Leisure – Summer 2023

2023 TD Summer Reading Club

JUNE 12 TO SEPTEMBER 3

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

For safety reasons, children 5 years and under will receive a paper version of the necklace, and stickers (5 reading days for one sticker featuring Buddy).

END: AUGUST 23

LIBRARY – CENTRAL AND VALOIS

Ages 0 to 11
Members only.

Journée à vos marques, prêt, lisez !

At the official National French TD Summer Reading Club launch, children will participate in special activities:

• Official Launch of the StoryWalk®
• Mireille Messier, the author of the StoryWalk® will read her story in the Reading Garden
• Comic book workshop with Julien Castanié, author and illustrator of the French comic on the website https://www.tdsummerreadingclub.ca/
• and more!

9:30 to 11 a.m. (French)

CENTRAL LIBRARY (outside if the weather permits)

Ages 5 to 11

Members only.

Registration required.

(Please choose only one of the two activities on June 17)

Get Your Summer Read on Day!

At the official National French TD Summer Reading Club launch and as part of the Valois branch building 100^th celebration, children will participate in special activities:

• Launch of the StoryWalk®
• Mireille Messier, the author of the StoryWalk® story will tell it in English
• Craft (Wonder Box)
• and more!

1 to 3 p.m. (Bilingual)

LIBRARY – VALOIS BRANCH (outside if the weather permits)

Ages 5 to 11

Members only.

Registration required.

(Please choose only one of the two activities on June 17)

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.

Children who attend the Reading Party will receive them on site.  Winners who are not present will be contacted to pick them up at their convenience.

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Members only.

Reading Party

Our Reading Party starts with an interactive circus show by GABZY. Laughter and fun await!

The awarding of prizes for the TD Summer Reading Club will follow.

Will Jacynthe and Catherine get whipped cream pies in the face?

6:30 to 7:45 p.m. (Bilingual)

CENTRAL LIBRARY (outdoors)

In the case of rain, the activity will take place at the Baie-de-Valois chalet (you will receive an email if this happens)

Age 0 to 11

Members only. Registration required.

Teen Reading Challenge 

Information: 514 630-1218, ext. 1633.

Age 12 to 17

Members only.
Registration required at the Children’s Info desk.

Summer Reading Contest

Teens receive a notebook at the beginning of the summer to record their reading time. Each week that they validate more than 5 hours of reading with an employee of the youth section, they get an additional coupon for the draw.

An extra coupon will be given for the first validation.

JUNE 25 TO AUGUST 20

(Bilingual)

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Book Review

Book review forms are available here

JUNE 25 TO AUGUST 20

Summer Reading Contest and Book Reviews Prize Draws

2:30 to 5 p.m. (Bilingual)

CENTRAL LIBRARY

End of Summer Bash

To celebrate the end of the summer, teens are invited to a party that lives up to its name: music, oversized games, contests, and snacks!

Prizes for the Summer Reading Contest will be awarded then.

2:30 to 5 p.m. (Bilingual)

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 12 to 17
Members only.
Drop-in.

Expo On a shoreline near you

In August, the library is hosting On a shoreline near you, a contemporary visual and multimedia art exhibition created entirely from plastic and media materials collected from all over Quebec and Canadian shorelines.

Its multidisciplinary creator Anne-Marie Asselin, founder of the Blue Organization, is also a marine biologist. She will be with us in September and October to orchestrate the clean-up of our embankments and give a series of conferences in schools and at the library.

Contest: Let us know your favorite artwork and you could win one of two $50 gift certificates to a Pointe-Claire bookstore and a reusable tote bag from the Blue Organization.

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Open to all

Drop-in.

COMING SOON

100 years ago…

In 2023, the building that now houses the Valois Branch of the Pointe-Claire Public Library celebrates its 100th anniversary. In 1923, one of the first protestant elementary schools in the West Island was built: Valois Protestant School. The school closed in the 1950s and in 1991, the city moved a branch of its library into the building.

Over the next few months, several activities will be organized to mark this anniversary. Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate 100 years of this iconic Valois building.

