Local History will be relocating to the Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre, and the collections will be temporarily unavailable while the new space is prepared. The Local History Room at the Central Library will be closed as of February 13, 2026. During this time, you can continue to explore our collections through the digital archive. The new Local History Experience Centre is scheduled to open in Spring 2026. For updates, please visit the Library’s website, and for any questions, contact localhistory@pickeringlibrary.ca.
Digital Archive
Research local history and genealogy in the City of Pickering, former Township of Pickering, and beyond. Explore over 20,000 digitized newspapers, books, photos, maps, and more from the collection.
Looking for more assistance? Contact the local history department at localhistory@pickeringlibrary.ca or call 905.831.6265 ext. 6240.
Pickering's Local History
Genealogy
Pickering's Local History
Genealogy
Pickering Local History Collection Digital Archive
Archives of Ontario
Ancestry
Pickering Local History Collection Digital Archive
Archives of Ontario
Ancestry
Microfilm and Microfiche
Use the Microfilm Scanner to preserve, convert, and read microfiche and microfilm rolls. Browse items in the Pickering Local History Collection, personal microfilm, or materials loaned through other libraries and archives. This machine is compatible with 16mm Roll Film, 35 mm Roll Film, Aperture Cards, Colour Slides, Negative Fiche, and Positive Fiche. The Microfilm Scanner is located beside the Local History display on the second floor at the Central library.
