Programs and events for Adults and Seniors.

1. WHAT’S ON
September/October 2014
ADULTS & SENIORS
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Beginning in October, our Stay
Connected program will encourage
youth and seniors to work together
and engage in hands-on technology
training. Currently, we are recruiting
volunteers that have extensive
experience with iPads, tablets,
Skype, social media platforms and
online games, to teach one-on-one
educational sessions for seniors.
Volunteers must be at least 16 years
of age and pass a criminal reference
check. High school students will
receive volunteer credit, and foreign
college and university students
can use their volunteer hours as
Canadian work experience. Speaking
another language is an asset, but not
required.
If you are interested in volunteering,
please contact 905-683-4000,
ext. 8806.
For participants, training sessions
will be one hour in length, and
registration is required. More details
will follow on our website about
the types of sessions we will offer.
Registration begins Sept. 15.
LIBRARIES INSPIRE
Ontario Public Library Week
October is designated as Canadian Library Month.
Throughout Canada, the month raises public awareness
of the valuable role libraries play in the everyday lives
of Canadians. From Oct. 19 to 25, we recognize Ontario
Public Library Week with events that celebrate the impact
libraries have on all of us.
Vote for Your Favourite
Vote for your favourite OLA Forest of Reading Evergreen
Nominee. The Evergreen Award Program was introduced
in 2005 by the Ontario Library Association (OLA) to give
adults the opportunity to vote for a work of Canadian
fiction or non-fiction they liked the most. Cast your vote at
www.ajaxlibrary.ca, from October 19-25.
Mayor’s Choice Book Club Selection
During October, book club members will read Mayor
Steve Parish’s book club selection, Shopping for
Votes by Susan Delacourt. The book examines the
role political marketers play in Canada and how they
create their platforms and deal with the media. After
reading the book, post your comments in our catalogue. Ask staff how.
Ask An Expert: Movie Critic Peter Howell
Tuesday, Oct. 21
7 p.m. Main Branch
Toronto Star Reporter Peter Howell talks about the life of a movie critic
including covering events such as the recent 2014 Toronto Film Festival.
Register at www.ajaxlibrary.ca/events or 905-683-4000 ext. 8813.
One-on-One eReader Clinics
Get help setting up your eReader to download free eBooks from our
collection. Sessions are 45 min. in length and registration is required.
CANADIAN LIBRARY MONTH
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Wednesday, Oct 22
6 to 9 p.m.
Main Branch, 905-683-4000, ext 8813
Thursday, Oct 23
1 to 4 p.m.
McLean Branch, Call 905-428-8489

2. Tea & Books
Wednesdays 1:15 p.m.
Main Branch
Sept. 10
THE BORROWER
by Rebecca Makkai
Oct. 8
BRIDE OF NEW FRANCE
by Suzanne Desrochers
A Novel Bunch
Thursdays 7 p.m.
Main Branch
Sept. 25
THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN
by Garth Stein
Oct. 16
THE THIRTEENTH TALE
by Diane Setterfield
Book Chat
Mondays 1:30 p.m.
Main Branch
Sept. 8
BASTARDS & BONEHEADS
by Will Ferguson
Oct. 6
CIVILIZATION: THE WEST AND
THE REST
by Niall Ferguson
If you’re interested in joining Book Chat,
call 905-683-4000 ext. 8806.
Fiction Addiction
Are you interested in joining this new
book club?
Call 905-683-4000 ext. 8806.
Book Clubs
Please note: Our movie titles may change at any time. For the
most up-to-date information, please visit www.ajaxlibrary.ca
or call any of our branches.
Register online at www.ajaxlibrary.ca/events
or by phone 905-683-4000 ext. 8813.
MOVIES
AT THE MAIN
TECH SUPPORT
Get help creating documents, an email
account or downloading to your personal
device. Book an appointment with our
eTechnology Support Assistant.
Call 905-683-4000 ext 8813.
Belle
Sunday, Sept. 7 1:30 p.m.
Rated PG
The mixed race daughter of a Royal Navy Admiral is
raised by her aristocratic great-uncle in 18th century
England.
The Grand Seduction
Sunday, Sept. 21 1:30 p.m.
Rated PG
Tickle Cove is in dire need of a doctor so it can land
a contract to secure a factory and save itself from
financial ruin. Village resident Murray French leads
the search. When he finds Dr. Paul Lewis, the town
employs tactics to seduce the doctor to stay.
Jersey Boys
Sunday, Oct. 5 1:30 p.m.
Rated 14A
Four young men from the wrong side of the tracks in
New Jersey come together to form the iconic 1960s
rock group, The Four Seasons.
Registration begins Sept. 15.
Boyhood
Sunday, Oct. 19 1:30 p.m.
Rated 14A
Filmed over 12 years with the same cast, this is a
groundbreaking story about growing up, as seen
through the eyes of a child named Mason, who literally
grows up on screen before our eyes.
Registration begins Sept. 15.

