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 individuals who are committed to making a difference in the community. THIS IS A SPACE FOR ALL. THIS IS MAKER SPACE. MAKE IT YOUR SPACE.

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It’s That Time of Year Again!
Join us for Pickering Public Library Summer Reading Club
2018!
You can participate by reading books, comics, or listening to
stories. Read at home, on vacation, or anywhere the summer
takes you!
This year we encourage you to explore new hobbies, indulge
in your interests, and make new friends through activities and
events. Check out recommended reads, review books, track your
reading and share your learning with friends and library staff.
Sign-up for
Summer Reading
Club!
Kick-Off isWed Jul 4
See page 4
Participating kids get a FREE
Durham Transit RIDE TO READ
sticker for their Library card. Ask
staff for details.

3. Registration
Children’s program registration begins June 6.
Summer Reading Club registration begins June 20.
Teen & Adult program registration begins June 6.
Registration can be completed online at www.picnet.org, via phone, or in-person.
Please visit www.picnet.org/whatson for program changes and cancellations.
If you require part or all of the publication in another format, please contact:
Kathy Williams, Director of Public Services
kathyw@picnet.org | 905-831-6265 ext: 6251
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Contact
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Branches
Central Library
One The Esplanade
Pickering, ON L1V 6K7
905-831-6265 | 1-888-831-6266
Mon - Fri: 9:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
George Ashe Library
470 Kingston Road
Pickering, ON L1V 1A4
905-420-2254
Mon - Fri: 9:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Claremont Library
Dr. Nelson F. Tomlinson Community Centre
4941 Old Brock Road
Claremont, ON L1Y 1A9
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
Summer Holiday Hours
All branches will be closed on:
Sunday, July 1st (Canada Day)
Monday, July 2nd (Canada Day)
Sunday, August 5th (Civic Holiday weekend)
Monday, August 6th (Civic Holiday)
Sunday, September 2nd (Labour Day weekend)
Monday, September 3rd (Labour Day)
SUMMER READS ON THE GO
Get digital access to e-books & e-audiobooks,
digital magazines and music. Free with your
Library card.
Great for summer travel or beach reads!
Visit www.picnet.org/digitalmagazines &
www.picnet.org/ebook.
SUMMER READS ON THE GO

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Summer Reading Club
Kick-Off Celebration
Help us celebrate the beginning of Summer Reading Club 2018!
Sign-up for Summer Reading Club, take in a magic show by WonderPhil, participate in crafts,
mini putt, learn about community organizations and enjoy a piece of cake on us!
Festivities will be outside weather permitting.
Wednesday, Jul 4 | 10:00 AM | Central
Wednesday, Jul 4 | 2:00 PM | George Ashe
Registration for Summer Reading Club starts June 20,
in person, at any Library location.
Farmer’s Market Scavenger
Hunt (6-12)
Join us at the Pickering
Farmer’s Market for a
scavenger hunt that will
have your child interacting
with local vendors, learning
about sustainable food
production and enjoying the
market.
Tuesday, Jul 3
11:00 AM | City Hall Parking Lot
Music & Movement (0-6)
Join EarlyOn outside in the Esplanade Park for a
music & movement program. Together with children,
caregivers will learn how to incorporate music into
everyday play experiences through songs, nursery
rhymes, and creative movement.
Fridays, Jul 6 - Aug 24 | 9:30 AM | Central
Millennium Square Storytime (2-5)
Join us for outdoor Storytime at Pickering’s waterfront,
Millennium Square! (Weather permitting)
Mondays, Jul 9 - Aug 20 | 11:00 AM | Millennium Square
Baby & Tot Storytime (0-3)
Bouncing and tickling rhymes, songs, and books for
babies from birth to 36 months to enjoy with their
caregivers.
Mondays | Jul 9 - Aug 20 | 10:00 AM | George Ashe
Thursdays | Jul 12 - Aug 23 | 11:00 AM | Central
Family Storytime (2-5)
Stories, songs, rhymes and activities for children ages
2-5 with their caregivers to enjoy!
Tuesdays, Jul 10 - Aug 21 | 10:00 AM | Central
Wednesdays, July 11 - Aug 15 | 10:00 AM | George Ashe
®Jr. Coderz Club (7-9)
Learn the basics of coding over a six-week course.
Each session will build on the knowledge gained from
the previous week. Registrants must attend all six sessions.
Tuesdays, Jul 10 - Aug 14 | 4:00 PM | Central
Art Afternoon (6-12)
Be your own Picasso! Join us to explore your artistic
side. Each week we will learn about a new artist and
try our hand at their medium. Parents of children aged
6-7 are asked to stay in the room. Dress for mess.
Tuesdays, Jul 10 - Aug 14 | 2:00 PM | Central
Thursdays, Jul 12 -Aug 16 | 2:00 PM | GeorgeAshe
*Monday programs will not run Monday, Aug 6 due to the Civic holiday.

