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July & August 2013
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Registration for July programs is Monday, June 24th and for August programs is Monday, July
22nd. Please register in person at any branch or by phone.
For non-registered programs please be aware that rooms cannot exceed legally regulated fire
code and attendance will be on a first come basis.
Little Ones Storytime
(birth to 3 years)
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 8th / July 11th to August 19th / 22nd
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 and
is limited to one class per registrant.
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Class A:
Mondays, 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Class B:
Mondays,11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
July 8th to August 12th
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:
Tuesdays at 9:45 a.m. and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
July 9th/13th to August 20th / 24th
Petticoat Creek Branch:
Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.
July 9th/13th to August 20th / 24th
Lego Building Club
(6+ years)
Come and use your imagination and building
skills with other kids. Lego is provided.
At the Central Library:
Monday, July 22nd, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. or
Monday, August 12th, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 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 at 2:00 p.m. July 11th to August 22nd
CALL OR VISIT YOUR LOCAL BRANCH FOR MORE DETAILS.
For Children

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GO! Storytime Plus (2 to 5 years)
GO! Travel with Scaredy Squirrel
This summer as you are traveling near and far take Scaredy
Squirrel with you!
Print off a picture of Scaredy Squirrel from our website:
www.picnet.org/summerreadingclub, email us a picture of him
(kids@picnet.org) on your summer adventures and you will be
entered in a prize draw for a Scaredy Squirrel puppet and a $20
gift card for Mastermind Toys.
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! Explore near and far when you join the club
and get your reading passport. Keep up your reading skills and win prizes!
Everyone who completes their report during the week of July 22nd (week 4), will be
recognized as a Library Champion and will receive a beautiful lawn sign to show your
friends, family and neighbours how awesome you are! One sign per family, while supplies
last. Get all the details when you register. Registration starts Saturday, June 22nd.
The Kick Off party is Wednesday, July 3, 2013 - 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Central
Library and 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Petticoat Creek Branch.
At the Central Library:
Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. July 11th to August 22nd
Petticoat Creek Branch:
Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. July 10th to August 21st
Claremont Branch:
Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. July 11th to August 22nd
Each week will be a different GO! themed storytime and craft. The themes are:
• Discover a World of Colours
• Explore Far Away Places
• Transportation Fun
• Food Around the World
• Explore Near to Home
• Get Outside
• Explore Space
TD Summer Reading Club (birth to 12 years)
For Children

4. GO! Read a Book (8 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.
At the Central Library:
Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. July 9th to August 20th
GO! Around the World:
a Puppet show (all ages)
Enjoy puppet shows, songs and rhymes based on
folk tales from around the world. Make a craft to
take home.
At the Central Library:
Thursday, July 18th at 2:00 p.m.
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Wednesday, July 17th at 10:00 a.m.
At the Claremont Branch:
Thursday, July 4th at 10:15 a.m.
GO! be a Travel Bug
(6 to 8 years)
Travel into the world of
bugs with stories,
games and activities
and make a ladybug
for a ladybug race.
At the Central Library:
Thursday, July 11th at 2:00 p.m.
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Wednesday, July 10th at 10:00 a.m.
GO! Make a Travel Journal (9 to 12 years)
Whether you’ve taken a trip around the world or around the block, you can always find something
memorable about your time away from home. Come join us and use your crafty side to make a mini
scrapbook featuring your favourite trip. Registration is required.
At the Central Library:
Thursday, July 18th at 2:00 p.m.
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Wednesday, July 17th at 10:00 a.m.
GO! Explore Drawing (9 to 12 years)
Do you love to draw? Join Michele Bolton, the owner of Open Studio+, for a fun drawing
session of exploring shapes, light and shadow. Registration is required.
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Wednesday, July 24th at 2:00 p.m.
4 CALL OR VISIT YOUR LOCAL BRANCH FOR MORE DETAILS.
For Children

