Fall 2020

• Central Library
• Aquatic Centre
• City Hall

Aquatic Centre

Nautical Activities
(Canoe Kayak)

Cultural Centre

Recreation

Library

Medici.tv: An amazing database

Medici.tv streams over 2,500 leading performances in classical music, concerts, operas, ballets, documentaries and master classes. In addition, 150 live events are broadcast each year in partnership with Carnegie Hall, the Bolshoi Theatre, Opéra national de Paris and many others.

Artistry with Books

Give books a second life with materials picked up at the Library. Bring your art, or a photograph of it, to the library for display.

Central Library

For all

Delphinus Jazz Quartet

To highlight Culture Days, Delphinus Jazz presents a concert showcasing jazz greats such as Miles Davis, Antônio Carlos Jobim, Bart Howard, Freddie Hubbard and many others.

André Massicotte, artistic direction, trumpet, bugle; Jonathan Pelletier, piano; Raymond Doré, double bass; Charles Gay, drums

Stewart Hall – Grand Salon

Reservations required : 514-630-1220, ext. 1774

Mini exhibitions for kids
The Wonder World of Insects

Explore the wonderful world of insects: butterflies, beetles, flies, bees and dragonflies. Vibrant colours, mimicry and camouflage will be featured through insect photography by entomologist Stéphanie Boucher, along with her collection of specimens.

9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, September 27

1 to 5 p.m.

Stewart Hall – Kids` Corner

Free admission

Mini exhibitions for kids
2021 MiNi Art Rental Collection   

The Stewart Hall Art Gallery’s Art Rental and Sales Service presents, for the first time ever, the 2021 MiNi Art Rental Collection! Discover some 50 artworks, selected by a jury, demonstrating the talents of Pointe-Claire’s youth aged 12 and under. Following this exhibition in the Kids’ Corner, the artworks will be available for rental or sale from the Art Rental and Sales Service for a period of one year.

The funds raised from the rental or sale of an artwork in the 2021 MiNi Art Rental Collection will be donated to West Island Community Shares’ Powered by Kids for Kids campaign, in support of community groups focused on developing strong, resilient children. This project was made possible with the support of the Friends of Stewart Hall.

Beauty of the Sky

Astronomy enthusiast Pierre Tournay shares his love of celestial objects. Using beautiful images, he shows what you can see with your eyes, binoculars or specialized equipment. He will be happy to answer any questions.

Micheline Duff – Mon histoire derrière mes histoires

“I published my first book at the age of 56.  Would you like to know how and why I undertook this new career, and what events inspired my first novel, and the twenty-five others that followed?  Come and celebrate my twenty years of authorship.”

7 to 8:30 p.m. (French)

Via Zoom

Registration required

Enigmatic Engineering Endeavours – 11th Challenge

Children, with or without their parents, use ingenuity to take up various challenges.

Library members only.
Registration required for each session.

Saturday, October 24
Update:
Virtual meeting on Zoom

• Shovelling safety paths
• Light indoor cleaning
• Window washing
• Grass mowing
• Hedge trimming

• Flower planting
• Weeding
• Raking
• And more

• Programs for children and teens
• Adapted programs for children

Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied throughout the building by an adult at all times.

• Programs for adults and seniors

Fitness classes can be found in the Physical Activities section.

• Lifeguard and instructor courses
• First Aid and AED courses

• Recreational Swim

For safety reasons, non-swimmers are not permitted in the 10-lane pool.

Pointe-Claire Aquatic Club

The City of Pointe-Claire is proud to be the home of passionate and talented swimmers and divers.

• Swim Team
• Diving Team
• Masters Swimming Team
• Masters Diving Team

August 23 to September 27

• 4:30 p.m.
• 6 p.m.

• 10 a.m.
• 11:30 a.m.
• 1 p.m.
• 2:30 p.m.

See the detailed schedule: www.pointe-claire.ca or  www.pccanoekayak.ca

Fall session – August 31 to October 30

Free skating

Come and enjoy the ice with family and friends.

Bob-Birnie Arena

Health safety guidelines at the arena 

Free skating – Special for ages 10 and under

Children must be accompanied by an adult on the ice.

