• Aquatic Centre
• City Hall
• Library

Aquatic Centre

Summer session

Residents: Starting Tuesday, May 31 at 7 p.m.
Non-residents: Starting Wednesday, June 8 at 7 p.m.
Registration assistance: May 31 and June 8, from 7 to 9 p.m. at 514-630-1355

Registration closes on the Thursday before the activities begin.

Nautical Activities
(Canoe Kayak)

Recreational Program

Residents: Starting Tuesday, April 5 at 7 p.m.

Non-residents: Starting Thursday, April 14 at 9 a.m.

Registration assistance: April 5 and 14, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (514-630-1256) and from 6:30 to 9 p.m. (514-630-1266)

Competitive program – Canoe Kayak Club

Residents: Starting Tuesday, April 5 at 9 a.m.

Non-residents: Starting Thursday, April 14 at 9 a.m.

Registration assistance: April 5 and 14, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (514-630-1256) and from 6:30 to 9 p.m. (514-630-1266)

Cultural Centre

Residents: Starting Tuesday, June 7 at 7 pm.
Non-residents: Starting Thursday, June 9 at 7 pm.
Registration assistance: June 7 and 9, from 7 to 9 p.m. at 514-630-1366

Learning through play preschool program:

Registration underway. Information: 514-630-1220, ext.1774

Suzuki flute and violin program:

Registration underway. Information: 514-630-1220, ext.1777

Recreation

Preschool Skating Program

Residents and non-residents:

Information: 514-630-1211 

Program will resume in the fall

Library

Non-residents: Starting Thursday, June 9 at 7 p.m. Registration in person for children and teens. Family membership required.

Registration assistance: June 7 and 9, from 7 to 9 p.m. at 514-630-1225

Summer Challenge

Children that read during the summer are eligible to win a prize at the end of the summer. They are also encouraged to read with a reward system.

END: AUGUST 23

LIBRARY – CENTRAL AND VALOIS

Get Your Summer Read On Day!

At the official TD Summer Reading Club launch, children will receive a small gift at the Children`s info Desk.

Another surprise, the StoryWalk will present  a work by Élise Gravel.

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Drop-in.

Summer Reading Party

The Summer Reading Club will end with a bang, with a circus show.

6:30 to 7 p.m. (English)

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

CENTRAL LIBRARY (outdoors, weather permitting)

Book Review

This summer, teens are encouraged to challenge themselves to read more. Along with the reading contest, each book review submitted online qualifies for an additional coupon for the draws at the end of the summer.

Ages 12 to 17
Members only.
Registration required.Book review forms are available here.

Summer Reading Contest

LIBRARY – CENTRAL AND VALOIS

Summer Reading Contest and Book Reviews Prize Draws

2:30 to 5 p.m.

CENTRAL LIBRARY

This second professional day is dedicated to careers that don’t necessitate a Diploma of College Studies. Professionals from the leisure industry and working in manual jobs will enjoy talking about their colourful careers.

CANCELED

SATURDAY, JULY 23

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 14 to 30
Registration required:
514-630-1218, extension 1623, or info-jeunes@pointe-claire.ca

Prizes for the Summer Reading Challenge and the Craft Buffet will be awarded then.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 26

2:30 to 5 p.m.

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 12 to 17

Members only.

Return of the Pointe-Claire Library Getaway Festival!

During this second edition, travel with the Library to discover Belgium, through conferences, workshops, tastings and music.

OCTOBER 15 TO 22

Follow the library blog and discover the complete programming.

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

• Flower planting
• Weeding
• Raking
• And more

Indoor cleaning services offered by the Aid for Seniors Program resumed in the fall of 2021. Exterior maintenance services will follow in the coming months.
Financial support will continue.
A variety of Day Centre activities will continue to be offered online. Additional indoor and outdoor activities will be implemented while respecting all governmental guidelines.

For additional information, please contact us at 514-630-1248.

• All residents in the dwelling are 65 years or older;
• Resident of Pointe-Claire;
• Meet the criteria assessed during a home inspection;
• Your annual income does not exceed:
  • $31,280 for a person living alone in their own home or $37,030 for a couple;
  • $28,920 for a person living alone in an apartment or $34,770 for a couple

PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS 

Become more comfortable in the water, learn to swim or dive thanks to mixed or adapted programs; several options are available for young children and teens.

