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Free Downloadable Music @ Your Library!Freegal Music is a downloadable music service offering access to millions of songs in all musical genres from 17,000 + labels including the Sony Music collection. Download three songs per week to any computer or mobile device. There is no software to download and you keep the songs you download - no need to return them, ever! All the songs are available to every member with a valid library card at the same time – no need to place holds! Download on the go with the free mobile apps for Apple and Android devices.

For more information, check out Freegal Music on the Library’s website (www.picnet.org/music) or contact the Library at 905-831-6265 and start adding to your music collection today!

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A Place for AllThe Pickering Central Library is outgrowing its space and needs to expand to better serve the community! We are excited about the opportunity to realize our vision of being The Heart of an Engaged and Creative Community. We want to be leaders in accessible, innovative information technology. We want to be a destination, a fun place to visit staffed by a diverse group of professionals who are committed to making a difference in our great city. We want to be a place for all. Stay tuned to the Library’s website and Facebook page for information on how you can help to make this vision a reality.

The Central Library is Your Library and the Community’s Library. Help us to make it an INSPIRING place for all!

For Children

Contes en famille bilingue/ Bilingual Family Storytime (3 à 7 ans / 3 to 7 years)Vos enfants sont-ils ou vont-ils aller à une école d’immersion ou une école francophone? Venez nous joindre à écouter des histoires, jouer des jeux et s’amuser en français. Are your children attending or planning to attend French language or French immersion schools? Listen to stories, play games and have fun in French. Registration required / Inscription nécessaire Tel./tél.: 905-831-6265

This program is offered in Partnership with l’É.É.C Notre-Dame-de-la-Jeunesse. Ce programme est offert en partenariat avec l’É.É.C Notre-Dame-de-la-Jeunesse.

Lego Building Club (6+ years)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.

At the Central Library: Saturday, May 11th, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

May the 4th Be With You (5-12 years)Do you feel the force flowing through you? Are you going to DO — not TRY? Want to learn the ways of the Jedi but not travel all the way to Dagobah? Come out for Star Wars themed games and crafts. Registration is required.

At the Central Library:Saturday, May 4th, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

At Petticoat Creek Branch:Saturday, May 11th from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Succursale Petticoat Creek:Samedi le 11 mai de 15 h 00 à 16 h 00

At the Central Library: Saturday, June 8th from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Bibliothèque centrale Pickering:Samedi le 8 juin de 15 h 00 à 16 h 00

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TD Summer Reading Club (Birth to 12 years)

TD Summer Reading Club Kick OffThis year’s travel theme encourages children to journey to places near and far, from the backyard to other countries, by whatever means they can imagine. Go! Travel to

far away places with the Library! Join us outside behind the library to celebrate the start of our TD Summer Reading Club!

Families will travel to different activity stations and discover fun facts about other countries through games, crafts, and stories.

Children can also get their faces painted and register for the reading club. Visit every station and receive a prize! In the case of inclement weather we will be inside the library.

Looking for something fun to do this summer? Look no further! The annual TD Summer Reading Club is back at the Pickering Public Library. It’s fun! It’s free! It encourages children of all ages to read and continue developing literacy skills throughout the summer.

Every child will receive a free activity book, passport, reporting booklet and Durham Public Transit Ride to Read bus pass. When they complete their weekly goal, children will come in to the library to update their reporting booklet. They will earn special stickers with secret codes on them each week and get entered in a weekly prize draw. The code unlocks fun new activities on the TD Summer Reading Club website.

Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their parents do five early literacy activities found in their booklet each week. Older children set a weekly reading goal for how much time they will spend reading each week and draw or write about what they read.

What counts as reading? Children can read independently, read to someone else or have someone read to them. Books, magazines, comics, newspapers and audio books are acceptable. The important thing is for your child to meet their weekly reading goal.

Registration starts Saturday, June 22nd.

