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We are one of the highest used, most award winninglibraries in the province.GET CARDED and find out why!

@ your library

June to August 2012

SPRE

AD

WWW.PICNET.ORG/SPREADTHEWORD

Summer Reading

Club Starts June

23rd!

See page 2for details.

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What’s New?

WHAT IS THE TD SUMMER READING CLUB FOR KIDS?It’s a free national program just for kids that runs at the Pickering Public Library every year. This year the theme is Imagine! Kids who register will receive a free poster, activity book and an Imagine! Recording Booklet! Visit the Library once a week with your Imagine! Recording Booklet to tell us about what you have been reading and receive a sticker with a secret code. There are nine stickers to collect, and the secret codes will unlock reading rewards on the TD Summer Reading Club website www.tdsummerreadingclub.ca. See if you can collect them all!

WHO can join the club?Anyone 4 to 12 yearsWHERE can I join the club?At your local Pickering Public Library branchWHEN can I join?Register anytime starting June 23rdWHY should I join the club?Because it’s going to be SO MUCH FUN! There will be cool programs, games and activities, and lots of other neat things to see, read and do. By visiting once a week you will be entered in a weekly draw to win prizes like books and

games AND if you visit every week in the summer you will be entered to win a Play Station Vita!

Play OnlineBesides the nine stickers to collect, you will be able to earn special online badges on the Library’s Catalogue website pickering.bibliocommons.com by rating books, writing reviews, attending programs and other fun stuff! You will also be able to make your own avatar on the site and share what you have been reading with the rest of the kids in the club!

TEENS - GET LIBRARY BOOK BUCKS FOR THE END OF SEASON AUCTION!

Teens can write reviews and earn Library Book Bucks to use at the end of season auction. Bid on items such as a Play Station Vita as well as an itouch and Chapters Gift Cards. Join the Summer Reading Club, write your review on and earn $5 in Library Book Bucks. The more you review, the more you earn. At the end of the summer, use your Library Book Bucks to bid at the Summer Reading Club Auction. There will also be weekly draws to win books and you will receive a voucher to clear up any of those annoying, outstanding fees! See page 15 for more details.

Call or visit your local branch for more details.

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CHILD SAFETY @ YOUR LIBRARYWe enjoy seeing your child using the Library and would like to make sure that his/her visit is as pleasant as possible.

However, library staff cannot be responsible for the safety of your child while they are on Library property.

Please see Child Conduct and Safety on the Library website @ www.picnet.org/policy for further information or ask staff.

HOLIDAY HOURS - ALL BRANCHES WILL BE CLOSEDAll Pickering Public Library locations will be closed on the following dates:Sunday, July 1st (Canada Day)Sunday, August 5th and Monday, August 6th (Civic Holiday)Sunday, September 2nd and Monday, Sept 3rd (Labour Day)

All branches of the Pickering Public Library will be open regular business hours on Monday, July 2nd.

Wishing you safe and happy summer!

ONLINE RESOURCES AT PICNET.ORG

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TumblebooksInteractive eBooks for children; follow along as your favourite book comes to life with graphics and sound in English, French, and Spanish.

Visit www.picnet.org to learn more.

What’s New?

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LITTLE ONES STORYTIME (BIRTH TO 36 MONTHS)Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their babies and toddlers to share stories, songs, bounces, giggles and wiggles. At the Central Library:Mondays at 11:00 a.m. and Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. July 9th / 12th to August 20th / 23rd

STORYTIME SOCIAL (BIRTH TO 3 YEARS)Parents/caregivers and their children are invited to spend time with others enjoying refreshments, while celebrating books and music. Library staff will kick off the social hour with stories and activities for the children followed by time to enjoy the company of other parents. Register for one class only. At the Petticoat Creek Branch:Class One: Mondays at 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. July 9th to August 20th Class Two: Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.July 12th to August 23rd

IMAGINE! STORYTIME PLUS (2 TO 5 YEARS)Reading stories, singing songs, doing rhymes and the Plus of making something special to take home. Join us every week for a new Imagine! themed program. At the Central Library: Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. July 10th to August 21stThursdays at 2:00 p.m. July 12th to August 23rd

For Children

WHAT IS THE READ N’ GROW CLUB?It’s a free program for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their parents! It runs at the Pickering Public Library every year. You will receive a BINGO sheet withlots of fun early literacy activities to do as a family. Visit the Library once a week with your BINGO sheet to show us what activities you have done.

