 What's On

1. January to May 2017

2. What’s On: January to may 2017
Registration
Programs marked with ® require registration.
*Children’s program registration begins January 10 unless otherwise indicated.
*Teen & Adult program registration begins January 4.
Registration can be completed online at www.picnet.org, via phone, or in-person.
Please note: Library staff and trustees and their immediate families are not eligible to
win prizes at any Pickering Public Library program or event.
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If you require a part of the publication in another format, please contact:
Kathy Williams, Director of Public Services
kathyw@picnet.org | 905-831-6265 ext: 6251
Have an interesting skill to share with our community?
Get your free booth at the
5th Annual How-To in 10 Festival.
Applications accepted on our website, February 3 to March 17.

3. Received a device over the holidays?
Need help with your new tablet, phone or smart device?
Book a 45-minute appointment
with technology staff!
All appointments will be held at the
Central Library and are offered during the
following times:
Wednesday, January 4 | 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 7 | 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Sunday, January 8 | 1:00-4:00 pm
Wednesday, January 11 | 5:00-8:00 pm
Saturday, January 14 | 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Sunday, January 15 | 1:00-4:00 pm
Tuesday, January 17 | 1:00-5:00 pm
Appointments will begin on the hour and
will be 45 minutes in length.
Registration is required and begins Wednesday, December 28.
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4. Storytimes at Pickering Public Library are developed using the Every Child Ready to Read program.
This is a research based program that focuses on important early literacy skills that children need for
reading and school readiness. Storytime staff will demonstrate how parents and caregivers can use
five familiar and easy-to-use practices to develop language and other early literacy skills in children.
Baby Storytime
(birth to 18 months)
Bond with your baby through
music, stories and rhymes. Play
and socialize together with other
parents and babies.
Thursdays | 11:00 am
Session One: Jan. 19 to Mar. 9
Session Two: Mar. 30 to May 25
Central Library
Toddler Storytime
(18 to 36 months)
Learn how to develop your
toddler’s early literacy skills. Play
and socialize together with other
parents and toddlers.
Wednesdays | 10:00 am
Session One: Jan. 18 to Mar. 8
Session Two: Mar. 29 to May 31
Central Library
Tuesdays | 10:00 am
Session One: Jan. 17 to Mar. 7
Session Two: Mar. 28 to May 30
Petticoat Creek Branch
® Families Getting Ready
to Read (1 to 4 years)
This hands-on program, focuses on
how you can help your child learn
early literacy skills. Parent/caregiver
participation is required.
Fridays | 10:00-11:00 am
Session One: Jan. 27 to Mar. 3
*Session Two: Apr. 21 to May 26
Petticoat Creek Branch
*Registration begins March 21.
® Getting Ready for
Kindergarten (3 to 5 years)
This hands-on program, focuses on
how you can help your child learn
early literacy skills. Parent/caregiver
participation is required. Children
must be between the ages of 3 and
5 upon registering. *Please note
younger siblings of participants
cannot attend.
Mondays | 10:00-11:00 am
Session One: Jan. 23 to Mar. 6
*Session Two: Apr. 3 to May 15
Central Library
*Registration begins March 21.
Family Storytime
(2 to 5 years)
Have fun developing early literacy
skills through singing, reading,
talking, writing, and playing
together.
Tuesdays | 10:00 am
Session One: Jan. 17 to Mar. 7
Session Two: Mar. 28 to May 30
Saturdays | 10:30 am
Session One: Jan. 21 to Mar.4
Session Two: Apr. 1 to May 13
Central Library
Wednesdays | 10:00 am
Session One: Jan. 18 to Mar. 8
Session Two: Mar. 29 to May 31
Petticoat Creek Branch
Baby & Tot Storytime
(birth to 36 months)
Babies and toddlers will develop
early literacy skills through
singing, reading, talking, and
playing with their caregiver.
