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For Children ...................................................................................................................... 5
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Hours and Locations ........................................................................................................ 19
What’s New?
What’s Inside
Calling All Pickering Authors!
The Library is looking to develop services to support our local writing community
and needs your input.
If you are a published writer, or are working on a writing project, the Library would
love to hear from you! To learn more, please contact the Manager of Collections at
905.831.6265 ext. 6232 or carolynv@picnet.org.
Registration is available either online at www.picnet.org by phone or in person.
See page 19 for branch hours, locations and holiday hours.
Now available, Digital Magazines!
Instant access to the magazines you know
and love in an easy-to-read digital format.
The Library is thrilled to offer a new digital collection of some of your
favourite magazines, such as People, Good Housekeeping, Food
Network Magazine, InStyle, Real Simple, Men’s Health,
Cosmopolitan, Rolling Stone and more!
These digital magazines are full-colour, digital versions of the
print editions. Digital magazines can be viewed on your
computer or downloaded for offline viewing on your mobile
device using the mobile app. You can download as many
magazines as you’d like 24/7 and there are no late fees!
Check out this great collection of Digital Magazines on the
Library’s website at www.picnet.org/digitalmagazines today!

The Commons: All About Immunization
Ajax-Pickering CARP, in partnership with the Pickering Public Library, will be hosting a session
discussing immunization: what it is, why it is important, and how it can aid in living a healthy lifestyle.
The guest speaker for the evening will be Dr. Jay Keystone, MD, MSc, a recent recipient of the Order of
Canada, a Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto, a senior staff physician in the Tropical
Disease Unit at Toronto General Hospital and the director of Medisys Travel and Adult Immunization
Clinic in Toronto.
At the Central Library: Tuesday, November 3 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Please note that registration for this program will be facilitated by CARP, not the Pickering Public
Library. To register for this program, e-mail ajaxpickeringcarp@live.ca or call 905-509-1708.
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The Commons: Meet The Candidates
With the Federal Election coming soon, it is time to start thinking about your vote. Join us at the Central
Library on Thursday, September 17 at 7:00 pm when we host The Commons: Meet the Candidates. This
event will be an informal evening where candidates in the new Pickering-Uxbridge riding can introduce
themselves, outline the main objectives of their party, and answer questions. Candidates in attendance
will include:
Corneliu Chisu, Conservative Party
Jennifer O’Connell, Liberal Party
Pamela Downward, New Democratic Party
Anthony Navarro, Green Party
If you have a question that you would like answered, please submit it to thecommons@picnet.org.
At the Central Library: Thursday, September 17 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
What are the issues that matter to Pickering residents?
The Library will continue 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, or have suggestions for future
topics visit www.picnet.org/thecommons for details, send a message to thecommons@picnet.org
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Raising a Math Superstar
For parents, the start of another school year is filled with many emotions. Often, one of
these emotions is stress regarding how best to help your child succeed. Sunil Singh, a
former math teacher with over 20 years of experience and owner of The Right Angle, a
math education business, is coming to the Library to discuss how to best prepare your
child for excelling in math.
This seminar will be focused on the kindergarten to grade six Ontario curriculum and will give parents
background knowledge of the curriculum, provide strategies to assist children with homework, and discuss
how to alleviate phobias many children have about math.
Registration is required and begins September 1.
At the Central Library:
Tuesday, October 6 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Parent Resource Night
Help your child get ready for school by learning about the different resources available in
our community. We will be hosting a variety of local organizations showcasing what they
have to offer parents of children under five.
Wednesday, October 21 at 6:30 pm
Every Child Ready to Read
It’s never too early or too late to help your
child develop language and other early
literacy skills.
By talking, singing, reading, writing and
playing daily, you will assist your children in
getting ready to read.
These practices are easy to do with children
of all ages. You and your child can enjoy
them throughout the day - at home, in the
car, or anywhere you and your child spend time together.
The Pickering Public Library bases all their programming for children birth to five years on the Every
Child Ready to Read program, an early literacy program developed by the Public Library Association.
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For Children
Family Storytime (2 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.
