This document is a newsletter from the Pickering Public Library that provides information about programs and events for June to August 2016. It outlines registration details and accessibility information. It then lists numerous children's, teen and adult programs covering topics like the summer reading club, storytimes, movies, crafts, science activities and more. Location and contact details are provided at the end.

1. June to August 2016
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2. What’s
Inside
REGISTRATION
Programs marked with ® require registration.
*Children’s program registration begins June 21 unless otherwise indicated.
*Teen & Adult program registration begins June 7.
Registration can be completed online at www.picnet.org, via phone, or in-person.
ACCESSIBILITY
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
Children
Summer Reading Club ...............................................................................................................2
Programs & Events ......................................................................................................................3
Teens
Teen Advisory Group ..................................................................................................................6
Programs & Events ......................................................................................................................7
Technology
PPL Connect...................................................................................................................................9
Learning Lab Programs ............................................................................................................11
Technology @ Your Library .....................................................................................................12
Adults
Programs & Events ....................................................................................................................13
Partnership Programs...............................................................................................................13
eLearning ......................................................................................................................................14
Hours and Locations .............................................................................................................15
/PPLibrary @pickeringpublib @pickeringlibrary @TeensPPL
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3. www.picnet.org/tdsrc
Join us to celebrate the start of our TD Summer Reading Club! This
year we will be starting off with a magic show, starring the magician
Peter Mennie! Be sure to bring your lawn chairs and blankets.
After the performance, children will also get to register for the
reading club and do activities with our partners from Ontario Early
Years and Ontario Power Generation! The Fire Department will be
joining us with a fire truck and Sparky the Fire Dog.
Mon. July 4 | 10:00-11:30 am
Central Library
Mon. July 4 | 2:00-3:30 pm
Petticoat Creek Branch
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4. STORYTIME
Baby & Tot Storytime
(birth to 36 months)
You and your child will enjoy
stories, rhymes, and action
songs in this interactive drop-in
storytime.
Thursdays | July 14-Aug. 18 | 11:00 am
Central Library
Mondays* | July 11-Aug. 15 | 10:00 am
*Excluding Aug. 1 for Civic Holiday
Petticoat Creek Branch
Family Storytime
(2 to 5 years)
Full of stories, rhymes, music and
movement meant to engage you
and your child.
Tuesdays | July 12-Aug. 16 | 10:00 am
Central Library
Storytime Plus (2 to 5 years)
Explore a different theme each
week through stories and songs.
Create something fun to take
home that will reinforce the
theme.
Thursdays | July 14-Aug. 18 | 2:00 pm
Central Library
Wednesdays | July 13-Aug. 17
10:00 am
Petticoat Creek Branch
Children
SUMMER READING CLUB
® Jungle Cat World
(6 to 12 years)
Our friends at Jungle Cat World
will introduce you to some of their
wild animals in this fun interactive
presentation. *Due to limited
space, parents who plan to stay in
the room must register with their
child.
Sat. July 9 | 2:00-3:00 pm
Central Library
® Wild About Birds
(3 to 7 years)
Find out what birds eat, examine
real bird’s nests, and create a bird
feeder to take home.
Mon. July 11 | 9:30-10:30 am
Central Library
Mon. July 11 | 2:00-3:00 pm
Petticoat Creek Branch
Storytime & TD SRC at
Millennium Square
(birth to 12 years)
Bring your blanket or lawn chairs
and enjoy stories with your child.
There will be time after stories for
children to do TD SRC reporting.
Mondays* | July 11-Aug. 15 | 11:00 am
*Excluding Aug. 1 for Civic Holiday
Millennium Square, Pickering
Crafternoon (6 to 12 years)
Explore, imagine, and create... and
make sure to dress for mess!
Tuesdays | July 12-Aug. 16
2:00-3:30 pm
Central Library
Thursdays | July 14-Aug. 18
2:00-3:30 pm
Petticoat Creek Branch
Lego Building Club
(6 to 12 years)
Use your imagination and
building skills! Lego is provided.
Saturdays | July 30 & Aug. 20
2:00-3:30 pm
Central Library
Saturdays | July 9 & Aug. 13
2:00-3:30 pm
Petticoat Creek Branch
MOVIES AT CENTRAL
Minions (Rated G)
Wed. July 13 | 6:30 pm
The Good Dinosaur
(Rated G)
Wed. July 20 | 6:30 pm
Goosebumps (Rated PG)
Wed. July 27 | 6:30 pm
The Land Before Time
(Rated G)
Wed. Aug. 3 | 6:30 pm
Zootopia (Rated G)
Wed. Aug. 10 | 6:30 pm ® Indicates registration required3

5. ® Wild About Falconry
(6 to 12 years)
The Ontario Falconry Centre
visits for a hands-on meet and
greet with their birds. Learn some
amazing falconry facts.
