Pickering/Events Calendar/Monday, June 1, 2026
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Monday, June 1, 2026

6 events in Whitby, Oshawa, Ajax, Bowmanville, and Pickering

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Free👨‍👩‍👧 Kids & Family🏃 Recreation📅 Event
Teens (13-18)Young Adults (19-24)

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Duck, Duck, Read!

Where: Whitby Public LibraryPrice: Free / Drop-in

Adults Get your ducks and your books in a row for this duck-themed reading challenge! Earn digital ducky badges and tickets for prizes by logging your reading minutes. Plus, all of your reading helps your age group earn mini ducks for their jar! Register on Beanstack . All Locations January 5–June 14…

Paid📌 Regular schedule
Babies (0-2)Toddlers (2-4)

9:30-10:30am

Parent & Tot Swim · Anne Ottenbrite Pool at Iroquois Park Sports Centre · Jun 1, 2026 · 9:30-10:30am

Where: Anne Ottenbrite Pool at Iroquois Park Sports CentrePrice: Drop-in fees apply; children 3 and under free with adult admission (see link)

Parent & Tot Swim at Anne Ottenbrite Pool at Iroquois Park Sports Centre. Schedule slot: Monday 9:30-10:30am. Drop-in swim for parents and tots newborn to age 5. Located in the small/toddler pool. Children 3 and under free with adult admission. No advance registration required.

Free📌 Regular schedule
Babies (0-2)Toddlers (2-4)

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

STEAM Storytime

Where: McLean Branch and MakerspacePrice: Free / Drop-in

Appropriate for ages 2+. Hosted at Mc Lean Branch. Drop-in. Discover fun and simple STEAM activities that open up new questions, skills, and possibilities at this enhanced storytime! Themes: March 30: Bugs; April 13: Cookies; April 20: Bedtime; April 27: Water; May 4: Garden; May 11: Birthdays; May 25: Hugs; June 1: Birds…

Free📌 Regular schedule
Kids (5-12)

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Le Club Français

Where: Main BranchPrice: Free / Drop-in

Suitable for children in grades 1–6. Hosted at Main Branch. Advanced registration required. Children in Grades 1–6 can improve their reading skills en français by practicing reading and speaking at this weekly session led by high school reading buddies! Les enfants en 1re année à 6e année peuvent améliorer leur compréhension française en pratiquant la lecture et la compréhension orale dans ce programme hebdomadaire avec des compagnons de lecture du niveau secondaire. Event type: Special Event.

Free📌 Regular schedule
Teens (13-18)Young Adults (19-24)

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program

Where: Main BranchPrice: Free / Drop-in

Intended for high school students. Hosted at Main Branch. Advanced registration required. Youth will develop their communication and leadership skills through practical experience, learning valuable skills such as evaluating your own speaking ability, preparing and giving speeches, and giving constructive feedback. Please note that participants must attend all 8 weeks of this program. Event type: Special Event.

Free📌 Regular schedule
Kids (5-12)Teens (13-18)

7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

Makerspace Coding Club: AI Toolkit

Where: McLean Branch and MakerspacePrice: Free / Drop-in

Intended for ages 12–15. Hosted at the Makerspace @ Mc Lean Branch. Advanced registration required. Learn about artificial intelligence applications and technologies through hands-on projects. Work with voice recognition, facial recognition, and other AI technologies to gain an understanding of how AI can be applied in different contexts.

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