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

If social distancing must be maintained, instructors will continue to teach poolside, which will require one adult (16+yr) to be in the water with each child for the White, Yellow and Green swimming levels or with any child who is not autonomous in the water.

See the current programming here

SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN

For first time registrants, it is important to speak with the Program supervisors to ensure that your child is placed in the appropriate program.

Contact jane.stowe@pointe-claire.ca or Catherine.O’Rourke@pointe-claire.ca

If social distancing must be maintained, instructors will continue to teach poolside, which will require one adult (16+yr) to be in the water with each child who is not autonomous in the water.

See the current programming here

PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS AND SENIORS

Activities for all levels : swimming, diving, fitness, aquafitness and more.

See the current programming here

LIFEGUARD, INSTRUCTOR AND FIRST AID COURSES

Lifeguard, instructor and first aid courses.

See the current programming here

RECREATIONAL SWIM

Admission is free for residents with a valid MULTI Card on Saturdays and Sundays.

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

PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN

Baie-de-Valois Nautical Centre – 90 Du Bord-du-Lac – Lakeshore Road

Kiddy Canoe and Cricket Canoe

Canoe Kayak Lessons for Children Sixty-minute lessons once a week for eight weeks. Children learn water safety and canoe and kayak techniques.

PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS

Baie-de-Valois Nautical Centre – 90 Du Bord-du-Lac – Lakeshore Road

Intro to Canoe – Kayak – Paddle Board

This course is designed to get participants comfortable on the open water and get them more familiar with various types of boats, such as canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddle boards. This course provides technical paddling instruction, as well as all safety information needed when heading out on the water alone.

Dragon Boat

A team sport that involves 20 individuals paddling together in a long, stable canoe. This increasingly popular team sport is an excellent form of cardio exercise. Everyone is welcome. No experience necessary.

Sailing Base

The Sailing Base at Grande-Anse Park provides pleasure boaters with wet mooring for their boats as well as rental of dry dock spaces for sailboats, canoes and kayaks.

Registration starting in February. For more information: www.pointe-claire.ca

Canoe Polo

This spectacular team sport, very popular in Europe, combines elements of water polo, basketball, and canoeing.

Youth to Masters

More than 150 paddlers aged 8 to 88 train for the goal of participating in regattas at the regional, provincial and national level. Throughout the season, athletes are invited to participate in at least three regional regattas and at the provincial championships. During the peak season, most athletes train twice a day, five days a week, and compete in regattas on a weekly basis.
Twelve certified coaches support team.

Prerequisite:

• Participants should be comfortable on and in the water
• Athletes age 12 and older must have completed a recreational (day camp) program

Detailed schedule will be published here: pccanoekayak.ca.

For more information:
514-630-1256, infocanoe@pointe-claire.ca or pccanoekayak.ca 

The activities take place at the Pointe-Claire Canoe Kayak Club (75 Du Bord-du-Lac – Lakeshore Road).

• A 20-metre swimming pool offering a walk-in pool and a slide.
• Five changing rooms: two family changing rooms, two changing rooms for persons aged 18 and over and a changing room designed for persons with reduced mobility.
• Two Hot Tubs and two steam rooms (age 18 and over)

See schedules and costs.

• A double gymnasium
• A training room with over 30 machines
• A studio overlooking the rear terrace
• Two squash courts
• A 150-metre running and walking track

• A warm-up and stretching area
• A boxing area
• A weight room
• A spinning room with over 50 stationary bikes
• A studio for group classes

Free Skating

Come and enjoy the ice with family and friends.

BOB-BIRNIE ARENA

Health safety guidelines at the arena 

Click here to consult the schedule.

Resident: Free admission with MULTI card
Non-resident: Child (age 0-17): $1 / Adult: $2 / Senior (age 60+): $1
Pass: $12 (7 adult admissions or 13 child admissions)

Free Skating – Special for Ages 10 and Under

Children must be accompanied by an adult on the ice.

BOB-BIRNIE ARENA

Health safety guidelines at the arena 

Click here to consult the schedule.

