What's On at the Pickering Pulic Library from September to December 2012. Check out the excellent programs and free entertainment for kids, teens and adults. There is something for everyone @ your library.

1. @ your library September to December 2012
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2. What’s New?
LAPTOP BAR AT THE CENTRAL LIBRARY
Be comfy, be connected, be plugged in.
The Central Library has a new laptop bar filled with comfortable
seats, plugs to keep your laptop powered and FREE wifi to keep
you connected.
CAREGIVERS & KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS
Books to Go (Caregivers & Kindergarten)
Need materials on a special topic? We can help!
Just call the Library and describe your topic. We’ll gather a
selection of books, sound recordings, and rhymes for you.
Please give one week’s notice. We are unable to do fiction holiday themes.
Class Visits (Elementary or High School)
Get your kids familiar with their local library by scheduling a
class visit. Visits are available throughout the school year for
both daycare centres and elementary schools. Please contact
us to book a member of our Children’s team.
We’ll come to you or you can come to us.
Contact: Pickering Central Library
(905) 831-6265 ext. 6226
HOLIDAY HOURS HALLOWE’EN @ YOUR LIBRARY
All branches will be closed: Attention all costumed Trick or Treaters:
Sunday, September 2nd and Monday, September 3rd Be sure to drop in to your local library branch
for Labour Day. and get a special treat. Treats are available at
all branches.
Sunday, October 7th and Monday, October 8th for
Thanksgiving. See you on October 31st!
Monday, December 24th at 1 p.m. for Christmas Eve.
Tuesday, December 25th for Christmas Day.
Wednesday, December 26th for Boxing Day.
Monday, December 31st at 1 p.m. for New Years Eve.
Tuesday, January 1st for New Years Day.
Don’t forget, we’re open 24/7 online! You can still get
ebooks, request items, read reviews and browse!
2 Call or visit your local branch for more details.

3. What’s New?
ONLINE RESOURCES AT
YOUR HEALTH
PICNET.ORG
September is Arthritis Awareness
Month, October is Breast Cancer
Homework Help is
Awareness Month, and November is
Only a Click Away!
Diabetes Awareness Month.
Check out the Library’s
The Health Display on the second floor
online research tools
of the Central Library will present
to get a head start on
information on prevention, treatment
your school projects.
and support for these three prevalent
There is something
conditions.
for every subject and
The following websites provide every grade level.
additional information: Simply go to www.picnet.org.
www.arthritis.ca Under Online, select Resources, then
www.cancer.ca Homework Help or Research and start
www.diabetes.ca the school year off right!
Be healthy, be well. Happy studying!
CLIENT APPRECIATION GIVEAWAY
Ontario Public Library Week is October 14th - 20th, 2012
and we are celebrating with a client appreciation giveaway.
The Library loves its clients and is giving a shout out to all
members.
Come to the Petticoat Creek Branch or Central Library during
the week of October 14th - 20th, 2012 and fill out a ballot to
win a Library gift bag that includes an eReader and library
swag! The official draw will be held at 3:30 p.m. and the
ballots must be received by 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October
20th to be eligible.
We will be celebrating all day Saturday, October 20th
with giveaways for kids. Don’t miss it!
Why? Because you are appreciated.
*Must be a current Pickering Public Library member in good standing to enter the draw.
Giveaways will be available while supplies last.
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4. For Children
BABYTALK
(BIRTH TO 18 MONTHS)
Join us for songs, books,
bounces, and giggles
galore.
Parents and
caregivers are invited to
bring their babies and share
in this special time.
At the Central Library:
Mondays at 11:00 a.m. and
Thursdays at 11:00 a.m.
September 10th/13th to
November 26th/29th
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. Registration is required.
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Session One: September 10th to October 22nd (except October 8th)
Registration begins Friday, September 7th at 9:30 a.m.
Session Two: October 29th to November 26th
Registration begins Monday, October 15th at 9:30 a.m.
TODDLER TIME (18 TO 36 MONTHS)
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:
Mondays at 10:00 a.m.
September 10th to November 26th
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Wednesdays at 9:45 a.m.
September 12th to November 28th
4 Call or visit your local branch for more details.