Environmentalist in Residence

Stay tuned to discover the program surrounding the visit of our Environmentalist in Residence Anne-Marie Asselin, marine biologist, and co-founder of the Blue Organization.

Craft – Painted Rocks

During the Pointe-Claire Days, 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. (bilingual)

Ages 8 to 11: 1:30 to 2:30 pm. (bilingual)

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 4 to 11
Members only.

Registration required.

Craft – Glitter Pot

During the Pointe-Claire Days, children prepare a sparkly mixture in a jar and other activities. This craft may be altered to meet each child’s ability for their age.

With Azzdah Events

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

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 5 to 11

Members only.

Registration required.

Guillaume Martineau as a jazz trio

Guillaume Martineau is one of our most versatile pianists. In classical music, he obtained a master’s degree from McGill University and won first prize at the 2009 Canadian Music Competition. During his performance, he will have the opportunity to display the multiple facets of his playing. Guillaume Martineau will be accompanied in a jazz trio with singer Janna Kate and bassist Éric Lagacé. They will reinterpret arrangements of Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Neil Young, Beatles, and classics of French and Quebecois song.

Guillaume Martineau, piano

INTIMATE CONCERT

Stewart Hall Cultural Centre terrace

Marie-Ange en duo : le plein de réconfort

Marie-Ange is a passionate multi-talented artist and creator of softness. She creates intuitively with the intention of depositing a lot of calm around her.  In her first album Le plein de réconfort, she presents her loving folk through her authentic lyrics, her catchy melodies, and her soft and soothing voice.

Marie-Ange, vocals, piano, guitar; Nicolas Fontaine, guitar, double bass 

INTIMATE CONCERT

Reading Garden

Located behind the Pointe-Claire Public Library

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

• Flower planting
• Weeding
• Raking
• Indoor cleaning
• And more

• 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.

For registration dates, please click here.

PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS

Learn to swim or dive by following our Olympic Way lessons program. Enjoy our Gym and Swim classes or consider our Cross Training or Windmills swimming program for an extra challenge. Many 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.

See the current programming here

SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN

Aqua Percept is a gym and swim program for children who otherwise might not participate in regular physical activities. Adapted Gym and Swim is for children with special needs who could benefit from a low student-instructor ratio. Both programs are designed to make movement and learning to swim enjoyable and fun.

First time registrants must speak with the program supervisors to ensure that your child is placed in the appropriate program. For more information, please contact Jane Stowe (jane.stowe@pointe-claire.ca) or Catherine O’Rourke (Catherine.O’Rourke@pointe-claire.ca) or by calling 514-630-1202.

See the current programming here

PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS AND SENIORS

A variety of programming is offered to encourage adults of all ages to enjoy and benefit from water activities. These include adult swim lessons for all levels, aqua-arthritic classes, deep water and shallow water aquafitness as well as a wide variety of fitness classes for a range of abilities and interest.

See the current programming here

LIFEGUARD, INSTRUCTOR AND FIRST AID COURSES

For teenagers and adults who would like to become a lifeguard and/or swimming instructor. Requalification classes are also available to keep certifications up-to-date

See the current programming here

PUBLIC SWIM

Enjoy access to our 3 swimming pools. See our schedule for lap swimming, family swim and diving.

Admission is free for residents with a valid MULTI Card on Saturday and Sunday.

See the schedules here

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

For registration dates, please click here.

NAVIGATION CONDITIONS

To check the flag color today, click here.

PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS

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

nautique@pointe-claire.ca

Paddle Board Yoga

Discover the benefits of yoga while enjoying a quiet morning on Lake Saint-Louis.

JULY TO AUGUST

Monday 6 to 7 a.m.

Ages 16+

Moonlight Paddle

Discover the Valois Bay under the wonders of the moon. Participants will enjoy a nighttime paddle in a group.

Times to be confirmed by email just prior to activity based on sunset. Participants are encouraged to have a headlamp.

July 3: 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.

August 1 – Dragon Boat: 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.

August 30: 8 to 10 p.m.