Tuesdays at 10:00 am
September 15 to November 24
Saturdays at 10:30 am
from September 19 to November 28
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Tuesdays at 10:00 am
French 4 Tots (3 to 4 years)
In partnership with French 4 Tots, the Library offers
a program that introduces toddlers, preschoolers
and kindergarten children to the French language
in a fun and engaging way. We use songs, arts and
crafts, stories, and imaginative play to engage little
learners in a second language.
Thursdays from 10:00 am to 11:00 am
September 17, October 15 and November 19
Baby Storytime (0 to 18 months)
Learn how to include talking, singing and reading
into baby’s everyday play experiences. Storytime
is followed by time to play and socialize together
with other parents and babies.
Thursdays at 11:00 am
Baby and Tot Storytime
(0 to 36 months)
You and your child will enjoy stories, rhymes, and
action songs in this interactive drop-in storytime.
Storytime is followed by time to colour, scribble,
play and socialize together with other parents and
children in the open children’s area.
Mondays at 10:00 am
*No program scheduled for Monday, October 12
due to Thanksgiving.
Toddler Storytime
(18 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.
Thursdays at 10:00 am
Wednesdays at 10:00 am
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Families Getting Ready to Read
(1 to 4 years)
This hands-on, five week program, focuses on how
you can help your children 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
children. Parent/caregiver participation is required.
Previous attendance at storytime is recommended.
Younger siblings of participants are welcome but
registration is required for all children
attending. Registration begins September 1.
Fridays from 10:00 am to 11:00 am
September 18 to October 16
Get 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 recommended.
Children must be between the ages of 3 and 5 at
the time of registration. We cannot include younger
siblings of participants.
Mondays from 10:00 am to 11:00 am
October 19 to November 23
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 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
October 10 and November 14
Saturdays from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
September 19, October 24 and November 14
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 and interactive environment through
Toastmasters Youth Leadership.
Thursdays from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
October 15 to November 12
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For Children
Halloween Costume Exchange
(all ages)
Bring in your old costumes and find new ones! From
September 2 to September 18 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 select 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 costume. We will also take
costume props and accessories without costumes.
The Exchange Event will be held at the Pickering
Central Library from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on
Saturday, September 19. Ticket holders will be
able to select a costume beginning at 1:00 pm.
Non-ticket holders will be able to select a costume
beginning at 2:00 pm and are 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! All left over costumes will be taken to
the Salvation Army Thrift Store in Pickering at the
end of the day on September 19.
Saturday, September 19 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
DDSB PA Day Board Games
(6 to 12 years)
Join us for board games at the Library!
Friday, October 9 at 2:00 pm
DDSB PA Day Movie: Snow
White (Rated G)
Snow White, pursued by a jealous and evil Queen,
hides away with dwarves. After being fed a poison
apple, she is saved by the kiss of a handsome
prince.
DCDSB PA Day Halloween
Crafternoon (6 to 12 years)
Looking for something exciting to do for your
DCDSB PA Day? Children can get crafty with
different Halloween themed supplies. Explore,
imagine and create… and make sure to dress for
mess! Parents of children 6 to 9 years are asked to
stay in the room.
Friday, October 23 from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Halloween Family Party
(all ages)
Come have a 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.
Parade will start at 2:00 pm followed by activities.
Saturday, October 24 from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
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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 mess!
Registration is required and begins November 3.
Friday, November 20 at 10:00 am
Saturday, November 21 at 2:00 pm
Friday, November 20 at 2:00 pm
Saturday, November 21 at 10:00 am
Celebrate Winter: Art Project
(6 to 12 years)
Join us for a fun winter themed art project. Create
a beautiful seasonal sign to hang on your door or
anywhere in your home.
Registration is required and begins November 3.
Friday, November 20 at 2:00 pm
Friday, November 20 at 10:00 am
Celebrate Winter: Photo Contest
(12 years 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 Indigo 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.
Entries can start being submitted as of November
28 and must be received by December 31. All
entries will be posted on the Library’s Facebook.
Celebrate Winter: The Mitten
Tree and More (all ages)
Calling all knitters, crocheters, sewers, makers
and givers! Inspired by the children’s book “The
Mitten Tree” by Candace Christiansen, the Library
will be showcasing a Mitten Tree!
We are calling out to the public to Pay it Forward
by making, giving, or buying mittens, hats, gloves
or scarves. Come hang them on our Mitten Tree
or throughout the Library! All mittens, hats, gloves
and scarves will be donated to Herizon House.
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.
At all branches:
From November 20 to December 20
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For Children
Science Fair Preparation Workshop (grades 3 to 12)
Join us for these workshops facilitated by guest presenter Raveena Ratnasingam and explore your inner
scientist! This program will teach participants how to research and prepare for an official science fair.
These workshops will help participants master what it takes to present a science project or demonstration
and learn how to qualify for a science fair. It is recommended for participants to attend both workshops, but
is not required. All participants will be able to enter the Library’s science fair on Saturday, March 5, 2016.
Registration is required and starts September 1.
Workshop 1: Tuesday, November 17 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Workshop 2: Tuesday, February 2 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Science Fair: Saturday, March 5
Movie Afternoons (all ages)
Get your popcorn, snacks and drinks and come to the Central Library for Movie Afternoons!
Frozen: Sing Along
Edition (Rated PG)
Experience Frozen like never before! Follow the
lyrics with a bouncing snowflake and sing along
to your favourite songs!
Tuesday, December 29 at 2:00 pm
Despicable Me
(Rated PG)
When a criminal mastermind uses a trio of
orphan girls as pawns for a grand scheme, he
finds that their love is profoundly changing him
for the better.
Wednesday, December 30 at 2:00 pm
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For Teens
Candy Sushi (10 to 14 years)
It takes years to perfect the art of making sushi, but
we can teach you how to become an expert candy
sushi chef in just one night! Join us for some
sugar-filled fun and become the best itamae
(Japanese for “chef”) around!
Wednesday, September 23 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Anime Night (10 to 16 years)
Obsessed with anime? We are too! Connect with
fellow anime buffs and choose your favourite film to
watch (with pizza, and other anime-themed activities
of course)! Costumes welcomed!
Wednesday, October 14 from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Book in a Jar (13 to 18 years)
September 27 to October 3 is Banned Books Week!
This year, Young Adult books are the focus. Did you
know that YA books are challenged more frequently
than any other type of book?
During Banned Books Week, stop by the Central or
Petticoat Creek Library to celebrate the freedom to
read and guess what banned YA books are in the
jars! Correct guesses will be entered in a draw to
win a $15 Indigo gift card.
Contestants must be between the ages of 13-18.
Only one entry per teen. Contest ends on October
3rd and there will be one winner at each branch.
Winners will be contacted October 5.
At Central Library and Petticoat Creek Branch:
September 27 to October 3
The Writing Rainbow
Halloween Spooktacular
(13 to 30 years)
Sharing is scaring! Join the Writing Rainbow, a
LGBTQ writing group for under 30’s in Durham
Region.
”Chill the audience with your mouth-sounds when
you perform your poetry, prose or song at the
Writing Rainbow Halloween Spooktacular. Embrace
themes of the uncanny, the strange, the weird, even
the scary. That’s often how we LGBT folks are seen.
Let’s claim that power.”
Murder Mystery (14 to 18 years)
Are you ready to attend a party and solve a (fake)
murder, on Halloween? Register and join us for a
fright night at the Library. Put on your detective hat,
enjoy snacks and don’t forget to dress up! This will
be the best Hallowe’en yet!
Saturday, October 31 from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Legin Knits
(13 to 18 years)
Legin Knits has caught the eye of celebrities and
brands worldwide: Roots, Common, and Kardinal
Official are just a few who
are hooked on Legin Knit’s
urban crochet style.
Now, the founder and
designer Nigel “Legin” John
is coming here to teach us
how he does it!
Wednesday, November 11 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
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For Teens
Talking the Walking Dead (14 to 18 years)
Zombie-fanatics… The Walking Dead is back in full, deadly, swing!
Come and “Talk the Walk” every week for an in-depth discussion on
what is happening. How can Rick and the Clan survive this season?
Who is next on the chopping block?
