Library

The Pointe-Claire Public Library is a place of cultural discovery, enrichment, gathering and relaxation. It is an essential service that is rapidly evolving with new technologies.

Consult the Pointe-Claire Library`s portal to access a multitude of documents and online resources for children and adults.

Services are provided at two locations:

Central Library
100 Douglas-Shand Avenue
Pointe-Claire, Québec H9R 4V1
514-630-1218
See map

Valois Branch
68 Prince-Edward Avenue
Pointe-Claire, Québec H9R 4C7
514-630-1219
See map

Bus routes 201, 202, 203, 211, 405, 411 and 485 all serve the Library. For more information, visit www.stm.info.

Opening hours

	Central Library	Valois Branch
Monday	10 a.m. to 9 p.m.	1 to 9 p.m.
Tuesday	10 a.m. to 9 p.m.	Closed
Wednesday	10 a.m. to 9 p.m.	1 to 9 p.m.
Thursday	10 a.m. to 9 p.m.	Closed
Friday	10 a.m. to 9 p.m.	1 to 9 p.m.
Saturday	9 a.m. to 5 p.m.	1 to 5 p.m.*
Sunday	1 to 5 p.m.	Closed

*Closed from June 1 to Labour Day

Portal

To access your account online or to search the interactive catalog, visit the Pointe-Claire Public Library Portal.*

* Not accessible with Internet Explorer.

The Public Library portal gives you access to a wide range of practical information about the Library:

Collections and programming
Reading suggestions
Kid Zone and Teen Zone
Loans and reservations
E-books, films and music
Blogs

Programming

For full details of Library programming, see the Cultural Activities section of the Leisure Guide or the Events Calendar.

The Library offers a full range of activities for young and old alike:

Lectures
Reading workshops
Entertainment activities
Family films

Registration

Registration for activities is mandatory, unless otherwise indicated. To register, go to the Registration page.

Book a librarian

Do you need one-on-one help with email, Internet, your eReader or your tablet, or with Word, Windows, or the Library catalogue?.

Fill out the form below to book a 30-minute session with a person with the right expertise. Free
First name*
Last name*
MULTI card (if available)
Email*
Home phone*
Availability*
- Morning
- Afternoon
Preferred day*
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
Session Subject*
- Email
- Internet
- E-Readers
- Tablets
- iPad
- Career Cruising
- Word
- Windows
- Other

French Conversation Companions

I would like to be...*
- A volunteer reading buddy
- A learner
A volunteer buddy encourages and helps to speak French correctly, as well as answering questions and giving advice.

This activity allows the learner to:
- Speak French more often
- Maintain their level of French
- Correct his/her accent
- Expand his/her vocabulary
- Become more fluent
- Understand idiomatic expressions
- Increase self-confidence
- Meet new people
In order to assist you, we have prepared kits with topics for conversation.
Please fill in all fields.
First name*
Last name*
MULTI card number*
Age group*
- 18 to 25
- 26 to 35
- 36 to 45
- 46 to 55
- 56 to 65
- 65 and up
Sex*
Level of French*
Telephone*
E-mail*
Spoken Languages*
- English
- French
- Other
Specify
Please state your meeting preference*
Check all that apply
- Face-to-face meetings in the library (30 minute sessions)
- Virtual meetings using a platform of your choice: Teams, Facetime, Messenger or other (1 hour session)
Availabilities*
Meetings will last 1 hour each week from October 5 to December 18. Please note: no meetings between 3 and 5 p.m. on week days.
- Monday morning: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Monday afternoon: 1 to 3 p.m.
- Monday evening: 6 to 9 p.m.
- Tuesday morning: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Tuesday afternoon: 1 to 3 p.m.
- Tuesday evening: 6 to 9 p.m.
- Wednesday morning: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Wednesday afternoon: 1 to 3 p.m.
- Wednesday evening: 6 to 9 p.m.
- Thursday morning: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Thursday afternoon: 1 to 3 p.m.
- Thursday evening: 6 to 9 p.m.
- Friday morning: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Friday afternoon: 1 to 3 p.m.
- Friday evening: 6 to 9 p.m.
- Saturday morning: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Saturday afternoon: 1 to 5 p.m.
- Sunday afternoon: 1 to 5 p.m.
What are your personal interests?*

Teen Volunteer Application Form

Do you attend high school in Pointe-Claire? Are you a member of the Public Library? Are you looking for an opportunity to volunteer? We have just what you need!

General Volunteer Work

Help out with activities organized for children
Help the Friends of the Library with their book sales

Decoration Committee

Create decorations to beautify the children section
Prepare decorations for certain special events

Book Selection Committee

Suggest books for the teen collection

Reading Buddies

Encourage a child to read, and earn volunteer hours
Receive training to learn about your responsibilities and about working with children

Information : 514-630-1218 #1633

Volunteer Form

Please fill out all fields
First name*
Last name*
Age*
MULTI card number*
School*
Grade*
Gender*
How many volunteer hours do you want to do?*
Home phone*
Cell phone
Email*
Language(s) spoken*
- EN
- FR
- Other
How would you like to volunteer?*
- Assisting with children's activities (you will receive the list of opportunities by email)
- Reading Buddies (During the school year only.)
- Book Selection Committee
- Book Sale
- Decoration Committee
- Book Reviews
What are your favourite leisure activities?*

Registration Form -- Teen Discord Server

You are between 12 and 17 years old and a member of the library? Join the Discord server reserved for teens! Whether you’re more into reading, writing, drawing, playing video games, watching movies and TV, roleplaying, or just talking with friends, you’ll find something interesting.

Please fill out all fields
First name*
Last name*
Age*
MULTI card number*
Email*
Language(s) spoken*
- EN
- FR
- Other

Book Review Volunteer Form

Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.

For every book review that you send us, you will earn 15 minutes of volunteer time. Please note you must be registered as a volunteer.

The reviews will be published in the Library catalog.
Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.
First name*
Last name*
Email*
MULTI card number*
Age*
About the book
Title*
Author*
Number of pages*
On a scale of 1 to 5, how would you rate this book?*
(1 = not recommended, 5 = exceptional)
Please write a short review of the book
This is not a plot summary. This is your opinion and why you have that opinion. (2-10 sentences)

Downloads

The Pointe-Claire Library – A Brief History

Information

For more information about hours, activities or volunteering, contact the Library at 514-630-1218, bibliotheque@pointe-claire.ca or make an online request,