1. It was an exciting year for the Library. In October, we celebrated our 60th Anniversary! As our community continues to
grow and change, we have made improvements and introduced new services that are helping us meet the needs of
Ajax residents. In 2012, we:
»Launched a new, more customer-friendly website.
»Introduced Freegal and Freading services – downloadable music and eBooks available to all Library members
through our website.
»Launched the Defence Industries Limited (DIL) online exhibition which provides a historical look at the DIL plant in
Ajax during World War II.
»Started interacting with our customers through Twitter.
»Introduced the mobile app BookMyne which allows customers to search the catalogue, place
holds and receive alerts about upcoming due dates on Apple or Android phones.
»Completed renovations to the Main Branch’s second floor including a
new floor plan and reduced shelving height.
2012 HIGHLIGHTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
LOOKING AHEAD
Continuing with our five-year Master Plan, in 2013, we will
undertake renovations to our Main Branch and introduce
some enhanced products and services which include:
»new carpet on both floors
»reduced shelving height to a more accessible
standard
»new paint on the walls and ceiling
»a new Circulation Desk and Information Desk
»a new and improved online catalogue with improved
search features
»a new Overdrive collection of e-resources
»new opportunities for improved customer feedback
We look forward to a fresh new look and a new layout that
will enhance our customer service.
REVENUE & EXPENSES
Total Revenues
$4,108,285
Total Expenses
$3,901,884
MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD
The library is a big part of the Ajax community. People use the library in many different ways and it means something different to
everyone: children’s programs, a meeting place, a study place, books, ebooks, magazines, DVDs, a place to learn, a calm place.
The library fills many different needs.
Moving forward, the library will continue to evolve and change to meet the needs of the community. An exciting part of this will
include planning for a new branch that will be connected to the Audley Recreation Centre to better serve the fast growing northern
part of Ajax.
Thank you for supporting the Ajax Public Library and making it an important part of your community.
~ Phill White, Board Chairperson
Salaries & Benefits
$2,971,306
Materials & Supplies
$272,494
Utilities, Services &
Rent $232,057
Other
$426,027
Municipal Grant
$3,696,100
Provincial Grants
$154,654
Other Grants
$25,881
Capital Grant
$80,000
Fines & Misc.
$116,538
Donations
$27,110
Bank Interest
$8,002

2. AJAX PUBLIC LIBRARY
2012 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY
DONORS & SPONSORS
The Library is grateful for the many individuals,
community organizations and local businesses
that have supported us throughout the year. This
support has allowed us to enhance the programs
and services we offer to the community.
Donna Bright
Michael French
Bhupendra Patel
Sue Taylor
Francis Trottier
Audley Road Stables
Boston Pizza Ajax
Co-operators Insurance Ajax
Cupcakes Canada
Dairy Queen
Durham Transit
East Penn
Friends of the Ajax Public Library
Harlequin
Metroland
Mirvish Productions
Pickering Village Ice Cream Shoppe
PineRidge Arts Council
Surfacing Magazine
TD Canada Trust
www.ajaxlibrary.ca
MAIN BRANCH
55 Harwood Ave. South
905.683.4000
MCLEAN BRANCH
95 Magill Drive
905.428.8489
VILLAGE BRANCH
58 Church St. North
905.683.1140
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The Ajax Public Library is the gateway to information
and resources that improve the quality of life, foster
life-long learning, encourage community involvement,
and meet the varying educational and social needs
of all members of its communities, within available
resources.
Board Members
Phill White, Leanne Carnio, Kate Bird, Jennifer Brown,
Marilyn Crawford, Mary Cunningham, Olga Lambert,
Sharron Monk, Valerie Silveira