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Library Hours and Membership

Library Hours 

Monday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Tuesday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Thursday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday closed

Holiday Closures 2010

Good Friday: Friday, April 2
Journée nationale des patriotes/ Victoria Day: Monday, May 24
La Fête nationale du Québec/ Saint-Jean Baptiste: Thursday, June 24
Canada Day: Thursday, July 1
Labour Day: Monday, September 6
Thanksgiving: Monday, October 11
Christmas Holiday Schedule: TBA

 

Outdoor Return Slot

Members may return books and other library materials at any time through a slot in the lower part of the Tupper Street oak door. 

 

Book Sale Room

The Library offers a wide selection of good used books for sale at its Book Sale Room. We have paperback, soft cover and hard cover books at very reasonable prices. Located on the lower level and staffed by volunteers, the book room is open Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 3:00P.M. There are also periodic book sales which are advertised in advance. All proceeds go towards new acquisitions for the library's permanent collection.

 

Book and DVD Donations

The Library gladly accepts donations of new and used books and DVDs that are in good condition, with the following exceptions: encyclopedias, text books, computer books, and National Geographics.  Donations can be dropped off at the Library any time that we are open or pickup can be arranged. Call Gail O'Hagan at 514-935-7344 for information.

Membership

There is a modest annual membership fee to take books out of the Library. Library members can borrow up to eight items at a time.  Books and audio cassettes are loaned for 14 days, and DVDs for seven days. Non-members are welcome to make use of the library's various collections on site. Library membership now also includes membership in the Computer Centre, which cuts in half computer time costs.

Membership Fees

Six Months
•    Everyone                     $20

One Year
•    Regular                        $35
•    Student (ID required)   $25
•    Senior (60+)                $20

Special Categories
•    QWF members            $20/year
•    RECLAIM members    $10/year
•    Former YMCA refuge residents with a permanent address (valid for one year)    $10/year                  
•    $10 discount for members of Fraser-Hickson with F-H card (e.g. the seniors fee for one year is $10)

 

MasterCard and Visa Accepted

Computer Courses and library memberships can be paid by MasterCard or Visa, in person or by telephone. Volunteers will ask a staff member to process the charge.

 

Home Service

Library volunteers deliver books and other library materials to members who are unable to come to the library and who live within walking distance.
For information: Gail 514-935-7344.

 

 

Fellow Occupants of the ALCC Building

Occasionally, rental space becomes available. For information, contact Wayne, (514) 935-7344.

Focus Collections

Scottish Collection (with the support of the St. Andrews' Society of Montreal)
Currently approximately 1100 books are catalogued as part of this collection.
To view the complete listing search our Online Catalogue in "Subject" field for Scottish Collection.

Black Collection
Currently approximately 500 books are catalogued as part of this collection.
To view the complete listing search our Online Catalogue in "Subject" field for Black Collection.

Quebec Writers' Federation Collection (with the support of the QWF)
Currently approximately 860 books are catalogued as part of this collection.
To view the complete listing search our Online Catalogue in "Anywhere" field for QWF.

Montreal Lovell 1849-50, 1860-61, 1863 to present day (available online at http://bibnum2.bnquebec.ca/bna/lovell/index.html )


Heritage Collection
The lower level of the Atwater Library and Computer Centre houses the 867 volume Heritage Collection. This collection consists of rare books that were part of the Mechanics’ Institute’s original collection, as well as many acquired over the years through generous donations. Browsing through the collection is like looking at a snapshot of Canadian history. Interested members can find any item in the collection in the online catalogue, but the items are available for consultation only. Requests for consultation should be submitted at the circulation desk. Please enjoy this one-of-a-kind collection.

To view the complete listing search our Online Catalogue in "Subject" field for Heritage Collection.

General Collection The Atwater Library currently offers some 40,000 books and other materials for the education and the pleasure of its users.

The library collection covers:

  • Hardcover and paperback books (fiction, non-fiction, biography, mystery, travel, and computer books) in English and French.
  • Reference materials: encyclopedias, dictionaries, almanacs, indexes, handbooks, maps, phone books, and government documents, etc.
  • Magazines and newspapers (English and French)
  • Approximately 1,300 large-print books
  • Print materials in several languages
  • About 245 audio-books - mostly books on cassette tape and a few on CDs
  • More than 300 DVDs and growing
  • Some music CDs
  • Archives

Board of Directors and Staff

Board of Directors for 2009-2010

Officers
Christiane Loiselle, Vice-President
Mark W. Gallop, Treasurer
Robert Bourdius, Secretary

Directors
Lionel Blanshay
Lynn Burgess
Martin Cundall
Richard Lord
Paul Marriott
Hugh McGuire
Marshall Wansbrough
Philip L. Webster

Past President
Mary Leslie-Aitken


Executive Director
Lynn Verge


Staff
The Atwater Library and Computer Centre has nine full-time-equivalent staff.  The staff are aided by stagiaires, interns and students as well as more than 130 volunteers.  Volunteers are needed and most welcome.

For information: 514-935-7344 (Gail)

Wayne Briand - Building
Tanya Mayhew - Administration
Nisa Malli - Coordinator of Computer Courses and Room Rentals
Jun Xu - Computer Centre
Rani Yoganathan - Library
Gail O'Hagan - Library
Carol-Anne Mackie - Weekend and Evenings Manager
Aude McDermott - Weekend and Evenings Manager

Contact Information

If you have any comments or suggestions, please e-mail us at info@atwaterlibrary.ca , or phone us at (514) 935-7344, fax us at (514) 935-1960, or write to:

Atwater Library and Computer Centre
1200 Atwater Ave.
Westmount, Québec, Canada
H3Z 1X4

Location: Atwater Ave. between St. Catherine and Tupper, south of the Pepsi Forum and west of the Montreal Children’s Hospital
By metro: Atwater exit
By bus: Atwater terminus. It is a short walk south from Sherbrooke St., or a short walk north from Rene Levesque Blvd.
Parking: Street parking is usually available on Tupper Street, or on Rene Levesque Blvd.

Google Map for the Atwater Library.

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