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What's On
TD Summer Reading Club 2009
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Check out our calendar of events!
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Calling all Nature Detectives! Complete the Animal Tracks Scavenger Hunt this July!
 So many kids rushed into the library for the start of the TD Summer Reading Club, that a few animals snuck in unnoticed too! They raced around the building before a librarian noticed them and quickly escorted them back outside. But the animals left something behind ... their tracks!
Now it's up to you to search the library for their footprints and to identify what types of animals left the tracks behind! Pick up an Animal Tracks Scavenger Hunt Guide at any of the three Ajax Library Services locations to begin the search. Once you're finished the scavenger hunt, hand in your guide for a chance to win a great prize.
Check back frequently to see upcoming programs, or check out the Agent 009 July Files and August Files. |
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Agent 009 Short Story Contest
 Ajax Library Services and The Ajax News Advertiser invite young writers to enter the summer short story contest. Begin your story with the line, "Finally I found my first clue, and I knew this was a mystery only I could solve."
What is the first clue, what is the mystery, and why are you the only one who can solve it?
Short Story Contest entries are limited to 500 words.
Winning submissions will be published in the News Advertiser and on the Library Web site.
For a complete list of contest rules, pick up your Agent 009 Short Story Contest Guide beginning June 29th at your local branch. Full contest rules to be released shortly.
Winning entries will be chosen from four categories:
JK - Grade 3
Grades 4 -6
Grades 7 & 8
Best of Contest
Contest deadline is:
Monday August 24, 2009.
Entries should be dropped off at your local Ajax Library Services branch or submitted electronically via e-mail to libraryinfo@townofajax.com.
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Seeking Teen Volunteers
 Ongoing.
Ajax Library Services is looking for enthusiastic teens to volunteer as reading buddies this summer. Volunteers should live in Ajax and have completed Grade 9.
Volunteers will read with younger kids, encouraging their progress and ensuring they have fun! Crafts or games are also part of the program.
Reading Buddies runs on Tuesday afternoons at the McLean Branch and Thursday mornings at the Main Branch from July 7 to August 20.
Training is provided. Pick up your volunteer application form from your local branch, or download it here.
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Teens Write! Fiction and Poetry Contest
For Students in Grades 9 to 12. Begins June 29th.
 Ajax Library Services and the Ajax News Advertiser invite high school students (grade 9-12) to enter the Teens Write! Fiction & Poetry Contest. All submissions must fall under the general theme of "mystery". Where you go from there is up to you and your creativity. The maximum word length for fiction is 500 words. Poems must not exceed 32 lines. You may enter one piece in both categories, but you may not enter more than one piece in either category. Winning submissions will be published in the News Advertiser and on the Library Website.
For a complete list of contest rules, pick up your Teens Write! Fiction and Poetry Contest Guide beginning June 29th at your local branch. Electronic copy available shortly. |
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Teens Write! Workshop
Tuesday, July 14, 2009; 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Teens Write! This free workshop will provide a safe and supportive atmosphere for creative writing and group sharing. All you need to bring is your creativity and love of literature. Ajax Library Services Information Assistant and published author Joel Sutherland will give tips and advice for writing a winning entry in the ALS Teen Fiction and Poetry contest! |
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Movie / Book Club
Thursday, July 16th and Thursday, August 13th; 2:30 - 5:00 p.m.; Main Branch
  Have you ever wondered if a director remained true to the book upon which he / she based the movie? Join us for a book discussion about two popular fiction titles followed by a viewing of the movie based on each of the books.
Twilight: Thursday, July 16th.
Pride and Prejudice: Thursday, August 13th.
Space is limited. Register for this free program in person or by calling 905-683-4000 x8814 during regular library hours or via email at libraryinfo@townofajax.com. Registration for both programs beigns June 29th.
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Friends of the Library News
Visit the Friends of the Library Web page for information on Friends programs - including the Ajax Film Circuit and Turkish Delight. |
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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. Check back for next month's offering.
Tea & Books meets on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. in the Main Branch Rotary Room. Check back soon for our next meeting.
Club de lecture d'Ajax, our French book club meets September 10th (changed from July 9th) for Roch Carrier's work Les moines dans la tour. The group meets at 7:00 p.m. in the small meeting room.
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For the Family |
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Summer Storytime - June 29 to August 20 at all Library branches
 Storytime is a free library program and you are welcome to drop in at any time. Space is limited by room capacity. For the complete schedule, visit the Storytime Web page.
Our Summer program includes:
Books for Babies: Build your repertoire of songs, poems and finger plays while sharing simple books with your baby.
Tales for Toddlers: Simple stories, felt boards and action rhymes are core to the program for this age group.
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Le Club Français
Le Club Français Homework help and fun for French immersion students.
The spring Le Club Français session has been cancelled. We hope to regroup for Fall 2009. 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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Raise a Reader |
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Check back again in the August for September's offering! |
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For Organized Groups |
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Special Group Programs
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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