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

Say goodbye to lunch-packing dread and hello to a system that actually works. This workshop will show you how to plan balanced, realistic meals without turning into a short-order cook or Pinterest chef. You’ll get tips, templates, and fresh ideas that both kids and parents can feel good about.

Appropriate for adults and seniors (18+).
Hosted at Main Branch.

Social writers and avid authors alike–ignite your creativity using our provided topics and phrases! Every month, we challenge you to create an original piece based on a new topic. Bring your tale to the circle for sharing.

We provide snacks. We ask that you bring your own writing supplies.

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

Are you a renter who is wondering about your rights? Learn about the protections available to you as described in the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA). This presentation will cover everything you need to know, including: what landlords can lawfully do, tenant rights in leases and raises in rent, tenant responsibilities, evictions, and what to do if you have a dispute with your landlord.

In partnership with the Durham Community Legal Clinic.

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 and adults!
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. 

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.