Bob-Birnie Area

Health safety guidelines at the arena 

Preschool Skating Program

For skaters age 3 or over.

Bob-Birnie Arena

Schedules and tariffs

Yoga kids

Games, dancing, songs and yoga poses to develop motor and physical skills and learn to relax.

With Kathleen McAdams

Creative dance

Children develop their physical abilities and expressiveness through technical exercises, dance and games.

With Stéphanie Lachance

Multi-dance

Exercises and choreographies give kids an opportunity to explore various dance styles.

With Stéphanie Lachance

NO CLASS: : November 7 and 28

Ages 6 to 7 – Saturday 12:15 to 1 p.m.

Ages 8 to 12 – Saturday 1:15 to 2:15 p.m.

STEWART HALL

Ages 6 to 7: 65 $

Ages 8 to 12: 77 $

Modern line dancing

Choreographies are explained step by step to a variety of rhythms.

With Marc Mitchell

UPDATE
Held virtually on Zoom

Belly dancing

Belly dancing makes your joints more supple and improves cardiovascular capacity and muscle tone.

With Aïsha

Classical ballet

Classes including exercises at the barre and on the floor.

With Alison Dewar

Fridays 8:30 to 9:45 a.m.

UPDATE
Held virtually on Zoom

All levels: $11

Multi-dance

Explore different dance styles, including salsa, hip hop, Broadway-style jazz, disco, ballet, African dance, and much more, by learning technical exercises and specific choreographies.
No previous experience required.

With Stéphanie Lachance

Zumba® fitness

Work all your major muscle groups while dancing up a storm.

With Violetta Naumiuk

UPDATE
Held virtually on Zoom

Low-impact cardio and toning

A cardio workout that will get your heart rate up with fun and easy-to-follow steps without putting any unnecessary stress on joints.
Includes: core strengthening and stretching, as well as exercises with weights, resistance bands and Swiss ball.

With Dolores Paquette

UPDATE
Held virtually on Zoom

Pilates

Improve core muscle flexibility and strength.

With Alison Dewar

Wednesday 9:30 to 10:30 p.m.

All levels: $65

Friday 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

All levels: $65

Fusion fitness

Three-part class: cardio, strength training with weights, and stretching and toning on the floor.

With Dolores Paquette

Essentrics – Classical stretching

Dynamic and fluid strengthening and stretching exercises.

With Dolores Paquette

UPDATE
Held virtually on Zoom

(10 sessions)

NO CLASS: October 12

Monday 5 to 6 p.m

All levels : $65 

(10 sessions)

Tuesday 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.

All levels : $65 

(10 sessions)

Wednesday 5 to 6 p.m

All levels : $65 

(10 sessions)

Friday 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

All levels : $65 

Relaxing flow yoga

Form of yoga that encourages relaxation and a mind-body connection: Ashtanga yoga, breathing exercises, sun salutations, various poses and meditation.

With Karmel Johal

Mainly in English

Thursday 7 to 8:30 p.m.

NOËL-LEGAULT CENTRE

Intermediate and advanced : $113

Chair yoga and meditation

Improves relaxation and muscle strength while respecting each person’s physical limitations. The chair makes it easier to move from one pose to another.

With Karmel Johal

Mainly in English

Hatha yoga

Gently exercise all body parts, stretch and tone muscles and joints. Breathing poses, relaxation and meditation.

Tuesday 8:45 to 9:45 p.m.

With Kathleen McAdams (yoga Kripalu)

UPDATE
Held virtually on Zoom

Beginner and intermediate : $113

Tuesday 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

With Kathleen McAdams (yoga Kripalu)

UPDATE
Held virtually on Zoom

Beginner and intermediate: $113

Beginner — Wednesday 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Intermediate —Wednesday 8:15 to 9:45 p.m

With Louise Morgan (yoga Sivananda)

UPDATE
Held virtually on Zoom

Beginner and Intermediate: $113

Gentle hatha yoga

Breathing techniques and exercises that reduce stress and increase well-being.

