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HeARTbeat Art Show & Reception
2026-05-27 18:30:00 2026-05-27 20:00:00 America/New_York HeARTbeat Art Show & Reception Main Branch -

Wednesday, May 27
6:30pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-27 18:30:00 2026-05-27 20:00:00 America/New_York HeARTbeat Art Show & Reception Main Branch -

Appropriate for all ages.
Hosted at Main Branch.
Drop-in.

View artwork created by some of Ajax’s most talented young artists during this annual juried teen art exhibition.

Presented by the Teen Advisory Committee.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event |

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Phone: 905-683-4000 ext. 8840
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About the branch

Opened in 2003 
33,000 sq. ft. (3,066 m2) 


Main Branch was designed by Teeple Architects and is the Library's largest location. In 2004, the branch won the Ontario Public Library Association Award for Best New Public Library Building. It includes study spaces, bookable meeting rooms, and a variety of accessibility features including a hearing loop and mobility device charging station.  

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