At the Central Library:Wednesday, July 3rd from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

At the Petticoat Creek Branch:Wednesday, July 3rd from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

For Children

Check out the next edition of the What’s On for a complete list of summer programs, including puppet shows, crafts, games and animal visits for pre-schoolers and school-age children.

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Youth Leadership and Public Speaking Program (13 to 17 years)

Teen Summer Reading Club 2013Why not turn your summer reading into a chance to win great prizes? It is as simple as registering, reading and writing short reviews. Everyone who registers will be entered into a draw to win an autographed box set of John Green’s books and receive a voucher to clear up late fees. Those interested in participating in this reading program can register at any Pickering Library Branch starting Saturday, June 22nd. This program runs to Saturday, August 31st.

Plaster Mask Making!Learn how to make a plaster bandage mask impression of your own face. Transform your finished mask with paint and decorations to reveal a secret you! Registration is required.

At the Petticoat Creek Branch:Thursday, May 30th, 6:30 p.m.

Exam Study SpacePlease drop into our extra study rooms for quiet study for exams.

At the Central Library: AuditoriumSaturday, June 15th 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 16th 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 19th 1:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Thursday, June 20th, 1:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 22nd, 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Every young person has the potential to become a good communicator and leader, but this potential needs to be developed. The program’s unique eight-session, workshop-style design enables participants to develop this potential through practical experience. This program is run by the local Ajax-Pickering Toastmasters. Teens must commit to all eight weeks. Registration is required, by phone 905-831-6265 or in-person, starting Monday June 24th at 9:30 a.m.

At the Central Library:Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 4th to August 22nd.

At the Petticoat Creek Branch: Program RoomTuesday, June 18th 2:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Wednesday, June 19th 2:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20th 2:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Friday, June 21st 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 22nd 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, June 24th 2:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 25th 2:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Wednesday, June 26th 2:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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&Adults TeensLooking for ways to keep fit and healthy this summer? Come to the Library!This spring the Pickering Central Library will be holding a wellness evening for adults and teens. Staff will have a variety of fitness materials on display and Lauren Grenier, Coordinator, Fitness Services from the Pickering Recreation Complex will be on hand to answer your questions. Lauren has been a Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP) as certified through the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology (CSEP) for the last 8 years, and has a great deal of experience working with symptomatic and asymptomatic populations. She has her B.A. and M.Sc. in Kinesiology and Health Sciences from York University and is very passionate about helping others improve their quality of life through physical activity and fitness.

The first 30 people to drop by the display will also receive passes to try a free fitness class at the Pickering Recreation Complex.

At the Central Library:Thursday, May 23 from 5:00pm – 8:30pm

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Hard time deciding what to read next?Our experts are happy to help! Tell us what teen books or themes you have enjoyed in the past, and we’ll give you great recommendations. Email teens@picnet.org for your next favourite book or visit our website, facebook or goodreads pages for lists and recommendations.

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Do you have recommendation for your fellow teens? Visit your local branch and slip a rating bookmark into one of your favourites and let other teens know. Visit the website at www.picnet.org and go to the bibliocommons page and leave your comments or create a recommended list of your own! (you can even give your peers and heads up on something you didn’t like!)

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For AdultsGeocaching is FunDo you own a smart phone with GPS capabilities? If so, then you already have a tool you can use for geocaching. Ken Spence and Chris McDonnell, active geocachers in the Durham Region, will explain the basics of the game, guide participants through signing up for a free geocaching account and App, and take searchers on a hunt to find their first two caches.Families are welcome. Geocaching is a fun outdoor activity that can be enjoyed together. Children 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.

At the Central Library:Saturday, June 1st, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

‘How to Start a Small Business’ Seminars with the Business Advisory Center of DurhamIntroduction to Market ResearchHow do you know if your business idea is going to work? Ryan Ounjian, Business Consultant with the BACD, will give you key concepts around why market research is the most integral component to understanding your potential business viability.Learn the basics of planning your market research, where to find the research and how to analyze whether your business could be a success. Registration is required.