By visiting once a week you will be entered in a weekly draw to win prizes like books, toys and gift certificates! See if you can fill out the whole sheet by the end of the summer!

WHO can join the club?Families with children birth to age 4. WHERE can I join the club?At your local Pickering Public Library branch.

WHEN can I join?Register anytime starting June 23rd.

WHY should I join the club?Because reading with your children is so important and the early literacy activities will help them develop skills they need to succeed in school and get ready for reading.

The program is also going to be SO MUCH FUN! There will be cool programs to attend, and activities to do, plus by visiting once a week you will be entered in a weekly draw to win prizes like books, toys and gift certificates!

At the Petticoat Creek Branch: Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. July 17th to August 21st

At the Claremont Branch:Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. July 12th to August 23rd

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KINDERGARTEN AND BEYOND! (3 TO 5 YEARS)This hands-on, six week program, is designed for Parents/Caregivers and their children to learn im-portant early literacy skills that will help children to succeed in school. Parents/Caregivers will learn fun activities they can do at home with their child to continue the early literacy learning. Parent/Caregiver participation is required. Children must be between the ages of 3 and 5 upon registering. Younger siblings are not allowed to attend. Registration is required and starts Friday, June 22nd at 9:30 a.m. At the Central Library:Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. July 19th to August 23rd

LEGO BUILDING CLUB (6+ 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. At the Central Library: Saturdays, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. July 14th to August 18thAt the Petticoat Creek Library:

Saturday, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. July 14th to August 18th

IMAGINE! BOOK CLUB (9 TO 12 YEARS)The Library’s weekly kid’s book club is about sharing books and having fun. Kids bring in books they have read over the last week and share them with the club, Library staff will share some of their favourites and then it is on to book-related games and activities. Registration is required and starts Friday, June 22nd at 9:30 a.m.At the Central Library:Tuesdays, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. July 10th to August 21stAt the Petticoat Creek Branch:Wednesdays, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. July 11th to August 22nd

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IMAGINE! SUMMER READING KICK OFF Join us outside behind the Library to celebrate the start of our Summer Reading Clubs! This year’s theme is fantasy. Stations will be set up for families to play games, make crafts, hear stories, get their faces painted and register for the reading clubs. Visit each station to complete the scavenger hunt and receive a prize! In the case of inclement weather we will be inside the Library. At the Central Library:Tuesday, July 3rd from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. At the Petticoat Creek Branch:

Tuesday, July 3rd from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

WRITE ON! WITH THE BARBARIAN LIBRARIAN (9 TO 12 YEARS)Join Joel A. Sutherland, author of BE A WRITING SUPERSTAR and a contestant on TV’s WIPEOUT CANADA (as the Barbarian Librarian) for this high-energy creative writing workshop. The focus will be on fun and games that will engage children of every skill level, and Joel will share publishing advice with young writers looking for an inside edge. Write on! Registration is required and starts Friday, June 22nd at 9:30 a.m.At the Central Library:Saturday, July 21st at 2:00 p.m.At the Petticoat Creek Branch:Saturday, July 7th at 10:30 a.m.

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FAIRYTALE PUPPET SHOW (ALL AGES)Join us for two Fairytale puppet plays: Rumpelstiltskin and Jack and the Bean Stalk and make something to take home.At the Central Library:Thursday, July 19th at 2:00 p.m.At the Petticoat Creek Branch:Tuesday, July 17th at 10:00 a.m.At the Claremont Branch: Thursday, July 5th at 10:30 a.m.

