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June 21 to August 23, 2008 |
Summer Reading Club
Turn Over a New
Leaf Pickering. This year’s teen summer reading
club is going green! And there are some great
environmentally friendly and fun programs lined up. |
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Location: |
Pickering Public Library
(Central)
One the Esplanade |
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Tuesday, July 8, 2008 |
Film Viewing: An Inconvenient Truth
No registration necessary. |
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Location: |
Pickering Public Library
(Central)
One the Esplanade |
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Time: |
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
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Tuesday, July 29, 2008 |
Face Forward: Create your
own Natural Cosmetics
Treat your skin with all-natural, toxin-free products
that you make yourself. We will provide the supplies, so
you just need to bring yourself!
Limit of 20 participants, and registration is required.
Please register by calling 905.831.6265 ext. 6243 or in
person at any Pickering Public Library Branch.
www.picnet.org/teens |
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Location: |
Pickering Public Library
(Central)
One the Esplanade |
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Time: |
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
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Thursday, August 14, 2008 |
Eco-Handbags: Made from
Books!
Normally we want you to read books at the library, but
for one time only, we will be ripping out the pages!
Book-lovers need not cringe; we will be changing them
into fantastic handbags ensuring the book will be around
for years to come. If you want to bring an old book to
make into a purse, you are welcome to do so, otherwise
we will provide all the materials needed.
Limit of 20 participants, and registration is required.
Please register by calling 905.831.6265 ext. 6243 or in
person at any Pickering Public Library Branch.
www.picnet.org/teens |
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Location: |
Petticoat Creek Library
Branch – 470 Kingston Road |
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Time: |
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
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Tuesday, August 19, 2008 |
Pulp Function: Recycled Paper Workshop
We will teach you how to create recycled handmade paper
from old waste paper with decorative techniques using
embellishments like leaves, glitter and seeds. Bring
your own dried flowers, leaves or grass to add a
personal touch to your recycled paper. If you don’t have
anything to bring, we will provide you with materials.
Limit of 20 participants, and registration is required.
Please register by calling 905.831.6265 ext. 6243 or in
person at any Pickering Public Library Branch.
www.picnet.org/teens |
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Location: |
Petticoat Creek Library
(Central) – One The Esplanade |
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Time: |
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
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| September
20 - 28,
2008 |
TD
Canada Trust Great Canadian Shoreline Clean Up
Cadets, students,
community groups - Join the team of Canadians that are
making a difference by registering for the TD Canada
Trust Great Canadian Shoreline Clean Up today! |
| Location: |
Throughout
the City of Pickering |
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| October
19 - 25, 2008 |
Waste
Reduction Week
Waste Reduction Week is a
National initiative that strives to raise awareness
about resource consumption, waste reduction and
diversion. The City of Pickering gets involved in this
initiative annually by carrying out internal and
external education campaigns and waste reduction
challenges. Whether you want to get involved as part
of your school community, business, not-for-profit
association or individually, there are opportunities
for everyone.
For participation ideas and to register, log onto the
Waste Reduction Week Canada website at wrwcanada.com |
| Location: |
Throughout
the City of Pickering |
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