Tuesdays from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
October 27, November 10 and 24 and December 8
Afterschool Drop-In with The Youth Centre (12 to 21 years)
Youth are invited to join Library staff, and staff from the Youth Centre for a
fun, engaging after school drop in with free laughs and free snacks.
September 17 to December 3
Be a Volunteer for Your Library!
Apply for these great opportunities before October 23rd.
For more information on these positions and how to apply, go to
www.picnet.org/VolunteerOpportunities.
Any hours spent participating in these roles will be credited as valid
hours towards your high school community service requirement.
Children’s Program Helper (grades 9 to 12)
The Library is seeking volunteers to assist with our children’s
programs, taking place mainly at the Petticoat Creek Branch and
Central Library. Shifts could include days, evenings, and weekend hours. We are looking for teens
who: enjoy working with children, are enthusiastic team players and will actively participate in
assigned programs and complete tasks.
Under the direction of the Children’s Staff in charge of the program, volunteers may perform a
combination of the following tasks: program room set-up and take down, crowd control, client seating
and hands on support help with crafts, games and other activities.
Teen Advisory Group (grades 8 to 12)
The Teen Advisory Group (TAG) is a group of teens who CARE about the library! TAG members help
to plan and promote programs, promote teen reading, and strive to create a great environment for
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Happy Handicrafters
Creating lovely textiles like quilts, fibre art, rugs, knitting or
needlepoint tapestries is very satisfying but often solitary.
Why not pack up your needles and thread and join us for an
afternoon of sharing ideas and socializing while working on
your projects? Knitters, quilters, embroiderers, and other
handicrafters of all skill levels are welcome.
September 10, September 24, October 8, October 22,
November 5, November 19, December 3 and December 17
Ancestry.com: Library Edition
Did you know that genealogy research is one of the fastest growing hobbies? If you are interested in
learning more about your own ancestry, join us at the Central Library when our Ancestry databases will be
showcased by the Local History Librarian. More information can be found on page 16.
Tuesday, September 15 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Reading Nutrition Labels
It is becoming more and more complicated to make healthy food choices. This is especially true when
trying to decipher food nutrition labels. Lisa Ireland, a Registered Dietician at Loblaws Pickering, will have
a conversation with participants about what information we should be focusing on when reading a nutrition
label, what foods we should be eating, what foods we should be avoiding and if the Canada Food Guide is
still relevant.
Tuesday, September 22 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Zen Doodling
In this busy, bustling world we all need to find moments of calm. The
practice of zen doodling allows us to find those moments. Join us at the
library for a zen doodling workshop as artist Heather Gailey explains
what zen doodling is, why it is important, and leads participants through
exercises to unleash their own creativity and find stillness.
Tuesday, November 17 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

For Adults
Workshop #1: How to Easily Attract
Customers Who Are Eager to Buy Your
Products and Services in Any Economy
Discover how to easily attract profitable prospects
that are ready to buy from you. You’ll learn a simple
5 step process to identify buyers of your product
or service and how to easily avoid frustration from
those that will never buy from you.
Wednesday, September 23 at 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Workshop #2: How to Easily Get Prospects to
Choose You Over Your Competition
Discover how to stand out from your competition
and easily capture more of your prospect’s attention
and money. Learn 4 different strategies to give your
customers compelling reasons to buy from you and
position you as the obvious choice in your
marketplace.
Wednesday, September 30 at 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Workshop #3: How to Make More Money With
Less Hassle in 3 Simple Steps
To double your business in 6 months or less you
must implement proper business growth systems.
You’ll discover a simple 3 step process to grow your
business in any economy that will explode your
sales and profits.
Wednesday, October 7 at 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Workshop #4: How to Easily Get a Steady
Stream of Customers and Make All the Money
You Like With Less Stress
To work less, earn more and grow your business
you need to implement effective marketing systems
that will convince your customers to take action
immediately. You’ll discover 3 systems that you can
easily implement to get a steady stream of custom-
ers who are eager and ready to buy from you..
Workshop #5: How to Quickly Build an Army of
Super Excited Partners Eager to Promote Your
Products and Services
Discover the smartest and most profitable ways to
expand your business and increase sales by
utilizing the power of strategic partnerships. You’ll
learn the top 15 reasons why you need to take
advantage of strategic alliances and how this will
instantly boost your profits.