Canoe Polo

Push your boat skills to the next level. This team sport combines elements from water polo and kayaking, and is very popular in Europe. Learn to throw a ball with your hand or paddle, Eskimo roll in your kayak and other boat maneuvres that will help your team win their match. Face off against teams in Toronto, Boston, New York or take your career further as part of Team Canada.

MAY TO OCTOBER: See schedules and costs

Canoe – Kayak – Paddle Board Lessons

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 paddleboards. This course provides technical paddling instruction, as well as all safety information needed when heading out on the water alone.

IN JUNE: See schedules and costs

Dragon Boat Lessons

A team sport that involves 20 individuals paddling together in a long, stable canoe. This sport is an excellent form of cardio exercise. Program intended for beginners and individuals looking to be part of a group.

MAY TO AUGUST: See schedules and costs

PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN

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

nautique@pointe-claire.ca

Canoe Polo for Teens

Push your boat skills to the next level. This team sport combines elements from water polo and kayaking, and is very popular in Europe. Learn to throw a ball with your hand or paddle, Eskimo roll in your kayak and other boat maneuvres that will help your team win their match. Face off against teams in Toronto, Boston, New York or take your career further as part of Team Canada.

JUNE TO AUGUST: See schedules and costs

Ages 14 to 17

Kiddy Canoe – Cricket Canoe – Teen Canoe

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

JUNE TO AUGUST: See schedules and costs

Ages 5 to 12

SAILING BASE

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

nautique@pointe-claire.ca

MAY TO OCTOBER

Click here for information on registrations and rates.

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
• We recommend that you complete a week of day camp before starting the Competitive Team.

Requirement:

• All athletes must participate in a minimum of 1 local regatta and the Provincial Championships.

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.

Check the facilities of the Olive-Urquhart Sports Center for activities that suit you:

• 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 Discovery Workshops

Open to all, registration required.

In the event of rain, the activity will be cancelled

Monday

7 to 8:30 p.m.

FREE

SEPTEMBER 1

Friday

10 to 11:30 a.m.

AUGUST 22

Tuesday

9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

*In case of rain, the class will take place in Stewart Hall’s Grand Salon

Tuesday

6:30 to 8 p.m.

Modern Line Dancing

Choreographies are explained step by step to a variety of rhythms to create a joyful social experience.

With Marc Mitchell

(7 SESSIONS)

No class on July 31

All levels – Monday 7 to 8:30 p.m.

STEWART PARK STAGE
(weather permitting)

$91

(7 SESSIONS)

No class on August 4

Beginner and intermediate – Friday 10 to 11:30 a.m.

STEWART PARK STAGE
(weather permitting)

$91

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

(8 SESSIONS)

Beginner and intermediate – Tuesday 6:30 to 8 p.m.

STEWART PARK STAGE
(weather permitting)

$100

Zumba® fitness

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

With Violetta Naumiuk

(6 SESSIONS)

All levels – Tuesday 5 to 6 p.m.

STEWART PARK
(weather permitting)

$55

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

(8 SESSIONS)

All levels – Monday 7 to 8 p.m.

GRANDE-ANSE PARK
(in case of rain, Baie-de-Valois Nautical Centre)

$71

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

(5 SESSIONS)

Beginner and intermediate – Thursday 7 to 8:30 p.m.

STEWART HALL

$63

Hatha Yoga Sivananda

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

With Louise Morgan

(8 SESSIONS)

Beginner – Tuesday 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.

STEWART HALL

$84

(8 SESSIONS)

Intermediate – Tuesday 7:45 to 9 p.m

STEWART HALL

$84

Fitness Classes

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

See the programming here

Weight Room

See the schedule here

Preschool program – Learning Through Play

Preschool program emphasizing children’s cultural development

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.

9 to 11:30 a.m.

STEWART HALL

Ages 3 to 5

Creative lunch (optional):
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Suzuki 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, Emily Redhead and Sylvia Niedzwiecka

(31 sessions)

Between 3 and 8 p.m. (approx.)

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

VIOLIN: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

FLUTE: Tuesday and Thursday

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).

Open Activities

Numerous activities are offered to children throughout the summer: giant Lite-Brite, personalized buttons, stamps, free games (puzzles, etc.), and reading under the indoor tent.

