The Ajax Public Library actively provides links between our community's information and recreational needs and a spectrum of resources. We have a distinguished history, beginning in 1891, with the Mechanics Institute Library in Pickering Village. Currently, three branches provide community access to diverse collections, Internet computers, children’s programs and meeting space. This Web site provides a virtual branch allowing you to search the Library Catalogue and conduct research from the comfort of your home or office.
What's On
For a complete list of upcoming programs check out the What's On page, or download a copy of our November/December newsletter, Pages.
Trim the Tree Parties November 27 and 28; Various Times; All Locations
Families are invited to join staff for a Library tradition. Make two ornaments: one for the library’s tree, and one to take home. Fun for the whole family! Free, drop-in. Additional information can be found on the What's On page.
Christmas Storytime November 30 to December 5; Various Times; All Locations
Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to drop in for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts celebrating the Christmas season. Additional information can be found on the Storytime schedule page.
Robert Munsch Day and Contest! Saturday, December 5, 2009; 2p.m.-3p.m.; Main Branch Rotary Room
Families are invited to join us as we read classic Munsch books and create our own Munsch-inspired stories, which can be individually entered to win a visit by Robert Munsch to a Family Literacy Day party for your friends and family in your own home.
Navigate to the What's On page for event and contest details!
Downloadable Audio Books
Listen to your favourite titles anytime, anywhere! Access best-selling novels, classics, educational books and more through our growing online service! Accessible from home or in-library, click herefor more details.
Interlibrary Loans: Get ready to search the Libraries of Ontario!
Access this online system from any Internet computer, in the Library via a staff member or at home using your library card and have the item shipped to any branch of Ajax Library Services, free of charge. Follow the link for more information or to get started.
Computer Resources: OpenOffice software now available
OpenOffice has been installed on workstations at all branches! OpenOffice software stores all data in an international open standard format and can also read and write files from other common office software packages. Guides on the word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and graphics programs are available at all branches.
Fall 2009 Choice Reads - Fiction, Non-Fiction, Canadian
Access the Library's online catalogue to view these Choice Reads lists --- located under the 'Bestsellers & Lists' tab --- and to place holds.
We want to hear what you think about library service in Ajax. Please click here to complete our Customer Satisfaction Survey. Your participation will help us to continually target customer service improvements @ your library.
Citizenship Information
Anyone preparing for the Canadian citizenship exam will find this information sheet useful. It contains both current government representatives and useful links to help you prepare. The new study guide, Discover Canada: the Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship, is now available on the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website. Continue to our Citizenship Page.
Battle of the Books: 2010
Registration is underway for the 2010 installment of the Battle of the Books. Check out all the details on the Battle website: www.bookbattle.ca.
