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Friends of the Library

 


The Friends of the Ajax Public Library is a nonprofit, charitable organization. The purpose of the Friends is to foster public awareness, understanding and enjoyment of library services in the Town of Ajax. The Friends raise funds, support special projects, and enhance library services.

What Does Being a Friend Mean?

Being a Friend means knowing that you are making a real contribution to ensure that your Library remains a vital presence in the community. As a Friend you will also receive: Friends of the Library logo

- Invitation to Friends events

- A membership newsletter

- Voting privileges at the Annual General Meeting

 

To join the Friends simply print off the membership form and mail it with your payment to the Friends of the Ajax Public Library or drop it off at your local Library branch. Not only will you be supporting your local library but you will be joining one of over 100 Friends groups that have been identified across Canada. FOCAL is a national "grass roots" association committed to providing leadership, motivation and support to all Friends groups in their efforts to preserve and strengthen libraries and create awareness and appreciation of library services.
For more information about FOCAL contact Val Marshall.

How can you help?

The Friends are currently looking for new members with a desire to take on a committee role. Currently we have an opening for a Treasurer. Please contact Val at 905-683-4588 if you would like to step up and help out.

Legion and Friends

Special thanks to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 322 Ajax. Emma Smith, 3rd Vice President of the Legion recently presented a cheque for $10,000 to the Friends.  This donation is part of the Million Dollar Capital Fund and brings the total contribution from the Legion to $90,000.

The spring Newsletter is now available. Read up on the latest news from your Friends!



Upcoming Events

Ajax Film Circuit  
Thanks to all who attended the Ajax Film Circuit this year. The Film Circuit returns for another season on September 9, 2009. If you wish to be added to the Film Circuit e-mail list, e-mail at barrybutler@rogers.com. For more information, please call 905-683-1843. 

Music on a Sunday Afternoon
Our 2009 season of Music on a Sunday Afternoon is now complete. This program will return in January 2010.

Friends Internet Links