Great 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.

Intended for ages 0–4.
Hosted at Audley Branch.
Drop-in.

Hear local author Linda Hutsell-Manning read "Finding Moufette," a picture book that tells the story of a headstrong cat lost in a Christmas Eve snowstorm. Then stay to play, craft, and have some indoor winter fun! Copies of the book will be for sale at the reading.

Intended for ages 0–4.
Hosted at Audley Branch.
Drop-in.

Drop by for a Storytime and to get your next reading log!

Fantastic for all ages!
Hosted at Main Branch.
Drop-in.

Follow the Town of Ajax annual evening parade from 6–7:30 p.m., then afterwards visit Main Branch for a children’s craft and hot chocolate, hosted by the Library’s Teen Advisory Committee. Main Branch will be open until 9 p.m. – come and enjoy the festivities!

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

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

Great for families!
Hosted at Main Branch.
Drop-in.

Celebrate Islamic Heritage Month by learning about the contributions of Muslims to the arts and sciences. Plus, enjoy reading, colouring, crafts, and henna!

Presented in partnership with Muslim Women of Durham Region.

Appropriate for all ages!
Hosted at Main Branch.
Drop-in.

Drop by to meet local authors in the community and learn about their artistic journeys. Authors will have copies of their books available for purchase. Light refreshments will be provided.

Featured Authors:

Dwayne Morgan

Great for all ages!
Hosted at Main Branch.
Advanced registration required.

Enjoy a compelling conversation with authors Uzma Jalaluddin and Leanne Toshiko Simpson. A book signing, coffee, and dessert will follow.

Presented in partnership with Blue Heron Books.

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

Move, dance, and express yourself at this introduction to Bollywood dance! Enjoy learning a combination of classical Indian and folk dancing with pop influences. Comfortable attire required.

Presented in partnership with the Town of Ajax.