With Karmel Johal

Mainly in english

Yoga stretching

Combination of stretches inspired by yoga and classical ballet designed to improve flexibility, control and posture.

With Alison Dewar

Wednesday 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.

UPDATE
Held virtually on Zoom

All levels : $65

Friday 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.

UPDATE
Held virtually on Zoom

All levels: $65

Tai Chi Chuan – Yang style

Suitable for people of all ages, Yang-style tai chi is characterized by wide, simple and athletic movements.

With Gene Malec

Fitness classes

In response to the pandemic, all classes are sold separately.
We will not be offering membership options this season.

Schedules and tariffs

Weight room

Due to the pandemic, the weight room remains closed to the public until further notice.

Check for updates

Preschool Program –
Learning Through play

Workshops on art, music, drama, dance and creative play. Children develop creativity, self-esteem, imagination and motor skills.

Monday to Friday

Activities : 9 to 11:30 a.m.

STEWART HALL

Children ages 3 to 5
Registration underway : 514-630-1220, ext 1774
Space is limited.

Suzuki Method Music Program –
Violin and flute Workshop

Founded by Japanese musician and teacher Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, the Suzuki method is based on the mother tongue approach. This method creates a stimulating environment. Parent participation is required: they attend class and supervise home practice.

With Catherine Merklinger, Sallynee Amawat, Alexandre Desjeunes and Sylvia Niedzwiecka

Guitar ou Ukulele –
Individual Lessons

In a casual and fun environment, children learn the basics of the instrument.

With Lynn Ranger

Wednesday 2:45 to 7:45 p.m. (30 minutes/session)

UPDATE
Held virtually on Zoom

Ages 5 to 17

All levels: $309

Art after school –
Nature and Art

Canadian nature, its wildlife and the environment are explored through group discussions, hands-on art activities and experimentation with various materials and techniques: drawing, painting, clay, etc.

With Venecija Levi-Breder

Tuesday 4:30 to 6:15 p.m.

STEWART HALL

Age 7 and up

All levels : $142

My art studio

Children explore a variety of creative techniques and develop social skills, awareness, dexterity and fine motor skills.

With Andrea Lane

Little Artists’ studio

Various materials are used to create art projects. A fun way to develop
creative expression and imagination.

.

With Andrea Lane

Elementary Art

Children discover the basic elements of art while exploring various materials and techniques.

With Andrea Lane

English for kids

Playful teaching methods are used to help children develop and improve their spoken and written English.

Avec Magdalena Bacz

Craft – Little Round Ornament

Children create a pretty ornament. Bird figures are suggested but all ideas are welcome!

Craft – Cute Tealight Holder

Children decorate a tealight holder using a glass jar, rope and felt-tip pens.

1:30 to 2:30 pm.
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Update:
Virtual meeting on Zoom

Ages 6 to 12
Library members only. Registration required (one session per person).

Craft – Branch Weaving

Children decorate a branch using various materials (ribbons, pearls, wool, etc.), combining creation and recycling.

3 to 4 p.m.

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 7 to 12
Library members only. Registration required.

Craft – MakeDo (STEAM)

Children create an object (robot, etc.) using recycled cardboard and the MakeDo set of screws and safety saws.

Ages 6 to 8: 1 to 2 p.m.
Ages 9 to 12: 3 to 4:30 p.m.

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Library members only. Registration required.

December Craft

Children and their parents make a key ring in the shape of a fir tree using beads. Different sizes of beads will be provided depending on the age of the child.

1 to 2:30 p.m.
3 to 4:30 p.m.

Bibliothèque centrale

Ages to 12

Library members only. Registration required.

STORY HOUR

Library members only. Registration required. A parent must attend.

Heure du conte

A craft is included.