Information at the Children’s Info Desk.

During the library opening hours (Bilingual)

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Drop-in.

Giant Games

Croquet, checkers, chess, toddler golf set, darts, snakes and ladders.

Borrow for up to 2 hours to play on the field around the Central Library.

During the library opening hours (Bilingual)

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Craft – Behind the Window

In this craft, children answer the following question: What world hides behind your house’s window?

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

LIBRARY – VALOIS BRANCH

Ages 9 to 11

Members only.

Registration required.

Craft – Constellation

Children are invited to discover the different constellations that populate the sky at night. With this activity, they won’t need to wait for the sun to go down to admire the stars!

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

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 9 to 11

Members only.

Registration required.

Craft – Secret Hiding Place

Children create and decorate a box to keep their precious little things!

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

LIBRARY – VALOIS BRANCH

Ages 9 to 11

Members only.

Registration required.

Craft – String Art

Participants hammer nails into a laser cut board with nail positions marked, then wind colored thread around to make a beautiful work of art.

With FabZone

2 to 4:30 p.m. (Bilingual)

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 10 to 14

Members only.

Registration required.

Craft – Painted Rocks

During the Pointe-Claire Days, 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. (Bilingual)

Ages 8 to 11: 1:30 to 2:30 pm. (Bilingual)

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 4 to 11

Members only.

Registration required.

Craft – Glitter Pot

During the Pointe-Claire Days, children prepare a sparkly mixture in a jar and other activities. This craft may be altered to meet each child’s ability for their age.

With Azzdah Events

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

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 5 to 11

Members only.

Registration required.

Craft – 2 Games with Modeling Clay

Kids use modeling clay to make the Beetle Game and the Extremely Gross Animal Creator.

Ages 6 to 8: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

(Bilingual)

Ages 9 to 11: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

(Bilingual)

LIBRARY – VALOIS BRANCH

Ages 6 to 11

Members only.

Registration required.

Story Hours

Members only.
Registration required for each session.
Presence of a parent required.

Bébés-comptines

JUNE 27 TO AUGUST 15

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

CENTRAL LIBRARY

From birth to 35 months, with a parent

Story Time, Music and Play

JUNE 28 TO AUGUST 16

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 in the Reading Garden

A craft will follow.

JULY 7 TO AUGUST 18

FRIDAY 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. (English)

SARA’S ENCHANTED FOREST – READING GARDEN, BEHIND THE CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 3 to 6, with a parent.

Heure du conte dans le Jardin de lecture

A craft will follow.

JULY 7 TO AUGUST 18

FRIDAY 11 to 11:45 a.m. (French)

SARA’S ENCHANTED FOREST – READING GARDEN, BEHIND THE CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 3 to 6, with a parent.

Accessible Stories

To ensure equal access to books, our facilitator will present stories on giant books, written in large print and even on a screen!

She will introduce young people and their parents to the resources available at the library as well as those offered this summer by the TD Summer Reading Club.

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

11 to 11:30 a.m. (French)

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 4 to 8

Members only.

Registration required.

2023 TD Summer Reading Club

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

For safety reasons, children 5 years and under will receive a paper version of the necklace, and stickers (5 reading days for one sticker featuring Buddy).

END: AUGUST 23

LIBRARY – CENTRAL AND VALOIS

Ages 0 to 11

Members only.

Where are Aestas and Lectio (Summer and Reading in Latin)?

Every week, a small stuffed dragon (heated plush) 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 and the plushie.

END: AUGUST 23

LIBRARY – CENTRAL AND VALOIS

Ages 0 to 11

Members only.

A Pie in the Face

Hear, Hear, this is a challenge for the young readers of the Pointe-Claire TD Summer Reading Club.

If you can collectively surpass the number of days you read last summer…Jacynthe and Catherine from the youth section will get whipped cream pies in the face at the Reading Party.

The challenge: 9845 days of reading.

Ages 0 to 11

Members only.

Registration required to the TD Summer Reading club.

Journée À vos marques, prêt, lisez !