Business Growth Workshops
Learn how to simplify your life, multiply your profits and have fun growing your
business without spending more money on advertising.
This business growth workshop series is for small business owners who are ready to take action for
business growth. Discover the quickest path to increase your sales by implementing a proven
marketing system for fast, predictable results.
In each workshop, you will discover business growth strategies that will dramatically increase your
sales and improve your bottom line. It is recommended for participants to attend all workshops, but is
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Seniors’ Social
Join us every Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 pm at
the Central Library for coffee and conversation
at our Seniors’ Social. This fun gathering
features dominoes, cards, board games and
lively discussion. If you are a senior looking for
an informal gathering, come out and take part!
Tuesdays at 2:00 pm
In a Book Club or Thinking of Forming One?
The Pickering Public Library has over 50 book club sets (and growing!) to make it
easier for book clubs to get the books they need to run a book club meeting.
A book club set is a canvas bag containing 12 copies of the same title along with
book discussion questions. Some sets have an additional copy in large print or in
audiobook and DVD format where available. These sets can be checked out for 6
weeks.
What’s more, book club sets can be reserved up to 18 months in advance so that you
can plan your book club’s reading list ahead of time. No last-minute rush for books!
The reservation page as well as great tips and resources for book clubs can be found
at www.picnet.org/bookclubs.
How-To in 10 Festival
The How-to in 10 Festival will return to the
Pickering Central Library for its fourth year on
Saturday, May 28, 2016.
Join us for a day of learning beyond books as
library staff, community partners, cultural
organizations and local businesses demonstrate
how to do a variety of skills in 10 minutes or less.
Stay tuned for more information regarding the
festival and how you can take part!
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Your City
Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Pickering Civic Complex.
Connect with your Mayor and Members of Council, meet City staff,
and learn about all of the unique experiences, programs, services and
memorable events that your City has to offer. Listen to the chime of the
clock tower bells that strike on the hour and every half hour, stimulate
your imagination at the Central Library and explore the rich history of Pickering through PADA– a digital
archive and research database. Join us for light refreshments, live musical performances, free family
activities, exciting giveaways and more!
Saturday, October 3 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
The Civic Complex will be the main welcome centre for Doors Open Pickering. Your
City is one of the many destinations of the Doors Open tour.
The Great Cake Showcase
As part of the Your City event, the Library invites the community to participate in the Great Cake
Showcase. Entrants are encouraged to create and decorate a cake or cupcakes inspired by their
favourite book.
All entries must be prepared before being brought to the Library. Entries will be judged by the public
and one cake will go home with the People’s Choice Award.
While we cannot guarentee a nut-free environment, we encourage entrants to refrain from using
products that contain nuts in their submission. Due to allergies, cakes will not be consumed on site.
One cake entry per person. Entries will be returned.
At the Central Library: Saturday, October 3 from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm
Cake drop-off: 10:30 am to 11:00 am Cake viewing: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Contest winners announced: 3:00 pm Cake pick-up: 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Culture Days
The Pickering City Hall and Central Library celebrates their 25th
birthday this year and to mark the occasion we are getting
creative with a community art project. Join us by writing or
drawing about your favourite memory of the Central Library or
making a wish for the library’s future. Memories and wishes
created by participants will be displayed in the library at the Your
City event on October 3.
At the Central Library: Saturday, September 26 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

For Adults
Wednesday, September 23 and Wednesday, December 2 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Tuesday, September 15 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and Wednesday, October 7 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Wednesday, September 30 and Wednesday, December 9 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Ancestry.com: Library Edition
Ancestry.com is one of the most popular sites for researching your family tree. Did you
know you can access it in the Library for free? This class will include an introduction to
good genealogy practices with a hands-on demonstration of how to search Ancestry.
com to find information about your family. This program is aimed at both beginner and
experienced genealogists.
Keyboards and Mice
Learn basic keyboarding and mouse skills for your laptop or desktop computer. It is
recommended that you take this class if you have never taken a technology class at the
library before.
Using a Computer
Learn about the basics of a computer operating system (OS): understand the file
system, how to create files and folders, edit, delete, copy files, printing, launching
programs and more using Windows.