Mondays | 10:00 am
Session One: Jan. 16 to Mar. 6
Session Two: Mar. 27 to May 15
Thursdays | 11:00 am
Session One: Jan. 19 to Mar. 9
Session Two: Mar. 30 to May 25
Petticoat Creek Branch

5. 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.
Saturdays | 2:00-3:30 pm
Jan. 28, Feb. 25, Mar. 25,
Apr. 22, & May 13
Central library
Saturdays | 2:00-3:30 pm
Jan. 14, Feb. 11, Mar. 11,
Apr. 8, & May 13
Petticoat Creek branch
POP! Lab (6 to 12 years)
Drop in for an exciting and hands
on POP! Science Lab. Fun science
experiments and cool gadgets.
Saturdays | 2:00-4:00 pm
Jan. 28, Feb. 25, & Apr. 22
Central library
Saturdays | 2:00-4:00 pm
Mar. 18 & May 13
Petticoat Creek branch
® Junior CoderzClub
(6 to 9 years)
A fun introduction to coding
through interactive lessons
and games. Join this 6-week
coding club and become a junior
programming whiz!
Thursdays | 6:00-9:00 pm
Feb. 2 to Mar. 9
Central library
Children
* For all registered programs, please arrive on-time to avoid disappointment.
It may not always be possible to join a program already in progress.
® Math Games (6 to 12 years)
Sharpen your math skills by
playing games that make learning
math fun!
Wednesdays | 6:30-7:30 pm
Feb. 1, 8, 15, & 22
Petticoat Creek branch
Celebrate Family
literaCy Day
(12 years anD unDer)
Family Literacy Day is held
annually to raise awareness across
Canada of the importance of
reading and engaging in other
literacy-related activities as a
family. You can help your child
reach their full potential by
singing, talking, writing, reading
and playing together each day. It’s
never too early or late to start!
Join us on January 20, a PA Day for
both Durham District and Catholic
School Boards, to celebrate with
a wide variety of fun literacy
activities.
abclifeliteracy.ca/family-literacy
Fri. Jan. 20 | 2:00-3:30 pm
Central library
® Black History Month:
Help Harriet Find Her Way!
(6 to 12 years)
How did Harriet Tubman rescue so
many enslaved friends and family?
Find this answer and make a maze
from South to North. Children
aged 6-9 need to be accompanied
by a caregiver.
Sat. Feb. 4 | 2:00-3:00 pm
Central library
Tues. Feb. 7 | 6:30-7:30 pm
Petticoat Creek branch
® Black History Month:
Storytelling Drum
Workshop (5 years and older)
Drums et. al. employ the elements
of the age old tradition of African
storytelling. They are replete with
drumming and synonymous
with singing, chanting, music,
and epic poetry. This workshop is
facilitated with authentic African
bardic traditions, told through
the exercise of riddle solving,
chants, and may be sung along
with drumming and musical
accompaniment. *All participants,
both adults and children, need to
register to ensure they get a drum.
Sat. Feb. 11 | 2:00-3:00 pm
Central library

6. ® Indicates registration required.
Children
Great Robot Showcase
(10 to 19 years)
Celebrate National Engineering
Month with us and showcase your
robot, contraption, or invention!
Sat. Mar. 25 | 12:00-4:00 pm
Central library
March Break: Stories & Art
(2 to 5 years)
Use your imagination! Find artistic
inspiration with crafts and stories.
Fri. Mar. 10 | 2:00 pm
Central library
Fri. Mar. 10 | 10:00 am
Petticoat Creek branch
® March Break: Amazing
Art (6 to 8 years)
Get artsy and dress for mess!
*Registration begins Feb. 14.
Fri. Mar. 10 | 2:00 pm
Central library
Fri. Mar. 10 | 10:00 am
Petticoat Creek branch
® March Break: Puppet
Show (2 to 5 years)
Join us for puppet shows, songs,
and rhymes.
