What's On
For Adults
Wellness Talks @ your library®
Join Experts from the Body & Mind Wellness Family Chiropractic Centre for wellness talks designed to help you create a healthier lifestyle.
Your Body’s Spring Tune-up
Wednesday, Mary 28, from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m., Main Branch Rotary Room
Did you ever wonder why so many people get sick as the seasons change? Is it really sickness or is it the body’s way of cleaning up the winter clutter. Come and find out how your body is constantly working to keep you healthy, and what you can do to assist in the improvement of your overall wellness. The program is free, but space is limited and registration is required. Please call 905-683-4000 ext. 813 to reserve your space.
Artistik Expressionz 2008
Tuesday, May 13, from 7:00 p.m., Main Branch Rotary Room
Art from local teens is on display in the Rotary Room for the month of May. TAC, our Teen Advisory Council, invites all to attend the opening reception for this juried art show.
Canadian Divorce and Separation Made Easier
Wednesday, May 14, from 7:00 p.m., Main Branch Rotary Room
Join divorce and family law lawyer, Thomas O’Malley, to gain the knowledge you need to protect your legal rights in your separation or divorce. The program is free, but registration is required. Please call 905-683-4000, ext. 813, during open hours to reserve your space.
Senior Afternoon Tea
Wednesday, June 18, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Main Branch Rotary Room
Join us for afternoon tea and rediscover your library:
Explore collections including latest spring and summer reads. Learn about the programs and services the Library offers. Light refreshments, tea & coffee will be served. The program is free, but registration is required. Please call 905-683-4000, ext. 813, during open hours to reserve your space.
Festival of the Arts
Saturday, May 31, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Memorial Park in Pickering Village
Don't miss the first annual Ajax Festival of the Arts. This daylong event includes:
Artisan’s Marketplace
Main Stage Entertainment featuring local artists
Kre8ive Kids Zone including Storytime in the Park at 10:30 a.m. and Plastercine Storybook Craft Creations, hosted by the Ajax Public Library from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Anime Workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Village Branch Libraryfor students age 12 and up.
Pre-registration is required. Call 905-683-4000 ext. 812 to register.
Instructor Dirk Michiels will teach the basic techniques of how to draw anime and cartoon characters. Participants will also have the opportunity to create their own designs and learn to make their favorite characters, from the Simpson's to Dragon Ball and Naruto.
Busker’s, Street Performers, Graffiti Art Demonstration (at 12:30 p.m.) and Plein Air Painters
Literary Arts including the Durham Folklore Society - Storytellers scheduled throughout the day and Durham Writer's Circle
Book Clubs
Join a book discussion group at the Main Branch Library this fall. Three groups meet monthly to discuss a wide range of titles.
Book Chat
The Stone Angel by Margaret Laurence - Wednesday, May 7 at 7 p.m.
The Birth House by Ami McKay - Wednesday, June 4 at 7 p.m.
Tea & Books
Dreams from my Father by Barack Obama - Wednesday, May 14 at 2 p.m.
Too Close to the Falls by Catherine Gildiner - Wednesday, June 11 at 2 p.m.
Club de lecture d'Ajax
La Kermesse Texte de Daniel Poliquin - Jeudi le 29 mai - 19 heures
Friends of the Library News
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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