The document provides information about programs and events at the Pickering Public Library from September to December 2014. It announces that Ontario Public Library Week will be celebrated from October 19-25 with a family storytime and coffee with the mayor. It also describes many free educational and recreational programs for children and adults during this time period, including book clubs, computer courses, language learning resources, and special events for Halloween and the winter holidays.

1. September to December 2014

2. What’s New?
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Ontario Public Library Week is October 19-25, 2014 this year and we’re celebrating with “Family Storytime with the Mayor”. Join us on Tuesday, October 21 at the Central Library at 9:45 am.
Afterwards, there will be coffee and discussion with the Mayor. Coffee will be generously supplied by Starbucks Pickering.
What are the issues that matter to Pickering residents?
The Library will be providing a venue for compelling formal and informal presentations, panel discussions and debates and community discussions on topics that matter to local residents. Topics can cover social, political or cultural ideas; they can be serious or light-hearted, timely or timeless.
Express your views, ignite debate, create conversations, and get involved in this opportunity for community idea sharing and discovery. We’re looking for inspiring speakers, presenters and topics.
If you or your organization would like to get involved in the Commons, visit www.picnet.org/thecommons and use the online form, leave us a message at thecommons@picnet.org, send a text to 905-706-1634 or visit us in late September to add your idea to the Commons Conversation Wall.

3. SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER | FALL/WINTER 2014What’s New?
3LEARN SOMETHING NEW THIS FALL!
It’s not just returning students who will be learning this fall. Pickering Public Library offers free, interactive, instructor-led courses with the Gale Courses service. These online courses run for 6 weeks and new sessions begin each month.
There is something to suit everyone’s interest: computers, personal finance, business, personal development, health and wellness, job searching, creative writing, photography, and so much more! There is no limit to the number of courses you can take either!
Visit www.picnet.org/gale to find out more about online courses. The next round of courses begins on September 17.
Learning languages is another great online tool offered on the Library website. You’ll find free, fun, interactive language-learning courses in a wide variety of popular foreign languages with the Library’s online Mango Languages service. There are also English courses for speakers of other languages.
Go to www.picnet.org/mango and start learning today! Check out the app at www.picnet.org/apps!
“Excellent course! I loved the material and information provided...very useful as a new business owner! Thank you so much!”
(Using Social Media in Business)
“I found this course so interesting and so well put together. A lot to learn but I found it so easy to follow along. Loved this course!”
(Photoshop Elements 11 for the Digital Photographer)
“I enjoyed the course a lot. It gave me a lot of information on valuable topics and a great deal of resources.”
(Introduction to Internet Writing Markets)
What Members Are Saying
Would you like to read and discuss an interesting book each month? Pickering Public Library has a variety of adult Book Clubs to choose from. The Book Clubs are led by community members and offer an opportunity to share in great dialogue or simply listen to different perspectives.
For more information on specific Book Club descriptions, dates, and times, visit the Library today or visit our website at www.picnet. org/bookclubs.
Please note: Space is limited. Should a desired Book Club be full upon inquiry, please ensure you sign up for the waiting list.

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At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Wednesdays at 9:45 am
September 10 to November 26
Baby Storytime (birth to 18 months)
The sound of your voice, the rhythm of a song, holding a book and babbling all help get your baby ready to read! Learn how to include talking, singing and reading into baby’s everyday play experiences. The storytime is followed by time to play and socialize together with other parents and babies.
At the Central Library:
Mondays at 11:00 am and Thursdays at 11:00 am
September 8/11 to November 24/27
Please note: All branches are closed on Monday, October 13 for Thanksgiving
Registration begins September 4 for all childrens’ registered programs unless otherwise noted. Registration can be done online at www.picnet.org, by phone at 905-831-6265 or in person at
any branch. Branch locations and hours are located on page 19. Toddler Storytime
(18 months to 36 months)
You and your toddler will enjoy stories, rhymes, and action songs in this interactive storytime. Storytime is followed by time to colour, scribble, play and socialize together with other parents and children.
At the Central Library:
Thursdays at 10:00 am
September 11 to November 27