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For ChildrenFAIRYTALES! STORYTIME PLUS (2 TO 5 YEARS)Reading stories, singing songs, doing rhymes and the Plus of making something special to take home. At the Central Library: Saturday, July 14th Saturday August 18th2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. At the Petticoat Creek Library: Saturday, July 14thSaturday August 18th 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

JUNIOR PUPPETEERS: IMAGINE (9 TO 12 YEARS) Learn puppetry techniques, plan a show, and then present it to an audience! Snacks will be provided. Registration is required and starts Friday, June 22nd at 9:30 a.m. At the Central Library: July 4th, 5th, 6th, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (3 day workshop - plan to attend all three days.)

IMAGINE PUPPET SHOW (ALL AGES)Come celebrate summer at the library with a puppet show filled with fun stories and songs presented by our very own Junior Puppeteers!At the Central Library: Friday, July 6th11:00 a.m.

IS THERE ‘A WOCKET IN YOUR POCKET’? (6 TO 8 YEARS)What is your favourite Dr. Seuss story? Come and use your imagination Seuss-style. At the Central Library:Thursday, July 12th at 2:00 p.m. At the Petticoat Creek Branch:Tuesday, July 10th at 10:00 a.m.

FAMILY STORYTIME (2 TO 5 YEARS)Family storytimes are aimed at children ages 2 to 5, but everyone is welcome to join us for a toe-tap-ping, finger-snapping good time!At the Petticoat Creek Branch:Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.July 7th to August 25th

At Whitevale Branch:Saturday, July 28th 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

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THE ENCHANTED WORLDS OF FAIRIES AND WEE FOLK (9 TO 12 YEARS)Do you believe in fairies, sprites, gnomes and other wee folk? Join us for folklore, legends, and trivia about these little magical beings, and make your very own wee folk. Children will also help build a Fairy house to put in the Library display cabinet. Registration is required and starts Friday, June 22nd at 9:30 a.m. At the Central Library: Thursday, July 19th at 2:00 p.m. At the Petticoat Creek Branch: Tuesday, July 17th at 10:00 a.m.

STRANGE WORLD OF ALIENS (6 TO 8 YEARS)Do aliens really exist? Come and enjoy great stories and activities as we explore this mystery together.At the Central Library: Thursday, July 26th at 2:00 p.m. At the Petticoat Creek Branch: Tuesday, July 24th at 10:00 a.m.

IMAGINE A FISH GRANTING YOUR WISH! (8 TO 12 YEARS)This year celebrates the 200th anniversary of the publication of Grimm’s Fairy Tales with over 200 classic tales of imagination and fantasy! Join storyteller, singer-songwriter Heather Whaley as she tells the original version of the tale The Fisherman and His Wife. You will also learn basic storytelling skills with Heather and make a home made drum during this workshop. How would you use your drum to enhance the story? What would you ask for if a flounder gave you several wishes? Registration is required and starts Friday, June 22nd at 9:30 a.m.At the Central Library: Wednesday, July 25th at 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.At the Petticoat Creek Branch: Wednesday, July 25th at 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS (9 TO 12 YEARS)Calling all readers, inventors and biters! Come in and join us for games and crafts featuring Lemony Snicket’s: A Series of Unfortunate Events. Be prepared for lots of inventing, discovering and fun! At the Central Library: Thursday, August 2nd at 2:00 p.m.At the Petticoat Creek Branch: Tuesday, July 31st at 10:00 a.m.

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Please visit the library website, www.picnet.org or

call 1-888-831-6266/905-831-6265 to register.

2:00 p.m. PC ® - Imagine! Book Club6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CN - Movie Night: The Incredibles

2:00 p.m. PC ® - Imagine! Book Club

2:00 p.m. PC ® - Imagine! Book Club10:00 a.m. PC ® - Imagine a Fish Granting Your Wish! 2:00 p.m. CN ® - Imagine a Fish Granting Your Wish!