Resident: Free admission with MULTI card
Non-resident: Child (age 0-17): $1 / Adult: $2 / Senior (age 60+): $1
Pass: $12 (7 adult admissions or 13 child admissions)

Bob-Birnie Arena

Click here to see all the activities offered at the arena:

• Public skating
• Preschool skating
• Public figure skating
• Stick-and-puck and stick-and-ring
• Sports associations and teams

Discovery Workshops

Free, registration required

In the event of rain, the activities will be cancelled.

Essentrics 

With Dolores Paquette

JUNE 21 AND AUGUST 23 

TUESDAY  9 to 10 a.m.

Stewart Park stage 

Hatha yoga (Kripalu)

With Kathleen McAdams

(mainly in English)

JUNE 30

THURSDAY 9 to 11 a.m.

Hermitage Park

Modern line dancing

With Marc Mitchell

FROM JULY 8 AND AUGUST 26

FRIDAY 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Stewart Park stage

Modern line dancing

With Marc Mitchell

AUGUST 15

MONDAY 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Parc Stewart stage

Yoga for All

With Emily Houston St-Martin

AUGUST 17

WEDNESDAY 11 to 12 p.m.

Stewart Park

Fiesta Belly Dancing

With Aïsha

AUGUST 23

TUESDAY 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Stewart Park

Hatha yoga (Kripalu)

With Kathleen McAdams

(mainly in English)

AUGUST 25

THURSDAY 9:30 to 11 a.m.

Augusta Park

Yoga Flow

With Karmel Johal

(mainly in English)

AUGUST 25

THURSDAY 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Stewart Park stage

Tai Chi Chuan

With Gene Malec

AUGUST 29

MONDAY 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Valois Bay (Grande-Anse Park)

Modern Line Dancing

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

With Marc Mitchell

Stewart Park stage
(weather permitting)

Fiesta Belly Dancing

Improve your fitness as you dance to music from the Middle East combined with Latin rhythms. Have fun, improve your cardio, and lose weight.

With Aïsha

Stewart Park stage
(weather permitting)

(6 sessions)

Tuesday 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Beginner and intermediate : $73 

Zumba® Fitness

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

With Violetta Naumiuk

Stewart Park stage

(8 sessions)

Tuesday 5 to 6 p.m.

Mainly in English, 16+

All levels : $70 

Relaxing Flow Yoga

Yoga workshop that encourages mind-body connection and relaxation. A classic ashtanga yoga practice that begins with breathing exercises (pranayama), sun salutation flows, and various yoga poses, ending with a different guided meditation each week.

Mainly in English

With Karmel Johal

Augusta Park
(weather permitting)

(4 sessions)

THURSDAY 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Beginner and intermediate: $49

Hatha yoga (Kripalu)

thanks to breathing techniques

and exercises that reduce stress levels and increase well-being. Accessible to all, regardless of fitness level.

Mainly in English

With Kathleen McAdams

Hermitage Park
(weather permitting)

(7 sessions)

TUESDAY 9:30 to 11 a.m.

All levels: $85

Yoga for All

No matter your physical form or experience, an opportunity to discover yoga in all its forms. Yoga mat or chair may be required.

With Emily Houston St-Martin

Stewart Park
(weather permitting)

(4 sessions)

WEDNESDAY 11 to 12 p.m

All levels: $35

Hatha yoga (Sivananda)

Breathing, poses, relaxation and meditation help to gently exercise all body parts as well as stretch and tone muscles and joints.

With Louise Morgan

(7 sessions)

TUESDAY 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.

Baie-de-Valois Nautical Centre

Beginner: $99

(7 sessions)

TUESDAY 7:45 to 9 p.m.

Baie-de-Valois Nautical Centre

Intermediate: $99

Easy Yoga for Seniors 

Simple poses, breathing exercises and relaxation techniques. Exercises are done on the floor and standing up.

With Delia Courmanopoulos

(8 sessions)

THURSDAY 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Online session via Zoom

Beginner: $169

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

Grande-Anse Park
(in case of rain, Baie-de-Valois Nautical Centre)

(8 sessions)

MONDAY 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

All levels: $64

Fitness Classes

A variety of course options are available at the Aquatic Centre (Tabata, Essentrics, strength training, and more)

In response to the pandemic, all classes are pay-as-you-go.

No memberships will be available this season.

See the programming here

Weight Room

See the schedule here

*

• Unless otherwise indicated, cost includes materials.
  LIBRARY ACTIVITIES:
  – Participants must choose English or French, Central Library or valois Branch
  – Children up to age 5: a parent must stay with the child during the activity.
  – Children ages 6 to 9: a parent must stay in the Library during the activity.