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5For ChildrenFamily Storytime (birth to 5 years)
Family Storytime is full of stories, rhymes, music and movement meant to engage you and your child. The storytime is followed by time to colour, play and socialize together with other parents and children.
At the Central Library:
Tuesdays at 9:45 am and Saturdays at 10:30 am
September 9/13 to November 25/22
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Tuesdays at 10:15 am
September 9 to November 25
Please note: This program is cancelled on Saturday, October 11 for Thanksgiving. Baby and Tot Storytime (birth to 36 months)
You and your child will enjoy stories, rhymes, and action songs in this interactive storytime. Storytime is followed by time to colour, scribble, play and socialize together with other parents and children in the Quiet Study Room. Registration is required. Registration for Session One begins September 4. Registration for Session Two begins October 21.
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: September 8 to October 6
Session Two: October 27 to November 24
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Fridays from 10:00 am to 11:00 am
October 10 to November 14Get Ready for Kindergarten (3 to 5 years)
This hands-on, six week program, focuses on how you can help your child learn early literacy skills with five simple practices: Talking, Reading, Singing, Writing and Playing. Staff will show you simple activities that are easy to make part of your everyday routine and are fun for both you and your child. Parent/caregiver participation is required. Previous attendance at storytime is recommended. Children must be between the ages of 3 and 5 upon registering. We cannot include younger siblings of participants. Registration is required. Registration for Session One begins September 4. Registration for Session Two begins October 21.
At the Central Library:
Mondays from 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Session One: September 15 to October 27
Session Two: November 3 to December 8
Please note: All branches are closed on Monday, October 13 for Thanksgiving.

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6For ChildrenLEGO® Building Club
(6 to 12 years)
Gather your construction crew, bring your imagination and building skills and
join the fun with other LEGO® builders. Construct something amazing! LEGO®
is provided. Parents of children 6 to 9 years are asked to stay in the room.
At the Central Library:
Saturdays from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
September 13, October 11 and November 8Youth 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.
At the Central Library:
Thursdays from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, September 18 to October 16
At the Pettioat Creek Branch:
Friday, September 19 from 10:00 am to 11:00 amEvery Child Ready to Read Workshop: Fun with Letters
(3 to 5 years)
Developing early literacy skills will make it easier for your child to learn to read when he or she starts school. Learning letter names and sounds is critical to learning how to decode, or read, words. This workshop focuses on learning about letters through simple activities that you can do with your child at home. These are easy to make part of your everyday routine and are fun for both you and your child. *Siblings are welcome to attend. Registration is required.
At the Central Library:
Wednesday, November 12 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Registration begins September 4 for all childrens’ registered programs unless otherwise noted. Registration can be done online at www.picnet.org, by phone at 905-831-6265 or in person at
any branch. Branch locations and hours are located on page 19.

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7For ChildrenHalloween Costume
Exchange (all ages)
Bring in your old costumes and find new ones! From September 13 to September 26 the Pickering Central Library will be accepting clean, gently used Halloween costumes for the exchange. When you drop off a costume for the exchange, you’ll receive a ticket that will allow you to come back to the Exchange Event and shop for a new costume for your child. If your costume has props to go with it they need to be placed in a large ziplock bag, labeled and attached to the costume.
The Exchange Event will be held at the Pickering Central Library from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Saturday, September 27. Ticket holders will be able to shop from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm and then non-ticket holders from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Non-ticket holders will be asked to provide a food bank donation in exchange.
If you have costumes you would like to donate but do not want a new one in exchange we are happy to take them! We will also take costume props and accessories without the costume. All left over costumes will be taken to the Salvation Army Thrift Store in Pickering at the end of the day on September 27.
At the Central Library:
Saturday, September 27 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pmFabulous Fall Puppet Show (2 to 5 years)
Join us for puppet shows about leaves, apple trees and other fabulous fall things. Make something fun to take home.
At the Central Library:
Tuesday, October 7 at 10:00 am
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Wednesday, October 8 at 10:00 am
At the Claremont Branch:
Thursday, October 9 at 10:00 am