At the Central Library:Wednesday, May 8th, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Financial and Accounting Tips for Small Business Ross Libbey from Your Bottom Line will walk you through understanding your business cash flow, tax deductible expenses and how to manage your bookkeeping & record keeping for hassle free operation.This is an excellent opportunity to ask questions about the financial responsibilities of your small business. Registration is required.

At the Central Library:Wednesday, May 29th, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Marketing and Sales Strategy How do you start putting together your strategy to bring your product or service to market? Teresa Shaver, Executive Director of BACD will walk you through the elements of a marketing and sales plan to help you make your first sale.Learn how to put your market research results to work and to create an action plan that has you focused on your goal. Registration is required.

At the Central LibraryWednesday, June 12th, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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Introduction to ComputersLearn the basics about computers, mouse and keyboarding skills. This class is required to take other Technology Classes at the Library.

Introduction to Windows 7 Learn the basics of the most popular operating system in the world, Windows 7. It is recommended participants have attended Introduction to Computers.

Check out the popular technology classes in the Library Learning Lab. All classes take place at the Central Library in the Learning Lab. Registration is required and will start two weeks prior to the scheduled date for the class - in person or by phone 905-831-6265.

Join Lynette Kirton, a horticulturist from Vandermeer Nursery with over thirty years experience. Discover colourful perennials that will grace your garden year after year. Visit the Vandermeer website at www.vandermeernursery.com for a listing of their perennials. Registration is required.

At the Central Library:Wednesday, May 1st, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Planning Your Perennial Garden with Vandermeer Nursery

EVENT DATE REGISTRATION BEGINSTuesday, May 7th 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, April 22nd at 9:30 a.m.Wednesday, May 8th 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday, April 22nd at 9:30 a.m.Tuesday, June 4th 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 21st at 9:30 a.m.Wednesday, June 5th 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 21st at 9:30 a.m.

EVENT DATE REGISTRATION BEGINSTuesday, May 7th 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday, April 22nd at 9:30 a.m.Wednesday, May 8th 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, April 22nd at 9:30 a.m.Tuesday, June 4th 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 21st at 9:30 a.m.Wednesday, June 5th 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 21st at 9:30 a.m.

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EVENT DATE REGISTRATION BEGINSTuesday, May 28th 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, May 13th at 9:30 a.m.Wednesday, May 29th 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday, May 13th at 9:30 a.m.Tuesday, June 25th 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, June 10th at 9:30 a.m.Wednesday, June 26th 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday, June 10th at 9:30 a.m.

FUNdamentalsLearn the basics of the world’s largest social network, Facebook. It is recommended participants have already attended Introduction to Computers. Attendees must have a valid email address and have a Facebook account.

EVENT DATE REGISTRATION BEGINSTuesday, May 28th 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday, May 13th at 9:30 a.m.Wednesday, May 29th 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, May 13th at 9:30 a.m.Tuesday, June 25th 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday, June 10th at 9:30 a.m.Wednesday, June 26th 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, June 10th at 9:30 a.m.

Introduction toAfter you take this class you’ll know how to tweet, retweet, mention and dm other Twitter users. It is recommended participants have already attended Introduction to Computers. Attendees must have a valid email address and have a Twitter account.

Microsoft Office Made EasyLearn about Word, Excel and PowerPoint, three of the business productivity software from Office 2010. It is recommended participants have already attended Introduction to Computers.

EVENT DATE REGISTRATION BEGINSSaturday, June 22nd 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, June 10th at 9:30 a.m.

Saturday Afternoon Internet BlitzLearn about the Internet, how to search for what you want online, and learn about your email account. It is recommended participants have already attended Introduction to Computers and have an email account.

EVENT DATE REGISTRATION BEGINSSaturday, May 11th 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, April 22nd at 9:30 a.m.Saturday, June 15th 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, June 3rd at 9:30 a.m.