10:00 a.m. PC ® - Storytime Social10:00 a.m. CN ® - Kindergarten and Beyond! 10:15 a.m. CL - Imagine! Storytime Plus11:00 a.m. CN - Little Ones Storytime2:00 p.m. CN - Fairytale Puppet Show2:00 p.m. CN ® - The Enchanted Worlds of Fairies and Wee Folk2:00 p.m. CN - Board Games

10:00 a.m. PC ® - Storytime Social10:00 a.m. CN ® - Kindergarten and Beyond! 10:15 a.m. CL - Imagine! Storytime Plus11:00 a.m. CN - Little Ones Storytime2:00 p.m. CN - Imagine! Storytime Plus 2:00 p.m. CN - Strange World of Aliens2:00 p.m. CN - Board Games

10:00 a.m. PC ® - Storytime Social10:15 a.m. CL - Imagine! Storytime Plus11:00 a.m. CN - Little Ones Storytime2:00 p.m. CN - Imagine! Storytime Plus 2:00 p.m. CN - Is there ‘A Wocket in Your Pocket’? 2:00 p.m. CN - Board Games

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10:30 a.m. PC - Lego Building Club10:30 a.m. PC - Fairytales! Storytime Plus 2:00 p.m. CN - Lego Building Club2:00 p.m. CN - Fairytales! Storytime Plus

10:30 a.m. PC - Family Storytime 2:00 p.m. CN ® - Write On with the Barbarian Librarian

10:30 a.m. PC ® - Write On with the Barbarian Librarian10:30 a.m. PC - Family Storytime

9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. CN ® - Junior Puppeteers: Imagine 10:30 a.m. CL - Fairytale Puppet Show

9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. CN ® - Junior Puppeteers: Imagine

9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. CN ® - Junior Puppeteers: Imagine11:00 a.m. CN - Imagine Puppet Show

9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Whitevale Branch - Read Off Your Fees! 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CN & PC - Read off your Fees! 10:30 a.m. PC - Family Storytime 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. CL - Read Off Your Fees! 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Greenwood Branch - Read Off Your Fees!

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LegendCentral Library = CNPetticoat Creek Branch = PCClaremont = CLRegistration Required =

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9:30 a.m. CN - Imagine! Storytime Plus 10:00 a.m. PC ® - Mad Hatter’sTea Party 10:00 a.m. PC - Board Games10:15 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. PC - Imagine! Storytime Plus 2:00 p.m. CN ® - Imagine! Book Club

9:30 a.m. CN - Imagine! Storytime Plus 10:00 a.m. PC - Fairytale Scavenger Hunt10:00 a.m. PC - Board Games10:15 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. PC - Imagine! Storytime Plus 2:00 p.m. CN ® - Imagine! Book Club

9:30 a.m. CN - Imagine! Storytime Plus 10:00 a.m. PC ® - Wands and Wizards10:00 a.m. PC - Board Games10:00 a.m. PC - Fantastical Fantasy Puppet Show2:00 p.m. CN ® - Imagine! Book Club6:30 p.m. PC - Imagine! Storytime Plus

2:00 p.m. PC ® - Imagine! Book Club

2:00 p.m. PC ® - Imagine! Book Club

2:00 p.m. PC ® - Imagine! Book Club6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. CN - Movie Night: The Muppets

We are closed for the Civic Holiday.

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2:00 p.m. PC ® - Imagine! Book Club6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CN - Movie Night: Alice in Wonderland

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CN - Imagine! Epic Quest 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. PC - Imagine! Epic Quest

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LegendCentral Library = CNPetticoat Creek Branch = PCClaremont = CLRegistration Required =

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10:00 a.m. PC ® - Storytime Social10:00 a.m. CN ® - Kindergarten and Beyond!10:15 a.m. CL - Imagine! Storytime Plus11:00 a.m. CN - Little Ones Storytime2:00 p.m. CN - Imagine! Storytime Plus2:00 p.m. CN - Fairytale Scavenger Hunt2:00 p.m. CN - Board Games

10:00 a.m. PC ® - Storytime Social10:00 a.m. CN ® - Kindergarten and Beyond!10:15 a.m. CL - Imagine! Storytime Plus11:00 a.m. CN - Little Ones Storytime2:00 p.m. CN - Fantastical Fantasy Puppet Show2:00 p.m. CN ® - Wands and Wizards2:00 p.m. CN - Board Games