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Registration for summer programs starts June 6 at www.picnet.org, by phone or in-person.
Campout Storytime (3-8)
Ease on up to our campsite and
share some stories, songs,
rhymes and stretches
around the bonfire all
about the great outdoors.
Stay for s’more fun
as we build our own
chocolatey smores
treats!
Wednesday, Jul 11
2:00 PM | George Ashe
Thursday, Jul 12 | 2:00 PM | Central
PTC Baby & Tot Storytime (0-3)
Swing by the mall to enjoy stories, rhymes and action
songs with your little one and stay for an interactive
play session.
Wednesdays, Jul 11 - Aug 15
10:30 AM | Pickering Town Centre Play Park
Kids Summer Movie Night
Settle in for an evening at the movies...at the library!
Wednesday, Jul 11 | 6:30 PM | Central
Wednesday, Jul 25 | 6:30 PM | Central
Wednesday, Aug 15 | 6:30 PM | Central
Lego Builders' Club (6-12)
We provide the Lego and you provide
the imagination! Parents of children
age 6-7 are asked to stay in the
room.
Saturday, Jul 14 & Aug 18
2:00 PM | Central
Saturday, Jul 21 & Aug 11
2:00 PM | George Ashe
Summer Puppet
Show (2-5)
Come to the library for an
imaginative puppet theatre
experience!
Wednesday, Jul 18 | 11:00 AM | George Ashe
Wednesday, Aug 8 | 2:00 PM | Central
®IfwecouldReadtotheAnimals(9-12)
Read to the animals at Pickering Animal Services,
learn about their unique stories and create handmade
toys for them to enjoy long after your visit.
Wednesdays, Jul 18 & Aug 8 | 4:30 PM
Pickering Animal Services | 1688 Highway #7
®Aspiring Authors' Club (9-12)
Are you an aspiring young author? Join
us for a 3-week program to work on
putting your ideas on paper, illustrating
and binding your very own short story.
Geared toward 3rd grade - 6th
grade writers. Registrants must
attend all 3 weeks. Bring home
your own book at the end!
Thursdays, Jul 19 - Aug 2
6:00 PM | Central
®Spa Night (10-12)
Join us for manicures, DIY spa treatments and an
evening of relaxation at the library!
Monday, Jul 23 | 6:30 PM | Central
Monday, Aug 13 | 6:30 PM | George Ashe
Summer Reading Club
Wrap-Up Celebration
Join us for cake and fun activities as we
bring another successful Summer Reading
Club season to a close.
Wednesday, Aug 22 | 10:00 AM | Central
Wednesday, Aug 22 | 2:00 PM | George Ashe
Keep an eye out for summer
pop-up programs

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Teens
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How to get cold, hard CASH in your
account...(13+)
Strapped for cash because of school?!
Meet Dr. Christopher Grafos from BridgesEDU to stay
informed about applying and receiving free scholarship
money. It’s a no brainer.
Wednesday, Jun 6
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | George Ashe
Youth Drop In
EVERY Thursday, we chill in the Teen Area with
games, music and free snacks. Who’s with me?!
Thursdays, Jun 7 - Aug 30
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Central
Thank Goodness It’s Summer (TGIS)
Challenge (13-19)
Sign up for the TGIS Challenge! Read books, win
prizes, come to top-shelf programs, win more prizes,
and eat snacks! Prepare yourself for the best summer.
Register at any location.
Thursday, Jun 28 to Friday, Aug 31
All Locations
TGIS Launch Party! (13-19)
Come to our 3rd Annual TGIS Launch Party! Join us
for music, games, food and a legit awesome surprise!
Friday, Jul 6 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Central
TGIS Wrap-Up (13-19)
Stay tuned for the details on our summer Wrap-Up
Party! @teensppl
Tuesday, Aug 28 | Time and Location TBA
TGIS Elite Draw
You’ve read, you’ve
attended, and you’ve
survived. Why not
submit your ballots for
an end of
summer prize?!
Saturday, Sept 8
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Central
Teen Trivia Night!
(13-19)
Trivia topics are up for
discussion!
Snap us your trivia ideas:
@teensppl
Thursdays, Jul 12, 26 & Aug 9
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Central