Sat. July 16 | 2:00-3:00 pm
Central Library
Sat. July 16 | 10:00-11:00 am
Petticoat Creek Branch
® Wild About Zoo to You
(6 to 12 years)
Get up close and personal with
some slithery, scaly, and furry
friends with a safe and interactive
presentation by Zoo to You.
Sat. July 23
Class A: 1:30-2:30 pm
Class B: 2:45-3:45 pm
Central Library
Sat. July 23
Class A: 9:30-10:30 am
Class B: 10:45-11:45 am
Petticoat Creek Branch
Wild About Art With
DeSerres (6 to 12 years)
Create some wild summer art
projects with Pickering DeSerres.
Mon. July 25 | 2:00-3:00 pm
Mon. Aug. 8 | 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Central Library
Fri. July 29 | 2:00-3:00 pm
Fri. Aug 12 | 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Petticoat Creek Branch
SUMMER READING CLUB
Wild Wind Chimes and
Suncatchers (6 to 8 years)
Learn about the wind and sun by
making your own wind chime and
suncatcher!
Thurs. July 21 | 2:00-3:00 pm
Central Library
Wed. July 20 | 10:00-11:00 am
Petticoat Creek Branch
® Wildly Take Flight
(8 to 12 years)
Examine bird skeletons and wings
to find out how birds fly. Use what
you learned to make your own
flying machine.
Mon. July 11 | 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Central Library
Mon. July 11 | 3:30-4:30 pm
Petticoat Creek Branch
Wild Scavenger Hunt
(6 to 12 years)
Join us for a wild scavenger hunt
inside the Library.
Thurs. July 14 | 2:00-3:00 pm
Central Library
Wed. July 13 | 10:00-11:00 am
Petticoat Creek Branch
Children
A Wild Puppet Show
(2 to 5 years)
Join us for a wild puppet show
and make something fun to take
home.
Thurs. July 28 | 2:00-3:00 pm
Central Library
Wed. July 27 | 10:00-11:00 am
Petticoat Creek Branch
Wild About Weather
(9 to 12 years)
Do some hands on experiments
to learn about the science behind
tornados, wind, and much more.
Thurs. July 28 | 2:00-3:00 pm
Central Library
Wed. July 27 | 10:00-11:00 am
Petticoat Creek Branch
Wild About Dinosaurs
(6 to 12 years)
Using a ROM (Royal Ontario
Museum) EduKit, kids will have
fun learning about dinosaurs
through hands on activities.
Thurs. Aug. 4 | 2:00-3:00 pm
Central Library
Wed. Aug. 3 | 10:00-11:00 am
Petticoat Creek Branch
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6. ® Indicates registration required
SUMMER READING CLUB
® The Wild Planet Up Close
(8 to 12 years)
Take a closer look at the world and
discover the unexpected. Using
magnifying glasses, examine
exoskeletons, feathers, geodes,
and petals. *Registration begins
July 26.
Thurs. Aug. 11 | 2:00-3:00 pm
Central Library
Wed. Aug. 10 | 10:00-11:00 am
Petticoat Creek Branch
® Wild About Bugs
(5 to 7 years)
They may be tiny but more bugs
than people inhabit the Earth!
This hands on program will be
both inside and outside if weather
permits. Parents must stay
with child during the program.
*Registration begins July 26.
Sat. Aug. 13 | 2:00-3:30 pm
Central Library
Sat. Aug. 13 | 10:00-11:30 am
Petticoat Creek Branch
Wild and Wacky Music
(6 to 12 years)
Make a variety of wild and wacky
instruments.
Thurs. Aug. 18 | 2:00-3:00 pm
Central Library
Wed. Aug. 17 | 10:00-11:00 am
Petticoat Creek Branch
Children
Summer Contests
The Library has contests running throughout the summer.
Visit our contest page for more details!
www.picnet.org/contests
Child Safety
@ Your Library
We enjoy seeing your child using the Library and would like to
make sure your visit is as pleasant as possible.
The Child & Family Services Act states that it is the parent’s
responsibility to care for and ensure the safety of their child at all
times.
Is my child old enough to leave unattended at the Library?
Infant - 9 years: No child in this age range should ever be left
unattended. Your child must be able to see you and you must be
able to see them at all times. Parents or caregivers who do not
attend a program with their child under 10 years of age must
remain on the premises. No child under the age of 12 should be
left as a caregiver for younger siblings.
A Wild Summer Dance Party (12 years and under)
Come celebrate the end of the TD Summer Reading Club with a dance
party! Musician Erik Traplin will be performing!
Wed. Aug. 24 | 10:00-11:00 am
Central Library
Wed. Aug. 24 | 2:00-3:00 pm
Petticoat Creek Branch
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7. Teen Advisory Group (TAG)
The TAG logo was created by
members Lindsay V. and Natasha K.
Mission Statement
The Teen Advisory Group will help to create a welcoming atmosphere
that encourages teens to become life-long library users, while providing
library-related services to youth in a fun and friendly environment.
2015 Highlights
How-To in 10 Festival, May 2015
“What made this event fun was the sense of welcoming and
positivity present at the festival. Even if the visitors to our booth
had trouble following our directions or struggled to follow the
steps exactly, they did not become discouraged; everyone was
laughing and remained positive, which added to the fun
experience of the event.”– Lindsay V.
City of Pickering Annual Tree Lighting and
Fireworks, December 2015
“I really enjoyed working with my peers, I think that it helped
everyone on TAG bond and work on team building. After that
experience I was more comfortable with all of the members. My
time was well spent because I got to see all of the kids enjoying
themselves while making the crafts.”– Ally Z.
Want to be a part of TAG? Check back in September for opportunities starting later this year.
A & E
Alex & Elaine - Teen Staff
TAG Executives: Lindsay V., Gwyneth D., Alex R.TAG Members: Josh D., Ally Z., Rohita N.,
Jaime G., Shevien R., Shelby M., Wynette W.,
Apple G., Kelly Z., Precious A., Thashmini S.,
Pirreyanth S., Marcus N., Ruth H., Natasha K.
Sharing a love of reading is
important to TAG members,
so we created a readers’
advisory program called TAG
Recommends, in which our
members’favourite books
are on display (with that
member’s name clearly
visible) for other teens to
discover and enjoy.
TAG
Recommends
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8. Teens
POP-UP PARTIES
Survivor (13 to 19 years)
Are you a true Survivor? Come
outside of the library and test your
skill with Robert and his team,
from Survival Central.
Wed. July 27 | 2:00-4:00 pm
Central Library
Spiked Punch
(13 to 19 years)
Join us down at Millennium
Square for volleyball! Challenge
staff or friends to a game, play for
prizes, eat snacks, and drink some
punch! What did you think we
meant?!
Wed. Aug. 3 | 2:00-4:00 pm
Millennium Square - Beach
Grace Your Face
(13 to 19 years)
Join us at the Petticoat Creek
library for our Henna Pop Up
Party! Learn to make refreshing
face masks from natural materials
you can find in your kitchen
cupboards!
Wed. Aug. 24 | 2:00-4:00 pm
Petticoat Creek Branch
THANK GOODNESS
IT’S SUMMER! (TGIS)
Welcome to our new & improved
“Thank Goodness It’s Summer”
challenge, formerly known
as the Teen Summer Reading
Club. Challenge yourself to new
activities, new books, and have an
unbelievable summer! Visit your
local branch to sign-up!
TGIS Launch Party
(12 to 19 years)
Celebrate, and of course join, the
TGIS challenge. We have music,
active games, prizes and snacks
galore!
Tues. July 5 | 2:00-4:00 pm
Central Library
TGIS Wrap Up Party
(12 to 19 years)
Pizza, anyone? Let’s wrap this TGIS
challenge up and give away some
extra prizes. Drop in and end the
summer right.
Fri. Aug. 26 | 6:00-8:00 pm
Central Library
TGIS Elite Draw
(12 to 19 years)
Swing by the library to cash in on
all that summer reading you have
been doing. Prizes are absolutely
epic.
Sat. Sept. 10 | 1:00-4:00 pm
Central Library
Exam Study
Wi-Fi, space, and snacks. Need we
say more? Exam study beginning
Monday, June 20.
See website for dates & times.
Teen Tuesdays in the Lab
(13 to 19 years)
Claim the computer lab all to
yourselves. Teens Only! Library
card not required.