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GO! Travel the World (6 to 8 years)
Learn about the different places your favourite book characters
have been to, play some games and make a Flat Stanley of
yourself to travel with you this summer.
At the Central Library:
Thursday, July 25th at 2:00 p.m.
GO! Travel to India (all ages)
Do you know how to put on a sari? Have you ever seen a bollywood dancer? Indo-Canadian
Cultural Association Durham (ICCAD) proudly presents India’s amazing culture in this wonderful
hands on, interactive presentation by founding Chair of ICCAD and Passages to Canada speaker,
Shashi Bhatia.
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Tuesday, July 30th at 2:00 p.m.
GO! To a Masquerade
(6 to 8 years)
Travel with us to Venice, Italy and enjoy a
masquerade ball! Make a
mask to take home a bit of
Italy! Registration is
required.
At the Central Library:
Thursday, August 8th
at 2:00 p.m.
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Wednesday, August 7th at 10:00 a.m.
GO! on a Scavenger Hunt
(9 – 12 years)
Do you know what to pack in your suitcase when
you go on a trip? Bring your thinking
caps and scavenge the library
looking for clues that will take you
on an unforgettable journey!
At the Central Library:
Thursday, August 1st at 2:00 p.m.
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Wednesday, July 31st at 10:00 a.m.
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Wednesday, July 24th at 10:00 a.m.
At the Central Library:
Wednesday, July 31st at 2:00 p.m
GO! Discover Doodle Art (9 to 12 years)
Learn some fun ways to create art with squiggles, lines and thumbprints. Discover
doodles and make your own!
At the Central Library:
Thursday, August 15th at 2:00 p.m.
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Wednesday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m.
For Children

6. 6 CALL OR VISIT YOUR LOCAL BRANCH FOR MORE DETAILS.
GO! Make New Friends:
A Puppet Show (all ages)
See our puppet show and hear friendship
stories about Scaredy Squirrel and other fun
characters. Enjoy music,crafts and new friends!
At the Central Library:
Thursday, August 15th at 2:00 p.m.
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Wednesday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m.
At the Claremont Branch:
Thursday, August 29th at 10:15 a.m.
GO! Read off your Fees!
(12 years and under)
Do you have outstanding fees on your library 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 only be waived from children’s cards.
At the Central Library:
Saturday, August 17th,
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Auditorium
GO! Out of This World
(6 to 8 years)
Outer Space is so cool! Learn about astronauts
and outer space and make your own rocket
ship! Registration is required.
At the Central Library:
Thursday, August 22nd
at 2:00 p.m.
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Wednesday, August 21st at 10:00 a.m.
Class One: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Class Two: 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
GO! to the zoo with 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 with creatures from around the world!
Registration is required and classes are limited to one class
per registrant.
At the Central Library:
Wednesday, August 14th
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Saturday, August 17th,
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Quiet Study Room
For ChildrenFor Children

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05-831-6265 or visit your local
branch to register. July 2013
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Go! Storytime Plus (2 to 5 years)
11:00 a.m. CN
Little Ones (birth to 3 years)
2:00 p.m. CN
Go! Travel the World (6 to 8 years)
2:00 p.m. CN
Board Games (6 to 12 years)
10:15 a.m. CL
Go! Storytime Plus (2 to 5 years)
11:00 a.m. CN
Little Ones (birth to 3 years)
2:00 p.m. CN
Go! Around the World: A Puppet Show (all ages)
2:00 p.m. CN
Go! Make a Travel Journal (9 to 12 years)
2:00 p.m. CN
Board Games (6 to 12 years)
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10:15 a.m. CL
2:00 p.m. CN
Go! Storytime Plus (2 to 5 years)
11:00 a.m. CN
Little Ones (birth to 3 years)
2:00 p.m. CN
Go! Be a Travel Bug (6 to 8 years)
2:00 p.m. CN
Board Games (6 to 12 years)
10:30 a.m. CN
10:30 a.m. PC
Family Storytime (2 to 5 years)
10:30 a.m. CN
10:30 a.m. PC
Family Storytime (2 to 5 years)
10:30 a.m. CN
10:30 a.m. PC
Family Storytime (2 to 5 years)

8. Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Legend
Central Library = CN
Petticoat Creek Branch = PC
Claremont = CL
Registration Required =
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Go! To a Masquerade (6 to 8 years)
10:00 a.m. PC
Go! Storytime Plus (2 to 5 years)
6:30 p.m. CN
UP - Rated PG
10:00 a.m. PC
Go! Discover Doodle Art
(9 to 12 years)
10:00 a.m. PC
Go! Make New Friends:
A Puppet Show (all ages)
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. CN (Class A)
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. CN (Class B)
Go! To the Zoo with Zoo To You
(6 to 12 years)
6:30 p.m. CN
Lilo and Stitch - Rated G
9:45 a.m. CN
10:15 a.m. PC
Family Storytime (2 to 5 years)
2:00 p.m. CN
Go! Read a Book (8 to 12 years)
9:45 a.m. CN
10:15 a.m. PC
Family Storytime (2 to 5 years)
2:00 p.m. CN
Go! Read a Book (8 to 12 years)
9:45 a.m. CN
10:15 a.m. PC
Family Storytime (2 to 5 years)
2:00 p.m. CN
Go! Read a Book (8 to 12 years)
9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. PC
11:00 a.m. to12:00 p.m. PC
Storytime Social (birth to 3 years)
11:00 a.m. CN
Little Ones (birth to 3 years)
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CN
Lego Building Club (6+ years)
11:00 a.m. CN
Little Ones (birth to 3 years)
11:00 a.m. CN
Little Ones (birth to 3 years)
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. CN
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. PC
Go! on an Amazing Journey
Wrap Party (all ages)
10:00 a.m. PC
Go! Out of this World (6 to 8 years)
10:00 a.m. PC
Go! Storytime Plus (2 to 5 years)
6:30 p.m. CN
Wreck it Ralph - Rated PG
Civic Holiday!
All branches will be closed.

9. Thursday Friday Saturday
Please visit the library website
www.picnet.org for details. Call
05-831-6265 or visit your local
branch to register. Aug. 2013
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Go! Storytime Plus (2 to 5 years)
11:00 a.m. CN
Little Ones (birth to 3 years)
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CN
Go! On a Scavenger Hunt (9 to 12 years)
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CN
Board Games (6 to 12 years)
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10:15 a.m. CL
2:00 p.m. CN
Go! Storytime Plus (2 to 5 years)
11:00 a.m. CN
Little Ones (birth to 3 years)
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CN
Go! To a Masquerade (6 to 8 years)
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CN
Board Games (6 to 12 years)
10:15 a.m. CL
Go! Storytime Plus (2 to 5 years)
11:00 a.m. CN
Little Ones (birth to 3 years)
2:00 p.m. CN
Go! Discover Doodle Art (9 to 12 years)
2:00 p.m. CN
Go! Make New Friends: A Puppet Show
(all ages)
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CN
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PC
Go! Read off your Fees
(12 years and under)
10:30 a.m. CN
10:30 a.m. PC
Family Storytime (2 to 5 years)
10:30 a.m. CN
10:30 a.m. PC
Family Storytime (2 to 5 years)
10:30 a.m. CN
10:30 a.m. PC
Family Storytime (2 to 5 years)
10:30 a.m. CN
10:30 a.m. PC
Family Storytime (2 to 5 years)
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CN
Go! Build a Vehicle
Builder Showcase and Draw
10:15 a.m. CL
2:00 p.m. CN
Go! Storytime Plus (2 to 5 years)
11:00 a.m. CN
Little Ones (birth to 3 years)
2:00 p.m. CN
Go! Out of this World (6 to 8 years)
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CN
Board Games (6 to 12 years)
1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CN
Go! Build a Vehicle
Drop-Off
10:15 a.m. CL
Go! Make New Friends: A Puppet
Show (all ages)