Central Library

September 22 to December 1

Tuesday
9:30 to 10:15 a.m. (French)

Update:
Until October 27 
Virtual meeting on Zoom

Ages 2 to 5, with a parent

Bébés-comptines

CENTRAL LIBRARY

September 22 to December 1

Tuesday
10:45 to 11:15 a.m. (French)

Update:
Sunday, October 27 
Virtual meeting on Zoom

From birth to 23 months, with a parent

Puss’n Books

CENTRAL LIBRARY

23 to December 2

Wednesday
10 to 10:30 a.m. (English)

Update:
Sunday, October 28 
Virtual meeting on Zoom

15 to 35 months, with a parent

Mother Goose 

CENTRAL LIBRARY

September 23 to December 2

Wednesday
11 to 11:30 a.m. (English)

Update:
Sunday, October 28 
Virtual meeting on Zoom

From birth to 14 months, with a parent

Story Time 

CENTRAL LIBRARY

September 24 to December 3

Thursday
9:30 to 10:15 a.m. (English)

Updates:
Sunday, October 22 
Virtual meeting on Zoom

Ages 2½ to 5, with a parent

Mother Goose at Valois

LIBRARY– VALOIS BRANCH

September 25 to December 4

Friday
9:30 to 10 a.m. (English)

Updates:
Sunday, October 23 
Virtual meeting on Zoom

From birth to 23 months, with a parent

Story Time at Valois

The library will be reserved for this activity. A craft is included.

LIBRARY– VALOIS BRANCH

September 25 to December 4

Friday
10:30 to 11:15 a.m. (English)

Updates:
Sunday, October 23 
Virtual meeting on Zoom

Ages 2 to 5, with a parent 

Valois Morning Storytime and Action Songs

The library will be reserved for this activity. A craft is included for children age 2 and up.

Library members only. Registration required for each session.

September 19
Ootober 31 (Halloween) 
November 21
December 5

LIBRARY– VALOIS BRANCH

Ages 2 to 4: 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. (English)

From birth to 23 months:  11 to 11:30 a.m. (English)

4 O’Clock Craft Club

Children explore their creativity with a story and a craft.

LIBRARY– VALOIS BRANCH

Friday
4 to 5 p.m. (English)

Ages 6 to 9 

Update:
Sunday, October 23 
Virtual meeting on Zoom

Library members only. Registration required.

Story Hour ‒ B is for Biodiversity

As part of Science Awareness Week, biodiversity is in the spotlight. A craft is included.

Ages 3 to 6, with a parent

Library members only.
Registration required.

1:30 to 2:30 p.m. (English)

LIBRARY– VALOIS BRANCH

1:30 to 2:30 p.m. (English)

3:30 to 4:30 (French)

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Heure du conte – Matinées à Valois

The library will be reserved for this activity.
A craft is included for children age 2 and up.

Presence of a parent required

Library members only.
Registration required for each session.

October 17 :  
Virtual meeting on Zoom

November 7: Library – Valois Branch

Ages 2 to 4 : 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. (French)

From birth to 23 months :  11 to 11:30 a.m. (French)

Halloween Story Hour

Children are encouraged to wear a costume.

Ages 3 to 6, with a parent

Library members only.
Registration required.

3:30 to 4:30 p.m. (French)

LIBRARY– VALOIS BRANCH

1:30 to 2:30 p.m. (English)

CENTRAL LIBRARY

3:30 to 4:30 p.m. (English)

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Story Hour – First Names

A story hour with books featuring first names.
A craft is included.

Ages 3 to 6, with a parent

Library members only. Registration required.

CENTRAL LIBRARY

1:30 to 2:30 p.m. (English)

3:30 to 4:30 (French)

Christmas Story Hour and Songs

Family fun including Christmas stories, carols, and a visit from Santa.

Ages 3 to 6, with a parent

Library members only.
Registration required.

1:30 to 2:30 p.m. (English)

CENTRAL LIBRARY

3:30 to 4:30 (French)

CENTRAL LIBRARY

6:30 to 7:30 (English)

LIBRARY– VALOIS BRANCH

Read to a Dog

Children who struggle with reading can read to a certified therapy dog weekly for 15 minutes to boost self-esteem and become more literate. Parents are nearby, but out of sight for optimal interaction with the child. An employee of the children’s section oversees the session.

With dogs from Caring Paws (trained in zootherapy)

Virtual (Zoom)

Ages 7 to 11

Library members only / Registration required.

