The Pickering Public Library exists so that all Pickering residents have equal access to the resources, information and ideas that will enrich their civic, corporate and personal lives. The Pickering Public Library will inform, inspire, and connect all residents to build a community that is more innovative, more knowledgeable, and more successful. Donations and funding are gratefully accepted and help make our award winning programs, technology and community events better and more accessible for all. www.picnet.org
What's On @ Pickering Public Library September to December 2014
The DO ANYTHING campaign will create public awareness of the new and exciting ways Libraries are evolving. Pickering Public Library is an innovation hub, housing the MakerBot Replicator 2 3D printer, the first in Durham for Public use, Google Chromebooks for public use, and features iMacs at the Tech iHelp Desk, snap together circuit creation with littleBits (see littlebits.cc), a green screen to make video with the iPad and a range of in person and online tech classes as well as a complete line of eReaders, eBooks, iPods, music downloands, audiobooks and of course good old books.
What's on at the Pickering Public Library for May-June 2013.
The Pickering Public Library will be the heart of an engaged and creative community.
We will enrich and inspire the lives of all residents; actively connecting people, ideas and cultures with openness and respect. We will be leaders in information technology, providing access to innovative technology for all. Pickering Public Library will be a destination - a fun place to visit, staffed by a diverse group of professionals who are committed to making a difference in the community.
The Pickering Public Library exists so that all Pickering residents have equal access to the resources, information and ideas that will enrich their civic, corporate and personal lives. The Pickering Public Library will inform, inspire, and connect all residents to build a community that is more innovative, more knowledgeable, and more successful. Donations and funding are gratefully accepted and help make our award winning programs, technology and community events better and more accessible for all. www.picnet.org
What's On @ Pickering Public Library September to December 2014
The DO ANYTHING campaign will create public awareness of the new and exciting ways Libraries are evolving. Pickering Public Library is an innovation hub, housing the MakerBot Replicator 2 3D printer, the first in Durham for Public use, Google Chromebooks for public use, and features iMacs at the Tech iHelp Desk, snap together circuit creation with littleBits (see littlebits.cc), a green screen to make video with the iPad and a range of in person and online tech classes as well as a complete line of eReaders, eBooks, iPods, music downloands, audiobooks and of course good old books.
What's on at the Pickering Public Library for May-June 2013.
The Pickering Public Library will be the heart of an engaged and creative community.
We will enrich and inspire the lives of all residents; actively connecting people, ideas and cultures with openness and respect. We will be leaders in information technology, providing access to innovative technology for all. Pickering Public Library will be a destination - a fun place to visit, staffed by a diverse group of professionals who are committed to making a difference in the community.
connect. imagine. learn. read. watch. listen. make. play.
DO ANYTHING.
The Pickering Public Library will be the heart of an engaged and creative community.
We will enrich and inspire the lives of all residents; actively connecting people, ideas and cultures with openness and respect. We will be leaders in information technology, providing access to innovative technology for all. Pickering Public Library will be a destination - a fun place to visit, staffed by a diverse group of professionals who are committed to making a difference in the community.
Hope the programs we offer this month help brighten your holiday season! Feel free to contact us at 270-422-2094 or megan@meadereads.org for more information on any of these events.
connect. imagine. learn. read. watch. listen. make. play.
DO ANYTHING.
The Pickering Public Library will be the heart of an engaged and creative community.
We will enrich and inspire the lives of all residents; actively connecting people, ideas and cultures with openness and respect. We will be leaders in information technology, providing access to innovative technology for all. Pickering Public Library will be a destination - a fun place to visit, staffed by a diverse group of professionals who are committed to making a difference in the community.
Hope the programs we offer this month help brighten your holiday season! Feel free to contact us at 270-422-2094 or megan@meadereads.org for more information on any of these events.
The Pickering Public Library will be the heart of an engaged and creative community.
We will enrich and inspire the lives of all residents; actively connecting people, ideas and cultures with openness and respect. We will be leaders in information technology, providing access to innovative technology for all. Pickering Public Library will be a destination - a fun place to visit, staffed by a diverse group of professionals who are committed to making a difference in the community.