Sat. Mar. 11 | 10:30 am
Tues. Mar. 14 | 10:00 am
Central library
Wed. Mar. 15 | 10:00 am
Petticoat Creek branch
March Break: Movie
The Secret Life of Pets
(rated g)
Families are invited to enjoy a
movie at the Library. Feel free to
bring snacks and drinks.
Mon. Mar. 13 | 10:00 am
Central library
Wed. Mar. 15 | 6:30 pm
Petticoat Creek branch
® March Break: Build a
Village for Greenie
(6 to 8 years)
Greenie the Leprechaun is visiting
for St. Patrick’s Day and needs a
place to stay. Let your imagination
run wild with recycled materials
to make her a home, a park, or
anything else she may enjoy!
*Registration begins Feb. 14.
Thurs. Mar. 16 | 10:00-11:00 am
Central library
Tues. Mar. 14 | 10:00-11:00 am
Petticoat Creek branch
March Break: Looking for
Birds (2 to 5 years)
Spring is coming soon. Have you
seen your first robin? Join us as we
read stories and sing songs about
birds. Make an easy bird feeder to
take home.
Thurs. Mar. 16 | 10:00-11:00 am
Central library
Tues. Mar. 14 | 10:00-11:00 am
Petticoat Creek branch
® March Break: Stop
Motion Filmmaking
(9 to 12 years)
Be the star and director of your
very own stop motion short film.
A fun afternoon of arts & crafts
and filmmaking.
*Registration begins Feb. 14.
Tues. Mar. 14 | 2:00-4:00 pm
Central library
Wed. Mar. 15 | 2:00-4:00 pm
Petticoat Creek branch
March Break: Crafternoon
(6 to 12 years)
Explore, imagine, create, and dress
for mess!
Wed. Mar. 15 | 2:00-3:30 pm
Central library
Thurs. Mar. 16 | 2:00-3:30 pm
Petticoat Creek branch
March Break: Beauty & the
Beast Party (6 to 12 years)
Play games, dance, and make
beautiful artwork, all inspired by
the film Beauty & the Beast.
Fri. Mar. 17 | 10:00-11:00 am
Central library
Fri. Mar. 17 | 2:00-3:00 pm
Petticoat Creek branch
Thurs. Mar. 16 | 10:00-11:00 am
Claremont branch

7. ® March Break: Ollie
Soccer (10 to 12 years)
Can you and your team rise to
the top in a thrilling tournament
of robot soccer? Battle with Ollie
bots. *Registration begins Feb. 14.
Fri. Mar. 17 | 2:00-4:00 pm
Central library
® March Break: Water
Colour Art (9 to 12 years)
Explore the medium of water
colour pencils by creating your
own watercolour painting.
*Registration begins Feb. 14.
Sat. Mar. 18 | 2:00-3:00 pm
Central library
Sat. Mar. 18 | 10:00-11:00 am
Petticoat Creek branch
Children
® Ukranian Eggs
(9 to 12 years)
Decorate a pysanka, a Ukrainian
Easter egg, using beeswax and
dye. *Registration begins Mar. 14.
Sat. Apr. 1 | 2:00-3:30 pm
Central library
Sat. Apr. 1 | 10:00-11:30 am
Petticoat Creek branch
Easter Egg Hunt
(3 to 12 years)
Join us outside of the Central
Library for an Easter Egg Hunt!
Sat. Apr. 15 | 2:00 pm
Central library
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® French 4 Tots (3 to 5 years)
French 4 Tots introduces children
to the French language in a fun
and engaging way.
Mondays | 1:30-2:30 pm
Feb. 27, Mar. 27, Apr. 24, & May 15
Central library
® Wee Sleep (3 to 5 years)
Infant and toddler sleep seminar
with Holly Jefferd, certified sleep
consultant. Come to ask personal
advice and tips on how to achieve
healthier sleep for your little
one(s)!
Mondays | 10:30-11:30 am
Jan. 16, Feb. 13, Mar. 1
Central library
Musical Babies
(birth to 12 months)
Ontario Early Years staff will
introduce music and movement
with babies.
