The Town of Ajax condemns the attack that took place over the weekend at the @ajax_library against a Muslim woman.
TOA stands in solidarity with the Muslim community and is committed to providing ongoing support.
- A support page has been launched with resources to connect with Muslim community leaders and organizations – share your messages of love and solidarity.
- A Community Healing Event is taking place on Friday, April 4
For more details, visit the support page at https://t.co/Ll6AdirWPz
#TogetherInPeace #AjaxForAll
The Town of Ajax is launching a NEW Seed Library!
In partnership with the @ajax_library, get ready for the growing season! Borrow, grow and return seeds, building a community of gardeners!
Join us tomorrow (Saturday, March 22) for Ajax Library’s Seed Saturday where the new Seed Library will officially launch!
For more details on the new Seed Library program, visit: https://t.co/hlycYwPS2m
For more info. on Seed Saturday, visit: https://t.co/7MRMlpG7SL
The Town of Ajax is launching a NEW Seed Library!
In partnership with the @ajax_library, get ready for the growing season! Borrow, grow and return seeds, building a community of gardeners!
Join us on Saturday, March 22 for Ajax Library’s Seed Saturday where the new Seed Library will officially launch!
For more details on the new Seed Library program, visit: https://t.co/hlycYwPS2m
For more info. on Seed Saturday, visit: https://t.co/7MRMlpG7SL
📖 Is the book actually better than the movie? Enjoy a book club and movie screening all rolled into one evening with Box Office Books and Brews! Pick up a copy of A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman at the Ajax Public Library Main Branch before the movie screening and enjoy a group discussion after the movie. Enjoy a movie-themed cocktail, wine or beer as well as snacks available for purchase.
Wednesday
6:30 p.m.
St. Francis Centre
FREE!
Reserve your spot ➡ https://t.co/BhSkBgLD39
This week's #insideajax!
- Upcoming Council & Committee Meetings
- Managing Taxable Income in Retirement - Free Lunch & Learn
- Town of Ajax Podcast - TOA Talks Season 2 available now!
- Space still available in spring programs
- Town of Ajax Notice of Passing of Municipal-Wide Development Charges By-Law
- Mysterious March Break at the @ajax_library
Learn more: https://t.co/a9WQQDSzYF
📖 Is the book actually better than the movie? Enjoy a book club and movie screening all rolled into one evening with Box Office Books and Brews! Pick up a copy of A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman at the Ajax Public Library Main Branch before the movie screening and enjoy a group discussion after the movie. Enjoy a movie-themed cocktail, wine or beer as well as snacks available for purchase.
Wednesday, March 19
6:30 p.m.
St. Francis Centre
FREE!
Reserve your spot ➡ https://t.co/BhSkBgLD39
📖 Is the book actually better than the movie? Enjoy a book club and movie screening all rolled into one evening with Box Office Books and Brews! Pick up a copy of A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman at the Ajax Public Library Main Branch before the movie screening and enjoy a group discussion after the movie. Enjoy a movie-themed cocktail, wine or beer as well as snacks available for purchase.
Wednesday, March 19
6:30 p.m.
St. Francis Centre
FREE!
Reserve your spot ➡ https://t.co/BhSkBgLD39
Join us to recognize the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Authors Greg Frankson, Kern Carter, and Nadia Umadat will share a reading from their works and participate in a panel discussion.
The winners of the Youth Black History Month Poetry Contest will also share their work.
📆 Friday, March 21, 6:30–8 p.m.
📍 Main Branch
✅ All ages
To register, visit https://t.co/7cnYpvyvht
Join us for a special event to celebrate International Women’s Day! 🎉
Browse information tables, participate in a self-care activity, and celebrate female leaders in the community with a panel discussion on women in leadership, current barriers, and the importance of self-care.
📆 Tuesday March 4, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
📍 Main Branch and online on Zoom
➡️ To register, visit https://t.co/ayOKFAfRUc
Presented in partnership with the Women’s Committee of Durham Region.
Ajax Public Library is proud to feature over 30 years of Freedom to Read Week posters to help mark Freedom to Read Week 2025.
Join us for an evening of reflection on the importance of intellectual freedom and why everyone should be free to read. Light refreshments will be served.
📆 Friday, February 28, 6–8 p.m.
📍 Drop-in at Main Branch
✅ All ages
https://t.co/08jcJQ0vxM
Special thanks to our friends at the Book and Periodical Council for helping to facilitate this exhibit.
This week's #insideajax!
- Upcoming Council & Committee Meetings
- 2025 first installment of interim tax bill due - Friday, February 28
- Spring programs are available!
- Piano Heist at the St. Francis Centre
- 2025 Black History Month event calendar
- Freedom to Read Week at the @ajax_library
Learn more: https://t.co/a9WQQDSzYF
Today is #PinkShirtDay! 💖 Library staff are wearing pink to promote kindness and raise awareness for the anti-bullying movement in schools, workplaces, and at home.
Learn more about Pink Shirt Day at https://t.co/ZCymfLeSdT
#TOA is proud to support #PinkShirtDay!
Today, wear something pink to help raise awareness and prevent bullying in schools, workplaces, homes and online. #PinkShirtDay2025
Learn more at https://t.co/nSVH934a6u
Join us for an evening celebrating Black History Month with our Black History Month Trivia Night!
Put your knowledge to the test as we explore the rich and inspiring history of Black culture, achievements, and milestones through an exciting trivia competition with exciting prizes including a date night prize pack to see "Josephine: A Musical Cabaret" at the St. Francis Theatre and exclusive vintage NLBM gear.
📆 Thursday, February 27, 6–7:30 p.m.
📍 Ajax Community Centre, HMS Room
✅ Appropriate for all ages!
To register, visit https://t.co/dZyIgnTytK
A settlement worker from Community Development Council Durham will be at Main Branch to offer confidential, culturally sensitive information, referral services, and assistance at no cost for newcomers and immigrants in Durham Region through the Orientation Settlement Program.
📆 Weekly on Thursdays, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
📍 Main Branch
https://t.co/2g1vjtPTUU
📖 Is the book actually better than the movie? Enjoy a book club and movie screening all rolled into one evening with Box Office Books and Brews! Pick up a copy of A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman at the Ajax Public Library Main Branch before the movie screening and enjoy a group discussion after the movie. Enjoy a movie-themed cocktail, wine or beer as well as snacks available for purchase.
Wednesday, March 19
6:30 p.m.
St. Francis Centre
FREE!
Reserve your spot ➡ https://t.co/BhSkBgLD39
This March Break, put on your detective hat and follow the clues at Library branches to solve a bookish mystery! 🔍
March Break programs run from Friday, March 7 to Sunday, March 16. Most programs are drop-in, but some require registration.
For a complete list of programs, visit https://t.co/pRMNgJlN30