10:00 a.m. PC ® - Storytime Social10:00 a.m. CN ® - Kindergarten and Beyond! 10:15 a.m. CL - Imagine! Storytime Plus11:00 a.m. CN - Little Ones Storytime2:00 p.m. CN - Imagine! Storytime Plus2:00 p.m. CN - Mad Hatter’sTea Party2:00 p.m. CN - Board Games

10:30 a.m. CL - Fantastical Fantasy Puppet Show

2:00 p.m. PC ® - Imagine! Book Club

2:00 p.m. PC ® - Imagine! Book Club

2:00 p.m. PC ® - Imagine! Book Club6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. CN - Movie Night: The Muppets

10:00 a.m. PC ® - Storytime Social 10:00 a.m. CN ® - Kindergarten and Beyond! 10:15 a.m. CL - Imagine! Storytime Plus11:00 a.m. CN - Little Ones Storytime2:00 p.m. CN - Imagine! Storytime Plus 2:00 p.m. CN - A Series of Unfortunate Events 2:00 p.m. CN - Board Games

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10:30 a.m. PC - Lego Building Club10:30 a.m. PC - Fairytales! Storytime Plus 2:00 p.m. CN - Fairytales! Storytime Plus2:00 p.m. CN - Lego Building Club

2:00 p.m. PC ® - Imagine! Book Club6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CN - Movie Night: Alice in Wonderland

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CN - Imagine! Epic Quest 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. PC - Imagine! Epic Quest

10:30 a.m. PC - Family Storytime

10:30 a.m. PC - Family Storytime

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10:00 a.m. PC ® - Storytime Social11:00 a.m. CN - Little Ones Storytime

10:00 a.m. PC ® - Storytime Social11:00 a.m. CN - Little Ones Storytime

10:00 a.m. PC ® - Storytime Social11:00 a.m. CN - Little Ones Storytime

10:00 a.m. PC ® - Storytime Social11:00 a.m. CN - Little Ones Storytime

9:30 a.m. CN - Imagine! Storytime Plus 10:00 a.m. PC - Is there ‘A Wocket in Your Pocket’? 10:00 a.m. PC - Board Games 10:15 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. PC - Imagine! Storytime Plus 2:00 p.m. CN ® - Imagine! Book Club

2:00 p.m. PC ® - Imagine! Book Club6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CN - Movie Night: The Incredibles

2:00 p.m. PC ® - Imagine! Book Club

2:00 p.m. PC ® - Imagine! Book Club10:00 a.m. PC ® - Imagine a Fish Granting Your Wish! 2:00 p.m. CN ® - Imagine a Fish Granting Your Wish!

9:30 a.m. CN - Imagine! Storytime Plus 10:00 a.m. PC - Fairytale Puppet Show10:00 a.m. PC ® - The Enchanted Worlds of Fairies and Wee Folk10:00 a.m. PC - Board Games 2:00 p.m. CN ® - Imagine! Book Club6:30 p.m. PC - Imagine! Storytime Plus

9:30 a.m. CN - Imagine! Storytime Plus 10:00 a.m. PC - Strange World of Aliens10:00 a.m. PC - Board Games10:15 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. PC - Imagine! Storytime Plus2:00 p.m. CN ® - Imagine! Book Club

9:30 a.m. CN - Imagine! Storytime Plus 10:00 a.m. PC - A Series of Unfortunate Events 10:00 a.m. PC - Board Games10:15 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. PC - Imagine! Storytime Plus2:00 p.m. CN ® - Imagine! Book Club

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10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. CN - Imagine! Summer Reading Kick Off2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. PC - Imagine! Summer Reading Kick Off

9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. CN ® - Junior Puppeteers: Imagine

We are open!

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MAD HATTER’S TEA PARTY (6 TO 8 YEARS)Don’t be late, don’t be late, for a very important date! Have tea (drinks and snacks provided) with Alice and her friends, play games, recite silly poems and make something to take home. Please advise of allergies at registration. Registration is required and starts Friday, June 22nd at 9:30 a.m.At the Central Library: Thursday, August 9th at 2:00 p.m. At the Petticoat Creek Branch: Tuesday, August 7th at 10:00 a.m.