10. Legend
Central Library = CN
Petticoat Creek Branch = PC
Claremont = CL
Registration Required =
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2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. PC
Go! Summer Reading Club Kick
9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. PC
11:00 a.m. to12:00 p.m. PC
Storytime Social (birth to 3 years)
11:00 a.m. CN
Little Ones (birth to 3 years)
9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. PC
11:00 a.m. to12:00 p.m. PC
Storytime Social (birth to 3 years)
11:00 a.m. CN
Little Ones (birth to 3 years)
9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. PC
11:00 a.m. to12:00 p.m. PC
Storytime Social (birth to 3 years)
11:00 a.m. CN
Little Ones (birth to 3 years)
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CN
Lego Building Club (6+ years)
9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. PC
11:00 a.m. to12:00 p.m. PC
Storytime Social (birth to 3 years)
11:00 a.m. CN
Little Ones (birth to 3 years)
10:00 a.m. PC
Go! Make a Travel Journal (9 to 1
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. PC
Go! Around the World: A Puppet S
(all ages)
6:30 p.m. CN
Smurfs - Rated G
10:00 a.m. PC
Go! Storytime Plus (2 to 5 years)
10:00 a.m. PC
Go! Travel the World (6 to 8 year
2:00 p.m. PC
Go! Explore Drawing (9 to 12 yea
6:30 p.m. CN
Monsters Inc - Rated G
10:00 a.m. PC
Go! On a Scavenger Hunt (9 to 1
10:00 a.m. PC
Go! Storytime Plus (2 to 5 years)
2:00 p.m. CN
Go! Travel to India (all ages)
6:30 p.m. CN
Cars - Rated G
9:45 a.m. CN
10:15 a.m. PC
Family Storytime (2 to 5 years)
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. PC
Musical Babies (birth to 12 months)
2:00 p.m. CN
Go! Read a Book (8 to 12 years)
9:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. CN
10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. PC
Family Storytime (2 to 5 years)
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. PC
Musical Babies (birth to 12 months)
2:00 p.m. CN
Go! Read a Book (8 to 12 years)
9:45 a.m. CN
10:15 a.m. PC
Family Storytime (2 to 5 years)
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. PC
Musical Babies (birth to 12 months)
2:00 p.m. CN
Go! Read a Book (8 to 12 years)
9:45 a.m. CN
10:15 a.m. PC
Family Storytime (2 to 5 years)
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. PC
Musical Babies (birth to 12 months)
2:00 p.m. CN
Go! Read a Book (8 to 12 years)
2:00 p.m. PC
Go! Travel to India (all ages)
10:00 a.m. PC
Go! Storytime Plus (2 to 5 years)
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. CN
Go! Be a Travel Bug (6 to 8 years
6:30 p.m. CN
Despicable Me - Rated G
Canada Day!
All branches will be closed.
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. PC
Musical Babies
(birth to 12 months)

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For Children
GO! Build a Vehicle (12 years and under)
Show off your building skills by participating in our Builder Showcase!
1. Create a vehicle using any building toy
(Lego, Megablocks, K’nex, etc)
2. Drop off your vehicle at the Central Library
Auditorium on Friday, August 23rd between 1:00 p.m.
and 8:00 p.m.
3. On Saturday, August 24th, bring the family to the
Builder Showcase anytime between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Everyone who participates will receive a GO! Builder Certificate, a
small reward and be entered in a prize draw for a $50 gift card for
Toys ‘R’ Us. The draw will be held at 3:00 p.m. You must be present
to win. Vehicles must be picked up by 4 p.m.
Go! On an Amazing Journey
Join us for the final leg of the Summer Reading Club at the wrap party.
Families will be given a map and they must journey to different stations where they
will complete exciting challenges before heading on to their next stop. Complete all
the challenges and receive a prize.
In the case of inclement weather we will be inside the Library.
At the Central Library:
Wednesday, August 28th from
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Wednesday, August 28th from
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

