Atwater Library and Computer Centre

In Person Only: CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP: Fictioning the Future – For the Atwater Library AWE Project in collaboration with Lectures Logos Readings, poet and novelist Tawhida Tanya Evanson leads participants in techniques that shift time and perspective to reimagine the future. In the Bookshop Meeting Room. Places are limited. For more info and to register: awe@atwaterlibrary.ca.

In Person Only: The Atwater Library Book Club, led by writer Ann Lambert, discusses The Children of Men by P.D. James.

In Person and By Zoom: SHACKLETON’S QUEST – For the Atwater Library Lunchtime Series, author John Geiger gives an illustrated talk on his book Quest: Shackleton’s Last Ship & the End of the Heroic Age. To REGISTER and get the Zoom link, click here.

By Zoom Only: INTERNET PEER CAFÉ – Join host Phoenix Gee-Benwell for discussion about digital technology. Stay for 20 minutes or the full 2 hours for sharing, learning, and socializing. Ask questions, get help, and learn with the community. For info, email connect@atwaterlibrary.ca. To REGISTER and get the Zoom link, click here.

In Person and By Zoom: GREAT SCOTS and MONTREAL – For the Atwater Library Lunchtime Series, historian Alexander Reford, Guest of Honour for the 2026 St. Andrew’s Ball, gives a talk on “Great Scots and the Making of Montreal.” 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: INTERNET PEER CAFÉ – Join host Phoenix Gee-Benwell for discussion about digital technology. Stay for 20 minutes or the full 2 hours for sharing, learning, and socializing. Ask questions, get help, and learn with the community. For info, email connect@atwaterlibrary.ca. To REGISTER and get the Zoom link, click here.

In Person Only: CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP: Poetry & Zine-Making for Self-Expression – For the Atwater Library AWE Project, poet and bookmaker Jessica Bebenek leads participants in writing poetry and making zines, creative and accessible ways to tell your story. In the Bookshop Meeting Room. Places are limited. For more info and to register: awe@atwaterlibrary.ca.

In Person and By Zoom: CHRISTMAS CONCERT – For the Atwater Library Lunchtime Series, singer Barbara Lewis and pianist and vocalist Doug Balfour perform a wonderful variety of seasonal music. To REGISTER and get the Zoom link, click here.

In Person Only: KNITTING and CONVERSATION – Join Margaret Black in our Bookshop for knitting (or other fibre arts, e.g. crochet, embroidery) and conversation. Bring your own project. Everyone welcome. For info: lverge@atwaterlibrary.ca.