3. EMPLOYMENTEMPLOYMENT
BOOMERS & BEYOND
NORTHERN LIGHTS CANADA
Mondays: Sept. 8 & Oct. 6 4 – 6 p.m.
Main Branch
Meet with someone from Northern Lights Canada, an organization
that provides assistance with short and long-term employment and
educational goals.
LINKEDIN NETWORKING
Thursday, Sept. 25 10:30 a.m.–noon
Main Branch
Learn how to use a professional LinkedIn profile to assist with job searching,
networking and maintaining industry contacts. Set-up your own LinkedIn
profile geared to enhancing your networking and job search skills.
Mini Job Search Workshops
Registration required
905-683-4000, ext 8813
libraryinfo@ajaxlibrary.ca
TWITTER & NETWORKING TO FIND HIDDEN JOBS
Thursday, Oct. 23 10:30 a.m. – noon
Main Branch
Expand your existing networking skills. Find those ‘hidden jobs’. Learn how
to develop telephone scripts for cold calls and informational interviews. Find
jobs using Twitter, and develop your online and social marketing skills.
Headline Hunters
Tuesdays – Sept. 30 & Oct. 28
1:30 p.m.
Main Branch
Enjoy a lively discussion of current local,
national and international events in a
friendly atmosphere. Refreshments will
be provided.
OAAC Members Needed!
The Older Adult Advisory Committee is
looking for 2015-2016 term members.
Are you 55+ and interested in
participating in the life of your library?
Applications will be available in branch or
on our website starting Oct. 20. Deadline
for submissions is Nov. 7.
Questions?
Call Elaine at 905-683-4000, ext 8806.
Euchre
Alternate Fridays
Sept. 12, 26 & Oct. 10, 24
2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Main Branch
Come on your own or bring your friends
for a friendly game of Euchre. Cards
supplied.
Social Bridge
Alternate Thursdays
Sept. 11, 25 & Oct. 9, 23
2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Main Branch
Singles, pairs and foursomes welcome.
Bring your own cards and score sheets to
help with play.
Bridge Lessons
Alternate Thursdays
Sept. 18 & Oct. 2, 16, 30
2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Main Branch
Try your hand at Bridge during this lesson
series.
Donations for refreshments are
appreciated.
Register:
905-683-4000, ext. 8813 or
libraryinfo@ajaxlibrary.ca
FRIENDLY CARD GAMES
CULTURE DAYS CELEBRATION
The Painter & The Poet
by John Raynard
Saturday, Sept. 27
Noon – 2 p.m. Main Branch
Meet featured artist, John Raynard. Chat with him
about his work and listen to a selection of his poems which serve as
companions to his art work. John has generously donated a print as a
door prize to one of the lucky attendees.
John is self-taught and works in a variety of media, including Acrylics,
Pastels, Pen and Ink and, more recently, Oils. His writing of poetry came
later and is often associated with his art.
He currently lives in Ajax, but was born in India and has lived all over the
world. Learn more about John’s life and how he became an artist.
John’s work will be on display in our Main Branch,
Rotary Room from Sept. 4 to Oct. 10.

4. Afghan Women’s Association
Settlement/Youth Counseling
Mondays Main Branch
2 - 4 p.m. – Settlement Service (registration required)
4 - 6 p.m. – Youth Drop-In Counselling Service
Settlement services in English, Dari, Pashto, Farsi and Urdu.
After school workshops for youth focus on leadership and life
skills.
Register at 905-683-4000, ext 8813. In partnership with AWO.
Funding provided by Citizenship & Immigration Canada.
English Conversation Circle
Wednesdays starting Sept. 24 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Main Branch
Practice your English as a second language skill, meet new
people in the community, and join our lively and interesting
discussions.
For more information call Bozena at 905-686-2661 or email
bstobinska@cdcd.org. Or, call Library staff at 905-683-4000
ext. 8813 or email libraryinfo@ajaxlibrary.ca.
French Conversation Circle
Tuesdays starting Sept. 16 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Main Branch
French discussions for everyone! Whether its your first
language or you’re just learning. Drop-in.
DCCC Seniors Group
Saturdays 1 –5 p.m.
Main Branch
Chinese-style games, dance, Tai Chi and much more. Both
Cantonese and Mandarin are spoken.
For more information, email info@durhamchinese.ca or visit
www.durhamchinese.ca.
Presented in partnership with Durham Chinese Canadian Culture Centre.
Hours & Locations
McLean Branch (905) 428-8489
95 Magill Drive
Mon & Fri 1 – 9 p.m.
Tue –Thu 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sat 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sun Closed (until Oct. 12)
1 – 5 p.m. (beg. Oct. 19)
Village Branch (905) 683-1140
58 Church St. North
Mon –Thu 3:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Fri –Sat 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Sun Closed
Main Branch (905) 683-4000
55 Harwood Ave. South
Mon – Thu 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Fri – Sat 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sun 1 – 5 p.m.
Take the opportunity to engage in conversation with people from other
countries and share experiences while enjoying foreign films.
The First Grader
Tuesday, Sept. 2 1:30 p.m.
Main Branch
Rated 14A [English]
The true story of an 84 year-old Kenyan villager,
and ex Mau Mau freedom fighter, who fights for
his right to go to school for the first time to get
the education he could never afford.
Amazing Grace
Tuesday, Oct. 7 1:30 p.m.
Main Branch
Rated PG [English]
Based on the true story of William Wilberforce,
who maneuvers his way through Parliament,
endeavoring to end the British transatlantic slave
trade.
MULTICULTURAL PROGRAMS
CULTURAL
CINEMA
Register by phone 905-683-4000 ext 8813
or email libraryinfo@ajaxlibrary.ca.
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BOARD MEMBERS WANTED
Are you interested in becoming a Trustee on the Library
Board? The Library is looking for new members for the
upcoming term. Attend one of the open house information
sessions at our Main Branch to find out more.
Saturday, Sept. 13 — 2 to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 30 — 7 to 9 p.m.
All branches are closed Sept. 1, Oct. 12, 13 & 31
Fun with Sticks & String
Sept. 11, 25 & Oct. 9. 23 7 – 9 p.m
Whether you knit, crochet, dye or spin, fibre
enthusiasts at all skill levels are welcome to
join this fun informal group. Drop in and have
a chat with our resident experts.
LIBRARY CLOSURE - FRIDAY, OCT. 31
On Friday, Oct. 31, all branches will be closed so Library staff
can participate in a day of training and development.
You can still access our website and catalogue to renew
materials and use our online and downloadable resources.
Regular hours will resume on Saturday, Nov. 1.