What's On at the Pickering Public Library June - August 2014Anna-Marie McDonald
The Pickering Public Library will be the heart of an engaged and creative community.
We will enrich and inspire the lives of all residents; actively connecting people, ideas and cultures with openness and respect. We will be leaders in information technology, providing access to innovative technology for all. Pickering Public Library will be a destination - a fun place to visit, staffed by a diverse group of professionals who are committed to making a difference in the community.
What's On at the Pickering Public Library September to December 2013.
The Pickering Public Library will be the heart of an engaged and creative community.
We will enrich and inspire the lives of all residents; actively connecting people, ideas and cultures with openness and respect. We will be leaders in information technology, providing access to innovative technology for all. Pickering Public Library will be a destination - a fun place to visit, staffed by a diverse group of professionals who are committed to making a difference in the community.
In this presentation, Danny Leibrandt explains the impact of AI on SEO and what Google has been doing about it. Learn how to take your SEO game to the next level and win over Google with his new strategy anyone can use. Get actionable steps to rank your name, your business, and your clients on Google - the right way.
Key Takeaways:
1. Real content is king
2. Find ways to show EEAT
3. Repurpose across all platforms
In this presentation, Danny Leibrandt explains the impact of AI on SEO and what Google has been doing about it. Learn how to take your SEO game to the next level and win over Google with his new strategy anyone can use. Get actionable steps to rank your name, your business, and your clients on Google - the right way.
Key Takeaways:
1. Real content is king
2. Find ways to show EEAT
3. Repurpose across all platforms
Monthly Social Media News Update May 2024Andy Lambert
TL;DR. These are the three themes that stood out to us over the course of last month.
1️⃣ Social media is becoming increasingly significant for brand discovery. Marketers are now understanding the impact of social and budgets are shifting accordingly.
2️⃣ Instagram’s new algorithm and latest guidance will help us maintain organic growth. Instagram continues to evolve, but Reels remains the most crucial tool for growth.
3️⃣ Collaboration will help us unlock growth. Who we work with will define how fast we grow. Meta continues to evolve their Creator Marketplace and now TikTok are beginning to push ‘collabs’ more too.
Mastering Local SEO for Service Businesses in the AI Era is tailored specifically for local service providers like plumbers, dentists, and others seeking to dominate their local search landscape. This session delves into leveraging AI advancements to enhance your online visibility and search rankings through the Content Factory model, designed for creating high-impact, SEO-driven content. Discover the Dollar-a-Day advertising strategy, a cost-effective approach to boost your local SEO efforts and attract more customers with minimal investment. Gain practical insights on optimizing your online presence to meet the specific needs of local service seekers, ensuring your business not only appears but stands out in local searches. This concise, action-oriented workshop is your roadmap to navigating the complexities of digital marketing in the AI age, driving more leads, conversions, and ultimately, success for your local service business.
Key Takeaways:
Embrace AI for Local SEO: Learn to harness the power of AI technologies to optimize your website and content for local search. Understand the pivotal role AI plays in analyzing search trends and consumer behavior, enabling you to tailor your SEO strategies to meet the specific demands of your target local audience. Leverage the Content Factory Model: Discover the step-by-step process of creating SEO-optimized content at scale. This approach ensures a steady stream of high-quality content that engages local customers and boosts your search rankings. Get an action guide on implementing this model, complete with templates and scheduling strategies to maintain a consistent online presence. Maximize ROI with Dollar-a-Day Advertising: Dive into the cost-effective Dollar-a-Day advertising strategy that amplifies your visibility in local searches without breaking the bank. Learn how to strategically allocate your budget across platforms to target potential local customers effectively. The session includes an action guide on setting up, monitoring, and optimizing your ad campaigns to ensure maximum impact with minimal investment.
