Box Office Books and Brews

Intended 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 The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins at 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.

The Girl on the Train is rated R.

Litmus Chinese Dancing

Appropriate for all ages.
Hosted at Main Branch.
Advanced registration required.

Celebrate cultural diversity in Canada with traditional Chinese dances, instruments, and folk songs, as well as classic favourites such as the cha cha, rumba, and samba. For more information, contact Jenny Shao at jenny.shao@kss-sep.com.

Grow Your Small Business with the Ajax Public Library Makerspace!

Appropriate for adults.
Hosted at the McLean Community Centre.
Advanced registration required.

With 3D printers, Cricuts, laser engraving, sewing and embroidery machines, cameras, a recording studio, and more – the Ajax Public Library Makerspace can help your business meet its goals!  Tour the Library's Makerspace and meet three local entrepreneurs who have used the Makerspace to benefit their businesses. Coffee, tea, and a light breakfast will be provided.

There will be two sessions offered:

Seed Saving Workshop

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

Begin collecting and storing your own seeds with the information and inspiration offered by this presentation.

Presented in partnership with Durham Master Gardeners.

Launch Your Brand in 5 Steps

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


Learn about the essential assets you need to launch your brand so you can stand out among your competitors and start to get sales! Branding and marketing expert Andrea Rowland of B-Zinga Marketing will share details about what to include in each asset so you can leave with a ‘to do’ list. Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be provided. Presented in partnership with the Town of Ajax, Economic Development.