Library
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| Ajax Library Services has three branches through which we offer a wide collection of resources in various formats and languages. We also provide Internet and word processing computer, wireless Internet, room rentals, art display space, and programming for all ages. For more about our services and resources, click here. |
| Year 2025: What will your library look like? |
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 The Ajax Public Library Board is undergoing a planning project that will lead to a Master Plan for your Library's next fifteen years. We need your ideas! Share your vision and ideas for Library services at one of a series of Public forum meetings:
Thurs, March 11 (6:00-8:00pm) at Romeo Dallaire Public School - Gym - 300 Williamson Drive East
Sat, March 13 (2:00-4:00 pm) at McLean Community Centre - Room 1
Wed, March 17 (6:00-8:00 pm) at Main Branch Rotary Room
Thurs, March 18 (1:00-3:00 pm) at Village Branch
Thurs, March 18 (6:00-8:00 pm) at Ajax Community Centre - Admiral’s Room
For more information, please contact Donna Bright at 905-683-4000 x8825.
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| What's On |
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 For a complete list of upcoming programs check out the What's On page, or download a copy of our March/April newsletter, Pages.
To see photos of past events, click here.
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Teen Tech Week
March 7 - 13, 2010: All Branches |
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 Here are 10 ways to celebrate including a Teen Movie/Book Club screening of Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant. Click here to find out more!
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CAP Computer Classes
March 2010: 10:00am - Main Branch Rotary Room |
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 Intro to Internet: Tuesday March 9, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. New!
For a complete listing of upcoming events, click here.
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March Break: Seize your Seuss! @ your library
March 13-19, 2010; All Branches |
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 Join Library staff for a wacky, wonderful March Break as we travel to the magical world of Seusville. Attend a program, enter a contest and complete the Seuss on the Loose Scavenger Hunt! Click here to find out more.
Full March Break program brochure.
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CAP Computer Training: One on One
Tuesdays until March 30; Main Branch; 12:00 - 6:00 pm |
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 A CAP youth intern will be available for one-on-one training on computer applications and use of the Internet plus related functions such as email and online banking. Free but registration is required. For more information, click here.
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Job Search Workshops
March 2010: Main Branch Rotary Room |
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Tuesday, March 9 - 1:30-3:30pm - Main Branch Rotary Room
Effective Job Searching: learn how to build a network of contacts, make cold calls, explore the hidden job market and much more.
The programs are free, but space is limited. Register for this workshop by calling 905-683-4000 x8813 during open hours. For a complete listing of upcoming events, click here.
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Biography Resource Center: African Americans |
 The Biography Resource Center: African Americans database combines more than 30,000 biographies from respected sources such as Contemporary Black Biography, Notable Black American Men, Notable Black American Scientists, and Who's Who among African Americans, with articles from nearly 300 magazines including American History, Essence, Jet, and U.S. News & World Report.
For a complete listing of our research databases, click here.
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| byki - Language Learning Database |
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  Check out byki, a new online language learning database, with access to over 80 languages. Click here to find out more.
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| Teen Health & Wellness Database |
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 Ajax Library Services now subscribes to Teen Health & Wellness, a research database and teen self-help resource. Developed specifically for teens with their unique concerns and perspectives in mind, click here to find out more!
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| Downloadable Audio Books |
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 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 here for more details.
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| Interlibrary Loans: Get ready to search the Libraries of Ontario! |
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 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.
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Winter 2010 Choice Reads - Fiction, Non-Fiction |
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 Access the Library's online catalogue to view these Choice Reads lists --- located under the 'Bestsellers & Lists' tab --- and to place holds.
Choice Reads Lists: Fiction, Non-Fiction. Archive Lists: Archive
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| 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. |
| Membership |
 To view our current membership policies, for information on loan periods, renewals, fines and fees, or for a copy of our registration form, click here.
 Effective February 1, 2010, Ajax Library Services will institute changes to the Circulation and Membership policies concerning borrowing without library cards, lost items and failure to pick-up holds/request fee.
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| Counting Opinions: Count Yourself In! |
 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.
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| 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 Newcomers page.
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