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Programs & Events

CALENDAR OF PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Membership to the Library is required for participating in any event of program

Events 

MIXED MEDIA ART - BUTTERFLY​
 Inspired by Yayoi Kusama - using different art techniques and materials, make a beautiful butterfly.
A workshop animated by Peek-a-Boo Activity Center

Saturday, January 21st, 2 - 3 pm
​6 - 12 years old

Registration required
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CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS
with Monique Polak
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In preparation of the Bill Foster Writing Contest, we offer you the opportunity to learn the techniques of creative writing from a master writer - prize-winning Montreal author Monique Polak.
Saturday, January 28th, 11.30 am - 12.30 pm AND / OR
Sunday, March 12th, 11.30 am - 12.30 pm
6 - 12 years old

Registration required
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BILL FOSTER WRITING CONTEST​
Calling all budding writers!  Write a story, in English or French, illustrated or not, in any format, and pass by the Library to pick up an envelope to submit it in. Prizes to be won; 1st prize - 80$, 2nd prize - 50 $; 3rd prize - 30$.
​Contact us for more details.

February 4th  - April 23rd
6 - 12 years old
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​LEGO ROBOTICS​
Put together a vehicle using LEGO, build a code, and see it move! 
A workshop animated by Peek-a-Boo Activity Center

Saturday, February 18th; 1 - 2.30 pm
6 - 12 years old

Registration required
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Programs 

MOTHER GOOSE​
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CUBETTO ​
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Nursery rhymes, songs and books to initiate your baby to the world of stories.
Thursdays, 10.30 - 11 am
January 12 - February 23;
March 9 - April 20;
​May 4 - June 8
0-3 years old
​Free of charge - Friend of the Library membership

Registration required
Cubetto is an excellent tool for a first encounter with the concept of programing.
Sundays, 11 - 11.45 am
Jan 29; Feb 26; Mar 26; April 30
​3 - 5 years old
​Free of charge

Drop-in
LEGO CLUB​
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Build fascinating projects by yourself or with the other participants in the activity. 
Mondays OR Thursdays, 3.45 - 4.30 pm
Jan 16 (19th) - Feb 20 (23rd);
Mar 13 (16th)- April 24 (20th);
​May 1 (4th) - June 5 (8th)
 5 - 12 years old; $20 

Registration required
SCRATCH CLUB​
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Learn the basics of coding with this user-friendly graphic interface.
Tuesdays, 3.45 - 4.30 pm
Jan 17th - Feb 21st;
Mar 14 - April 18;
​May 2 - June 6
​6 - 12 years old; $25

Registration required
TAKE AND MAKE ​
Pick up supplies from the the Library, and make a craft project while watching our video.  
Contact us to register.
If you have missed our invitation, you can still find your own supplies, watch Newt's instructions video, and enjoy crafting! Click on the picture to start.
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Monthly Book Club

This club is for 7 to 12 year-olds, and their accompanying adult (parent, grandparent, friend). Each month, the group reads the two books chosen by everyone and engages in lively discussion, quiz and more.  Please contact the library for more details and for registration.
Next meeting 
Friday, February 24th ,2023
6.30 pm, at the Library and on ZOOM
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'THE WILD ROBOT'
​by Peter Brown

Can a robot survive in the wilderness?  When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is all alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is--but she knows she needs to survive. After battling a violent storm and escaping a vicious bear attack, she realizes that her only hope for survival is to adapt to her surroundings and learn from the island's unwelcoming animal inhabitants.
'THE JOKE MACHINE'
​by Alexander McCall-Smith

Jeffrey works in Mr Prendergast's junk shop at weekends to earn extra pocket money. One day they uncover a mysterious machine. It turns out to be a joke-producing machine and soon everyone in town wants their own joke. Everyone, that is, except the miserable owner of the next-door shop, who is determined to throw a spanner in the works.

Previous Activities & Events 

TD Summer Reading Club 2022 - 
'Once Upon a Time...'
Lunch with the Library - Art Etc. 2022
VIRTUAL STORY TIME 
Listen to Newt's story time
Click on the title page of the story you want to listen to. 
​To listen to more stories, subscribe to our YouTube channel 
mwcl_saturday_storytime
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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
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  • Volunteer
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