Atwater Library and Computer Centre

In Person Only: DROP-IN TECH HELP and TALK – One-on-one help with devices and computers and at 2:00 pm, a group presentation on Buying Groceries Online. Adair Auditorium. No advance registration. For info: connect@atwaterlibrary.ca.

By Zoom Only: BUDGETING BASICS – For the Atwater Library Financial Literacy Program, Judith Jean Jeune, Community Engagement and Education Specialist with the Credit Counselling Society (CCS), presents “Making Cent$ of Money: Budgeting 101” and answers questions. To REGISTER and get the Zoom link: lverge@atwaterlibrary.ca.

In Person Only: ORCHID CARE WORKSHOP – Yao ZhangLi, Ph.D. of Jardin Montinière Garden conducts a workshop on caring for orchids so they rebloom year after year. He will demonstrate the techniques of watering, repotting/changing substrate, and trimming. Adair Auditorium. Registration not required. For info: lverge@atwaterlibrary.ca.

In Person Only: BREMNER SINGS KURT WEILL – For the Atwater Library Lunchtime Series, vocalist Bremner Duthie performs favourite Kurt Weill songs, accompanied by pianist Yumi Palleschi.

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: QUEBEC ELECTION ISSUES – The Atwater Library Lunchtime Series features a panel discussion about Quebec election issues of concern to Anglophones. Panelists include political commentator Robert Libman. 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 and By Zoom: READING and WRITING in the AGE of AI – The Atwater Library Lunchtime Series features a panel discussion about the impact on human creativity of reading and writing ourselves versus passive consumption of AI-generated material. The panel includes Allison Hanes, Gazette columnist, with moderator Rémy Attig, the new Executive Director of the Quebec Writers’ Federation. 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.