At the official National French TD Summer Reading Club launch, children will participate in special activities:

• Official Launch of the StoryWalk®
• Mireille Messier, the author of the StoryWalk® story will tell it in the Reading Garden
• Comic book workshop with Julien Castanié, author and illustrator of the French comic on the website https://www.tdsummerreadingclub.ca/
• and more

9:30 to 11 a.m. (French)

CENTRAL LIBRARY

(Outside, if the weather permits)

Ages 5 to 11

Members only.
Registration required.

(Please choose only one of the two activities on June 17)

Get Your Summer Read On Day!

At the official National French TD Summer Reading Club launch and as part of the Valois branch building 100^th celebration, children will participate in special activities:

• Launch of the StoryWalk®
• Mireille Messier, the author of the StoryWalk® story will tell it in English
• Craft (Wonder Box)
• and more

1 to 3 p.m. (Bilingual)

LIBRARY – VALOIS BRANCH

(Outside, if the weather permits)

Ages 5 to 11

Members only.
Registration required.

(Please choose only one of the two activities on June 17)

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 Treasure, by Mireille Messier.

Visitors can use the hashtag #TDSRCstorywalk to share photos of their experience.

CENTRAL LIBRARY AND VALOIS BRANCH

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.

Children who attend the Reading Party will receive them on site.  Winners who are not present will be contacted to pick them up at their convenience.

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Members only.

Reading Party

Our Reading Party starts with an interactive circus show by GABZY. Laughter and fun await!

The awarding of prizes for TD Summer Reading Club will follow.

Will Jacynthe and Catherine get whipped cream pies in the face?

6:30 to 7:45 p.m. (Bilingual)

CENTRAL LIBRARY

(outdoors)

In the case of rain, the activity will take place at the Baie-de-Valois chalet (you will receive an email if this happens)

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 camps, at the library and even at concerts wearing their purple Reading Squad shirts. The student-librarian Roselyne Gendron will also be part of the Squad.

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

Open to all

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 serve.

Ecomuseum Zoo Insect Condo

An activity with the Ecomuseum Zoo to build an insect condo using recycled materials, to be set up near the Library (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.

Thanks to the David Rodrigue Fund

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

LIBRARY – VALOIS BRANCH

For the whole family

Members only.

Registration required.

Let’s Talk Science Activities

Children will do some activities and experiments with the wonderful McGill University science student volunteers who make the program Let’s Talk Science work.

Each activity (date) will focus on different scientists, their scientific backgrounds, as well as their discoveries and innovations. Participants will be able to take home what they will have created during the session.

THURSDAY, JULY 6

THURSDAY, AUGUST 17

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

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 7 to 11

Members only.

Rubik’s^® Cube

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

JULY 8

JULY 15

JULY 22

JULY 29

AUGUST 5

AUGUST 12

AUGUST 19

SATURDAY 10 to 11:30 a.m. (Bilingual)

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 9 to 11

Members only.

Chess Club

Discover the fun and challenge of chess.

With the Chess Mates: Captain Catalyst and Nick Sinoyannis.

JULY 10

JULY 17

JULY 24

JULY 31

AUGUST 7

AUGUST 14

AUGUST 21

Beginner – MONDAY 1 to 2 p.m. (Bilingual)

Advanced – MONDAY 3 to 4 p.m. (Bilingual)

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 6 to 11

Members only.

Map your Neighbourhood and Scavenger Hunt

Children learn to make different kinds of maps. They will be able to become cartographers of their surroundings like the hero of the book Mapping Sam by Joyce Hesselberth.

Afterward, they will take part in a scavenger hunt.

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

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 6 to 9

Members only.

Registration required.

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. (Bilingual)

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

Theme: Dinosaurs, turtles, and snakes

CENTRAL LIBRARY

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

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

Theme: Gardens, flowers, and plants

LIBRARY– VALOIS BRANCH

STOP MOTION Lego & Company!

Young filmmaker, let your imagination run wild and come with us to create your own little stop motion movie using a variety of Legos.

Also called frame-by-frame animation, stop motion is an animation technique that creates movement from still objects. It consists of slightly moving the objects/characters between each photo to create a short movie.

With Nous les Arts

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

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 7 to 9

Members only.

Registration required.