5. 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-tapping, finger-snapping good time!
At the Central Library: Petticoat Creek Branch:
Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
September 11th to November 27th September 11th to November 27th
Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
September 15th to November 24th September 15th to November 24th
Claremont Branch:
Please note: There will be no Family Storytime
on Saturday October 27th. Please join us for the Thursdays at 10:15 a.m.
Halloween program at 2:00 p.m. September 13th to November 29th
KINDERGARTEN AND BEYOND!(3 TO 5 YEARS)
This hands-on, six week program, is designed for Parents/
Caregivers and their children to learn important 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. Siblings are
not allowed to attend. Registration is required.
At the Central Library:
Session One: Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
September 10th to October 22nd (except October 8th)
Registration begins Friday, September 7th at 9:30 a.m.
Session Two: Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
October 29th to December 3rd
Registration begins Monday, October 15th at 9:30 a.m.
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
October 26th to November 30th
Registration begins Monday, October 15th at 9:30 a.m.
WISEGUYS HOMEWORK CLUB (8 TO 11 YEARS)
Snacks, homework help, computer lab and all kinds of fun educational games and activities! Learn to
use the Library and the Internet to find the information you need for school. Registration is required.
At the Central Library:
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
October 2nd to November 22nd.
Registration begins Friday, September 7th at 9:30 a.m.
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6. 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:
Saturday, September 15th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 13th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 10th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
FALL FUN PUPPET SHOW (ALL AGES)
Join us for fall songs, stories and puppet shows on this Durham Catholic School Board PA Day. It will
be fun-filled day for the whole family!
At the Central Library:
Friday, October 19th at 10:00 a.m.
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Friday, October 19th at 2:00 p.m.
At the Claremont Branch:
Thursday, October 25th at 10:15 a.m. (Please note: Thursday, October 25th is not a PA Day)
PA DAY BOARD GAMES (6 TO 12 YEARS)
Play board games at the library on this Durham Catholic School Board
PA Day. Bring a friend, check a mate, climb a ladder. Who knows, you might win!
At the Central Library:
Friday, October 19th at 10:00 a.m.
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Friday, October 19th at 2:00 p.m.
HALLOWEEN HOWL (ALL AGES)
Boo!
Join us for a howling good time at the Central Library’s Halloween
party. We’ll have loads of stories, games and activities for the whole
family.
At the Central Library:
Saturday, October 27th from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
6 Call or visit your local branch for more details.

7. For Children
CELEBRATE WINTER: PUPPET SHOW (ALL AGES)
Join us for winter songs, stories and puppet shows on this Durham
District School Board PA Day.
It will be snow much fun for the whole family!
At the Central Library:
Friday, November 16th at 2:00 p.m.
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Friday, November 16th at 10:00 a.m.
CELEBRATE WINTER: PA DAY BOARD GAMES
(6 TO 12 YEARS)
Looking for something fun to do out of the cold on this Durham District
School Board PA Day? Come play board games at the library.
At the Central Library:
Friday, November 16th at 2:00 p.m.
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Friday, November 16th at 10:00 a.m.
CELEBRATE WINTER: COOKIE TIME
(ALL AGES)
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 Monday,
October 15th at 9:30 a.m.
At the Central Library:
Saturday, November 17th at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 24th at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 2nd at 2:00 p.m.
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Saturday, November 17th at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, November 24th at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, December 1st at 10:30 a.m.
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8. CELEBRATE WINTER: PHOTO
SCAVENGER HUNT (9 TO 12 YEARS)
How well do you think you know the library? Want
to show off your photo-taking skills? Join us for our
photo scavenger hunt!
Teams will roam the library, taking pictures of differ-
ent things with different poses from a list.
Don’t have a digital camera or camera phone?
Don’t worry! We have digital cameras for you to use.
Teams who complete the scavenger hunt will be entered in a
draw for a gift card for Pizza Pizza. Mmmm, pizza.
Registration is required if you intend to borrow one of our
cameras.
Registration begins Monday, October 15th at 9:30 a.m.
At the Central Library:
Saturday, December 1st between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Saturday, December 15th between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
For Teens
BOOK COVER RE-DESIGN
Ever look at the cover of a book
and think you could do better?
Now you can!
To celebrate the release of
The Hobbit and Twilight: Breaking
Dawn movies, we’re challenging
you to redesign their book covers
for a chance to win tickets to see
the movie, courtesy of Famous
Players Pickering 8!
Pick up a templete and complete contest entry form from any branch. Contest opens Monday,
October 1st. Entries are due by Monday, October 29th at 9 p.m.
8 Call or visit your local branch for more details.