Preschool Program – Learning Through Play

Children make unforgettable discoveries by participating in workshops on art, music, drama, movement, science and creative play. They develop creativity, self-esteem, imagination, and motor skills.

Bilingual

To visit our facilities or to learn more about the program, please call 514-630-1220, ext. 1774. Registration is underway. Limited registrations.

MONDAY TO THURSDAY
9 to 11:30 a.m.

Creative lunch (optional):

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

STEWART HALL

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

Suzuki Method Music Program
Violin and Flute Classes

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, Erica Jacobs-Perkins and Sylvia Niedzwiecka

(31 sessions)

VIOLIN: MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY

FLUTE: TUESDAY AND THURSDAY

Between 3 and 8 p.m.

Duration: 30 to 60 minutes (depending on the student’s level)

STEWART HALL

Age 4 and up, including adults

Ongoing registration: 514-630-1220, ext.1777
No musical background is necessary. 

Individual classes (some group classes are included).

Craft – Painted Rocks

Children decorate river rocks with our spread of paints and much more! Parents can also participate.

Ages 4 to 7: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Ages 8 to 11 : 1:30 to 2:30 pm.

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Members only.

Registration required.

Drop-in Creative Workshop – MiNi Art Rental Collection

The culture mediation from Stewart Hall Gallery encourages children to make and submit artwork for the 2023 MiNi Art Rental Collection. They will put “papers/supports” in the right format, different materials and their enthusiasm at the disposal of young artists. Children will be able to leave with their artwork and submit it, if they wish, with the help of their parents.

For more information on the MiNi Art Rental Collection click here.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 4

Ages 4 to 7: 3:30 to 4:15 p.m.
Ages 8 to 11: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Members only.

Registration required (Registration to one date only).

Craft – Dragon’s Fire

Explore the notions of strength and movement with this dragon who breathes fire.

1:30 to 2:30 p.m

LIBRARY – VALOIS BRANCH

Ages 9 to 11

Members only.
Registration required (choose one July 8 craft activity only).

Craft – Dragon’s Hat

RAAAAWR… transform into a ferocious dragon!

3:30 to 4:15 p.m.

LIBRARY – VALOIS BRANCH

Ages 6 to 9

Members only.

Registration required.

(choose one July 8 craft activity only).

Craft – Build a Castle

Children build a castle by using a variety of materials. The craft is adapted to the age group.

Ages 6 to 8: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Ages 9 to 11: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

LIBRARY – VALOIS BRANCH

Members only.
Registration required.

Craft – Embroidered Trinket

With colored thread and a needle children embroider a trinket that they can attach to a bag. Older kids learn cross stitch notions.

Ages 7 and 8: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Ages 9 to 11: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Members only.
Registration required.

Craft – Colossal Pedicure, followed by Runes

Freshen up with this troll, Bigfoot, Yeti or cyclops pedicure! Then, learn to write runes.

1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

LIBRARY – VALOIS BRANCH

Ages 9 to 11
Members only.
Registration required.

Craft – Moon Collage

Embellish the moon with colored buttons and “precious” stones.

3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

LIBRARY – VALOIS BRANCH

Ages 6 to 8
Members only.
Registration required.

Craft – Wind Chime

Children create a wind chime to enjoy its soft melody during the summer.

1:30 to 2:30 p.m. (English)
3 to 4 p.m. (French)

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 7 to 11

Members only.

Registration required.

Craft – Create Your Own Stickers

Children create stickers with the new Scan’n’Cut machine and print them directly at the library. Each child will leave with their beautiful creations.

Members only.
Registration required.

Ages 6 to 8: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Ages 9 to 11: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 6 to 9: 4 to 5 p.m.

LIBRARY – VALOIS BRANCH

Craft – Percussion

During the « Journées de Pointe-Claire – Ensemble on fête», children make and decorate a percussion instrument, then “jam” with professional musician and librarian Denis Richard Junior.

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

4 to 5 p.m. (French)

CENTRAL LIBRARY

(outdoors, if possible)

Ages 6 to 11

Members only.
Registration required.

