TD Summer Reading Club

Appropriate for grades 5–8.
Hosted at Main Branch.
Advanced registration required.

Ontario Tech University Engineering Outreach is proud to offer free community programs at the Ajax Public Library! Our library workshops introduce youth to the fundamental concepts of coding and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through hands-on, fun, engaging activities, with the goal of Inspiring youth to learn more about STEM and gain confidence in their own abilities.

Appropriate for grades 1–4.
Hosted at Main Branch.
Advanced registration required.

Ontario Tech University Engineering Outreach is proud to offer free community programs at the Ajax Public Library! Our library workshops introduce youth to the fundamental concepts of coding and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through hands-on, fun, engaging activities, with the goal of Inspiring youth to learn more about STEM and gain confidence in their own abilities.

Appropriate for grades 2–3.
Hosted at Audley Branch.
Advanced registration required.

Discover the basics of robotics by building LEGO robots, integrating sensors, and completing challenges using programming!

Appropriate for grades 4–6.
Hosted at Audley Branch.
Advanced registration required.

Discover the basics of robotics by building LEGO robots, integrating sensors, and completing challenges using programming!

Suitable for children ages 10-14.
Hosted at Main Branch.
Drop-in.

Attention Switch Gamers: Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart await your arrival! Participate in tournament play for a monthly prize, or just play for fun. Refreshments available.

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

Discover coding as a family with fun challenges offered via Scratch, a free online resource for coders of all experience levels. We focus on beginners, but all skill levels are welcome. If you think you may want to save your Scratch projects, please create an account at https://scratch.mit.edu before the event and make sure you are signed in when you join us.

Appropriate for ages 6–10.
Hosted on at Audley Branch.
Advanced registration required.

Discover a magical force that will levitate particles. Scatter light and create illusions that will thrill your audience. Experiment with colourful teas and unusual potions on this magical science adventure!

Appropriate for ages 6–10.
Hosted on at Audley Branch.
Advanced registration required.

Have you ever wished you could fly like a bird or hover like a dragonfly? Let’s explore all the extraordinary animals that fly!

Appropriate for ages 6–10.
Hosted on at Audley Branch.
Advanced registration required.

Join us for an action-packed adventure through the discovery zone, where you’ll explore colour chromatography, investigate why trees are important to engineers, and create an elastic-powered car. Every great scientist started out as a curious kid!

Appropriate for ages 6–10.
Hosted on at Audley Branch.
Advanced registration required.

Colour is everywhere! Use colour to watch water defy gravity, explore rainbows, create a suncatcher, and use chemistry to create new colours.