FAIRYTALE SCAVENGER HUNT (6 TO 8 YEARS)Are you up for a fun challenge? You and your child will sift through clues to uncover fairytale characters. Parents must attend. At the Central Library: Thursday, August 16th at 2:00 p.m. At the Petticoat Creek Branch: Tuesday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m.

WANDS AND WIZARDS (9 TO 12 YEARS)Activities and crafts abound in the Wands and Wizards program. Join us and craft your own wand and make your own special book. Registration is required and starts Friday, June 22nd at 9:30 a.m. At the Central Library: Thursday, August 23rd at 2:00 p.m. At the Petticoat Creek Branch: Tuesday, August 21st at 10:00 a.m.

FANTASTICAL FANTASY PUPPET SHOW (ALL AGES)Use your imagination as we put on these two fantastical puppet shows plus make something to take home.At the Central Library:Thursday, August 23rd at 2:00 p.m.

BOARD GAMES (6 TO 12 YEARS)Love a good board game? Drop in and meet your friends for loads of fun.

At the Central Library: Thursdays, July 12th to August 23rd from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

At the Petticoat Creek Branch: Tuesdays, July 10th to August 21st from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

At the Petticoat Creek Branch:Tuesday, August 21st at 10:00 a.m.

At the Claremont Branch: Thursday, August 30th at 10:30 a.m.

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MOVIE NIGHT: THE INCREDIBLES - RATED GA family of undercover superheroes, while trying to live the quiet suburban life, are forced into action to save the world. Popcorn and drinks provided. Parents must accompany children.At the Central Library:Wednesday, July 11th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

MOVIE NIGHT: ALICE IN WONDERLAND - RATED GThe classic Disney animated version of Alice’s adventures as she follows a white rabbit into Wonder-land. During her journey, she encounters the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, and a host of other charac-ters. Popcorn and drinks provided. Parents must accompany children.At the Central Library:Wednesday, August 1st from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

MOVIE NIGHT: THE MUPPETS – RATED G With the help of three fans, The Muppets must reunite to save their old theater from a greedy oil ty-coon. Popcorn and drinks provided. Parents must accompany children.At the Central Library:Wednesday, August 22nd from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

IMAGINE! EPIC QUESTTo wrap up the summer reading clubs join us for an epic quest out behind the library. Families will re-ceive clues that will lead them to different library staff dressed up as fantasy characters. Each char-acter will have a challenge for the families to complete before giving them their next clue. Complete the quest and receive an award! In the case of inclement weather we will be inside the Library. At the Central Library:Wednesday, August 29th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. At the Petticoat Creek Branch:Wednesday, August 29th from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

READ OFF YOUR FEES! (12 YEARS AND UNDER)Do you have Overdue Fees on your card? Children can sign in to our ‘Reading Room’ and read silently for 15 mins to have $5 waived off their Library card, or if they read for 30 mins they will have $10 waived. Children not yet able to read can have adults accompany them and read quietly together. Fees can be waived off of children’s cards only. At the Central Library:Saturday, July 28th 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. At Petticoat Creek Branch:Saturday, July 28th 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

For Children

At Claremont Branch:Saturday, July 28th 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. At Greenwood Branch:Saturday, July 28th 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

At Whitevale Branch:Saturday, July 28th 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

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For TeensEXAM STUDY SPACEPlease drop into our extra study rooms for quiet study for exams. At the Central Library: Sunday, June 17th, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday, June 18th, 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, June 21st, 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. At the Petticoat Creek Branch: Saturday, June 16th, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 19th, 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 20th, 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, June 21st, 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

TEEN SUMMER READING CLUB 2011Why not turn your summer reading into cash and prizes? You will have a chance to win books in our weekly draw. Also, earn library bucks which can be used to purchase fabulous prizes such as iPod touch, Playstation Vita and Chapters gift cards. It is as simple as registering, reading and writing short reviews. You will receive a voucher that will clear overdue late fees just for registering.

Those interested in participating in this reading program can register at any Pickering Public Library. Program runs from June 23rd to August 29th.