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Halloween Family
Party
(All Ages)
You’ll have a howlin’ good time at our Halloween
family event. There will be games to play and
crafts to make. Come dressed in costume and
take part in our Halloween Costume Parade
through the library.
The parade will start at 2:00 pm followed by
activities.
At the Central Library:
Saturday, October 25 from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Registration begins September 4 for all childrens’ registered programs unless otherwise noted.
Registration can be done online at www.picnet.org, by phone at 905-831-6265 or in person at
any branch. Branch locations and hours are located on page 19.
PA Day Board Games (6 to 12 years)
Looking for something fun to do on your school’s PA Day? There are a variety of board games available
at the Library. Come on in. Bring a friend.
At the Central Library and the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Friday, October 24 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
PA Day Movie: Muppets
Most Wanted
This film takes the entire Muppets gang on a global tour , selling
out grand theaters in some of Europe’s most exciting destinations,
including Berlin, Madrid and London. But mayhem follows the
Muppets overseas, as they find themselves unwittingly entangled
in an international crime caper headed by Constantine-the World’s
Number One Criminal and a dead ringer for Kermit and his
dastardly sidekick Dominic. Bring your own snacks. (Rated PG)
At the Central Library:
Friday, October 24 at 2:00 pm

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9For ChildrenPA Day Movie:
Nightmare Before Christmas
Bored with his Halloween routine, Jack Skellington longs to spread Christmas joy, but his antics put Santa and the holiday in jeopardy! Bring your own snacks. (Rated PG)
At the Central Library:
Friday, November 21 at 6:00 pmHalloween Movie Night:
Monster House
Three teens discover that their neighbour’s house is really a living, breathing, scary monster. Bring your own snacks. (Rated PG)
At the Central Library:
Wednesday, October 29 at 6:30 pmPA Day Crafternoon
(6 to 12 years)
Children get crafty with a variety of different supplies. Explore, imagine and create…and be sure to dress for a mess! Parents of children 6 to 8 years are asked to stay in the room.
At the Central Library and the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Friday, November 21 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pmHallo-tween Howl Party (10 to 14 years)
Drop by for an evening of spooktacular Halloween activities that include scary photos with the Library’s green screen and iPad, a Halloween costume contest and spooky nail art. Refreshments and snacks will be provided.
At the Central Library:
Friday, October 24 at 6:30 pm
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Tuesday, October 28 at 6:30 pm