Craft – Fan

During the « Journées de Pointe-Claire – Ensemble on fête », children make and decorate a fan that they can use if they get hot, or to dance flamenco!

Ages 6 to 8: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Ages 9 to 11: 4 to 5 p.m.

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 6 to 11

Members only.
Registration required.

Story Hours

Members only.
Registration required for each date.

Presence of a parent required.

Heure du conte

A craft is included.

JULY 5 TO AUGUST 16

 TUESDAY 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. (French)

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 3 to 6, with a parent

Bébés-comptine

JULY 5 TO AUGUST 16

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

CENTRAL LIBRARY

From birth to 35 months, with a parent

Story Time, Music and Play

JULY 6 TO AUGUST 17

WEDNESDAY 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. (English)

WEDNESDAY 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. (English)

CENTRAL LIBRARY

From birth to 35 months, with a parent

Story Time

A craft is included.

THURSDAY, JUNE 30

FRIDAYS, JULY 8 TO AUGUST 19

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

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 3 to 6, with a parent.

TD Summer Reading Club 2022

Website : www.tdsummerreadingclub.ca

Ages 0 to 11

Registration

Children registered will receive materials from the library to accompany them during the summer. The materials are offered by the TD Summer Reading Club and the Pointe-Claire Public Library.

END: AUGUST 23

LIBRARY – CENTRAL AND VALOIS

Ages 0 to 11

Members only.
Registration required.

Summer Challenge

To complete this challenge, simply read for at least one day over the summer to get a coupon for the draw at the end of the summer.

Participants receive a necklace or bracelet when they come get their material. Children receive a wooden bead to add to the necklace or bracelet for each day of reading. The more they read, the more beads they accumulate.

For safety reasons, children 5 years old and under will receive a paper version of the necklace or bracelet, and stickers.

END: AUGUST 23

LIBRARY – CENTRAL AND VALOIS

Ages 0 to 11

Members only.

Where’s Buddy?

Every week, a small stuffed Buddy will be hidden in the children’s section of the Library. Those who find it will receive a coupon for a chance to win a prize: the choice of a book or a candy box.

END: AUGUST 23

LIBRARY – CENTRAL AND VALOIS

Ages 0 to 11

Members only.

Get Your Summer Read On Day

At the official TD Summer Reading Club launch, children will receive a small gift at the Children’s Info desk.

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 0 to 11

Drop-in.

StoryWalk®

Following the StoryWalk®, children and their families browse a children’s book page by page on signs placed along a path around the library.

Featured book: a bilingual version of I Am Scary, by Elise Gravel.

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Open to all

Drop-in.

TD Summer Reading Club prize draws

A draw will take place for those who completed the Summer Challenge. There will be multiple prizes for children and three prizes for families.

The winners will be contacted.

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Members only.

Show – Summer Reading Party

To mark the end of the Summer Reading Club, Les ProductionsCircus Mobil.Us present a show where books are the stars. Graduating students from École de cirque de Verdun will show their numbers alongside their teacher Mathieu Bédard.

6:30 to 7 p.m. (English)

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

CENTRAL LIBRARY

(outdoors, if possible)

Ages 0 to 11

Members only.

Registration required.

Reading Squad

VolunTeens will be walking around Pointe-Claire in pairs near outdoor pools, in the parks, at day camp, at the library and even at concerts

wearing their purple Reading Squad shirts.

Beware! If they find you reading, you will get a ticket for a chance to win a prize at the end of the summer.

Open to all

Book Games

Fun book-related activities.

Riddles, puzzles, association games and book hunt!

Ages 7 to 9: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Ages 9 to 11: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Members only.
Registration required.

Ecomuseum Zoo Insect Condo

An activity with the Ecomuseum Zoo to build an insect condo using recycled materials, to be set up near the Valois Branch. Insects will make their home there during the summer. Come offer them a place where you can watch them until the first frost. An interpretive panel will also be installed to help readers understand the lifecycle of insects and their importance in the ecosystem.

6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

LIBRARY – VALOIS BRANCH

For the whole family

Members only.
Registration required.

Rubik’s^® Cube

Children learn how to conquer the Rubik’s^® Cube with the help of Kevin Sun, a young library user.

SATURDAY, JULY 9 

1 to 2:30 p.m.

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 9 to 11

Members only.

Registration required (registration to one date only).

Chess Club

Discover the fun and challenge of chess.

