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Winterfest
February 7, 2010: 11:00 - 4:00pm; McLean Branch |
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Visit the library for winter wonderland crafts. Our frosty creations will help spark your creativity. Visit the Snuggle up corner and share stories with a friend. |
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| Storytime |
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For the Library's Storytime Schedule for all branches, click here.
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Ajax Reading Circle
Begins September 19th; Main Branch Rotary Room |
Youth ages 4 - 12 are invited to read with high school volunteers on Saturday mornings from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the Main Branch Rotary Room. The program is free. The Reading Circle runs until December 12 and then breaks for the holidays, returning on January 9. Click here for the programme calendar. For more information call Brenda Walters at 905-686-9276 (evenings). Ajax Reading Circle is supported by Frontier College.
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Home School Library Club
Every Other Friday Beginning January 8; 1:00p.m.-3:00p.m.; McLean Branch |
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Home schooled children, age 10 and under, and their parents are invited to get together to explore books, resources and parent led activities at the McLean Branch Library.
The program is free and run on a drop-in basis. Call Cindy at 905-683-4000, ext. 8902 for more information.
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| Reporteritos! |
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La Alianza Hispano Canadiense de Ontario (AHCO) y la Ajax Library los invitan a participar en:
Taller de Periodismo dirigido a niños de 8 a 14 años interesados en practicar su español de una forma divertida.
Lugar: Children's Program Room
Ajax Main Branch
Día: Sábados
Hora: 10:00 am - 11:00 a.m.
Fechas: Del 6 d febrero al 24 de abril (a excepcion de febrero 13 y marzo 13)
Cupo limitado. Para más información contacte a Alma (Pickering / 905 420 7636) ó Dina (Oshawa / 905 448 8945) o envíenos un e-mail a: info@alianzahispano.org.
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| Le Club Français |
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The Winter 2010 session has been canceled. We hope to regroup for Fall 2010. Adults interested in more information or wanting to get involved in Canadian Parents for French, Durham should e-mail info@cpfdurham.ca or visit the CPF web site at: http://www.cpfdurham.ca/.
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The following group experiences for parents/caregivers and their babies are being offered by the local Ontario Early Years Centre staff at Ajax Library Services' Main Branch.
Registration begins October 26th for November Programs. Please call 905-683-4000 x8830 to register.
 Parent - Child Mother Goose Program (0-12 months)
January 7th to March 11th (Registration Full); Main Branch Program Room;
Based on the oral tradition of story telling, we will focus on learning songs, rhymes and stories. Each session includes time for teaching and time for visiting with other participants and teachers. Session runs Thursdays from 1:00-2:30 p.m.
 Bouncing Babies (0-12 months)
Session 2: February 3rd to February 24th - Registration starts January 25.
This program introduces infants to songs, nursery rhymes and musical instruments. Learn how to incorporate music and musical instruments into baby's everyday play experiences. The program runs Wednesdays from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. or 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. in the Main Branch Program Room.
 Music and Movement (0-6 years)
Session 2: February 5th to February 26th - Registration starts January 25.
Introduce toddlers to songs, nursery rhymes, and musical instruments. Sessions run Wednesdays from 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. in the Main Branch Program Room.
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Go for the Gold! @ your library
February 12 to 28, 2010; All Branches |
 Olympic Trivia/Athlete Match booklet: Starting February 12, children ages 6-12 can pick up their booklet, complete the activities and enter to win! All entries should be submitted by February 28. This booklet also contains a list of great Olympic resources available through the Library which will help you find out more about the Games and our Canadian athletes.
Gold Coin Count Contests: Get in the Gold medal spirit! Children ages 6-12 are invited to “guess how many” at any branch during the Olympics games and enter to win.
Ajax is Walking! Pedometer Challenge: Time is running out ! Join in the fun and make your family’s walking steps count towards Ajax’s ‘trek’ to Vancouver in time for the Winter 2010 Olympics official ceremonies on February 12, 2010. Pedometer kits are available for borrowing at all branches. To request your kit, click here.
For more information, call 905-683-4000 ext 8811 or email libraryinfo@townofajax.com.
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Valentine's Day Party
Saturday, February 13, 2010: 2:00pm; Main Branch Rotary Room |
 What could be sweeter than an afternoon of stories, treats and crafts celebrating Valentine’s day? We call on all book lovers to join us for a free, drop-in family celebration. |
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Black History Month: Anansi Stories
February 20, 2010; 10:00-11:00am - Main Branch Rotary Room |
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Join Ajax Reading Circle members and other participants for an hour of stories and activities celebrating the trickster spider, Anansi. Free but space is limited. To register, call 905-683-4000 ext 8811 or email libraryinfo@townofajax.com.
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Multicultural Fair
Saturday, March 6, 2010; 2:00-4:00pm - Main Branch Rotary Room |
 Why not broaden your horizons on cool Saturday afternoon. Join the Library’s Teen Advisory Council for their second annual Multicultural Fair. The Fair includes displays, library resources and samples of food from several regions of the world. Everyone welcome!
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CAP Computer Classes
January and February 2010: 10:00am - Main Branch Rotary Room |
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 Email: Friday, February 5, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. FULL
Intro to Word 2003: Friday, February 12, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. FULL
Intro to Computers: Friday February 19, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. New!
