BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Pickerington Online - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Pickerington Online X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://pickeringtononline.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Pickerington Online REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260711 DTSTAMP:20260608T060851 CREATED:20260507T153009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T024954Z UID:43063-1779408000-1783727999@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:2026 Summer Reading Program - All Ages Essay Contest DESCRIPTION:“What Does America Mean to You?” \nCalling all writing enthusiasts! The Pickerington Public Library is hosting an Essay Contest this summer! Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday\, we want to hear your thoughts\, opinions\, and experiences of living in the United States of America! \nWriters of all ages are invited to reflect\, tell their stories\, and submit an original essay for a chance to win their age category and be a featured guest at the Open Mic Night and Awards Ceremony in August. Prize baskets will be awarded to each winner in the three age groups\, and one overall grand prize winner will win a $200 gift card to the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts. \nAge Categories:\nKids: 0-11\nTeens: 12-17\nAdults: 18+ \nEssay Requirements: \n\nEssays should respond to the theme “What Does America Mean to You?”\n\nClick to view the 2026 Summer Essay Content Judging Rubric\n\n\nSubmissions must include at least one personal experience\, observation\, or example that helps explain the writer’s perspective.\nEssays must be typed.\n\nTeen & Adult essays should be 500–1\,000 words in length.\nKids’ essays do not have a word requirement.\n\n\nEssays must be original work created by the participants. Submissions that contain plagiarized material\, are generated by artificial intelligence tools\, or are written by someone other than the participant may be disqualified at the discretion of the library.\n\nParents of younger children may type the exact words of their child\, if the child is unable to type. We recommend using speech-to-text technology\, if available.\n\n\nBy submitting an essay\, participants grant the library permission to display or publish their work (with first name and last initial) for promotional or educational purposes.\nTyped essays may be dropped off at Pickerington Main Library or Sycamore Plaza Library.\nIn the event of a tie\, the submission with the highest Reflection and Insight score will be selected as the winner\nMay. 22: Contest Opens\nJul. 10: Submission Deadline\nAug. 12: Open Mic Night & Awards\n\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://pickeringtononline.com/event/2026-summer-reading-program-all-ages-essay-contest/ LOCATION:Pickerington Public Library (Main Branch)\, 201 Opportunity Way\, Pickerington\, OH\, 43147\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Informative Event,Library Event ORGANIZER;CN="Pickerington Public Library":MAILTO:cbauman@pickeringtonlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260802 DTSTAMP:20260608T060851 CREATED:20260507T154830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T024946Z UID:43060-1779408000-1785628799@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:2026 Summer Reading Program - Red\, White\, and Read! DESCRIPTION:Join the fun starting May 22 by signing up online to track your progress digitally\, or stop by any library location to register and pick up a paper reading log. Earn rewards for reading\, visiting the library\, and attending programs\, plus entries for a chance to win one of 10 Grand Prizes — through Aug 1. \nThe kickoff event on May 22nd includes an All Ages Essay Contest focusing upon the question “What Does America Mean to You?” \nJune 12-13 is the Children’s Book Sale\, run by the Friends of the Pickerington Public Library to provide more books for younger readers. \nThe conclusion is the Big Summer Celebration with a petting zoo\, inflatables\, Touch-a-Truck\, and More! \nOther events will be included and linked as they are announced. \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://pickeringtononline.com/event/2026-summer-reading-program-red-white-and-read/ LOCATION:Pickerington Public Library (Main Branch)\, 201 Opportunity Way\, Pickerington\, OH\, 43147\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Event for Young Children,Family Event,Informative Event,Library Event ORGANIZER;CN="Pickerington Public Library":MAILTO:cbauman@pickeringtonlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T170000 DTSTAMP:20260608T060851 CREATED:20260602T014104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T014104Z UID:44420-1780934400-1780938000@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:PokeMath Kids DESCRIPTION:Practice Addition and Subtraction with Pokémon! \n\n\n\nA great way for young learners to build confidence while having fun. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou’re given five PokeBalls to catch Pokemon on the next route! You end up catching three new Pokemon…how many PokeBalls do you have left? \nIn this class geared towards children learning basic math and subtraction\, we’re going to make math fun by talking about Pokémon. Great Pokémon trainers use math all the time\, whether calculating how much HP their Pokémon will be left with after an attack\, knowing how many Pokeballs to stock up on before a new route\, or figuring out how many more Gym Badges are left before challenging the Elite Four. Plus\, make friends with other Pokémon Trainers on their journeys to becoming PokeMath Masters. \n\n\n\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://pickeringtononline.com/event/pokemath-kids/ LOCATION:Pickerington Library Sycamore Plaza\, 7861 Refugee Road\, Pickerington\, OH\, 43147\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Event for Young Children,For Elementary Schoolers,Hands-On Demo,Informative Event,Library Event,Presentation ORGANIZER;CN="Pickerington Public Library":MAILTO:cbauman@pickeringtonlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T203000 DTSTAMP:20260608T060851 CREATED:20260604T213826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T213826Z UID:44584-1780939800-1781123400@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:P.E.A.K. Boys Basketball Camp - Grades 3-8 DESCRIPTION:P.E.A.K. Basketball Camp 2026!!! Sign up today to reserve your spot!! June 8-10 2026… 5:30-8:30pm Boys Grades 3-8 (Next School Year) $90/Camper (includes jersey and souvenir) Tons of prizes and giveaways!!! \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://pickeringtononline.com/event/p-e-a-k-boys-basketball-camp-grades-3-8/ LOCATION:Pickerington North High School\, 7800 Refugee Road\, Pickerington\, OH\, 43147\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,For High Schoolers,For Middle Schoolers,Sports END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T193000 DTSTAMP:20260608T060851 CREATED:20260602T013253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T173650Z UID:44414-1780943400-1780947000@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:Marketing for Small Business - Session 1: Know Your Audience DESCRIPTION:Session 1 of 2 \nLearn how to know who to target and where to put your marketing dollars so they drive people to your business. Register today! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor small businesses\, spending money on marketing can feel like a gamble if you’re not confident that you’ll get a return on that marketing investment. \nThis workshop is designed to take the mystery out of making marketing decisions. You’ll leave the workshop with a firm idea of how to effectively reach both current and potential customers. This hands-on session will walk you through the process of: \n\nIdentifying your most profitable customers\nDefining what they value most about your business – and building your marketing messages around that\nDetermining where to reach them in the vast sea of marketing options\n\nThis is part of a two-part series. You are also welcome to join on June 15 for Marketing for Small Business: Low- and No-cost Resources. \nTaught by Mary Ashley\, M.A.\, Marketing Strategist/Assistant Professor of Marketing. \n  \n\nMary Ashley is 30-year veteran of the marketing industry and has created award-winning marketing plans for businesses in diverse industries. Throughout her career\, she has held positions at marketing/advertising agencies\, in-house marketing departments\, and served numerous clients on a freelance basis through her consulting firm\, M. Ashley Marketing. Her work and client list can be found at maryuashley.wordpress.com. \nMary currently serves as a full-time assistant professor of marketing in the College of Business at Ohio University\, where she guides the next generation of marketing professionals in launching their careers. \nA lifelong Ohio resident\, Mary holds a bachelor’s degree from Ohio University and a master’s degree from The Ohio State University. She currently resides in Pickerington. \nRegister today. \n\n\n\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://pickeringtononline.com/event/marketing-for-small-business-session-1-know-your-audience/ LOCATION:Pickerigton Public Library Main Branch\, 201 Opportunity Way\, Pickerington\, OH\, 43147\, United States CATEGORIES:18 and Over,Community Event,Informative Event,Library Event,Networking,Presentation ORGANIZER;CN="Pickerington Public Library":MAILTO:cbauman@pickeringtonlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T200000 DTSTAMP:20260608T060851 CREATED:20260602T012826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T012826Z UID:44411-1780943400-1780948800@pickeringtononline.com SUMMARY:Friends of the Pickerington Public Library Meeting DESCRIPTION:Meetings are held monthly on the 2nd Monday. Open to the public \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSince 1989\, the Friends of the Pickerington Public Library have supported programs and projects like Summer Reading\, Santa Saturday\, and the Homework Help Center. Attend this meeting to learn more about how you can support the library\, get involved\, and help strengthen services for customers of all ages. \nSince it’s establishment\, the FOPPL has had many incredible accomplishments including: \n\nChildren’s Music Garden instruments\, tables\, and benches\nSanta Saturday sponsorship\nSummer Reading sponsorship\nSycamore Plaza Library artwork\nHomework Help Center sponsorship\n\nFor more information\, visit https://pickeringtonlibrary.org/about/friends-of-pickerington-public-library/ \n\n\n\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Share on Threads (Opens in new window)\n Threads\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n Like this:Like Loading… URL:https://pickeringtononline.com/event/friends-of-the-pickerington-public-library-meeting/ LOCATION:Pickerigton Public Library Main Branch\, 201 Opportunity Way\, Pickerington\, OH\, 43147\, United States CATEGORIES:18 and Over,Community Event,Informative Event,Library Event,Networking END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR