The annual Bill Foster writing contest is back! Pick up an envelope from the Library in order to submit your text on the theme of 'Imagination'. Submissions are accepted in English or French, handwritten or printed, illustrated or not, in any genre or format.
Two categories will be awarded: 6 - 8 years; 9 - 12 years. Submissions accepted from February 1st - April 15th AWARD CEREMONY: MAY 26th, 11 am |
Katherine Battersby is the acclaimed author and illustrator of 14 children’s books, including the popular 'Cranky Chicken' series, Perfect Pigeons and Trouble. Her books have received glowing reviews and been named CBC Children's Choice books. She is a passionate advocate for literacy and the arts.
Sunday, April 28 11 am - 12 pm ages: 5 - 9 years Drop-in activity |
Join Katherine for a fun and interactive session about the process of making her books. Find out where she gets her ideas and how they develop into characters. Get an insight into how she makes her textured artwork and discover how she combines words and images to create her playful stories. Kids will enjoy several interactive book readings and live illustration activities.
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'Montreal Storytellers Guild' will present:
The Lion and the Cricket, par Melanie Chursinoff A legend that tells the story of a mighty lion who challenges a tiny cricket to a test of strength and courage. Despite the lion’s initial arrogance, the cricket proves its bravery by facing various trials set by the lion. Sunday, May 12 10.30 - 11.15 am ages: 4 - 8 years Drop-in activity |
MOTHER GOOSE AND TALES FOR TOTS
Early literacy program - nursery rhymes, songs, books and more!
Thursdays, 10.30 - 11 am April 25 - June 6 for children 0-3 years old REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY, Friends of the Library membership required ($25/year) CHESS CLUB
Join a group of beginners and of children who know
how to play chess. Wednesdays, 4 - 4.45 pm May 1 - June 5 for children 6-12 years old Cost: $20 REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY LEGO CLUB
Join a group of friends who share your passion for building with Lego bricks!
Fridays, 3.45 - 4.30 pm May 3 - June 7 for children 5-12 years old Cost: $20 REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY |
SCRATCH CLUB
Introduction to coding with this user-friendly program especially conceived for young children
Tuesdays, 3.45 - 4.30 pm April 30 - June 4 for children 6-12 years old Cost: $25 REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY OZOBOT - programming
Introduction to coding with little robots who follow colored lines drawn by the children.
Thursdays, 3.45 - 4.30 pm May 2 - June 6 for children 8-12 years old Cost: $25 REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY BOARD GAME MANIA
Educational and strategical board games to enjoy with other participants
Saturdays, 11 am - 12 pm February 24 - 'Kingdom Hearts: Perilous Pursuit' (age 8+) March 23 - 'Sushi Go Party' (age 8+) April 27 - 'Villagers' (age 10+) for children 8-12 years old DROP-IN |
CUBETTO
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FAMILY MOVIES
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Meet Cubetto - the wooden robot who will execute the commands given by the children. A fun way to introduce the concept of coding
Sundays, 11 am - 12 pm May 5 for children 2 - 5 years old DROP - IN |
Come for a relaxing time and enjoy movies for the whole family. The titles of the movies will be announced soon.
Sundays, 1 - 2.30 pm February 25 - 'Les méchants' (99 min) March 24 - 'Elemental' (93 min) April 21 - 'Les Minions - Il était une fois Gru' (88 min) May 26 - 'Belle et Sébastien' (99 min) DROP - IN |
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'ON THE EDGE OF THE DARK SEA OF DARKNESS'
by Andrew Peterson Janner Igiby, his brother, Tink, and their disabled sister, Leeli, are gifted children as all children are, loved well by a noble mother and ex-pirate grandfather. But they will need all their gifts and all that they love to survive the evil pursuit of the venomous Fangs of Dang, who have crossed the dark sea to rule the land with malice. The Igibys hold the secret to the lost legend and jewels of good King Wingfeather of the Shining Isle of Anniera. 'ANNE'S SCHOOL DAYS'
by Kallie George and Abigail Halpin Anne loves autumn in Avonlea, and she's been enjoying her first three weeks of school. It helps that she walks to school with her kindred spirit, Diana Barry. One day, Gilbert Blythe joins the class. According to Diana, he's very handsome, and smart too. Gilbert immediately gets on Anne’s nerves. When he pulls on Anne’s braid and calls her “Carrots” because of her red hair, enough is enough. How can Anne enjoy school when Gilbert is ruining everything? |
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The Montreal West Children's Library has a long history associated with the town of Montreal West and
Elizabeth Ballantyne School |