Wednesdays | 1:30-2:30 pm
Jan. 18-May 24 *Excluding Mar. 15
Petticoat Creek branch
® Infant Hearing
Screenings
Infant Hearing screenings are
available by appointment only.
If your child is under four months
of age and has not had a hearing
screening, please call 1-888-
703-5437 ext. 4 to book an
appointment.
By appointment only.
Central library
Science Fair Competition | Saturday, March 4
Science Fair Preparation Workshops
Each workshop addresses a particular component of how to
prepare for a science fair. The Library will host a Science Fair at
the conclusion of the workshops. The judging panel will be
made up on Durham Region scientists. Registration is required.
Workshop 3: Tuesday, January 10 from 6:00-7:30 pm
Workshop 4: Tuesday, January 31 from 6:00-7:30 pm
Workshop 5: Tuesday, February 21 from 6:00-7:30 pm
Science Fair: Saturday, March 4

8. Volunteers Wanted!
During the month of March we will be
accepting applications. Visit our website in
early February for more information.
www.picnet.org/VolunteerOpportunities
March Break Short Story Contest
Do you enjoy writing? If so, submit a story for the Library’s March Break Short Story
Contest. Fully completed entry form must accompany your story.
Entry form can be downloaded online beginning in January.
The story can be no longer than two pages.
The story must begin with the line, “I picked up the small gold key...”
The typed font size must be at least 12 points.
Entries will be divided into the following age categories:
JK- SK, grades 1 - 2, 3 - 4, 5 - 6, 7 - 8, 9 - 12.
Writers must submit their story by email to kids@picnet.org by Saturday, March 18.
Winners will be announced on the website, www.picnet.org/contests, on April 7.

9. Teens
Teen Tuesdays in the Lab
(13 to 19 years)
The Lab will be yours, use it! Teens
Only.
Tuesdays | 4:00-7:00 pm
Jan. 3 to May 30
Central library
Youth Drop-In
(13 to 19 years)
Why not come to the library for
free snacks, PS4 gaming, and
Exploding Kittens?! Or are you
afraid A&E will win? Be sure to
attend on May 4 for our National
Youth Week Party!
Thursdays | 3:30-5:00 pm
Jan. 5 to May 25
Central library
Anime Club (12 to 16 years)
Join us for another wicked
session! Come hangout with
others who share your passion.
Mondays | 4:00-5:30 pm
Jan. 16, Feb. 6, Mar. 6, Apr. 24, May 15
Petticoat Creek branch
Gaming Club
(13 to 19 years)
A new challenger appears! Test
your might against other gamers
in the Teen Area. XBox One, PS4
and even N64s await.
Wednesdays | 6:00-8:00 pm
Jan. 11, Mar. 8, & May 17
Central library
® Indicates registration required.
Exam Study
Take advantage of free food and
study space!
Jan. 23 to Jan. 30
Central library
Petticoat Creek branch
® $ Store Creators Club
(13 to 19 years)
Million dollar ideas on a dollar
store budget. Learn how to make
fun and inexpensive DIY gadgets.
Tuesdays | 6:00-7:00 pm
Feb. 7, Apr. 11
Central library
® Spa Night (13 to 19 years)
Treat yourself to a night at the PPL
Spa, starring A&E of course!
Tues. Jan. 31 | 7:00-8:30 pm
Petticoat Creek branch
® Cupcake Wars
(13 to 19 years)
Using various ingredients, can you
make the cupcake that wins it all?!
Thurs. Feb. 16 | 7:00-8:00 pm
Central library
® Island Flavour Feast
(13 to 19 years)
Celebrate Black History Month by
witnessing true culinary arts! Did
we mention, we will be eating the
food once it’s prepared?!
Thurs. Feb. 23 | 6:00-8:00 pm
east shore Community Centre
® Escape Room
(13 to 19 years)
Do you have what it takes to solve
the puzzles and bust out of the
community centre?