With Captain Catalyst

Beginners – MONDAY 1 to 2 p.m. (English)
Advanced – MONDAY 3 to 4 p.m. (English)

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 6 to 11
Members only.
Registration required for each date.

Jeu d’enquête en ligne : Agence Friedman – La potion de la sorcière

While walking in the forest, you see several animals that seem to be sick. While looking for help, you end up at Melisse’s, a real witch with whom you will have to concoct a potion to save the animals of the forest. The recipe is not for everyone, you’ll have to observe carefully and use your logic to get it right! – Solo or in teams of two (45 minutes).

Drop by the Children’s Info desk or call 514-630-1218, ext. 1623 to obtain a unique code.

(French)

CENTRAL LIBRARY or AT HOME

Ages 6 to 11 (children must be able to read)

Members only.

First come, first served.

LEGO Club

Children build something that is related to the given theme or just follow their imagination.

Ages 5 to 11
Members only.
Registration required for each date.

1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Theme: Real or made up animals

LIBRARY– VALOIS BRANCH

1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Theme: Paperback Princess (castles, royalty, dragons…)

CENTRAL LIBRARY

 Prévention des morsures

Françoise Callamand-Mayer, member of the Corporation des zoothérapeutes du Québec, will teach children to recognize signals of appeasement in dogs, in a fun way, so they can better communicate and have fun with them!

Ages 4 to 6 (with a parent):: 2:15 to 3 p.m. (French)
Ages 7 to 11: 1 to 1:45 p.m.(French)

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Members only.
Registration required.

Les petits animaux d’ici

In your backyard, at the park, in the field and on the way to school, small animals fly, run, climb, jump or hide…

Scientific writer Karine Morneau, helps you identify the small animals you can find in Pointe-Claire.

Ages 7 to 9: 2 to 3 p.m. (French)
Ages 9 to 11: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. (French)

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Members only.
Registration required.

Magic Wand

Children make a magic wand with LEDs and batteries while learning basic notions of electric circuits.

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

3 to 4 p.m. (French)

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 6 to 11 (with a parent for younger participants)
Members only.
Registration required.

Nintento Switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Children and their parents are invited to play this video game against other families.

1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 6 to 11
Members only.
Registration required.

Let’s Talk Science Activity Bundles – Evolution and Adaptation

This summer, Let’s Talk Science and McGill University are offering bilingual scientific activity bundles for pre-kindergarten to elementary school children. They will be able to carry out these activities on evolution and adaptation from home. Each bundle will have a fossil sand shark tooth!

Pick up your kit at the Central Library.

LIBRARY – CENTRAL AND VALOIS

Ages 5 to 11
Open to all.
First come, first serve.

CENTRAL LIBRARY

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

July 8 (French)

July 22 (English)

August 5 (French)

August 19 (English)

6:30 to 8 p.m.

Volunteering at the Library

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

Ages 12 to 17
Members only.
Registration: Volunteer Application Form

Book Reviews

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

Registration:  Book Review Volunteer Form

Book Selection Committee

Teens earn volunteer hours by helping select books for the teen collection. Participants must be actively involved.

CENTRAL LIBRARY

JUNE 13

JULY 11

AUGUST 8

4:30 to 5:30 p.m. (English)

JUNE 7

AUGUST 2

4:30 to 5:30 p.m. (French)

Decoration Committee

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

JUNE 17

JULY 22

4 to 5:30 p.m.

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Decoration Committee – End of Summer Bash

12:30 to 2 p.m.

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Assisting Activity Facilitators

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Teen Book Bags – The New Order

Teens register to receive a bag containing two library books and lots of surprises related to the theme, as well as candies! The bags will be distributed at the end of the month.

Limited quantity.

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 12 to 17
Members only.
Registration required here

Teen Reading Challenge 

This summer, teens are encouraged to challenge themselves to read more. Along with the reading contest, each book review submitted online qualifies as an additional coupon for the draws reserved for teens at the end of the summer.

Summer Reading Contest

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Summer Reading Contest and Book Reviews Prize Draws

2:30 to 5 p.m.

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Adulting 101

It’s not always easy to become an adult, and we sometimes need a little helping hand. This series of workshops helps teens prepare for adulthood in a playful way.