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Registration for summer programs starts June 6 at www.picnet.org, by phone or in-person.
®Dine & Dash - to a Movie! (14-19)
Who's down for free dinner AND a movie?! Join us at
Pickering Town Centre for a Pickle Barrel dinner, followed
by a movie at the mall. Details provided upon registration.
Tuesday, Jul 17 | 6:00 PM | Pickering Town Centre
®Remixology (14-19)
Explore your musical potential by learning the
basics of Digital DJ-ing. Using the Traktor software,
discover beginner mixing techniques, beatmatching
and how to create your own mixtape.
Note: Participants must bring their own music on a
hard drive or USB stick, and sign a waiver to be hands-
on with the equipment.
Tuesday, Jul 24 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Central
®Nama-slay (13-19)
Yoga + Can-Do attitude! Join us, with our Pickering
Yoga Instructor, for 2 sessions of Outdoor Yoga! Bring
comfy clothes and a yoga mat.
Wednesdays, Aug 15 & 22
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | George Ashe
Video Game Tournament (16+)
1v1 me. Compete against other PPL gamers for
awesome prizes and recognition on our Twitch
stream! Can't make it in person? Watch it online!
Mondays, Jul 16th - Overwatch & Arms and
Aug 20th - FIFA & 2K | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Central
Watch online: twitch.tv/pickeringpubliclibrary
Exam Study
Take over the Library! We all know the exam-time
frenzy. Bring your friends and study here - free snacks
included.
Monday, Jun 18 to Wednesday, Jun 27 | All locations
®Library Lock In (14-19)
Welcome to the 3rd Annual
Library Lock-in!
This is the program of the summer Hide and Go
Seek in the dark, epic battles, and the question of
whether you can survive the night (with Claudette),
locked in the Library...?
Permission forms are MANDATORY and due one
week before the event.
Saturday, Aug 11, 4:30 PM to Sunday, Aug 12, 7:30 AM | Central
TUNE UP YOUR CAR FOR
SUMMER TRAVEL
Find your vehicle make and model for easy repair
information 24/7/365 www.picnet.org/eresources

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Seniors’Month Kick Off Celebration
Celebrate the start of Seniors’ Month! Join us to enjoy
music, snacks, and entertainment.
Friday, Jun 8 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Central
Seniors’Social
Join other seniors every Tuesday afternoon for coffee
and conversation. This fun gathering features Scrabble,
dominoes, cards, and lively discussion.
Tuesdays | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Central
®Power of Attorney and Last Will
and Testament
Join Detective-Constable Martin Franssen from the
Durham Region Police Services, as he discusses the
importance of having a last will and testament as well
as a Power of Attorney. What questions should you be
asking? What do you need to stay organized and on
top of your affairs?
Wednesday, Jun 13 | 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Central
Seniors’Month Maker SpaceTour
Join our Maker Space staff for a guided tour of our
new Maker Space! Learn about all of our new and
exciting tools, including how to digitize records and VHS
tapes, use the 3D printers, and our sewing machine!
Tuesday, Jun 19 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Central
®Seniors’Month Guided Painting
Unleash your inner artist for a creative afternoon
of guided painting. All materials are provided and
participants will leave with a one-of-a-kind art piece.
Please dress accordingly!
Thursday, Jun 21 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Central
®Seniors’Month Escape Room
Try to solve puzzles and find clues to help you escape in
this escape room game. If you love mystery novels and
brain games you will love trying to solve the Murder at
the Library.
Tuesday, Jun 26 | 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM , 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM,
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM | Central
CELEBRATE SENIORS!
Members of Pickering's senior living community are invited to join the joyous celebration of living, learning and
growing together with some exciting and informative programs over the month of June.
CELEBRATE SENIORS!