Monday: 3:30 p.m., 3:50 p.m. or 4:10 p.m.

Mardi: 4 p.m.
(English)

Wednesday: 4 p.m., 4:20 p.m. or 4:40 p.m.
(English)

Thursday: 4 p.m., 4:20 p.m. or 4:40 p.m.
(English)

Friday: 3:30 p.m., 3:50 p.m. or 4:10 p.m.
(English)

Friday: 4:30 p.m.
(English)

Book Clubs 

Monthly meetings to share the love of books.

Library members only.
Registration required.

Book Selection Committee

This committee is dedicated to improving the collection available to pre-teens.

Once a month, youth help select books.

Grade 5 and 6 (ages 10 to 12)

Central Library

Library members only.
Registration required.

Enigmatic Engineering Endeavours

Children, with or without their parents, use ingenuity to take up various challenges.

Library members only.
Registration required for each session.

Beauty of the Sky

Astronomy enthusiast Pierre Tournay will share his love of celestial objects. Using images, he will show what you can see with your eyes, binoculars or specialized equipment, and will then answer questions.

Via Zoom

Library members only.
Registration required.

1:15 to 2:45 p.m. (English)

Sunday, October 18

3 to 4:30 p.m. (French)

Ages 7 and up

Programming – Ozobot

This STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) workshop combines coding and creativity in fun experiments. Children learn Ozocodes to control a robot using colour markers.

*Registration for one activity only: Ozobot OR Programming Robots – Dash

1 to 2 p.m.

Ages 8 to 10

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Library members only.
Registration required.

Programming Robots – Dash

Children explore the world of robots with Dash the robot.

Important: Tablet or cell phone required. The following five Wonder Workshop apps must be downloaded before the activity: Go, Path, Wonder, Xylo, and Blockly.

*Registration for one activity only: Ozobot OR Programming Robots – Dash

3 to 4:30 p.m.

Ages 10 to 12

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Library members only.
Registration required.

Live VIP Quiz with Randolph

Families take part in a live VIP quiz for children with one of Randolph’s experienced quizmasters, from the comfort of their homes.

6:30 to 8 p.m.

Ages 7 and up

Update: Online activity (through the Zoom platform)

Library members only.
Registration required.

Celebration of hockey

Pointe-Claire native and resident Dave Stubbs is a columnist and historian for the National Hockey League, and writes for NHL.com. Having covered the game for more than 40 years, he will speak about the history of hockey, the evolution of equipment (with some show-and-tell), and this extraordinary NHL season. Question period.

2 to 3:30 p.m. (English)

Ages 7 and up

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Library members only.
Registration required.

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CENTRAL LIBRARY

Registration required: at the Children’s Info desk  or by calling 514-630-1218, ext. 1623

Friday, September 18
(French)

Friday, October 9
(English)

Friday, November 20
(French)

Friday, December 4
(English)

Saturday, December 19
(French)

Monday, December 21
(English)

Tuesday, December 22
(English)

Wednesday, December 23
(French)

Volunteering at the Library

Information: 514-630-1218, et. 1633.

Library members only.
Teen volunteer application forms available at www.pointe-claire.ca

Assisting Activity Facilitators

Teens earn volunteer hours by helping with a variety of activities.

LIBRARY– CENTRAL AND VALOIS
Ages 12 to 17

Book Reviews

Teens write a short book review online and earn 15 minutes of volunteer time! Reviews will be published in the library catalogue.

LIBRARY– CENTRAL AND VALOIS
Ages 12 to 17

Book Selection Committee

Teens earn volunteer hours by helping select books for the teen collection. All participants must participate actively.

Ages 12 to 17

Decoration Committee

Teens earn volunteer hours by creating decorations for the teen and children’s sections.

Technology and Programming

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Library members only.
Registration required for each session.

Solar USB Charger

5:30 to 8:30 p.m. (in English)

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 12 to 17

All about the Internet

With Leo Collard, software developer

Arduino Projects

Note: Participants must bring a laptop with Arduino IDE software installed. (https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software)

With Christine Laurent

6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 12 to 17

Homework Club

Teens can drop in to this biweekly club and work with their peers in a quiet space dedicated to homework.