TEEN SUMMER READING CLUB LAUNCHWe will be kicking off our teen summer reading club with a fun event! Come out and play Glee Karoke or Just Dance, learn how to use ereaders, check out what is new in teen fiction, sign up for summer reading club and get a chance to win door prizes.At the Central Library: Friday, July 6th, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.At the Petticoat Creek Branch: Friday, June 29th, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m

SUMMER READING CLUB AUCTIONAfter a summer full of reading, come use your earned library bucks to bid on such items as a Playsta-tion Vita, iPod touch, and Chapters gift cards. At the Central Library: Thursday, August 30th, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m

LGBTQ BOOK CLUB All are welcome to join our first installment of the LGBTQ book club. Please pick one of author David Levithan’s books to discuss. Snacks will be provided. At the Petticoat Creek Branch: Thursday, July 26th, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m

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OPEN GAMING NIGHTGame on the big screen with our games or borrow a game from our collection to try out! There will also be board games and food. All ages welcome.At the Petticoat Creek Branch: Thursday, August 23rd from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

TEEN YOGA (13-19 YEARS)Harmonize your body, mind and spirit with a one hour Hatha yoga session with certified instructor Kris Hoult from East Village Yoga. If you have a yoga mat, please bring it as the teacher has a limited number of mats. At the Central Library: Friday, July 20th, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. At the Petticoat Creek Branch: Saturday, July 21st, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

TIGHT KNIT: KNITTING CIRCLE (12-19 YEARS)Explore your creative talents and come out to Tight Knit to learn how to knit and crochet. At the Central Library: Mondays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.June 11th to August 27th

NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAY TATTOO AND BOOKMARK GIVEAWAY Celebrate National Aborginal Day by coming into the library and getting a free First Nation tattoo and book mark and enter our draw to win fiction titles by First Nation authorsAt the Central Library: Thursday, June 21st, 9:30 a.m. ‘till supplies run outAt the Petticoat Creek Branch: Thursday, June 21st, 9:30 a.m. ‘till supplies run out

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PET ADOPTION DAYCome join Pickering Animal Services, Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary and Oasis Animal Rescue and Education Center as they showcase the animals they have for adoption, talk about being a respon-sible pet owner and answer questions about caring for your new pet.At the Central Library:Saturday, July 7th, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

MOVING- THE FIRST STEPWith humour and compassion, Kathy Zaremba, owner of Felicity-So much more than moving, provides information to seniors on the first step of moving: thinking about moving in the future and figuring out where to start. Knowing we all move at some point, Kathy suggests how moving can be a positive ex-perience instead of a scary proposition and offers some tools to get you started. Kathy’s presentation provides some thought provoking discussions to have with yourself, spouse, family members or friends.At the Central Library:Tuesday, June 12th, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

GEOCACHING 101Do you own a smartphone with GPS capabilities? If so, then you already have a tool you can use for geocaching. Geocaching is an outdoor treasure hunting game where players try to locate hidden con-tainers, called geocaches, using GPS-enabled devices and then share their experiences online. Ken Spence and Chris McDonnell, active geocachers in the Durham Region, will explain the basics of the game and why it is a great activity for all to participate in.At the Central Library:Wednesday, July 11th, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

FACEBOOK FUNDAMENTALS Learn the basics of the largest social website in the world. Come and learn how to set up your own page, add a picture, find friends and family, and learn how to control the privacy of your information. Good mouse, keyboard & computer skills, experience navigating the Internet, and an email address required. Space is limited, so registration is required.At the Central Library: Wednesdays, June 6th or 20th, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

TWITTER FOR BEGINNERSLearn how to join and use Twitter, a popular social media app to communicate online. Good mouse, keyboard & computer skills, experience navigating the Internet, and an email address required. Space is limited, so registration is required.At the Central Library: Wednesdays, June 13th or 27th, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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& @ your libraryCentral 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. - 1:00 p.m.Wednesday 2:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.Saturday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Whitevale Branch475 Whitevale Road 905-294-0967 Monday 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.Wednesday 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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