The Birds of Terra-Cotta Natural Park

Children will discover the birds of the Terra-Cotta Park. The facilitator will use one of the Terra-Cotta Kits available at the Library. The kits can be used by teachers and borrowed by library members.

With Steven Rosenstein and friends

Ages 7 to 11, parents welcome
Members only.

TERRA-COTTA PARK (Maywood entrance)

(Weather permitting)

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

Registration required (Please choose only one of the two activities).

TERRA-COTTA PARK (Maywood entrance)

(Weather permitting)

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

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

Registration required (Please choose only one of the two activities).

Hand Craft and Potion Puzzle

Children make a hand with fingers that they can move.

They will then solve the puzzle to find the right vial and get out of trouble.

3 to 4 p.m. (Bilingual)

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 9 to 11

Members only.

Registration required.

Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Children are invited to play this video game.

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

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

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 6 to 11

Members only.

Registration required.

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Open to all

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

JULY 28 (French)

AUGUST 11 (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

Assisting Activity Facilitators

Teens earn volunteer hours by helping with children’s activities.

Various dates and times.

(Bilingual)

LIBRARY – CENTRAL AND VALOIS

Book Reviews

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

Schedule according to participants’ availability

(Bilingual)

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 12

JULY 10

AUGUST 7

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

JUNE 6

AUGUST 1

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

Teen Council

Teens share their opinion on past activities and their ideas for those to come.

3 to 4 p.m. (Bilingual)

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Decoration Committee – End of Summer Bash

Teens create decorations for the End of Summer Bash that will take place in the evening.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 25

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

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Book Bags – Our Pride

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

Limited quantity.

(Bilingual)

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 12 to 17

Members only.

Registration: Teen Book bags Form

Beach Book Club

Summer Fridays are all about books! Teens share their favourites and discuss a specific theme at each meeting.

Teen Reading Challenge

Information: 514 630-1218, ext. 1633.

Ages 12 to 17

Members only.
Registration required at the Children’s Info desk.

Summer Reading Contest

Teens receive a notebook at the beginning of the summer to record their reading time. Each week that they validate more than 5 hours of reading with an employee of the youth section, they get an additional coupon for the draw.

An extra coupon will be given for the first validation.

JUNE 25 TO AUGUST 20

(Bilingual)

CENTRAL LIBRARY

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 reserved for teens at the end of the summer.

Book review forms are available here

JUNE 25 TO AUGUST 20

Summer Reading Contest and Book Reviews Prize Draws

2:30 to 5 p.m. (Bilingual)

CENTRAL LIBRARY

STOP MOTION Lego & compagny!

Young filmmaker, let your imagination run wild and come with us to create your own little stop motion movie using a variety of Legos.

Also called frame-by-frame animation, stop motion is an animation technique that creates movement from still objects. It consists of slightly moving the objects/characters between each photo to create a short movie.

With Nous les Arts

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

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 10 to 14

Members only.

Registration required.

Flower Printing

Bring a piece of clothing to decorate in an original way: with flowers! For best results, a light-colored garment is ideal. A great way to upcycle something that you own or that you thrifted!

With Kathleen McAdams

2 to 3 p.m. (Bilingual)

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 12 to 17

Members only.

Registration required.

Colour Your Wardrobe

Bring in a piece of clothing to give it an original touch of color: with embroidery or clothing markers. A great way to upcycle something that you own or that you thrifted!

With Kathleen McAdams

2 to 3 p.m. (Bilingual)

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 12 to 17

Members only.

Registration required.

The Dos and Don’ts in Writing

From the delicate use of figurative language to the challenging realities of writer’s block, this workshop explores the small things that can make your writing exemplary. What determines the realities of good and bad writing? Is there such a thing?

With Chiara Bramante

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

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 12 to 17

Members only.

Registration required.

How To Be a Better Storywriter

What makes a great story? How do present-day authors create such intriguing masterpieces? How do you make a reader want to read it again? Discover the answers to these questions in this workshop for creatives.

With Chiara Bramante

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

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 12 to 17

Members only.

Registration required.

