Grab a Family Literacy Challenge Sheet from your local library branch or download a copy here. Then get busy completing your Family Literacy Challenge activities.
Drop off your sheet by January 27th to be entered in the prize draw for a fantastic Family Literacy basket!
At the Central Library:
Friday, March 9th at 10:00 a.m.
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Saturday March 10th at 10:30 a.m.
At the Claremont Branch:
Thursday March 15th at 10:15 a.m.
Join us for mystery puppet shows that use your favourite book characters. Also enjoy singing songs and making a craft to take home.
At the Central Library:
Monday, March 12th at 9:30 a.m.
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Monday March 12th at 2:00 p.m.
Join us for songs and stories all about our planet
and why we keep it clean, plus a fun craft to take home!
At the Central Library:
Tuesday, March 13th at 9:30 a.m.
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Wednesday, March 14th at 9:45 a.m.
St. Patrick’s Day fun! Join us for a storytime filled with books, activities and a special craft.
At the Central Library: Thursday, March 15th at 2:00 p.m.
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Tuesday, March 13th at 10:15 a.m.
Join us for rainy duck songs and stories and make a craft to take home!
At Petticoat Creek Branch
Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Session One: January 9th to February 13th
Registration begins Friday January 6th at 9:30 a.m.
Session Two: February 27th to April 2nd
Registration begins Friday, February 17th at 9:30 a.m.
Session Three: April 16th to May 28th
Registration begins Friday, March 23rd at 9:30 a.m.
Parents/caregivers and their children are invited to spend time with others enjoying refreshments, while celebrating books and music. Program followed by time to enjoy the company of other parents. Registration is required by phone or in person.
At the Central Library:
Mondays at 9:30 a.m.
Session One: January 9th to March 5th
Session Two: March 26th to May 28th
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Session One: January 11th to March 7th
Session Two: March 28th to May 30th
Toddlers are invited to bring a caregiver and join us for stories, songs, wiggles and giggles. Toddlers will have a great time listening and learning.
At the Central Library:
Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.
Session One: January 10th to March 6th
Session Two: March 27th to May 29th
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 10:30a.m.
Session One: January 10th/14th to March 6th/3rd
Session Two: March 27th/31st to May 29th/26th
At the Claremont Branch:
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
Session One: January 12th to March 8th
Session Two: March 29th tpo May 31st
Family storytimes are aimed at children ages 2 to 5, but everyone is welcome to join us for a toe-tapping, finger-snapping good time!
2011 is a year of celebration and reflection as Pickering marks its bicentennial year. It has been 200 years since the very first Township council sat down to make decisions about the community we now live in. This is a special opportunity to reflect on our past, enjoy where we are today, and look forward to the future.
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