Pickering Public Library

In 2025, the library was a place to gather. Hundreds of programs brought nearly 20,000 people together to learn, create, and connect, shaping a year defined by shared experiences. Your support helps bring even more shared moments to Pickering. pickeringlibrary.ca/donate

Please note that the elevator at Central Library will be undergoing scheduled maintenance on Tuesday, December 23. The elevator will be unavailable from open until 12 pm.

All library locations will be closed on December 25, 26 and January 1. Locations will have modified hours on December 24 and 31. As always, pickeringlibrary.ca is open for all your streaming, ereading and learning needs! Wishing you a wonderful holiday season!

How seriously do you take gingerbread house decorating? These teens were in it to win it! The Great Gingerbread Decorating Competition brought festive fun to life with icing-covered, gumball-adorned creations.

Are you thiiiiis 🤏 close to hitting your reading goal? We get it, so we curated a list full of short books to help you end 2025 on a high note. Discover our display at Central or head over to our website to check out the full list.

Explore this giant floor map of Canada and learn about Indigenous communities and language groups, Residential Schools, Treaties, and reserves across Canada. Register for a guided tour or take your time exploring on your own. 🔗 bit.ly/4pzrZpW

Fresh bookmarks just landed! Created by Aliya, Aima, and Zahra — the winners of our summer 2025 contest — each design takes on the theme Around the World. Pick one up next time you’re in and mark your page with something special. ✨

No ordinary presents here! 🎁 From carry-everything totes to stickers perfect for stocking stuffers, our merch makes thoughtful, bookish gifts. Every purchase supports the Library and helps strengthen our community. Available at all library locations.

We're not judging these books by their covers... we are however appreciating their gorgeous sprayed edges. 😍 If you haven't discovered books with sprayed edges (AKA 'spredges') you need to check out this display at Central Library! Dive into these picks: bit.ly/3KLzb32

Due to an unforeseen facility issue, the Central Library is closed until further notice. Impacted room bookings and events have been cancelled. For in-person services during regular hours, please visit the George Ashe Library. Please check back for service updates.

Love reading the morning paper at the library? Did you know you can discover historical editions of the Toronto Star with your library card at home? Search the 1894 - 2022 back issues for coverage of historical events, and dive into research on businesses and genealogy.

We are still buzzing over Book Sale! 😍 Thank you so much for the outpouring of support last weekend. We hope you love your hauls as much as we loved seeing all the book joy! 💙

We’re hiring! The Library is looking for a Local History Specialist. If you're passionate about preserving community stories and shaping how they’re shared, we want to hear from you. 🔗 Learn more and apply: pickeringlibrary.ca/job-opportunit…

Happening tomorrow! 📢 Join us online for a presentation by Jode Kechego, Indigenous Medicine Person from the Chippewa and Oneida Nations, about First Nation Treaties and the First People of Turtle Island. 🔗 Details and registration: pickeringlibrary.ca/events

Join author Bee Quammie and TVO's Nam Kiwanuka in a conversation about Bee's debut novel, The Book of Possibilities: Words of Wisdom on the Road to Becoming. 🔗 bit.ly/4oS3of9

🔎 Explore your family’s story with Ancestry Library Edition. Access archival documents, historical photos, and more — all for free when you log in at the library. 🌿 Start exploring today!

Take a moment to reflect. 🍁❤️ This book list explores the history and significance of Remembrance Day in Canada, why we observe it, and what it means to remember. #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay

We want to hear from you! Help us make library services the best they can be for Pickering by taking our survey. Share your experience for a chance to win one of three $25 gift cards: bit.ly/survey-ppl Printed copies of the survey are available at all library locations.

Have you been to Mall Storytime? Join us in Centre Court at the Shops at Pickering City Centre every other Wednesday for an interactive and fun half-hour of stories, rhymes and songs. Join us this month: 📅 Wednesday, November 12, 12 - 12:30 📅 Wednesday, November 26, 12 - 12:30

In honour of Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day, take time to explore the powerful stories of those who served. 📚 Discover diverse wartime experiences through these curated non-fiction titles. 🔗 pickeringlibrary.ca