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Introduction to Word 2010Learn the basics of the most popular word processing software in the world. It is recommended participants have already attended Introduction to Computers.

Introduction to EmailEmail is an essential way to communicate in today’s online world. Learn the basics of many popular email services, such as Yahoo, Hotmail, and Gmail. It is recommended participants have attended Introduction to Computers. Attendees must have a valid email account.

Introduction to Excel 2010Learn how to use a spreadsheet to do simple business math. It is recommended participants have already attended Introduction to Computers.

EVENT DATE REGISTRATION BEGINSTuesday, May 14th 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, April 29th at 9:30 a.m.Wednesday, May 15th 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday, April 29th at 9:30 a.m.Tuesday May, 21st 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday, April 29th at 9:30 a.m.Tuesday, June 11th 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, May 27th at 9:30 a.m.Wednesday, June 12th 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday, May 27th at 9:30 a.m.Tuesday, June 18th 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday, May 27th at 9:30 a.m.

EVENT DATE REGISTRATION BEGINSTuesday, May 14th 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday, April 29th at 9:30 a.m.Wednesday, May 15th 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, April 29th at 9:30 a.m.Wednesday, May 22nd 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday, April 29th at 9:30 a.m.Tuesday, June 11th 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday, May 27th at 9:30 a.m.Wednesday, June 12th 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, May 27th at 9:30 a.m.Wednesday, June 19th 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday, May 27th at 9:30 a.m.

EVENT DATE REGISTRATION BEGINSTuesday, May 21st 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m Monday, May 6th at 9:30 a.mWednesday, May 22nd 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, May 6th at 9:30 a.mTuesday, June 18th 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, June 3rd at 9:30 a.m.Wednesday, June 19th 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, June 3rd at 9:30 a.m.

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Automated Telephone Renewals: 905-831-8209 or renew your items at www.picnet.org

TTY Line: 905- 420-1739

Central LibraryOne the Esplanade 905-831-6265 ● 1-888-831-6266Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Petticoat Creek Branch470 Kingston Road 905-420-2254Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Claremont BranchClaremont Community Centre905-649-3341Tuesday 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Saturday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Greenwood Branch3540 Westney Road 905-683-8844 Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Wednesday 2:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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Holiday Hours All branches will be closed: Sunday, May 19thMonday, May 20th for Victoria Day

Sunday, June 30thMonday, July 1st for Canada Day

Don’t forget, we’re open 24/7 online!

You can still get ebooks, request items, read reviews and browse!

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What’s a HOW-TO FESTIVAL you say? Based on the idea that people love to learn new things but never have enough time, the festival makes learning new and useful skills easy, fun, free and convenient. Stations will be set up inside and outside the library. Each station will offer 10-minute information sessions to quickly teach you new skills. With over 25 experts, and an average of 10 minutes per station, think of all things you can learn. Here are some examples of our partner experts and what they’ll teach you HOW-TO do:

City of Pickering SocacizeDecorate Cupcakes

Durham Master Gardeners

Grow Herbs in Containers

LCBO Match Wine with Summer BBQ’s

Loblaws Interpret a Product Label.

SAIL Pack a Backpack Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

Make Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

Indo-Canadian Cultural Association of Durham

Wear a SariDo a Henna TattooDance Indian to Jai Ho

Veridian Connections Use PeaksaverAccess the Home Assistance Program

Future Shop Pick a CameraFind the Best Cellphone and PlanSet Up a Home Theatre

Durham Natural Health Center

Breathe to Relax

You can also learn HOW-TO: Grow Peonies, Dance Popping Style, Download Free ebooks, Maximize Your Smartphone, Start a Book Club, Have a Salt-Healthy Diet, Decorate with Current Colour Trends and more!

It’s all happening at the Central Library from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 25th. Share the experience and enter the draw to win an iPad 4! (iPad graciously donated by our friends at the Future Shop Pickering)