When most people in the industry talk about online or digital reputation management, what they're really saying is Google search and PPC. And it's usually reactive, left dealing with the aftermath of negative information published somewhere online. That's outdated. It leaves executives, organizations and other high-profile individuals at a high risk of a digital reputation attack that spans channels and tactics. But the tools needed to safeguard against an attack are more cybersecurity-oriented than most marketing and communications professionals can manage. Business leaders Leaders grasp the importance; 83% of executives place reputation in their top five areas of risk, yet only 23% are confident in their ability to address it. To succeed in 2024 and beyond, you need to turn online reputation on its axis and think like an attacker.
Key Takeaways:
- New framework for examining and safeguarding an online reputation
- Tools and techniques to keep you a step ahead
- Practical examples that demonstrate when to act, how to act and how to recover
Digital marketing is the art and science of promoting products or services using digital channels to reach and engage with potential customers. It encompasses a wide range of online tactics and strategies aimed at increasing brand visibility, driving website traffic, generating leads, and ultimately, converting those leads into customers.
https://nidmindia.com/
Short video marketing has sweeped the nation and is the fastest way to build an online brand on social media in 2024. In this session you will learn:- What is short video marketing- Which platforms work best for your business- Content strategies that are on brand for your business- How to sell organically without paying for ads.
SEO as the Backbone of Digital MarketingFelipe Bazon
In this talk Felipe Bazon will share how him and his team at Hedgehog Digital share our journey of making C-Levels alike, specially CMOS realize that SEO is the backbone of digital marketing by showing how SEO can contribute to brand awareness, reputation and authority and above all how to use SEO to create more robust global marketing strategies.
The digital marketing industry is changing faster than ever and those who don’t adapt with the times are losing market share. Where should marketers be focusing their efforts? What strategies are the experts seeing get the best results? Get up-to-speed with the latest industry insights, trends and predictions for the future in this panel discussion with some leading digital marketing experts.
Everyone knows the power of stories, but when asked to come up with them, we struggle. Either we second guess ourselves as to the story's relevance, or we just come up blank and can't think of any. Unlocking Everyday Narratives: The Power of Storytelling in Marketing will teach you how to recognize stories in the moment and to recall forgotten moments that your audience needs to hear.
Key Takeaways:
Understand Why Personal Stories Connect Better
How To Remember Forgotten Stories
How To Use Customer Experiences As Stories For Your Brand
5 big bets to drive growth in 2024 without one additional marketing dollar AND how to adapt to the biggest shifting eCommerce trend- AI.
1) Romance Your Customers - Retention
2) ‘Alternative’ Lead Gen - Advocacy
3) The Beautiful Basics - Conversion Rate Optimization
4) Land that Bottom Line - Profitability
5) Roll the Dice - New Business Models
Top 3 Ways to Align Sales and Marketing Teams for Rapid GrowthDemandbase
In this session, Demandbase’s Stephanie Quinn, Sr. Director of Integrated and Digital Marketing, Devin Rosenberg, Director of Sales, and Kevin Rooney, Senior Director of Sales Development will share how sales and marketing shapes their day-to-day and what key areas are needed for true alignment.
Top 3 Ways to Align Sales and Marketing Teams for Rapid Growth
What's On - Kids & Families
1. January/February 2014
WHAT’S ON
Kids & Families
Follow Us
February is Black
History Month
Each February, we take time
to celebrate the achievements
of black Canadians and other
black history makers around
the world.
Visit your local branch to find
books, DVDs and more for all
ages.
Kids Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, Feb. 22
10:30 a.m.
Main Branch
Join the Ajax
Reading Circle as
we read There
was a Tree,
the story of an
umbrella acacia
tree and the
animals that depend upon it,
during this Black History Month
family event. Make your own
pancake to be enjoyed with
fruit salad, then create African
animal crafts!
This is a free drop-in family
celebration. Space is limited by
room capacity.
snuggle up and
read
Enjoy cozy reads as a family this winter
L
ong winter nights are the
perfect time to cozy up as
a family and share stories.
Reading with your children is
a key family activity that pays
dividends in school.