Computer Security
Learn skills and strategies to keep your computer, information and privacy safe while
online. Join us as we discuss how to identify different viruses, symptoms of an infected
computer, internet security and how to create secure passwords.
Android Tablets and Phones
Are you new to the Android tablet or phone family? This class is for beginners to intro-
duce them to the Android operating system. Please bring your device with you to class to
get a richer experience.
LEARNINGLABCheck out the popular technology classes in the Library Learning Lab. All classes take place at the
Central Library. Registration is required and begins September 1 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.
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LEARNINGLABCheck out the popular technology classes in the Library Learning Lab. All classes take place at the
Central Library. Registration is required and begins September 1 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.
iPads and iPhones
Are you new to the Apple iPad or iPhone? This class is for beginners to the Apple iOS
operating system. Please bring your device with you to class to get a richer experience.
Cloud Computing
In this class, we will show you what “cloud computing” is and its benefits. We will
discuss and focus upon Google’s web services, like Google Drive and Gmail. If
you have a Gmail account, you will have a richer experience.
Facebook
Learn about the world’s largest social network: Facebook. After you take this class,
you’ll know the basics of Facebook, including Timelines, News Feed, and more.
Attendees must have a valid email address and a Facebook account prior to the class.
Planning Your Vacation Online or On the Go
Use the power of the internet to plan your next vacation. Learn which websites to
use to look up the best prices for flights and hotels, download mobile apps that will
help you learn a new language and do translations, and even do a virtual 3D street
tour of your target vacation destination.
Shopping for Tech
Learn how to shop for that new tablet, smartphone, dSLR camera, or computer.
This workshop will help you determine what you need and teach you the basics
of what you need to know so you can ask the right questions when shopping.
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At the Library
Thank You!
The Library would like to acknowledge the Northumberland Durham Society of
Architects for their generous donation towards the purchase of materials to deepen the
community’s understanding and appreciation of the importance of architecture.
With these funds, the Library has purchased additional books on architecture for both
adults and children, as well as Lego, Duplo and 3-D architecture puzzles to enhance
children’s programs.
Homework Help 24/7
It’s Sunday evening and the big project you need to finish is due tomorrow.
Sound familiar? No need to worry! Pickering Public Library has lots of
online resources available to help you make the grade, even when the
Library is closed.
From kindergarten to grade 12 and beyond, the Library has you covered!
Click on Digital Library at www.picnet.org to find everything you need
More eBooks, Less Wait Time!
Library clients will now have access to a much larger selection of
downloadable eBooks and eAudiobooks. Pickering Public Library is now offering
thousands of new titles with the addition of the new 3M collection.
Download eBooks to your desktop or download the app and read or listen to your
books on your device. Available for iOS, Android or your online at www.picnet.org.
More FREE Online Learning Available at Your Library
Pickering Public Library is pleased to offer free access to more online learning!
Lynda Library is a popular video training service that provides online courses for
learning the very latest in commercial software, creative & graphic arts, and
business skills. Using Lynda, you can learn how to use Microsoft Windows,
Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, AutoCAD, and much more, all in the comfort of your
home or on the go, 24/7.
Lynda is used by some of the world’s leading companies and governments to pro-
vide technology and business training for their employees. Each course is hosted by an industry leader
in their respective field, and is provided to you in a high quality visual format. You can even go mobile
and access Lynda on your tablet or smartphone. To start learning visit www.picnet.org.
A can plan your book club’s reading list ahead of time. No last-minute rush for books! The
reservation page as well as great tips and resources for book clubs can be found at www.
picnet.org/bookclubs.
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Holiday Hours
All branches of the Pickering Public
Library will be closed on the following
dates:
Labour Day
Sunday, September 6
Monday, September 7
Thanksgiving
Sunday, October 11
Monday, October 12
Christmas Holidays
Sunday, December 20
Thursday, December 24 (close at 1:00 pm)
Friday, December 25
Saturday, December 26
Sunday, December 27
New Years
Thursday, December 31 (close at 1:00 pm)
Friday, January 1, 2016
Don’t forget we’re open 24/7 online!

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