Fri. Mar. 3 | 7:00-9:30 pm
east shore Community Centre
® Teen Filmmaking
(13 to 19 years)
Start with the basics of
screenwriting, then learn to shoot
and edit film. Bring a camera or
use one of ours. Lunch provided!
Wed. Mar. 15 | 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Central library
‘Friends’Trivia (13 to 19 years)
So no one told you life was gonna
be this way, *clap, clap, clap, clap*.
You’ve biked, you’re psyched
about A&E’s trivia day...
Thurs. Mar. 16 | 7:00-8:30 pm
Central library
® Drama & Leadership!
(12 to 19 years)
CICS presents drama, props,
a dress rehearsal, plus a final
performance. Introduce yourself
to next-level drama, literally.
Tuesdays | 6:00-8:00 pm
May 16, 23, & 30
Petticoat Creek branch

10. Our 2015 Summer Reading Program was
selected as the best in Canada.
The Library has had great success in
connecting with teens, thanks in part to
the reconstituted TAG (Teen Advisory
Group), excellent partnerships and some
great programming.
The Library continues to provide excellent
technology support to the community
through one-on-one assistance,
technology learning programs, and a new
program PPL Connect, which takes
technology access and literacy outside
the library building and into the
community.
Our community events such as How-To in
10, Meet the Federal Candidates, Tax Clinics,
Seniors’Social, Star Wars, and more, were
very popular with residents.
The Library partnered with the City to
deliver the first civic literacy program -
Pickering 101, which was well received by
the participants who got an opportunity to
view municipal facilities, meet with senior
municipal managers and the Mayor, to
learn how the City works.
New Partnerships included the Family
Mediation Resource Centre, Lake Ontario
Salmon Restoration Program, Durham
Region Heritage Week and the Blue Nail
Crew.
Active Membership
Accounts
42,625
Visits to Branches
552,999
Total Items Borrowed
1,191,738
Digital Collection Use
210,825
Libraries Transform “I love the library because it
has something for everyone
in our family. The kids love
storytime, activities, special
events and the Summer
Reading Club. The adults
love that these are all family
focused and free. We also
love the staff and that they
remember us when we see
them at other community
events. The library is core to
Pickering feeling like our
community.”
- Pam
Public Workstation Use
212,603
Technology Assistance
15,503
Pre-School Program
Attendance
10,127
Board
Community
Report 2016
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11. 2015 Revenue
Boardmeetingsarepublicandareheldthe4thThursdayofthemonthfromSeptembertoJune.
Meetingminutesareavailableonline.Contacttheboardatboard@picnet.org.
From the audited Financial statements of the City of Pickering
Public Library Board, December 31, 2015.
Dear Pickering Residents:
You may have noticed all of the publicity that the Library
received over the summer. Newspapers and banners all
over the city proclaimed that our Library was selected as
the winner of the best summer reading program in
Canada for 2015. Along with the prestige of this award,
the library received funds to enhance programming for
the 2016 season, which resulted in our highest
registration ever. More than1,800 children and
caregivers attended programs, read books, and had a
great summer!
As you know, keeping kids learning and reading during
the school break helps to reduce“learning loss”. In
general, students lose from one to three months of
grade-level equivalency during the summer months
depending upon out-of-school influences and
opportunities. Children from low-income families often
fall behind further over the summer due to lack of
learning opportunities. Studies show that summer
reading programs improve children’s reading
performance, reading habits, and enjoyment of reading
which lead to all of the benefits that come with reading –
job success, emotional intelligence, increased empathy,
and increased confidence.
Given this evidence, the Pickering Public Library will
always prioritize our summer reading program and, while
an award is fabulous, the joy that comes from a summer
full of exciting programs, fun reading choices and
supportive reading staff is enduring and priceless.