Limited space. First come, first served.

Life Skills Workshop – Job Hunting

Learn about job market strategies, how to write a CV and ace an interview.

With West Island Carrefour jeunesse-emploi

4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Registration required

Virtual meeting (Zoom)

Ages 14 to 25

Artists’s study group –
Studio with live model

No instructor.
Coordinator: Fred Parkinson

Art Walks

With Mimi Ramalho, art historian and educator

Watercolours

With Valerie McKee
Mainly in English.

Pastel –
Landscape and Still Life

With Susan Strater

Tuesday 1 to 4 p.m. M

STEWART HALL

Beginner: $226

Oil-Acrylic Painting Studio

Tuesday 12:45 to 3:45 p.m.

Tuesday 7 to 10 p.m.

STEWART HALL

Beginner: $259

Drawing Studio

With Venecija Levi-Breder

Wednesday 1 to 4 p.m.

Wednesday 5 to 8 p.m.

STEWART HALL

Beginner: $259

Artissimo –
Drawing and Painting
Workshop

With Venecija Levi-Breder

Thursday 1 to 4 p.m.

Thursday 5 to 8 p.m.

STEWART HALL

Beginner: $259

Mixed Media on Papel

With Valerie McKee

Thursday 6:45 to 8:45 p.m.

NOËL- LEGAULT CENTRE

Beginner: $162

Contemporary Figure

With Valerie McKee

Thursday 1 to 4 p.m.

NOËL- LEGAULT CENTRE

All levels: $226

Soapstone Carving

With Rafic Dagher

Stained Glass

With Anne Whelan

Craft – Advent Wreath

With Janet Callary

10 to 11:30 a.m.

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Registration required

Non-members: $15

Knitting Club

Limited “in-person” spaces

With Janet Callary

Virtual Knitting Club

Zoom training will be available. Computer or mobile device (e.g., iPad or smart phone) required.

With Geneviève Lussier

Bingo Bubble

Book Clubs

Come join a group of avid readers for lively discussions on a wide range of books. Members will alternate between limited in-person spaces and virtual meetings held simultaneously. Zoom training will be available for those participating virtually. Computer or mobile device (e.g., iPad or smart phone) required.

Registration required
Non-members: $10

Book Discussion Club

(9 sessions)
September 30
October 28
November 25
December 16
January 13
February 10
March 10
April 14
May 12

CENTRAL LIBRARY AND VIRTUAL (Zoom)

Club de lecture

(9 sessions)
September 23
October 21
November 18
December 15*
January 20
February 17
March 17
April 21
May 19

*Tuesday 1 to 3 p.m. h

CENTRAL LIBRARY AND VIRTUAL (Zoom)

Evening Book Club

(9 sessions)
October 1
October 29
November 26
December 17
January 14
February 11
March 11
April 8
May 13

CENTRAL LIBRARY AND VIRTUAL (Zoom)

Stewart Hall Book Club

(9 sessions)
September 28
October 26
November 23
December 14
January 11
February 8
March 8
April 12
May 10

READING ROOM STEWART HALL AND VIRTUAL (Zoom)

Valois Book Club

(9 sessions)
September 28
October 26
November 23
December 14
January 11
February 8
March 8
April 12
May 10

LIBRARY – VALOIS BRANCH AND VITRUAL (Zoom)

Online Book Club

With Michelle Payette-Daoust

Circle of Life Writers 1

Zoom training will be available. Computer or mobile device (e.g., iPad or smart phone) required.

With Karen Zey

Circle of Life Writers 2

Zoom training will be available. Computer or mobile device (e.g., iPad or smart phone) required.

with Karen Zey

Creative Journaling

With Hélène Brunet

Creative Writing

With Tim Fain

Beginner and Intermediate
Registration required.
Non-members: $10

September 14, 21, 28 
October 5, 19, 26
November 2, 9
(8 sessions)

NO CLASS: October 12

Monday 7 to 9 p.m. (English)

Update: in October, meetings are online only

September 23, 30
October 7, 14, 21, 28
November 4, 11
(8 sessions)
Wednesday 3 to 5 p.m.
(English)

Intermediate German 4

With Liane Harmat

Intermediate English

With Magdalena Bacz

NO CLASS: October 12

Monday 6 to 8 p.m.

