Atwater Library and Computer Centre

In Person: *BOOKS ROADSHOW – Antiquarian booksellers Wilfrid de Freitas and Susan Ravdin are in our Bookshop to give an expert opinion on the value of your special books. *FEE $3 per book for Atwater Library members and $5 per book for others. All proceeds go to the Atwater Library. For info, please email lverge@atwaterlibrary.ca.

In Person Only: JOAN OF ARC ASCENDING – For the Atwater Library Lunchtime Series, playwright and actor Keir Cutler performs his show about the astounding accomplishments of Joan of Arc. With live medieval music performed by Rebecca Bain.

By Zoom Only: INVESTING BASICS – For the Atwater Library Financial Literacy Program, financial educator Lynn Bennett discusses the basics of investing: risk and return, asset allocation and diversification. To REGISTER and get the Zoom link: lverge@atwaterlibrary.ca.

In Person and By Zoom: KEN McGOOGAN – For the Atwater Library Lunchtime Series, author Ken McGoogan gives a slideshow presentation on “How History Can Light Up the Future” drawing on his work-in-progress, The Ghosts of Montreal, and his recent book, Shadows of Tyranny. To REGISTER and get the Zoom link, click here.

In Person Only: DROP-IN TECH HELP – Quick help for using devices, for free. Tips and resources for improving digital literacy skills. Adair Auditorium. First come, first served. No advance registration. For info: connect@atwaterlibrary.ca.

By Zoom Only: WWII SERVICE by CANADA’S BUSINESS LEADERS – For the Atwater Library Lunchtime Series, author Allan Levine discusses his book The Dollar a Year Men: How the Best Business Brains in Canada Helped to Win the Second World War with writer Lisa Fitterman. To REGISTER and get the Zoom link, click here.

By Zoom: WILLS and ESTATES – For the Atwater Library Financial Literacy Program, lawyer Ann Soden and notary Anna Kamateros present information and offer advice about how to prevent disputes about Wills and Estates in Quebec. Q&A. To REGISTER and get the Zoom link: lverge@atwaterlibrary.ca.

IN PERSON AND BY ZOOM: A FAILED AMERICAN ATTEMPT TO ANNEX CANADA – For the Atwater Library Lunchtime Series, author Madelaine Drohan gives an illustrated talk on her new book He Did Not Conquer: Benjamin Franklin’s Failure to Annex Canada. To REGISTER and get the Zoom link, click here.

In Person Only: KNITTING and CONVERSATION – Join Margaret Black for knitting and socializing. Bring your own knitting or other fibre arts project. Everyone welcome. For info, please email lverge@atwaterlibrary.ca.

In Person Only: The Atwater Library Book Club, led by writer Mary Soderstrom, discusses Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout.