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.

COVID-19

The Central Library and Valois Branch are open to the public for document consultation, borrowing and returns. Tables and computers are available for reading, research and studying, either individually or with family members living at the same address, for a maximum of 3 hours. No activities are organized on site. Contactless loans are suspended.

Opening hours

Central Library

Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.

Valois Branch

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 1 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. (closed from June 5)

Information:

Central Library: 514-630-1218

Valois Branch: 514-630-1219

bibliotheque@pointe-claire.ca

Library memberships that expired on or after January 1, 2020, will therefore be valid until September 30, 2021.

Consult the Pointe-Claire Library`s portal to access a multitude of documents and online ressources 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 8:30 p.m.	1 to 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday	10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.	Closed
Wednesday	10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.	1 to 8:30 p.m.
Thursday	10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.	Closed
Friday	10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.	1 to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday	9 a.m. to 5 p.m.	1 to 5 p.m.
Sunday	1 to 5 p.m.	Closed

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?*

Volunteer Application Form

Do you attend 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 annual book sale

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*
Sex*
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 (October to May; please fill out the dedicated Reading Buddies Form)
- Book Selection Committee
- Book Sale
- Decoration Committee
- Book Reviews
What are your favourite leisure activities?*

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)

Volunteer Application Form: Reading Buddies

Encouraging the love of reading in a child is a great way to accumulate volunteer hours.

Are you willing to volunteer one hour per week, from October to May? Do you find reading fun and entertaining, and are you ready to share this with your Little Buddy?

As a Reading Buddy, you will receive training to learn about your responsibilities and about working with children.

Sessions are held in the Library under the supervision of Children’s Info Desk staff.

Information : 514-630-1218 #1633
Reading Buddies Volunteer Form
Please fill in all fields.
First name*
Last name*
Age*
MULTI Card number*
School*
Grade*
Sex*
How many volunteer hours do you want to do?*
Home phone*
Cell phone
Email*
Language(s) spoken*
- EN
- FR
- Other
Availability*
Please indicate all available times. Reading sessions take place once a week and last an hour.
- Monday after school: 3:45 to 6 p.m.
- Monday evening: 6 to 9 p.m.
- Tuesday after school: 3:45 to 6 p.m.
- Tuesday evening: 6 to 9 p.m.
- Wednesday after school: 3:45 to 6 p.m.
- Wednesday evening: 6 to 9 p.m.
- Thursday after school: 3:45 to 6 p.m.
- Thursday evening: 6 to 9 p.m.
- Friday after school: 3:45 to 6 p.m.
- Friday evening: 6 to 9 p.m.
- Saturday morning: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Saturday afternoon: 12 to 5 p.m.
- Sunday afternoon: 1 to 5 p.m.
What are your favourite leisure activities?*

Application Form: Little Buddies

Teens are paired up with children aged 7 to 10 to help with their reading skills.

Little Buddies must register by filling out the application form in early September. NOTE: Applying does not guarantee a place.

For all inquiries or requests, please contact Jennifer Dion (jennifer.dion@pointe-claire.ca or 514-630-1218 #1633).

Please fill in all fields.
Child's first name*
Child's last name*
MULTI card number*
Sex*
Age*
What is your child's mother tongue?*
Parent 1, first name*
Parent 1, last name*
Home phone of parent 1*
Work phone of parent 1
Cell phone of parent 1
Email of parent 1*
Parent 2, first name
Parent 2, last name
Home phone of parent 2
Work phone of parent 2
Cell phone of parent 2
Email of parent 2
Reading session preferences
Language preference*
Big Buddy*
Availability*
Please indicate all available times. Reading sessions take place every week and last an hour.
- Monday after school: 3:45 to 6 p.m.
- Monday evening: 6 to 9 p.m.
- Tuesday after school: 3:45 to 6 p.m.
- Tuesday evening: 6 to 9 p.m.
- Wednesday after school: 3:45 to 6 p.m.
- Wednesday evening: 6 to 9 p.m.
- Thursday after school: 3:45 to 6 p.m.
- Thursday evening: 6 to 9 p.m.
- Friday after school: 3:45 to 6 p.m.
- Friday evening: 6 to 9 p.m.
- Saturday morning: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Saturday afternoon: 12 to 5 p.m.
- Sunday afternoon: 1 to 5 p.m.
What are your child's interests (hobbies, passions, activities, favourite books, etc.)?*
Describe your child's reading level and list the kind of thing they read on their own.*
In terms of reading, what does your child struggle with most?*
What do you expect from this experience, and what effet do you hope it will have on your child?*

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,