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Book sale on the front lawn
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We were founded in 1828

as the Montreal Mechanics' Institution, and we are one of the oldest lending libraries in Canada. The building is a National Historic Site.
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Latest News

Thurs., Sept. 16 at 6:30 pm - Author Kathleen Winter reads from and discusses her new novel Annabel

Everyone is invited to the Library's Reading Room for this special event, which will feature live music and complimentary refreshments.

2010 Benefit Cocktail Party Tickets On Sale

The 2010 Annual Benefit Cocktail Party is scheduled for Wednesday, November 3. Tickets priced at $100 each ($75 tax receipt) are now on sale.  For more information and to purchase tickets, contact Beth Symansky at beth@atwaterlibrary.ca or Lynn Verge at lverge@atwaterlibrary.ca or phone 514-935-7344.

2010 International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award winner and six shortlisted titles are in our collection

Our Library has the winner of the 2010 International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award and six of the other seven shortlisted titles. The exception is now on order.

The Award website says "The International IMPAC DUBLIN Literary Award is the world’s most prestigious literary prize nominated by public libraries world-wide."