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Celebrate Winter: The
Mitten Tree and More
Calling all knitters, crocheters, sewers, makers and
givers! Inspired by the children’s book the Mitten Tree by
Candace Christiansen, Pickering Public Library will be having
a Mitten Tree this year. We are calling out to the public to Pay it
Forward by making, giving and/or buying mittens, hats, gloves or
scarves to hang them on our Mitten Tree or in and throughout the
Library! All mittens, hats, gloves, scarves and anything else
associated with warmth for those in need over the winter months
will be donated to Herizon House. www.herizonhouse.com.
Please note: We can only accept mittens, gloves, scarves and
hats. Any other extras like clothing, toys and household items
should be donated to Herizon House directly.
Starting November 29 and running until December 22. At any
Pickering Public Library branch.
Registration begins September 4 for all childrens’ registered programs unless otherwise noted.
Registration can be done online at www.picnet.org, by phone at 905-831-6265 or in person at
any branch. Branch locations and hours are located on page 19.
Celebrate Winter: Cookie Time
(2 to 8 years)
Run, run, as fast as you can, can you catch the gingerbread man? Have a deliciously
fun time listening to yummy cookie stories and songs. Decorate your own cookie to take home with you.
Dress for a mess! Registration is required
and begins October 21.
At the Central Library:
Sunday, November 30 at 2:00 pm
Saturday, December 6 at 2:00 pm
Saturday, December 13 at 2:00 pm
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Saturday, November 29 at 2:00 pm
Saturday, December 6 at 10:30 am
Saturday, December 13 at 10:30 am
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Celebrate Winter: Photo Contest
(ages 12 and under)
Submit a picture of your stuffed animal reading your favourite winter themed
book and be entered in a prize draw for a $50 Chapters gift card. Submit your
picture by email to kids@picnet.org, with the subject heading: Celebrate Winter
Photo. When you send your photo make sure to include your name, phone
number and library card number. Entrants must have a Pickering Public Library
Card to enter. All entries will be posted on the Library’s facebook page.
All entries must be received by December 31st.
Win a Signed Lemony Snicket
Book! (11-17 years)
Come into the Central or Petticoat Creek Library Saturday, December 13 and fill
out a ballot telling us why Lemony Snicket is your favourite author. We’ll have a
random draw from the entered ballots.
The winner will get a signed copy of “Who Could it Be at This Hour?”!
Winners will be contacted Monday, December 15.
Celebrate Winter:
DIY Gifts (9-12 years)
Join the fun and make some handmade gifts for mom, dad, family
and friends. Please note: We will be using scents and food products
for part of this program.
Dress for a mess! Registration is required and begins October 21.
At the Central Library:
Wednesday, December 10 at 6:00 pm
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Saturday, December 6 at 2:00 pm
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Ductivities
(11 to 17 years)
Use colourful duct tape to make wallets, bags, rings and more! Duct tape
is provided. This program will be held at the iHelp Desk. Registration is
required.
At the Central Library: Monday, October 6 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Circuits, Robots
and Music!
(11 to 17 years)
Explore the Library’s littleBits
kits. Do you have an interest
in how electronics and circuits
work? Want to try building your
own electronic device? Using
snap together electronic circuits
called littleBits, experiment and
try to complete design challenges.
Learn how simple circuits work
and then create your own machine.
Build your own analog synthesizer
with our synth kits! Build a merry
go round! Or anything else you can
dream up.
Registration is required.
At the Central Library:
Saturday, October 4
from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Hunger Games: Mockingjay Jeopardy
(11 to 17 years)
Test your knowledge of the books and celebrate the movie release of Mockingjay!
Hunger Games themed prizes and snacks included. Registration is required.
At the Central Library:
Wednesday, November 26
from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Monday, November 24
from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
For Teens