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Gardening 101

Teens learn the basics of gardening, like the different types of seeds and soils, as well as the basics of transplantation. If the weather allows, the workshop will end with a visit of the Terra Cotta gardens.

With Geneviève Lussier

3 to 4:30 p.m.

Ages 12 to 17
Members only.

Registration required.

Professional Day – College? Not for me!

This second professional day is dedicated to careers that don’t necessitate your usual college diploma. Professionals from the leisure industry and heavy jobs will enjoy talking about their colourful careers.

CANCELED

SATURDAY, JULY 23

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Ages 14 to 30
Registration required:
514-630-1218, ext. 1623 or info-jeunes@pointe-claire.ca

Sewing 101 – Creative mending and introduction to sewing

Participants bring 2 or 3 pieces of clothing that need mending. The animator will show many basic techniques, like repairing the crotch of jeans, applying a decorative patch, creating a hem, etc.

With Dr. Guenille

3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Ages 12 to 17
Members only.

Registration required.

Yoga and Meditation for Teens

Just in time for back to school, this program helps participants practise techniques to calm the mind and body during stressful times.

With Vibrations OM

3 to 5 p.m.

Ages 12 to 17
Members only.

Registration required.

Tabletop Gaming Afternoon

Alone or in teams, teens can test their abilities with different tabletop games.

With BoardGamesNMore

3 to 5 p.m.

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 12 to 17
Members only.
Registration required.

D&D Club

Whether they’re newbies or know their way around a roleplaying game, teens are invited to this monthly club where their characters will battle monsters and creatures of all kinds in perilous expeditions.

Ages 12 to 17
Members only.
Registration required for each activity.

Character Creation

4 to 5 :30 p.m. (English)

Adventures – The Goblins’ Tomb

To participate, teens must have taken part in the Character Creation workshop.

2 to 5 p.m. (English)

End of Summer Bash

To celebrate the end of the summer, teens are invited to a grand party: music, oversized games, contests and snacks!

Prizes for the Summer Reading Challenge and the Craft Buffet will be given at the time.

2:30 to 5 p.m.

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 12 to 17
Members only.

Pride Bracelets

All kinds of threads, pearls and strings are available for teens to create a bracelet with the colours of an LGBTQ+ flag and show their support to the community.

4:30 to 6 p.m.

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 12 to 17
Members only.
Drop-in.

Craft Buffet

In teams, teenagers use scraps from previous crafts done in the children section to create the ugliest piece possible.

Creations will be showcased during the summer and library users will vote for their favourite. The winning team will receive a special gift at the End of Summer Bash.

3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 12 to 17
Members only.
Registration required.

WATERCOLOURS

With Valerie McKee

MONDAY 6 to 8 p.m.

STEWART HALL PATIO
(In case of rain, Grand Salon)

All levels : FREE

Explore the basics of watercolour and the joy of plein air painting in beautiful Stewart Park. Simple brushstrokes can create wonderful vignettes on paper. A good introduction to the marvels of watercolour.

With Valerie McKee

(4 sessions)

MONDAY 6 to 8 p.m.

STEWART HALL PATIO
(In case of rain, Art Studio)

All levels : $93 

OIL PAINTING AND ACRYLIC STUDIO

Designed for beginners who want to learn and understand the process of painting. Specific exercises are assigned, with emphasis on colours and how they can be used to create perspective, volume, and texture in painting. Individual attention is given to each student, and group discussions are part of each session.

Material extra

With Venecija Levi-Breder

(6 sessions)

TUESDAY 2 to 5 p.m.

STEWART HALL

Beginner : $195

(6 sessions)

TUESDAY 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

STEWART HALL

Beginner : $195

DRAWING STUDIO

A specific teaching method is used to introduce basic drawing elements such as lines, tonal values, texture, perspective, and drawing human figures. Understanding how to draw improves the skills needed for painting, designing, sculpting and creating artworks in general.

With Venecija Levi-Breder

(6 sessions)

WEDNESDAY 2 to 5 p.m.

STEWART HALL

Beginner : $195

THE WINES OF PIEMONTE

The Northern Italian home of captivating Nebbiolo based reds has much to offer and is one of the most exciting wine regions in the world. Experience the spectrum of unique Piemontese wines.

With Giancarlo Rivera

THURSDAY 7 to 10 p.m.