Intro to Power Point: Friday, February 26, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. FULL
Intro to Internet: Tuesday March 2, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. New!
Intro to Excel 2003: Friday, March 5, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. FULL
Intro to Computers: Tuesday March 9, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. New!
REGISTRATION: call 1-800-408-9619 or 905-579-6041 or www.dce.ca
Training delivered by: Durham Continuing Education – Computer Training Division in partnership with Durham Region Employment Networks with funding from the Government of Canada.
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CAP Computer Training: One-on-One
Main Branch Tuesdays February 2 - March 30 12:00 - 6:00 pm |
 A CAP (Community Access Program) youth intern will be available for one-on-one training on computer basics, applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), email, Internet basics, online services (online banking, online government sites) and resume creation. To register for this free program, speak to Community Branch or Information staff on your next visit, phone your local branch or email staff at libraryinfo@townofajax.com.
This program is provided in partnership with Durham Region Employment Network (DREN) through funding by the Government of Canada.
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Job Search Workshops
January and February 2010: Main Branch Rotary Room |
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 Tuesday, February 9, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. – Main Branch Rotary Room
Employment Ontario’s Retraining Opportunities: Come and get an overview of all the Employment Ontario services available to Durham Region residents, including information on eligibility for funded training and the process involved in completing a training application.
The program is free but space is limited. Register for this workshop by calling 905-683-4000, ext. 8813 during open hours.
Tuesday, February 23 - 1:30-3:30pm - Main Branch Rotary Room
Transferable Skills: If you are out of work or underemployed, the Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre can provide the tools and teach you the skills you need in order to stand out from other job seekers. With locations in Oshawa and in Pickering, they serve between 600 and 700 job seekers each month, and nearly 80% of those who make use of their services find employment within four weeks.
Tuesday, March 9 - 1:30-3:30pm - Main Branch Rotary Room
Effective Job Searching: Finding work in today’s competitive job market can be difficult and challenging. Learn how to build a network of contacts, make cold calls, explore the hidden job market and much more.
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Movies without Borders
Tuesday, February 9; 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., Main Branch Rotary Room |
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 Do you like foreign films? Are you a newcomer to Durham Region or are you just interested in other cultures? The Movies without Borders foreign film series will screen movies in other languages with English subtitles. Here's an opportunity to engage in conversation with people from other countries and share experiences while enjoying examples of foreign cinema.
February’s featured movie: Water - In 1938 colonial India, 8-year-old Chuyia is widowed and sent to a home where Hindu widows must live out their lives in penitence. Her feisty presence affects the lives of the other residents, including a beautiful young widow who falls in love with a Gandhian idealist.
Movies without Borders is presented in partnership with Community Development Council Durham’s Host program. Register by calling 905-683-4000 ext. 8813 or by email at libraryinfo@townofajax.com.
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Black History Month Film Screening: The Hurricane
February 27, 2010; 1:00-4:00pm; Main Branch Rotary Room |
Based on the true story of Ruben 'Hurricane' Carter, this is the story of a prize fighter wrongfully convicted of murder in the 1960s and his subsequent fight for exoneration with the aid of three Canadians. Free but space is limited. Participants must 14 years and older. To register, call at 905-683-4000 ext 8813 or email libraryinfo@townofajax.com.
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Freedom to Read
February 21-27, 2010 |
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 Freedom to Read Week is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom, which is guaranteed them under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Free a Challenged Book
Most Canadians probably don't even realize that on their own shelves sit challenged books. During Freedom to Read Week, your mission is to release challenged books all across Canada — on park benches, in coffee shops and in schools — as a way to mimic how challenged books are passed around, and to spread the word about challenged and banned books in Canada.
Interested? Here's how to get started...
Find a title from your own bookshelf that appears on the list of Challenged Books at www.freedomtoread.ca. Tag it with our handy book label—available at Ajax library displays. Follow the link to BookCrossing.com and register the book. Release the book into your community. Log on to the BookCrossing website often to see who finds your book and what they think about freedom of expression. We "challenge" you to do it!
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| Friends of the Library Events |
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Visit the Friends of the Library Web page for information on Friends programs - including the Ajax Film Circuit and Music on a Sunday Afternoon.
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| Book Clubs |
New members are always welcome to join the Library's book clubs. For more information, please call 905-683-4000 x8811. All Book Clubs are held at the Main Branch.
Book Chat meets Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Branch Rotary Room. The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama (January 6th), and Flux by Orson Scott Card (February 3rd).
Tea & Books meets on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. in the Main Branch Rotary Room. The Cider House Rules by John Irving (January 13th) and Red Tent by Anita Diamant on February 10th.
Club de lecture d'Ajax L'homme du Labrador texte de Bernard Clavel jeudi le 14 janvier 19 heures. Touts les matins du monde texte de Pascal Quignard jeudi le fevrier 19 heures.
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Would your daycare, organized group or class like to visit the library? Please contact Sarah Dodge at the Main Branch - 905-683-4000, ext. 8802 or Cindy Kimber at the McLean Branch - 905-619-2529, ext. 8902. We will be happy to setup a special date just for Your group!
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