Newcomer Fair

Appropriate for those new to Canada.
Hosted at Main Branch.
Drop-in.


Are you new to Canada? Join us for the 2024 newcomer Fair and learn about all the amazing services available in Durham region. Connect with local organizations for information on finding a job, housing, education, health, and more!

How Ajax Got Started

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

Celebrate Ontario Archives Awareness Week with the Archives Services Librarian. Discover how the Ajax area went from being farms in Pickering Township to a munitions plant, a university, a displaced persons camp, and finally a town.

Light refreshments provided.

Wills and Estate Planning

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

Learn why you need a will and how to create one the right way. Topics covered include will and estate planning for business owners, blended families, persons with disabilities, recreational properties, and more. Learn how to plan your estate in the most tax-efficient and stress-free ways! Presented in partnership with Lockyer and Hein LLP.

Buying New and Used Vehicles

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

Be prepared when purchasing new and used cars in Ontario! Tips and resources will be provided on how to research a vehicle’s history, how to understand your consumer rights, what to know before pursuing a deal, and an overview on purchase contracts. Presented in partnership with the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council.

Conquering Debt and Understanding Your Credit Score

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

Together, we will explore the impact of debt and discuss effective strategies to regain financial freedom. Hands-on exercises and case studies on debt reduction will be provided. Learn what factors impact your credit score and work toward lasting financial independence. Presented in partnership with The Financial Moment.

Outdoor Explorers

Appropriate for families.
Hosted at Main Branch.
Free of charge.

Outdoor Explorers is a program designed to get everyone active outside! Open to children, youth, and families of all ages and abilities, Outdoor Explorers will feature a different activity each Saturday. Sessions will be outdoors and will be run by Abilities Centre staff. We can’t wait to play outside with you!

Outdoor Explorers

Appropriate for families.
Hosted at Audley Branch in the Reading Garden.
Advanced registration required. 

Outdoor Explorers is a program designed to get everyone active outside! Open to children, youth, and families of all ages and abilities, Outdoor Explorers will feature a different activity each Saturday. Sessions will be outdoors and will be run by Abilities Centre staff. We can’t wait to play outside with you!

Car Seat Safety and Installation Information Session

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

Keeping your children safe on the road is important. Join us for an informational session on best practices for car seat installation and maintenance. Watch a live demonstration from a car seat technician, ask questions, and learn what local resources are available. Presented in partnership with Seated Safely.

Note: Session is informational—no installations will be held on-site.

Indoor Parent and Baby Fitness Class

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

Move with us through a full-body, baby-wearing-friendly exercise circuit and get answers to all your questions on how to incorporate exercise into your life as a new parent. Bonus: meet other parents in the community who are in the same stage of life as you! Please bring a structured carrier or wrap (no slings). Presented in partnership with Fitmama Strong Durham.