Atwater Library and Computer Centre

On June 4, 2024 the Atwater Library and Paragraphe Bookstore co-hosted author and broadcaster Nahlah Ayed in conversation with journalist Julian Sher about her new book The War We Won Apart. The book tells the story of one of the most decorated couples of World War II, Sonia Butt and Guy d’Artois, who made their home in the Montreal area after the War. Our Adair Auditorium had a capacity audience, including several members of the d’Artois family, and many others attended virtually.

Click here to see a YouTube video of the interview.

The photo below is by Robin Edgar.

We’re thrilled to have an exhibition of prints by GIGOT aka Mary Hughson on our top-floor mezzanine from October 2023 to March 2024.

Everyone is welcome to visit the exhibition during our public hours.

Click here to see thumbnail images of the 21 prints of watercolours of the Montreal area being exhibited. The artist is selling unframed prints for $150 each and donating a share of the proceeds to the Atwater Library.

Our Annual Benefit Cocktail Party was a tremendous success and raised funds that are a vital component of our lean budget for operations and programs. Held on November 1 in our own building, the gala evening featured live music by the Dave Turner Jazz Trio, an online auction and an exhibition of art by GIGOT aka Mary Hughson. We are grateful to our generous sponsors and donors as well as all who purchased tickets.

Guest of Honour Scott Jones gave an inspirational speech about the important role our organization has played in the development of Montreal over the course of 195 years since our founding as a mechanics’ institute. He also made a rousing call for community support!

Terry Mosher aka Aislin served as emcee and our President, Bruce Bolton, paid tribute to Scott Jones.

Our mission is to build a strong, sustainable and cohesive community through cultural, educational and social programs and by bringing together the diverse population of the Montreal region and Quebec more widely.

We welcome everyone, regardless of their place of residence.

We’re independent and depend heavily on volunteers and private donors for our vitality.

Come visit our computer centre, library stacks and reading room during our public hours.

Mask wearing is not compulsory but is encouraged.

Our schedule of events is in the column on the right.

For information and help borrowing, please contact our Head Librarian, Roxann Fournier-Hoyt, or the librarian on duty.

Email: rfhoyt@atwaterlibrary.ca

Phone: 514-935-7344

Library catalogue: https://atwater.insigniails.com/Library/Home

Our eBooks and eAudiobooks are always available:
https://atwaterlibrary.overdrive.com/