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

2. Thurs., Oct. 1, 2026 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm

   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.

3. Fri., Oct. 2, 2026 from 10:00 am to 12 noon

   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.

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

5. Tues., Oct. 6, 2026 from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm

   In Person Only: POETRY WORKSHOP: Quiet As It’s Kept – For the Atwater Library AWE Project and in collaboration with Lectures LOGOS Readings, poet Deanna Smith leads participants in an exploration of discovered truths and family stories. In the Bookshop Meeting Room. Places are limited. For more info and to register: awe@atwaterlibrary.ca.

6. Wed., Oct. 7, 2026 from 2:00 to 3:30 pm

   By Zoom: MUTUAL FUNDS and ETFs – For the Atwater Library Financial Literacy Program, financial educator Lynn Bennett presents information on mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). With Q&A. To register: lverge@atwaterlibrary.ca.

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