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Registration for summer programs starts June 6 at www.picnet.org, by phone or in-person.
Makers & Artisans
Whether you are knitting, crocheting, crafting, printing,
building, or just socializing - you can do it here! Bring
your own projects, share ideas, and get creative. All
skill levels welcome.
Every second Thursday, Jun 14 to Aug 23
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Central
Knitting Circle
Join us for a fun and creative time in our beautiful
George Ashe location to share ideas and socialize with
your fellow knitters. All skill levels and other fiber arts
welcome!
Every second Wednesday, Jun 6 to Aug 29
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | George Ashe
®Pride Murder Mystery (16+)
Welcome to our first Pride-themed Murder Mystery
party. Come prepared for a late lunch, beverages,
and a killer time. You’ve been warned.
Saturday, Jun 16 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Central
®NOVA (New Observers to Visual
Astronomy)PresentedbyRASC(16+)
NOVA (New Observers to Visual Astronomy) is
the public introduction to astronomy course that is
designed to show the novice astronomer the wonders
of the night sky and how to enjoy them. NOVA is
presented by volunteers from the Royal Astronomical
Society of Canada (RASC), Toronto Centre. NOVA is
a six-week program. We are excited to offer a lineup
of expert presenters who will introduce you to visual
observing, the solar system, stars, deep sky objects,
black holes, telescopes, cosmology, and so much
more! Must be 16+. Register here: https://novasum-
mer2018rasc.brownpapertickets.com
Tuesdays, Jun 19 to July 24 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Central
®Leaving the Echo Chamber
Join Glenn Brown in an exercise about empathy.
Instead of arguing points of view, tell stories about how
we came to our views. What has happened in your life
(tell no more than is comfortable) to bring you to this
view? No one can argue with another’s life story - they
can only listen and understand in their innermost
being. Spending time in each other’s story brings us
together in a respectful way, even if we still disagree.
Saturday, Jul 14 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | George Ashe
®Cosplay Contest (14+)
Join us at our first Cosplay Contest! Show off your
craftsmanship for a chance to win a prize! Our
contest will have a pre-judging stage for participants
to share their process with the judges, as well as a
chance to show off their costumes on stage.
Compete in one of three categories: Beginner,
Intermediate, or Expert.
Not competitive? Hang out (in costume or not), enjoy
the show, and make new friends!
To register for the contest and view rules and regulations,
visit: picnet.org/cosplaycontest.
Friday, Aug 17 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Central

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®Intro to 3D Modelling
Ever wanted to use the 3D printer but can’t find what you want to print?
Learn how to use TinkerCAD, a web-based 3D modelling program and
learn how to make simple objects, ready to print by the end of the class!
Wednesday, Jun 13
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Central
®Build Your Own Camera
Stabilizer Rig using PVC Pipes
Give your video footage more stable shots by using a camera rig. This
workshop will teach you how to build your very own camera rig in
minutes using PVC pipes.
Wednesday, Jun 27 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Central
Wednesday, Jun 27 | 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Central
®Wood Working - Create a Custom Cutting
Board
Join us as we create custom cutting boards in our new Maker Space us-
ing the Carvey CNC machine. Basic computer skills recommended. This
is a two part class, participants must be able to attend both classes.
Wednesday, Jul 11 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Central
Wednesday, Jul 18 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Central
The Library is proud to introduce the new Maker
Space, to be a part of the Maker Movement, to
improve the community, and create a better future.
The world needs innovative, creative thinkers.
Whether you attend a program or book equipment,
send us a photo of your finished project using any
one of our social media sites with the hashtags
#PPLMAKERSPACE #MAKEITYOURSPACE. You
never know who might discover your talent!
Maker Space equipment can be booked online at
www.picnet.org/makerspace.
*All Maker Space programs are for teens aged
14+ and adults unless otherwise indicated.

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®Brand Your Laptop/Tablet/Phone
with a Fresh Skin
Give a new look to your device cutting fun decals
with our new vinyl cutter.
Wednesday, Jul 25 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Central
Wednesday, Jul 25 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Central
®Sew Your Own Back to School
Supplies
In the first workshop you will draft your own pattern to
make a felt case for your laptop or tablet just in time
for heading back to class. In our second workshop we
will make a pencil case with a zipper for your pens and
pencils!
Wednesday, Aug 8 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Central
Wednesday, Aug 29 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Central
®Button Your Party!
Learn to use the button maker and take home ten
buttons that you can use at a party or event.
Wednesday, Aug 15 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Central
Wednesday, Aug 15 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Central
BOOKTIME INTHE
WWW.PICNET.ORG/MAKERSPACE
Get Maker Space items to take home!
The Canon DSLR kit, the GoPro kit
and the Green screen and light kit
can be borrowed for 14 days.

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»» 3D printers, Carvey carving machine,
vinyl cutter, and sewing machines
»» Analog to digital conversion equipment
»» Creative stations with music, photo,
and video-editing software
»» Sound booth and DJ station
»» Loanable items: camera, GoPro, and
green screen
We invite all members of the community to test
the equipment by attending the scheduled
programs or by booking through the online
booking site at:
www.picnet.org/makerspace
See page 10 for scheduled programs.
ANNOUNCING THE NEW
THIS IS A SPACE FOR ALL. THIS IS MAKER SPACE. MAKE IT YOUR SPACE.
WWW.PICNET.ORG/MAKERSPACEDESIGN | CREATE | BUILD
MAKERSPACEMAKE IT YOUR SPACE