Tuesdays | May 31 to July 19
4:00-8:00 pm
Central Library
Afterschool Drop-In
(13 to 19 years)
Why not come to the Library
for free snacks, PS gaming, or a
competitive round of cards?
Thursdays | June 2 to June 30
3:30-5:00 pm
Central Library
Together We Hang
Youth on the Autism Spectrum
are paired with a volunteer -
their peer, for a social gathering
fostering inclusion, acceptance
and friendship. This program is
offered by FOOTPRINTS 4 Autism
in partnership with the Library.
Wednesdays | 4:00 pm
Central Library
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9. ® Comedy Workshop
(14 to 18 years)
Learn to execute the joke of the
year. Maliaka Bryce conducts
a three-part workshop that
concludes with you on the Ajax
Yuk-Yuk’s stage!
Part 1: Mon. July 18 | 1:00-3:30 pm
Part 2: Wed. July 20 | 1:00-3:30 pm
Part 3: Fri. July 22 | 1:00-3:30 pm
Central Library
Part 4: Ajax Yuk Yuk’s TBA
Broken Silence Records
Workshop (13 to 24 years)
Are you interested in entering
the music industry? Attend this
session to hear tips and tricks on
what it means to enter Canada’s
music business. And yes, the
second session is for parents who
need some questions answered
too!
Teens: Mon. Aug. 8 | 1:30-3:30 pm
Parents: Tues. Aug. 9 | 6:30-8:30 pm
Central Library
Teens
Trivia (13 to 19 years)
Test out your knowledge about
current trends in pop culture
(yes, you are voting the topics).
Enjoy some music, snacks, and
giveaways!
Thursdays | July 7 & Aug. 4
7:00-8:30 pm
Central Library
Thursdays | July 21 & Aug. 18
7:00-8:30 pm
Petticoat Creek Branch
® Dress Your Tech
(13 to 19 years)
Spruce up those USB sticks, give
your headphones a new look, or
create a popsicle phone case!
Wed. July 13 | 2:00-3:30 pm
Central Library
Mon. Aug. 15 | 2:00-3:30 pm
Petticoat Creek Branch
Photography Club
(13 to 19 years)
Learn how to take a perfect
picture or chat with other
photography lovers. Bring your
own device or experiment with
ours.
Thursdays | July 28, Aug. 25
7:00-8:00 pm
Central Library
Thursdays | July 14, Aug. 11
7:00-8:00 pm
Petticoat Creek Branch
® Library Lock In
(14 to 18 years)
Ever wonder what goes on after
hours at the Library? Take part in
our first ever Library Lock In! This
is an all-nighter filled with games,
activities, movies, music, and lots
of food!
Permission slips will be at the
Central Library and Petticoat
Creek Branch. These must be
filled out and returned one week
prior to the event date. Bring your
own sleeping bag and pillow (but
really, who plans on sleeping?!).
Sat. Aug. 20 - Sun. Aug. 21
4:30 pm-7:30 am
Central Library
We’re on Snapchat! @TeensPPL
Add us for contests, program updates, & hilarity.
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10. CONNECTING with the Pickering community.

11. LIBRARY WITHOUT WALLS
PPL Connect will strengthen the Library’s role as a community hub by bringing technology
outside of the Library’s walls. The PPL Connect team will provide outreach at community
events, technology pop-ups & training classes, and WiFi hotspot lending.
LEARN USEFUL SKILLS
PPL Connect aims to support and assist the
Pickering community in learning how-to:
Use smartphones
Code simple circuits & robots
Print or design a 3D object
Edit video
Protect your privacy & be safe online
& so much more!

12. Learning
Lab
® Ancestry.ca Library
Edition
Practise your searching skills and
meet other family researchers in a
relaxed learning environment.
Wed. June 29 | 1:30-3:30 pm
Thurs. Aug. 25 | 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Central Library
Filmmaking
Learn all about the filmmaking
process from script to finished
product. This workshop will show
you how to write a basic script in
proper screenplay format using
free tools, teach you how to shoot
and use a camera, how to do basic
editing, and more. Participants
will be required to act and be part
of the film crew. The script for this
workshop will be provided.
Wed. Aug. 10 | 1:30-4:30 pm
Central Library
ASK ME ANYTHING (AMA)
Discover answers together with
AMAs (Ask Me Anything). Drop
in with your questions and learn
something new!