9. For Teens
DIVERGENT TATTOO GIVEAWAY
You cannot prepare for this test in any way.
What Faction are you? If you are truly Dauntless, come in and get your divergent tattoo and enter a
draw to win a Divergent poster.
At the Central Library:
Saturday, September 22nd, 9:00 a.m. until supplies run out
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Saturday, September 22nd, 9:00 a.m. until supplies run out
OPEN GAMING NIGHT
It’s ‘Game On’ again.
Enjoy competing with other players
on PlayStation 3.
Tell your friends! They’ll thank you.
Snacks and fun will be available to all.
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Friday, October 19th from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
HARNESS YOUR INTUITION WITH RUNES!
Learn how to interpret this old Viking alphabet to gain mystical insights! Our resident expert will teach
you about Runes, how to use them and how to make your own set out of paper.
At the Central Library:
Thursday, November 29th from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
NEED VOLUNTEER HOURS?
BE A REVIEWER FOR PPL!
Earn your community service volunteer
hours for reviewing library materials for the
Library catalogue and Facebook pages.
Volunteer instructions and applications are
available at any library branch and on the
Library website - www.picnet.org.
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10. For Teens
CELEBRATE WINTER: PHOTO SCAVENGER HUNT (12+ YEARS)
How well do you think you know the library? Want to show
off your photo-taking skills? Join us for our photo
scavenger hunt!
Teams will have to roam the library, taking pictures of
different things with different poses from a list. Don’t
have a digital camera or camera phone? Don’t worry!
We have digital cameras for you to use.
Teams who complete the scavenger hunt will be
entered in a draw for a gift card for Pizza Pizza.
Mmmm, pizza.
Registration is required if you intend to
borrow one of our cameras.
At the Central Library:
Saturday, December 8th between
10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Saturday, December 1st between
10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
For Adults
BEADING BONANZA!
A representative from Inspired by Beads will lead
a workshop for participants to design and create a
jewellery item.
Come out, get creative and join the beading bonanza!
Registration is required.
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Thursday, September 20th from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
10 Call or visit your local branch for more details.

11. MOVING FOR SENIORS
Following on her June presentation, Kathy Zaremba, owner of Felicity - So much more than moving,
is back to continue her presentation and discussion on moving for seniors. Kathy covers the gamut
of making the choice to move out of the family home or stay, considerations of renting versus owning
and clarity on the different types of home options available. Kathy provides some thought provoking
conversations to have with yourself, spouse, other family members or friends.
Registration is required.
At the Central Library:
Thursday, October 11th from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
EATING WELL FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Miranda Malisani, the Nutrition Expert for the Marilyn Denis Show and owner of Live Light Nutrition,
will explain how to eat well for the holidays. Miranda will offer some tips and tricks to feel great over the
holiday season and as answer your nutrition and wellness questions.
At the Central Library:
Thursday, November 15th from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
ONGOING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
Coming This Fall! Your library will have afternoon technology classes every
Wednesday and Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the months of
September, October and November. Our experts will guide you through these
sought after applications and have you up to speed in no time! In addition, it’s all
FREE. All you have to do is register. Registration is required.
1. Introduction to Computers September 5 October 3 October 31
2. Introduction to Windows 7 September 6 October 4 November 1
3. Introduction to Word 2010 September 12 October 10 November 7
4. Introduction to Excel 2010 September 13 October 11 November 8
5. Introduction to Hotmail/Outlook September 19 October 17 November 14
6. Introduction to Gmail September 20 October 18 November 15
7. Facebook Fundamentals September 26 October 24 November 21
8. Introduction to Twitter September 27 October 25 November 22
Contact us by phone at the Central Library at 905-831-6265 or 1-888-831-6266, by email at
help@picnet.org or visit the website at www.picnet.org for full descriptions and registration
information! Join our emailing list for updates as soon as they are available!
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12. Guess Who
Got Carded?
Mackenzie got carded!
Lily got carde
d!
Georgia got carded!
GET CARDED Everybody’s Doin’ It.
12 Call or visit your local branch for more details.