UPDATE
Held virtually on Zoom

Intermediate: $146

Spanish for Beginners 

Avec Laura Molina

Intermediate Spanish

Italian for Beginners

Tuesday 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

STEWART HALL

Beginner: $146
*Textbook and workbook required. (Approx. $70)

Conversational Italian –
Fluency Workshop

Tuesday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Tuesday 2 to 4 p.m.

14FROM OCTOBER 2 TO DECEMBER 4 (10 sessions)

Friday 10 a.m.to 12 p.m.
Friday 1 to 3 p.m.

STEWART HALL

Advanced: $146

How to Succeed at Collaborative Work

ZoomTutorials 

Most of the library’s workshops and lectures will be offered through the Zoom platform.

If you need more help, please call us at 514-630-1218, ext. 1630.

Cyber Security

With Paul Desormeaux

Virtual meeting (Zoom)

Zoom training will be available. Computer or mobile device (e.g., iPad or smart phone) required.

November 3, 10, 17 (3 sessions)
Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m. (English)

Registration required.
Non-members: $10

Privacy protection

Spam and malware

Authentification

Dropbox et Google Drive

With Denis Richard Junior

Book a Librarian

Financial Literacy

Workshop on managing your money: budget planning, investing, living well in retirement, insurance and estate planning.

Zoom training will be available. Computer or mobile device (e.g., iPad or smart phone) required.

With Deborah Leahy

Take Charge of Your Life – How to Get What You Need

Workshop on understanding the choices you make, becoming aware of your internal motivations, and creating positive relationship habits.

Zoom training will be available. Computer or mobile device (e.g., iPad or smart phone) required.

With Ellen B. Gélinas, educator and comedian, William Glasser International

Occasion de bénévolat – Compagnons de conversation française

30-minute meetings in the library (Library – Central and Valois)

1-hour Virtual meetings using a platform of your choice (Teams, Facetime, Messenger or others)

Zen Drawing

A drawing workshop with a calm and inspired artist to introduce you to the basics of a new hobby that will contribute to your inner peace. Material provided.

1 to 4 p.m. (English)

CENTRAL LIBRARY

How to Use the Internet to Find Your Ancestors

Genealogy is the world’s fastest growing pastime. Gary Schroder has extensive knowledge of North American and European genealogical sources.

Zoom training will be available. Computer or mobile device (e.g., iPad or smart phone) required.

With Gary Schroder, president of the Quebec Family History Society and International lecturer.

Thursday 6 to 9 p.m. (English)

VIRTUAL MEETING (Zoom)

Beginner and Intermediate

Registration required.
Non-members: $10

Bridge – Learn to Play Online

More than just entertainment, bridge is a great way to develop communication and confidence as well as gain insight into others and yourself. Meet in person, but play online (no card sharing!).

Bring your own laptop or tablet. Please download the free app “Bridgebase.com” before the first class. You must create a username and have a valid e-mail address.

Need help with the app? Please call the Information desk at 514-630-1218, ext. 1630.

Registration required.
Non-members: $10

Bridge – Beginner

Learn the basics.

With Ellen Simpson

Bridge – Intermediate

Learn proper bidding strategies.

With Francis Thérien

Film Club 

Enjoy our selection of great foreign films, National Film Board (NFB) documentaries, and inspirational crowd pleasers.

More details at the Central Library circulation desk.

General public
Registration required in person or by calling 514-630-1218.

Afternoon Films

September 15
October 20 (cancelled)
November 24
December 8

1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (English)

September 1
October 6
November 3
December 1

1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (French)

Blind Wine Tasting: An Evening of Discovery

A North-American Wine Tour

7 to 10 p.m

STEWART HALL

All levels: $57

Discover the wines of Spain

With Giancarlo Rivera

7 to 10 p.m

.STEWART HALL

All levels: $57

The Wines of Central Italy

Wine: Best Value for the Holidays

With Giancarlo Rivera

7 to 10 p.m.