AMA: Cloud Computing
Wed. July 6 | 1:30-3:30 pm
Central Library
AMA: Outdoor
Photography
Learn photographic theory in an
AMA then apply this knowledge
in an interactive session by
photographing flowers and
structures outside of the Library. If
you have a digital camera, please
bring it along. This class focuses
on DSLR style cameras only.
Wed. July 13 | 1:30-4:30 pm
Central Library
AMA: Android Tablets &
Phones
Wed. July 20 | 1:30-3:30 pm
Central Library
AMA: Windows 10
Wed. July 27 | 1:30-3:30 pm
Central Library
AMA: iPads & iPhones
Wed. Aug. 3 | 1:30-3:30 pm
Central Library
Families & Robots
Open to all ages. Learn how to
control and program Ollie, Dot
and Dash, the Library’s robots!
Wed. Aug. 17 | 1:30-3:30 pm
Central Library
Repurpose That Old
Computer
Do you have an old computer
laying around your house that
is not being used? Learn how
to repurpose that old computer
and make it functional once
again using free and open source
software.
Wed. Aug. 24 | 1:30-4:30 pm
Central Library
® Indicates registration required
Online Learning
www.picnet.org/eLearning
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13. Technology @ Your Library
Want to learn how to use your new gadget? Stop by the Tech Desk at Central for some help!
Computers & Internet
Discover
Something New
3D printers, robots & litteBits (pictured to the
left) are just some of what we have to offer.
You can also discover:
Chromebooks
SnapCircuits
LEGO Mindstorm
3D Design Software
Stop Motion Animation
MaKey MaKey
& more!
Speak with tech experts at the Central Library
to learn about all of the cool technology
available to you!
What do you have access to?
4 hours of daily internet time with your library card
Unlimited use of eResources
Unlimited use of the Microsoft Office 2013 Suite
Access to printers and scanners
* Unlimited WiFi at all library locations
iMac Software
Adobe Creative Suite CS6
Pages, Numbers, & Keynote
GarageBand
Blender
iMovie
There are over 50 Windows computers at the Central Library plus many more at the Petticoat Creek and Claremont branches.
iMacs (Central Library) and Chromebooks (Petticoat Creek & Central Library) are also available for use within the library.
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14. ® Life After Debt
Hosted by World Financial Group,
this workshop teaches you how to
keep more money in your pocket.
Tues. June 21 | 7:00 pm
Tues. July 19 | 7:00 pm
Central Library
® Older Adults Tech Club
Discuss and learn about new
technologies in a relaxed, easy-
going atmosphere with light
refreshments.
Thursdays | June 16, July 21, Aug. 25
10:00 am-12:00 pm
Central Library
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
JUNE IS SENIORS’MONTH!
2016 marks the 32nd
anniversary
of Seniors’Month in Ontario!
Recognize the contributions
seniors make to our communities.
To celebrate, there will be special
activities each week of June
during the Seniors’Social.
For more information, visit
www.seniors.gov.on.ca.
® Indicates registration required
Adults
COMMUNITY
PARTNERSHIPS
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 | June 2, July 7, Aug. 4
6:00 pm
Central Library
ICCAD
The Indo-Canadian Cultural
Association of Durham (ICCAD)
was organized in 2006 to
celebrate India’s Heritage. Once
a month ICCAD hosts a Seniors’
Group. All are welcome.
Thurs. June 9, Fri. July 15, Fri. Aug 12
11:00 am
Central Library
Pickering Township
Historical Society Meetings
Enjoy a presentation and
discussion on different historical
topics each month. Historical
Society meetings are open to the
public and all are welcome.
Tues. June 14 | 7:30 pm
Central Library
*No Meetings in July and August*
ACCEIO
Afghan Canadian Cultural
and Educational International
Organization (ACCEIO)’s vision
is to strengthen the Afghan-
Canadian community by
providing access to programs
that will enable its members to
flourish in many aspects of life.
Membership is not required.
Mondays | June 27, July 25, Aug. 29
6:00 pm
Central Library
Family Law Information
Sessions
This monthly information session
focuses on important resources
and information for families
undergoing or about to enter the
divorce or separation process. Join
experts from the Family Mediation
Resource Centre in this free
discussion.
Tuesdays | June 28, July 26, Aug. 23
6:00 pm
Central Library
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15. Pickering Public Library
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MAGAZINES
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AUDIOBOOKS
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www.picnet.org

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:
Victoria Day Weekend
Sunday, May 22 & Monday, May 23
Canada Day
Friday, July 1
Civic Holiday
Sunday, July 31 & Monday, August 1