13. Community Report
Pickering has One of the
SPREAD
Most Used Library Systems
in the Province!
MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD CHAIR
The Ontario Public Libraries Act directs Council to appoint a winning libraries in the province, as our performance
Library Board which is charged with operating a comprehensive, measures can attest.
efficient public library service that meets the community’s
unique needs. In Pickering, 10 appointed members of the As we move into a changing future, our Library will continue
library Board (8 citizens and 2 councillors) meet monthly in a to evolve to meet the changing demographic and technology
public forum to ensure that the public is being well-served. needs of our community retaining those essential principles of
public libraries – the ability to inspire, connect, and enrich all
I invite all residents of Pickering to attend regular meetings members of our community, which make the Pickering Public
of the Board as well as focus groups which explore various Library the heart of an engaged and creative, 21st century city.
decisions that the Board must make such as a Central
Library Expansion or a new Strategic plan. If you are not able
to attend the events, you can provide feedback via email to
the board@picnet.org or you can speak to any Board member
at various community events that we attend.
John W. Sabean
I am very pleased to report that the performance of the
Pickering Public Library has been exemplary over the last John Sabean, Chair Pickering
year. We continue to be one of the most used, most award Public Library Board
HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR THE YEAR
• Growing ebooks service now includes preloaded ebook readers for loan
• Upgraded wi-fi service
• New furniture at Central and Petticoat Creek provides easily accessible power
• New Library website
• Visit from the Digital Bookmobile
• Spread the Word campaign increased circulation and membership
• National recognition for the Library’s Summer Reading Club
• Renewed commitment to customer service through the creation of a Client Charter
• First Living Library focused on our community’s artists
• Powerful Durham Region Library partnership benefited Pickering residents through Battle of
the Books / Pass the Book / Ride to Read & resulted in a visit from the Minister of Culture
• Coming soon: New RFID system for more efficient checkout, re-carpeted children’s area
and Microsoft Office on client workstations
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14. Community Report
2011 FINANCIALS <1% FEDERAL
SUPPORT
3% PROVINCIAL
SUPPORT
MUNICIPAL SUPPORT $4,891,689 4% FEES &
OTHER
RECEIPTS
PROVINCIAL SUPPORT $162,781
FEDERAL SUPPORT $19,057
FEES & OTHER
RECEIPTS $187,463
TOTAL $5,260,990
2011 FACTS 93% MUNICIPAL
SUPPORT
TOTAL ITEMS BORROWED 1,193,956
ACTIVE MEMBERS 43,543
VISITORS 624,500
PROGRAM ATTENDANCE 31,296
INFORMATION ASSISTANCE 56,550
USE OF INTERNET WORKSTATIONS 235,050
WIRELESS USE 33,950
E-BOOKS / ONLINE ITEMS BORROWED 71,824
TOTAL LIBRARY USE 3,100,002
YOUR PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
Coming soon.
JOHN RUVETTE MARY K. COUNCILLOR BARBARA COUNCILLOR BRIAN JAMES AFSAR ALEXANDER CANDACE
SABEAN COELHO ANDERSON KEVIN ASHE CLIFFORD DOUG NAQVI SHANAHAN JULIEN
DICKERSON
BOARD MEETINGS ARE PUBLIC AND ARE HELD EVERY 4TH THURSDAY FROM SEPTEMBER TO JUNE. MEETING MINUTES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE.
CONTACT THE BOARD AT BOARD@PICNET.ORG.
BOARD’S PRIORITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY
The Pickering Public Library exists so that will allow each resident to: • Stimulate their Imagination
all Pickering residents have equal access to • Connect to the Online World • Succeed in School
resources, information, and ideas that will • Connect & Engage with their Community • Discover their Roots
enrich their civic, corporate, and personal • Visit a Comfortable Place • Satisfy their Curiosity
lives. Accordingly, Pickering Library Service • Express Creativity • Create Young Readers
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15. & Central Library
One the Esplanade
905-831-6265 ● 1-888-831-6266
@ your library
Monday - 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 Branch
470 Kingston Road
905-420-2254
Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Claremont Branch
Claremont Community Centre
905-649-3341
Tuesday 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 Branch
3540 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 Branch
475 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.
Automated Telephone Renewals: 905-831-8209
or renew your items at www.picnet.org
TTY to August | Summer 2012
June Line: 905- 420-1739 15
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16. People! Ideas! Communities! Information!
Canada’s libraries foster connections between people,
ideas, communities, and information.
We are pleased to announce that October is Canadian Library
Month and October 14th - 20th is Ontario Public Library
Week. Visit your Library and celebrate with us. There will be
lots happening all week including a draw to win an eReader!
This year’s theme, Libraries Connect is a great
reminder of just how essential libraries are
in the interconnected world in which we
live. Libraries are at the centre of our
communities, providing a public space
for people to meet, learn, connect
and grow. From coast to coast,
libraries help direct the flow of
information and resources. They are
places of endless opportunity and
provide Canadians with equitable access
to important resources.
Every day, year round, libraries across the
country are committed to expanding and
developing their resources in order to link
patrons with the services they need and foster
connections between people, ideas and
communities. Print collections, reference
services, public programmes, downloadable
books, music, movies, Internet access, electronic
databases, eReaders, gaming and social media
are just some of the services libraries offer to help
people find what they need.
Libraries, including public, academic, school and special
libraries, make an enormous contribution to the personal,
professional, academic and creative growth of Canadians.
As well, Library and Archives Canada, the country’s national
library, collects and preserves Canada’s documentary heritage.
Let’s all celebrate Canadian Library Month in October
2012 because… Libraries Connect!
Visit your library today.
ONTARIO PUBLIC LIBRARY WEEK
OCTOBER 14TH - 20TH, 2012