12. 12 CALL OR VISIT YOUR LOCAL BRANCH FOR MORE DETAILS.
Zombie Jeopardy
How well do you know zombies? Test your knowledge and win prizes!
Snacks will be provided. Registration is required in person or by phone
at 905-831-6265.
At the Central Library:
Monday, July 15th, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Henna Workshop (12 to 17 years)
Want to learn the history and science of henna? Hamnah Nabeel,
a local henna artist, will show everyone different types of henna
design and explain more about the art of henna. There will also
be an opportunity to get your own henna design! The henna
she uses is made from all natural ingredients. Refreshments and
snacks will be provided. Registration is required in person or by
phone at 905-420-2254.
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Thursday, August 15th, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Teen Summer Reading
Club 2013
Why not turn your summer reading into a
chance to win great prizes? It is as simple as
registering, reading and writing short reviews.
For every review submitted, you will recieve a
ballot for the Summer Reading Club Auction.
Those interested in participating in this
reading program can register at any branch
starting Saturday, June 22nd. The program
runs until Saturday, August 31st. 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 overdue fees.
Registration is required in person.
Summer Reading
Club Auction
After a summer of earning book ballots,
use them at our silent auction to win
prizes such as an ipod nano, a kobo
mini, and tons of other prizes donated by
our generous library supporters. Drop in
and put your ballots into the ballot boxes
of the prizes you wish to win and we will
draw winners. So, the more you read, the
better chance you have of winning.
At the Central Library:
Saturday, September 7th, 1:00 p.m.
to 4:30 p.m.
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. Do you have book recommendations for your fellow teens? Visit your local
branch and slip a rating bookmark into one of your favourite books and let other teens
know! You can also visit our website at www.picnet.org, click on ‘Explore’ to visit our catalogue and leave
your comments or create a recommended list of your own.
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For Teens

13. 13JULY - AUGUST | SUMMER 2013
Nutrition Myths BUSTED!
Will late-night snacking make you gain weight? Are fat-free or low-fat foods healthier? Does fruit have
too much sugar to be healthy? Let the Dietitian bust up some popular food and nutrition myths and
serve you up with the truth!
At the Central Library:
Tuesday, August 13th, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. In partnership with:
Planning a Camping
Vacation?
Love the idea of camping, but don’t know where to start?
Parks Ontario ‘Learn to Camp’ program can help. Learn
all about camping at Ontario Parks at this free, fun and
informative session. Find answers to all your camping
questions as a camping expert helps you plan a safe
and enjoyable camping trip with everything from packing
checklists to tips for life at the campsite. Registration is
required in person or by phone at 905-831-6265.
At the Central Library:
Tuesday, July 16th, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
For Adults
What’s in a Name?
Do you know the meaning of your name?
Join media artist Heather Gailey for a creative
evening where you will design and build an
environmentally friendly paper doll that
represents your personality.
Learn that connecting to your creative side is
easier than you think. Registration is required
in person or by phone at 905-831-6265.
At the Petticoat Creek Branch:
Tuesday, August 20th, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
&Adults Teens
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 in person or by phone 905-831-6265.
LEARNINGLAB
Photography Basics
Don’t know the difference between a dSLR and
compact point-and-shoot camera? Don’t know which
one to buy? This workshop will help you understand
the basics of modern digital cameras. Also learn about
the camera aperture, shutter, ISO, white balance,
storage formats and more. If you have a digital
camera, please feel free to bring it along. Registration
begins Monday, June 24th, at 9:30 a.m.
At the Central Library:
Wednesday, July 10th, 2:00 p.m to 4:00 pm.
Photoshop 101
Learn the basics of photo editing and manipulation
using Adobe Photoshop. This workshop will help
you with cropping, enhancing and improving colour
and contrast, correcting white balance, adjusting
angles, fixing tears and rips and more. Sample
photos will be provided. Registration begins
Tuesday, July 2nd, at 9:30 a.m.
At the Central Library:
Wednesday, July 17th, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