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13Writing Workshop with Author
Richard Scarsbrook
Richard Scarsbrook, author of The Indifference League among others, is an award winning author and teaches creative writing at Humber College. This workshop is designed for aspiring writers in all genres. If you want to kickstart the creative process with fun and thought-provoking writing exercises and techniques that access both imagination and personal experience, this workshop is for you. We have two sessions for different ages, please pick the one that best fits.
Registration is required.
At the Central Library:
Teens (13-17): Wednesday, October 22 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Adults (18-35): Wednesday, November 19 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Writer’s Group (ages 16-29)
This is an informal, self-run group for those of you who love writing in any form be it stories, poems, songs, journal writing, essays, comics, fan-fic, scripts, blogs, reviews, articles.
This group will encourage you to keep writing and refine your craft. At each meeting members will have the opportunity to share and critique each other’s writing in a positive and safe environment.
At the Central Library:
Wednesday, September 10 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Wednesday, October 8 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Wednesday, November 12 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pmGuess What?
We have a Minecraft Server!
The library has a Minecraft Survival server. Feel free to play on it! The IP address is: 10.0.0.28. Just go to this address and login with your account.
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On Thursday, October 23 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm the Pickering Public Library will be hosting evening of technology, maker spaces, food and beer.
Yes you read correctly. Beer.
The Library invites the community to join neighbours and local businesses to try out some of the Library’s new technologies and learn about our exciting line-up of events planned for 2014/2015.
We welcome this opportunity to help you get to know your community, get to know you better and allow you to get to know us better.
This will be an evening to exercise all the senses. The Library will feature demonstrations with an iPad and green screen. You’ll go home with a postcard of yourself in front of, well just about anywhere. The 3D printer will be on hand and ready to print samples and littleBits will show you that anyone can work with circuits. Play with a banana piano (yes, it really works) and test the new line of loan-able Chromebooks, eBooks and of course, sample food and drink from vendors - including beer. The Five Paddles Brewery will be on hand with taste samples and information about their craft beers, how to store and where to find them.
See page 16-17 for descriptions of the exciting series of events running in 2014. At the event, you can learn about everything scheduled for 2015. TEASER: 2015 will have food and beer programs. Just sayin’. Visit www.picnet.org/doanything for updates.
There is no cost for this event. Thank you to our sponsors and vendors for helping make it happen.
At the Central Library:
Thursday, October 23 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
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Culture Days
Do you love to create and appreciate arts and culture? If so, join us at
the as we make a community art piece inspired by the work of artist
Candy Chang. In 2011, after the death of a loved one, Chang found
comfort in creating a “Before I Die” mural in her neighbourhood where
individuals could fill in the sentence “Before I die, I want to ________.”
Now it is the Pickering community’s turn to think about what they would
like to accomplish before death. Please note: Murals will be placed in
both the Pickering Public Library’s Central and Petticoat Creek locations.
At the Central Library & Petticoat Creek Branch:
Saturday, September 27 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Microcomputers (Technology Series Part 3 of 3)
Mini can be mighty! Microcomputers such as Raspberry Pi and A13-
OLinuXino are two examples of small computers doing big things. Join
us for a discussion and demonstration about microcomputers and the
amazing things that they can accomplish. Registration is required.
At the Central Library:
Tuesday, November 18 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
3D Printing (Technology Series Part 1 of 3)
It’s true. 3D printing has arrived at the Library! Join us as we explore where to
find 3D printing ideas and inspiration, how to prepare a 3D design file for print
and why this technology is important for our future. Registration is required.
At the Central Library:
Tuesday, November 4 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
littleBits: Not Just For Kids (Technology Series Part 2 of 3)
Why should the children have all of the fun? Try your hand at learning and
creating with littleBits. littleBits are tiny circuit boards with specific functions
engineered to snap together with magnets. With functions such as light,
sound, sensors, motors, etc. the modules connect to make larger circuits. All
materials will be provided for use in this program. Registration is required.
At the Central Library:
Tuesday, November 11 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Registration begins Tuesday, September 2 at 9:30 am either online at www.picnet.org, by
phone or in person. Branch locations and hours are located on page 19.

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For Adults
16Relieving Stress Naturally
(Health/Wellness Series Part 1 of 3)
In stressful situations, many of us respond by contracting our muscles leading to headaches and neck pain, decreasing the depth of our breaths, and increasing blood pressure and heart rate. Dr. Natalie McCulloch and
Dr. Nicole Sandilands, naturopathic doctors at the Durham Natural Health Centre in Pickering, will discuss how to manage stress naturally through breathing and diet. Registration is required.
At the Central Library:
Tuesday, November 25 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pmNordic Pole Walking
(Health/Wellness Series Part 2 of 3)
Take your daily walk to the next level with Nordic pole walking!
Peggy and Jim Stewart, owners of Stepping Stones to Better Health, will discuss what Nordic pole walking is, the benefits of this type of exercise and how to begin this type of workout. Demonstrations and the opportunity to try pole walking will be provided. Registration is required.
At the Central Library:
Tuesday, December 2 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pmChair Yoga
(Health/Wellness Series Part 3 of 3)
Interested in yoga but do not know where to start? Join us as a yoga instructor from the City of Pickering discusses the philosophy and history of yoga and then leads a chair yoga session for beginners.
Participants will be exercising while seated and are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle. Registration is required.
At the Central Library:
Tuesday, December 9 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Registration begins Tuesday, September 2 at 9:30 am either online at www.picnet.org, by phone or in person. Branch locations and hours are located on page 19.