STEWART HALL

All levels: $51

Update: in October, events are online only

Free admission (if no other precision) 

NEW – Attend the lecture of your choice online (through the Zoom platform)

• Registration required: Starting 2 weeks prior to the event
• On-site participation (space limited): Register by calling 514-630-1218.
• To access videoconferences: Registration required at least 24 hours in advance at: bibliotheque@pointe-claire.ca  or 514-630-1218 (indicate the title and date of the lecture, along with your e-mail address).

Gardening for Body and Soul

Wanda Mitkiewicz elaborates on the various styles of gardens, including new ways of planting vegetable gardens and ideas for growing flowers, vegetables and herbs in small spaces.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
7 to 8:30 p.m. (English) 

To Alaska! From Vancouver to Glacier Bay – Cruising BC’s Inside Passage

Fulfilling his 88-year old mother’s bucket list, Frederic Hore takes a family reunion cruise to Alaska. Their exciting adventure includes encountering bears, viewing  breaching whales, witnessing stunning mountainous landscapes, visiting old lumber towns and awesome glaciers, and experiencing a shaky ride on the historic Yukon Pass Railway!

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
7 to 8:30 p.m.(English) 

Yoga pour le visage avec Carole Morency

The emerging trend of face yoga aims to rejuvenate your face by strengthening and relaxing facial muscles through a series of small but specific movements. Come and make faces at this workshop!

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
7 to 8:30 p.m. (French) 

The Optimist Challenge – 21 Days of Joy avec Rossana Bruzzone

As the initiator of the Festival du Bonheur de Montréal, Rossana wishes to share her optimism and her joie de vivre. Through her book, The Optimist Challenge – 21 Days of Joy, she presents a reflection on the opportunities for joy, wonder and gratitude that are available to us. She suggests that we experience 21 small daily challenges to sharpen our sense of happiness.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
7 to 8:30 (English)

Yoga for your face with Carole Morency

The emerging trend of face yoga aims to rejuvenate your face by strengthening and relaxing facial muscles through a series of small but specific movements. Come and make faces at this workshop!

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 
7 to 8:30 p.m. (English)

Whole-food and crockpot avec Sarah Khatri

We know that a diet based on processed food can be detrimental to our health, but with such busy lives, who has time to prepare every meal? Sarah will share a few simple guidelines to show you how to add more fresh foods to your diet. Learn how a crockpot can become part of the plan.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14
7 to 8:30 p.m. (English)

Micheline Duff – Mon histoire derrière mes histoires

I published my first book at the age of 56. Want to know how and why I embarked on this new career at this age, and what events inspired my first novel, and the twenty-five others that followed? Come and celebrate my twenty years of authorship.
As part of Public Library Week.

Update : WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14
7 to 8:30 p.m. (French)

Movie – A Place of Tide and Time

In the town of Rivière-Saint-Paul on the lower North shore, the younger generation leave their families to pursue their studies. Facing a declining fishing industry, their parents cling to the traditional way of life. A Place of Tide and Time confronts the visions of two generations and offers a nuanced reflection of this corner of Québec.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28
7 to 8:30 p.m. (in English with French subtitles)

Kathleen Murphy – Decluttering and Organizing

Learn to get organized with expert Kathleen Murphy, Director of OrganizingOptions.com. Learn practical, and easy ways to set up organizing systems that can work for you and your ways of living and working.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 
7 to 8:30 p.m. (English)

Bons pour votre cerveau, les aliments qui influent votre humeur

Learn how to nourish and stimulate your brain in order to feel well mentally and physically. With Nevine Elchibini

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18
7 to 8:30 p.m. (French)

Duncan Macpherson: an appreciation of one Canadian cartoonist for another by Terry Mosher

Duncan Macpherson worked at the Toronto Star and was considered Canada’s most celebrated political cartoonist. His style was distinctive: wicked, mischievous and sometimes cruel. He once claimed “Terry Mosher is an irritating man and a genius”. Book signing to follow.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25
7 to 8:30 p.m. (English)