Introduction to Poetry

Poetry: the expression of feelings and ideas through words and rhythm. Don’t know where to begin? This workshop for beginners explores the power and comfort that poetry has to offer.

With Chiara Bramante

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

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 12 to 17

Members only.

Registration required.

String Art

Participants hammer nails into a laser cut board with nail positions marked, then wind colored thread around to make a beautiful work of art.

With FabZone

2 to 4:30 p.m. (Bilingual)

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 10 to 14

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.

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 15 to 21
Members only.

Registration required.

Character Creation

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

End of Summer Bash

To celebrate the end of the summer, teens are invited to a party that lives up to its name: music, oversized games, contests, and snacks!

Prizes for the Summer Reading Contest will be awarded then.

2:30 to 5 p.m. (Bilingual)

CENTRAL LIBRARY

Ages 12 to 17

Members only.

Drop-In.

FREE Discovery Workshops

Open to all, registration required

(Mainly in English)

6 to 8 p.m.

9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Watercolours

With Valerie McKee

(Mainly in English)

(6 SESSIONS)

MONDAY 6 to 8 p.m.

All levels: $143

Material extra

STEWART HALL
on the terrasse (weather permitting)

Drawing Studio

With Venecija Levi-Breder

(6 SESSIONS)

WEDNESDAY 1:45 to 4:45 p.m.

STEWART HALL

Beginner: $199

Material extra

(6 SESSIONS)

WEDNESDAY 5 to 8 p.m.

STEWART HALL

Beginner: $199

Material extra

Oil-acrylic painting studio

With Venecija Levi-Breder

(6 SESSIONS)

TUESDAY 1:45 to 4:45 p.m

STEWART HALL

Beginner: $199

Material extra

(6 SESSIONS)

TUESDAY 5 to 8 p.m

STEWART HALL

Beginner: $199

Material extra

Conversation in italian

With Maria Eugenia Giochi

(4 SESSIONS)

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

STEWART PARK

Advanced : $65

Library Blog

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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 four $25 or one of two $50 gift certificates to a Pointe-Claire bookstore.

If you fill the entire Bingo card (16 books), you are also entered to win the $100 grand prize draw.

Bingo cards available at the Information Desk.
One Bingo card per person. Draw: August 31.

Book a Librarian

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

Zoom Tutorials

The Library offers several workshops and lectures on Zoom.

Learn how to use Zoom with these simple Tutorials

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 Sewing Machine

On site loan of 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.

Reservation: 514-630-1218, ext. 1630

Community Planters Day

A hands-on workshop for new and interested gardeners to learn actively. You will take part in filling the cement containers with earth and compost, and plant vegetables and edible flowers. Wanda Mitkiewicz will explain gardening techniques, companion planting and give a presentation on Lasagna Gardening (the easy way to make a garden bed without breaking your back).

Bring your gardening tools.

With Wanda Mitkiewicz

Meeting point: Community Garden on Maywood Street in front of the Aquatic Centre

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

COMMUNITY GARDEN ON MAYWOOD

Open to all

Registration required.

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
Drop-in.

Afternoon Films

JULY 4

AUGUST 8

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

JULY 20

AUGUST 24

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

Classical Club

Watch the great classics of your favorite composers. Opera, ballet, and symphonies performed by great orchestras on the big screen.

CENTRAL LIBRARY

General public
Drop-in.

Concert Films

Sir Simon Rattle and the Berliner Philharmoniker

(In German, subtitles in English)

JULY 11 – Bizet’s Carmen.

Staatskapelle Berlin under the direction of maestro Daniel Barenboim

(In French, subtitles in English)

AUGUST 15 – Verdi’s Il Trovatore.

Orchestra Teatro alla Scala with Riccardo Muti as conductor

(In Italian, subtitles in English)

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

Mediterranean wines for summer pleasures

With Giancarlo Rivera

THURSDAY 7 to 10 p.m.

All levels: $66 (tasting included)

STEWART HALL
on the terrasse (weather permitting)

Discover the wines of Canada

With Giancarlo Rivera

THURSDAY 7 to 10 p.m.

All levels: $64 (tasting included)

STEWART HALL
on the terrasse (weather permitting)