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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 begins Tuesday, September 2 at 9:30 am 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.
Software Freedom Day
Software Freedom Day is a worldwide celebration of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS).
Come celebrate Software Freedom Day with Pickering Public Library and educate yourself
about Linux and the freedoms and innovations of open source software and technology!
Saturday, September 20 from 9:00 am to 4:00 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, September 16 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm Tuesday, October 14 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Tuesday, November 11 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
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, September 23 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm Saturday, September 27 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Tuesday, October 21 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm Tuesday, November 18 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Using a Computer
An introduction into basic uses of modern operating systems. Learn about the file system,
how to create files and folders, edit, delete, copy files, printing, launching programs and
more. Windows 7 will be used for all sessions.
Wednesday, September 17 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm Thursday, September 18 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Wednesday, October 15 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm Wednesday, November 12 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 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.
Wednesday, September 24 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm Thursday, October 16 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Wednesday, October 22 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm Wednesday, November 19 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

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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, October 8 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm Wednesday, November 5 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Wednesday, December 3 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm Thursday, December 4 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Social Media
Learn about two of the world’s largest social networks: Facebook andTwitter. After you take
this class you’ll know the basics of Facebook timelines and newsfeeds as well as how to tweet,
retweet, mention users and more on Twitter. Attendees must have a valid email address, a
Facebook account and a Twitter account.
Wednesday, October 1 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm Saturday, October 25 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Wednesday, October 29 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm Wednesday, November 26 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Internet & Email
An introduction into basic Internet searching using Google. This workshop will also
help you use email services such as Gmail more effectively. It is recommended
participants have attended Computing Basics. Attendees must have a valid email
account (Gmail preferred).
Tuesday, September 30 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm Tuesday, October 28 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Thursday, November 13 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Tuesday, November 25 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Mobile Apps
Learn to do more with your smartphone or tablet. We will cover the world of Android
and Apple apps which will expand your mobile device into a camera, GPS, video
recorder, e-reader, music jukebox and more. If you have an Android or Apple device,
bring it along.
Tuesday, October 7 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm Tuesday, November 4 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Saturday, November 22 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm Tuesday, December 2 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 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 begins Tuesday, September 2 at 9:30 am 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.

19. Hour&s Locations @ your library
Renew your items at www.picnet.org or call
Automated Telephone Renewals: 905-831-8209
TTY Line: 905- 420-1739
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
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
Holiday Hours
All branches of the Pickering Public
Library will be closed on the following
dates:
Sunday, August 31
Labour Day - Monday,
September 1
Sunday, October 12
Thanksgiving - Monday,
October 13
Sunday, December 21
Half day Christmas Eve -
Wednesday, December 24
close at 1:00 pm
Christmas Day - Thursday,
December 25
Boxing Day - Friday,
December 26
Sunday, December 28
Half day New Year’s Eve -
Wednesday, December 31
close at 1:00 pm
New Year’s Day - Thursday,
January 1, 2015
Don’t forget we’re open 24/7 online!
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20. You are invited to join us for an evening of technology, maker spaces, food and beer. Yes you read correctly. Beer.
On Thursday, October 23, 2014 from 6:30-8:30 pm the Pickering Public Library will be hosting just such an event.
Join your neighbours and local businesses to try out some of the Library’s new technologies and learn about our planned events for 2014/2015. Taste beer, try food samples from some of the local businesses and get to know your neighbours.
We welcome this opportunity to get to know you better and allow you to get to know us better.
This will be an evening to exercise all the senses. The Library will feature demonstrations with the latest technologies - you can try them out too. The Five Paddles Brewery will be on hand with taste samples and information about their beers, how to store and where to find them and a group of local food vendors invite you to taste their wares. See page 14 for all the details.
*This is a licenced event and therefore for ages 19 and over. Identification may be required.