14. 14 CALL OR VISIT YOUR LOCAL BRANCH FOR MORE DETAILS.
GTD: Productivity on your Smartphone
Get Things Done or GTD is a productivity system that will show you to use apps, rather than your brain,
to remember everything you need to get done. Learn about tools like any.do, Remember the Milk,
Hackpad and Evernote, because your mind is too beautiful a thing to waste. If you have an Android de-
vice or iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad, bring it along. Registration begins Monday, August 12th at 9:30 a.m.
At the Central Library:
Wednesday, August 28th, 2:00 pm to 4:00 p.m.
LEARNINGLAB
10 + Things You Can Do on Your Smartphone
Learn to do more with your smartphone, than just call and text. We will cover the world
of apps for Android and iPhones which expand your phone into a camera, GPS, video
phone, ereader, ipod and more. If you have an Android phone or iPhone/iPod Touch, bring
it along. Registration begins Monday, July 8th, at 9:30 a.m.
At the Central Library:
Wednesday, July 24th, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Pinning with Pinterest
One of the most exciting social networking sites to
explode on the scene, Pinterest, lets you collect
and share websites and products from around the
web. Are you planning a wedding, looking for bbq
ideas or where to go away on vacation? Pinterest
might be the website for you. A valid email address
is required prior to registration. Registration be-
gins Monday July 15th, at 9:30 a.m.
At the Central Library:
Wednesday, July 31st, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m..
Audio Recording
Learn the basics of recording audio using the
freely available Audacity software. Understand the
differences between a dynamic and condenser
microphone, how to plugin and use a microphone,
arming a track for recording, adjusting volume
levels, avoiding noise and clipping, using effects and
more. Microphone will be provided. Registration
begins Monday July 22nd, at 9:30 a.m.
At the Central Library:
Wednesday, August 7th, 2:00 pm. to 4:00 p.m.
Basic Blogging with
Tumblr
Do you have something to say? Do you
have things to share? You don’t need to
spend a lot to get your message out with a
blog. We will be using Tumblr as a service
to create a blog from scratch. A valid email
address is required prior to registration.
Registration begins Monday, July 29th
at 9:30 a.m.
At the Central Library:
Wednesday, August 14th, 2:00 pm to 4:00 p.m.
Video Composition and
Shooting
Before going into the “editing room”, you’ll need some
video footage. This workshop will teach you the basics
of composing and shooting digital video. Learn about the
different techniques in recording smooth video such as
fluid head tripods and steadicams, framing your shots, the
rule of thirds and more. Workshop will focus on shooting
for interviews and corporate videos. Registration begins
Tuesday, August 6th at 9:30 a.m.
At the Central Library:
Wednesday, August 21st, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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& @ your library
Renew your items at www.picnet.org or call
Automated Telephone Renewals: 905-831-8209
TTY Line: 905- 420-1739
Central Library
One the Esplanade
905-831-6265 ● 1-888-831-6266
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. - 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday 2:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Holiday
Hours
All branches will be closed:
• Sunday, June 30th and
Monday, July 1st for
Canada Day
• Sunday, August 4th and
Monday, August 5th for
Civic Holiday
• Sunday, September 1st
and Monday, September
2nd for Labour Day
Don’t forget,
we’re open
24/7 online!
You can still
download ebooks,
request items, read
reviews and browse!

16. ARE INVITED
The Pickering Public
Library Book Club Sets
provide 12 copies of
each book,discussion
questions and audio or
large print where available;
all in one handy totebag.
Contact us and we’ll set you up.
Call the Library (905-831-6265) to reserve your set or find out more.
Your City: Comes to You
City & Library staff will be at the
Pickering Town Centre to showcase
City Services, Programs and
Projects on Thursday, October 10th.
Your City: Welcome Home
New residents in Pickering are invited to the Pickering Civic
Complex: City Hall, Central Library & Pickering Recreation
Complex on Saturday, Oct 19th to learn about City Services and
Programs and local agencies that serve newcomers.
COMING THIS FALL
FREE MoviesDespicable Me
Wednesday, July 10th
at 6:30 p.m.
Rated G
Smurfs
Wednesday, July 17th
at 6:30 p.m.
Rated G
Monsters Inc
Wednesday, July 24th
at 6:30 p.m.
Rated G
Cars
Wednesday, July 31st
at 6:30 p.m.
Rated G
UP
Wednesday, August 7th
at 6:30 p.m.
Rated PG
Lilo and Stitch
Wednesday, August 14th
at 6:30 p.m.
Rated G
Wreck it Ralph
Wednesday, August 21st
at 6:30 p.m.
Rated PG
At the Central Library,
in the Auditorium
Lawn Signs for Summer Reading Club Champions