STEWART HALL PATIO

Tous les niveaux : $64
(wine included)

NORTH AMERICAN WINES

From domestic and stateside vineyards, North American wine has what it takes to cool down a hot summer day. Sample world-class varietal wines such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, all sourced from our wonderful continent.

With Giancarlo Rivera

THURSDAY 7 to 10 p.m.

STEWART HALL PATIO

All levels : $62
(wine included)

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Contest – National Indigenous History Month

Share with us your favourite books by Canadian Indigenous authors for a chance to win one of two $25 gift certificates to any Association des libraires du Québec outlet.

Each entry gives you a chance to win. Draw: July 4.

To participate in the contest, complete the online form.

Summer Reads Bingo

Looking for reading inspiration? Try our literary Bingo to discover new genres and new authors, and relax with some good books this summer.

Return your Bingo card to the library by August 30 to participate.
Each book read, and corresponding Bingo square filled, gives you an entry to win one of eight $25 gift certificates to a Pointe-Claire bookstore.

Bingo cards available at the Information Desk or online.

One Bingo card per person. Draw: August 31.

Conversational Italian – Fluency Workshop

With Maria Eugenia Giochi

(8 sessions)

TUESDAY 1 to 3 p.m.

Stewart Park *

* Bring your own chair

Advanced : $127

Zoom Tutorials

Online Newspapers and Magazines

Take advantage of unlimited access to your favourite newspapers and magazines anytime, anywhere. Discover titles from many countries in 60 different languages.

Pressreader

Biblimags

Book a Librarian

Reservation: 514-630-1218, ext. 1630 or online using the Book a librarian form.

Book Knitting Help

One-on-one assistance with knitting projects: adding and removing stitches, starting and ending a project, making sense of a pattern, choosing wool, etc.

Reservation: 514-630-1218, ext. 1630

Book a Sewing Machine

One-on-one assistance to use a sewing machine for a small project. Thread provided in a limited colour selection.

Reservation: 514-630-1218, ext. 1630

Demonstration – Activity Kits for Adults With Memory Loss

Are you a caregiver? Five kits for adults are available for loan. Come discover their secrets. Meet with a librarian for a demonstration.

Reservation: 514-630-1218, ext. 1630

Professional Day – College? Not  for me!

This second professional day is dedicated to careers that don’t necessitate your usual college diploma. Professionals from the leisure industry and heavy jobs will enjoy talking about their colourful careers.

CANCELED

SATURDAY, JULY 23

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Ages 14 to 30

Registration required :

514-630-1218, ext. 1623 or info-jeunes@pointe-claire.ca

Film Club

Enjoy our selection of great foreign films, National Film Board (NFB) documentaries, and inspirational crowd pleasers – something for everyone!

More details at the Central Library circulation desk.

CENTRAL LIBRARY

General public
Registration required in person or by calling 514-630-1218, ext. 1624.

Afternoon Films

JULY 12

AUGUST 9

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

JULY 19

AUGUST 23

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

CENTRAL LIBRARY AND VIRTUAL MEETINGS (ZOOM)

FREE ADMISSION

Attend the lecture of your choice in person or online (on the Zoom platform)

• On-site participation: Drop-in.
• To access videoconferences: Registration required, before 4 p.m. on the day of the lecture, by e-mail conference_bib@pointe-claire.ca  (indicate the title and date of the lecture, along with your e-mail address), or by telephone at 514-630-1218, ext. 1630.

 An Evening with Michelle Good – In June: I read Indigenous

Michelle Good is of Cree ancestry, a descendent of the Battle River Cree and a member of the Red Pheasant Cree Nation. Her first novel, Five Little Indians won the HarperCollins/UBC Best New Fiction Prize and the Governor General’s Literary Award for Fiction in 2020.

Her poetry has been included in Best Canadian Poetry in Canada 2016 and Best of the Best Canadian Poetry in Canada 2017. The author will give a lecture regarding her writings and about her novel.

An engaging evening with one of Canada’s best authors!

As part of the National Indigenous History Month.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15

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

Virtual meeting via Zoom

Les avantages de se déplacer à vélo with Vélo Québec

Discover the advantages of active transport, the benefits of cycling and learn how the bicycle is the ideal mode of transportation.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22

7 to 8 p.m. (French with bilingual question period)

Central Library and Virtual meeting via Zoom