Wed., Sept. 16, 2026 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm

September, 16 2026 - 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

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.

Wed., Sept. 16, 2026 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm

September, 15 2026 - 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

In Person Only: ORCHID CARE WORKSHOPYao 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.

Thurs., Sept. 17, 2026 from 12:30 to 1:30 pm

September, 17 2026 - 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

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.

Fri., Sept. 18, 2026 from 10:00 am to 12 noon

September, 18 2026 - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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.

Thurs., Sept. 24, 2026 from 12:30 to 1:30 pm

September, 24 2026 - 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

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.

Thurs., Sept. 24, 2026 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm

September, 24 2026 - 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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.

Fri., Sept. 25, 2026 from 10:00 am to 12 noon

September, 25 2026 - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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.

Thurs., Oct. 1, 2026 from 12:30 to 1:30 pm

October, 01 2026 - 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

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.

Sat., Oct. 3, 2026 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm

October, 03 2026 - 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

In Person Only: SEED SAVING WORKSHOP – For the Atwater Library Seed Library (seeds, books, videos), Yao ZhangLi, Ph.D. of Jardin Montinière Garden discusses varieties of plants and their seeds and demonstrates how to extract, clean and preserve seeds for later planting. He will assist attendees in practicing. Adair Auditorium. Registration not required. For info: lverge@atwaterlibrary.ca.

Wed., Oct. 14, 2026 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm

October, 14 2026 - 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

In Person Only: *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.

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