Sincerely,
John Sabean,
Pickering Library Board Chair
Message from the Board Chair
Total: $5,938,292
Fees & Other Receipts $192,600
Federal Support $15,015
Provincial Support $151,727
Municipal Support $5,578,950
“I feel like it's one of best uses of the
taxes we pay to the government. I
visit the library almost everyday. It's
a place I can just go and relax and
spend hours there. There is so much
to do. The staff are very friendly and
helpful and also very trusting. I love
that we have a library like this. It
makes a huge difference to our lives
for the better. It's like a safe haven
we can come to regardless of our
situation in the outside world, a
place where we can come and forget
our worries and get lost in a world of
entertainment.”
- Adil
Your Pickering Public Library Board
John
Sabean
Shirley
Van Steen
Mary K
Anderson
Shashi
Bhatia
Ruvette
Coelho
Councillor
Ian
Cumming
Doodnauth
Sharma
Councillor
Maurice
Brenner
Sarah
Sheehy
Irene
Thomaidis

12. Seniors’Social
Join other seniors every Tuesday
afternoon for coffee and
conversation. This fun gathering
features dominoes, cards, board
games, and lively discussion.
Tuesdays | 2:00 pm
Central library
Happy Handicrafters
Create lovely textiles, share ideas
and socialize while working on
projects. All skill levels welcome.
Thursdays | Jan. 5 & 19, Feb. 2 & 16,
Mar. 2, 16, & 30, Apr. 27, May 11 & 25
1:00-3:00 pm
Central library
® Older Adults Tech Club
Learn about new technologies in
a relaxed, easygoing atmosphere
with light refreshments.
Thursdays | Jan. 19, Feb. 16, Mar. 16,
Apr. 20, May 18
10:00 am-12:00 pm
Central library
Card and Board Games
Join us every other Wednesday
evening for games and fun.
Wednesdays | 6:30-8:30 pm
Apr. 5 & 19, May 3, 17, & 31
Central library
Adults
® Career Management
Workshop
Two-part workshop. Find insight
on career management strategies
and learn tips and tools to
establish a successful career
management plan.
Thurs. Jan. 12 & 19 | 7:30-8:30 pm
Central library
® Tenant Rights Forum
Renting? Know your rights as
a tenant. Join the Community
Development Council of Durham
for this info. and Q&A session.
Tues. Jan. 24 | 6:30-7:30 pm
Central library
® Ceramic Painting
Come paint a ceramic
masterpiece! We provide the
materials and instruction. Leave
your masterpiece with us for
firing; we will let you know when
they are ready to be picked up!
Thurs. Jan. 26 | 7:00-8:30 pm
Petticoat Creek branch
® Tax Clinics
Free tax clinics offered to those
who qualify. Registration must be
done in-person or over the phone
only beginning March 7. For more
information, please speak with
Library staff.
By appointment only.
Central library
® Preparing for a Health
Care Visit
This workshop focuses on what
to do before, during and after
an appointment and empowers
individuals to communicate more
effectively with their health care
provider. To learn more or to
register, call 1-866-971-5545 or
visit:
www.healthylifeworkshop.ca
Tues. Jan 31 | 10:30 am-12:00 pm
Central library
® Black History Month
The Congress of Black Women,
Ajax/Pickering chapter will be
screening a film in celebration of
Black History Month.
Sun. Feb. 19 | 1:00-4:00 pm
Central library
® Diabetes Workshop
This motivating self-management
workshop is provided by the
Central East Community Care
Access Centre. To register, please
call 1-866-971-5545 or visit:
www.healthylifeworkshop.ca
Tuesdays | 10:00 am-12:30 pm
Feb. 21 to Mar. 28
Central library
® Indicates registration required.

13. Adults
® The Commons
Learn about contemporary
Muslim culture from a guest
speaker. Discussion and stories
about pioneers and the history of
the first Mosques in Canada.
Thurs. Mar. 2 | 7:00-8:30 pm
Central library
® Screen Printing
Try your hand at screen printing
(the art of pressing ink through a
mess screen to create an image on
various mediums).