While bonding as a
family, you will help your
child expand vocabulary and language skills. Sharing stories also
stimulates imagination and helps to develop empathy.
Snuggle up and read with us!
Join in the Library’s Snuggle up and read program from Jan. 25 to
Feb. 28. Younger children can track their reading by colouring in a
square on the library quilt, and older kids are invited to share their
favourite sport on our He Shoots! He Scores! activity sheet.
See page 4 for information about the Snuggle up and read Meet
Geronimo Stilton event (part of the Ajax Reading Circle).
Snowy Literacy Day
Saturday, Feb. 8
1 – 2:30 p.m. - McLean Branch
Meet Stella Partheniou Grasso, author of
Over at the Rink, create your own winter
rhyme, enjoy crafts and literacy games.
Register online at
www.ajaxlibrary.ca/events or 905-428-8489.
For ages five and up. Presented in partnership with the Tamil Cultural and
Academic Society of Durham Region.
2. Gamers
Club
Jan. 4 & Feb. 1
1:30 – 3 p.m.
Main Branch
Calling young gamers! It’s time to get
connected.
Meet other kids your age and compete
in multiplayer tournaments of hit games
such as Skylanders Giants, Mario Kart
Wii and Mario Party 9, followed by free
play of any games the group would like.
Game on!
PA DAY
MOVIES
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.
Cloudy with a Chance of
Meatballs 2
Ages 10-14.
Friday, Jan. 31 10:30 a.m.
Register online at
www.ajaxlibrary.ca/events or
905-683-4000, ext. 8811.
Rated G
ADHD
Parent
Support
Group
Jan. 13 & Feb. 10
7 – 9 p.m.
Main Branch
Do you have a child identified with
ADHD or a learning disability?
Are you looking for support and the
ability to share and learn from other
parents and guardians who face similar
challenges?
Join the Durham ADHD Parent Support
Group for an evening of sharing and
learning. Free refreshments will be
provided.
For more information and to
register, contact Sandria at
ADHD.each1teach1@gmail.com.
Space is limited to 100.
After the movie, enjoy a slice of pizza
courtesy of Boston Pizza.
Holiday Movie Mornings
Smurfs 2
Planes
10:30 a.m.
Rated G
10:30 a.m.
Rated G
Thursday, Jan. 2
Friday, Jan. 3
Construction Zone:
Building with Books
Thursdays from Feb. 6 to 27
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
McLean Branch
Explore strategies that promote children’s learning with blocks, buildings
and books. Letter Construction, Building Block Blueprints, Duplo Speller
Bricks and Block Graphs, to name just a few, will spark your child’s
imagination and creative problem-solving abilities.
Suitable for children ages two to six. Space is limited to 20 adults and
their children.
Register at www.ajaxlibrary.ca/events or 905-428-8489.
Presented by Joan Gajadharsingh, Early Literacy Specialist,
YMCA Ontario Early Years.
3. storytime
HEURE DU CONTE
FRANÇAIS
Early literacy begins with you. Help your child get ready
to read with simple activities every day.
Sunday, Jan. 12
Saturday, Feb. 15
3 p.m.
Winter Storytime runs from Jan. 6 to Feb. 27.
Main Branch
books for babies - Birth to 2 years old
Share some family friendly stories and
songs in French. Suitable for children
ages three and up.
Tuesday
10:30 a.m.
Main Branch
Songs, poems and finger plays and simple books to enjoy with your baby.
Moms and Dads are welcome to stay and chat at the end of storytime.
Register:
In person in any of our branches or
905-683-4000, ext. 8811 or
libraryinfo@ajaxlibrary.ca.
tales for twos - 2 to 3 years old
Monday
10:30 a.m.
Main Branch
Wednesday
10:30 a.m.
McLean Branch
Toddlers will enjoy simple stories, felt boards and action rhymes. We can also
help you choose books to take home and share with your little one.
preschool storytime - 3 to 5 years old
Monday
1:30 p.m.
McLean Branch
Tuesday
10:30 a.m.
McLean Branch
This is a free program, but space is
limited.
Wednesday
10:30 a.m.
Main Branch
Share a story and complete a simple craft or activity as we focus on
pre-reading skills.
family storytime - all ages
Presented in partnership
with Conseil d’école:
l’école élémentaire
catholique Notre-Damede-la-Jeunesse.
Spark!
A juried art show
for kids
Explore your creative side and enter your
artwork in Spark!
Tuesday & Thursday
1:30 p.m.
Audley Rec Centre
Enjoy a fun-filled session of family friendly stories, songs and activities.
Selected works will be displayed in the
Rotary Room during the month of March.
For kids from Grades 1 to 8.
TALKING
SINGING
WRITING
READING
PLAYING
Important Dates
Art drop off: Saturday, Feb. 22
Winners Reception: Saturday, March 22
Visit www.ajaxlibrary.ca or visit your local branch for
complete contest rules and regulations.
4. Ajax REading
Circle
Early Years
Programs
Read to Succeed
Bouncing Babies - 0 to 12 months
Saturdays – Jan 11 to March 1 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Main Branch
Session 1 – Wednesdays - Jan. 8 - 29
Session 2 – Wednesdays - Feb. 5 - 26
2 – 3 p.m. or 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Main Branch
Readers from age four to 12 read with high school volunteers
on Saturday mornings. Share stories and improve your
reading skills with your big buddy. French assistance is
available.
Learn how to incorporate music and musical instruments into
baby’s everyday play experiences.
Tech Day Jan. 11
Mother Goose - 0 to12 months
Bring your iPad, iPod, Kobo or eReader and learn how to
borrow eBooks. You can also try out the Library’s devices.
Fridays – Jan. 10 - March 21 10:15 – 11:45 a.m.
Main Branch
Make a House Mobile Jan. 18
Based on the oral tradition of storytelling, this program
focuses on learning songs, rhymes and stories.
Meet Geronimo Stilton Jan. 25
Celebrate Family Literacy Day and the beginning of our
Snuggle up and read program. Meet everyone’s favourite
journalist mouse, coming all the way from New Mouse City!
Get his autograph, pose for a picture and enjoy a reading
from the first chapter of the newest book, Flight of the Red
Bandit. Play games and do crafts too!
Infant Massage - 0 to12 months
Groundhog Day Feb. 1
Priority Registration: In person at Ajax Ontario Early
Years Centre, 75 Centennial Rd. South (ACC)
Regular Registration: Call 905-619-4565, ext. 310
Session 1 – Thursdays – Jan. 9 - 30
Session 2 – Thursdays – Feb. 6 - 27
1:30 – 3 p.m.
Main Branch
Experience the benefits of infant massage and relaxation
techniques while spending quality time with your baby.
Valentine’s Day Party Feb. 8
Cancelled for Family Day Weekend Feb. 15
Register now for January programs.
Registration begins Jan. 27 for February programs.
Pancake Breakfast Feb. 22
See page 1 for info. Registration not required.
winterfest
Sunday, Feb. 2
1 - 4 p.m.
Last day of the Winter Session! March 1
McLean Branch
Register online at www.ajaxlibrary.ca/events or by
phone 905-683-4000 ext. 8811.
Warm-up in the Library, read a story in our igloo tent and
complete an Olympic craft in celebration of Sochi 2014.
The Ajax Reading Circle is supported by the Ajax Public
Library and Frontier College.
Bring the whole family for this free drop-in program.
Hours & Locations
All branches are closed Feb. 16 & 17
Main Branch (905) 683-4000
Village Branch (905) 683-1140
McLean Branch (905) 428-8489
55 Harwood Ave. South
58 Church St. North
95 Magill Drive
Mon – Thu 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Fri – Sat
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sun
1 – 5 p.m.
Mon –Thu 3:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Fri –Sat
11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Sun Closed
Mon & Fri
Tue –Thu
Sat
Sun
Textnet (800) 460-4489
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