Appropriate for adults.
Hosted at Main Branch.
Advanced registration required.

Ready to land your next opportunity? In this workshop, you will gain practical insights into crafting standout resumes and cover letters, mastering interview strategies, and presenting your best professional self.

In partnership with the Pickering Welcome Centre.

Appropriate for adults and seniors.
Hosted on Zoom.
Advanced registration required.

Learn how and why water runoff has become a serious threat to our environment and what you can do to help offset the problem on your own property. Discover the basic principles of creating a rain garden and how a rain garden works, plus plants to choose to make your rain garden successful.

Appropriate for adults and seniors.
Hosted at Main Branch.
Advanced registration required.

Appropriate for adults and seniors.
Hosted at the St. Francis Centre for Community, Arts and Culture.
Advanced registration required.

Is the book actually better than the movie? Enjoy a book club and movie screening all rolled into one evening! Pick up a copy of A Haunting in Venice from the Hercule Poirot series by Agatha Christie 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.

Great for teens, adults, and families!
Hosted at Main Branch.
Drop-in.

Bring your D&D group to the library to slay monsters, enjoy free snacks, and connect with other tabletop gamers! Show up anytime during the program window, and we’ll provide your group with a table and some refreshments. Whatever your game, age, or experience level, all are welcome.

Interested in attending, but don’t have a group? Contact carly.midgley@ajaxlibrary.ca.

Appropriate for adults and seniors.
Hosted at Main Branch.
Drop-in.

Learn about the events of the naval battle that inspired Ajax’s name with the Archives Services Librarian. See video footage filmed by crew members on board HMS Ajax in the early days of World War 2 and find out where to read or listen to firsthand accounts of the battle.

Appropriate for adults and seniors.
Hosted at Main Branch.
Advanced registration required.

Learn what consent is, who it applies to, what it looks like, and how it can be applied in a variety of interactive scenarios. Led by Keeley Shantz, a registered massage therapist, participants will learn by example how consent is navigated in one’s personal life—whether it be healthcare appointments, social gatherings, or caring for loved ones.

Appropriate for adults.
Hosted at Audley Branch.
Advanced registration required.

Are you ready to take your health to the next level? Explore the foundations of healthy living with this new three-part series. With interactive presentations and practical tips, each session will empower you to make informed choices about nutrition, hydration, and physical activity to build a healthier, smarter life.

September 24: Macronutrients

Appropriate for adults and seniors.
Hosted on Zoom.
Advanced registration required; registration is for all four sessions.

Interested in discovering new authors, stories and poems, and meeting like-minded individuals with a love for literature? Join this guided group discussion centered around readings that inspire well-being. No pre-reading is necessary; materials will be provided during the session.

Themes:

Appropriate for adults and seniors.
Hosted at Main Branch.
Advanced registration required.

Do medical appointments leave you feeling overwhelmed? This workshop will help you take control of your healthcare. Discover practical strategies to prepare for appointments, communicate effectively with your healthcare provider, and follow up effectively. Get the tools you need to receive the care you deserve.