Thurs. Mar. 23 | 7:00-8:30 pm
Petticoat Creek branch
® Photography Club
Trade tips with other enthusiasts
and take stunning shots. All skill
levels welcome.
Mondays | 6:00-8:00 pm
Mar. 6, Apr. 3, May 1
Central library
® Chronic Pain Workshop
Self-management workshop to
empower you to take charge
of your health while living with
conditions like chronic pain. To
learn more or to register, call
1-866-971-5545 or visit:
www.healthylifeworkshop.ca
Fridays | 10:00 am-12:30 pm
Mar. 31, Apr. 7, 21, & 28, May 5 & 12
Central library
® Cookbook Challenge
Here’s a chance to sample some
new dishes! Choose a favourite
recipe from the Pickering Public
Library’s large collection of
cookbooks, prepare at home, then
bring your delicious creation to
the library to share with other
participants, pot luck style. The
theme is“Appetizers and Finger
Foods”. Please ensure all recipes
are nut-free.
Thurs. May 18 | 7:00-8:30 pm
Petticoat Creek branch
® Trivia Night
Calling all quizmasters! Test your
knowledge at trivia.
Thursdays | 7:30-8:30 pm
Apr. 27, May 25
Central library
® Rustic Sign Painting
Paint your own unique wooden
sign with an inspirational quote or
word. We provide the supplies!
Tues. Apr. 26 | 7:00-8:30 pm
Central library
® Indicates registration required.

14. ICCAD
The Indo-Canadian Cultural
Association of Durham (ICCAD)
was organized to celebrate India’s
Heritage. ICCAD hosts a Seniors’
Group once a month.
Fri. Jan. 6 | 11:00 am-3:00 pm
Thursdays | 11:00 am-3:00 pm
Feb 9, Mar 9, Apr 6, May 4
Central library
ACCEIO
Afghan Canadian Cultural
and Educational International
Organization (AACEIO)’s vision
is to strengthen the Afghan
Canadian community by
providing access to programs that
enable its members to flourish.
Mondays | 6:00-8:00 pm
Jan. 30, Feb. 27, Mar. 20,
Apr. 24, & May 29
Central library
Family Law Information
Sessions
Join experts from the Family
Mediation Resource Centre to
discuss important information for
families about to or undergoing
the divorce or separation process.
Tuesdays | 6:00-8:00 pm
Jan. 24, Feb 28, Mar. 28,
Apr. 25, & May 30
Central library
® Standard First Aid & CPR
The latest First Aid and CPR
guidelines including injury
prevention content, CPR, and AED.
Participants must attend the full
2-day course to complete the
certification.
Feb. 7 & Feb. 8 | 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Mar. 20 & Mar. 21 | 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Central library
® Standard First Aid & CPR
The latest First Aid and CPR
guidelines including injury
prevention content, CPR, and AED.
Participants must attend the full
2-day course to complete the
certification.
Feb. 7 & Feb. 8 | 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Mar. 20 & Mar. 21 | 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Central library
Adults
Co-Parenting Workshops
Free CertiFiCatiOn
WOrKshOPs (ages 19+)
Workshops are facilitated by
trainers from Durham College
except for Standard First Aid &
CPR which is facilitated by trainers
from Red Cross. You must be 19
years or older to attend.
® WHMIS Certification
Participants must attend one full
4-hour session to complete the
certification.
Mon. Jan. 16 | 12:00-4:00 pm
Mon. Feb. 13 | 12:00-4:00 pm
Mon. Mar. 13 | 4:00-8:00 pm
Central library
® Smart Serve
Participants must attend one full
6-hour session to complete the
certification.
Mon. Jan. 30 | 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Mon. Feb. 27 | 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Mon. Mar. 27 | 2:00-8:00 pm
Central library
® Safe Food Handling
Participants must attend one full
6-hour session to complete the
certification.
Tues. Jan. 24 | 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Tues. Feb. 14 | 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Thurs. Mar. 30 | 2:00-8:00 pm
Central library
Co-Parenting Workshops
COmmunity
PartnershiPs
(all WelCOme tO JOin)
Co-Parenting Workshops
Experts from the Family Mediation
Resource Centre provide parents
with the necessary strategies
and tools to co-parent in a child-
focused manner.
Thursdays | 6:00-8:00 pm
Jan. 5, Feb. 2, Mar. 2, Apr. 6, & May 4
Central library
Pickering Township
Historical Society
Enjoy a presentation and
discussion on different historical
topics each month. Historical
Society meetings are open to the
public and all are welcome.
Tuesdays | 7:30 pm
Mar. 14, Apr. 11, May 9
Central library
® Indicates registration required.

15. Tech
® Cloud Computing
Focus will be on Google’s web
services like Google Drive, Gmail.
Wed. Feb. 15 | 1:30-3:30 pm
Central library
® Planning Your Vacation
Online & On the Go
Use the power of the internet to
plan your next vacation.
Wed. Feb. 22 | 6:30-8:30 pm
Central library
® Computer Security
Skills and strategies to keep
your computer, information, and
privacy safe while online.
Wed. Mar. 1 | 1:30-3:30 pm
Central library
® Intro to Mac OS
Learn the basics of Mac OS. Feel
free to bring your Mac laptop.
Wed. Mar. 8 | 1:30-3:30 pm
Central library
® Shopping for Tech
This workshop will help you
determine what you need and
teach you the basics of what
to ask when shopping for
technology.
Wed. Mar. 22 | 1:30-3:30 pm
Central library
® Managing Files &
Folders
Learn OS basics: how to
understand the file system, how
to create files & folders, edit,
delete, copy files and more.
Wed. Jan. 11 | 1:30-3:30 pm
Central library
® Windows 10
Explore Windows 10. You are
invited to bring your own laptop.
Wed. Jan. 18 | 1:30-3:30 pm
Wed. Mar. 29 | 1:30-3:30 pm
Central library
® Android New User’s
Guide
This class is for beginner Android
users. Please bring your device.
Wed. Jan. 25 | 1:30-3:30 pm
Central library
® iPad & iPhone New
User’s Guide
This class is for beginner Apple
users. Please bring your device.
Wed. Feb. 1 | 1:30-3:30 pm
Central library
® Linux & Open Source
Discover this free, open source OS.
Wed. Feb. 8 | 1:30-3:30 pm
Central library
® 3D Printing
Covering the basics like finding
models to print, preparing the
printer, and troubleshooting.
Wed. Apr. 5 | 1:30-3:30 pm
Central library
® Repurpose Your Old PC
Make an old computer functional
again using free software.
Wed. Apr. 12 | 1:30-4:30 pm
Central library
® Digitizing Your Old
Analog Media
Learn about techniques and tools
to convert your old analog media
into modern digital formats.
Wed. Apr. 19 | 1:30-3:30 pm
Central library
® Photography
Basics of photography in a
presentation and an interactive
session. If you have a digital
camera, please bring it along.
This workshop will place special
emphasis on dSLR style cameras.
Wed. Apr. 26 | 1:30-4:30 pm
Central library
® Indicates registration required.

16. Hours & Locations
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
Petticoat Creek Branch
470 Kingston Road
905-420-2254
Monday - Friday 9:30 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Claremont Branch
4941 Brock Road
905-649-3341
Tuesday 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Saturday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Holiday Hours
All branches of the Pickering Public Library
will be closed on the following dates:
Sun. Dec. 18
Sat. Dec. 24 (open from 9:00 am-1:00 pm)
Sun. Dec. 25, Mon. Dec. 26
Sat. Dec. 31 (open from 9:00 am-1:00 pm)
Sun. Jan. 1
Mon. Feb. 20
Fri. Apr. 14, Sun. Apr. 16, Mon. Apr. 17
Sun. May 21, Mon. May 22