Atwater Library and Computer Centre

OUR NEW AGE: Designing for an ageing population — An exhibition in our main lobby created by Patricia Johnsson, continuing for two weeks. On this opening day, Patricia Johnsson will be present to greet the public from 10:00 to 11:30 am and again, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm.

For the Atwater Library Lunchtime Series, author Mary Soderstrom discusses her latest book, Frenemy Nations: Love and Hate between Neighbo(u)ring States.

For the Atwater Library CONNECT Project, Karyn Moffatt of McGill University, explains how digital technology is shaped by the people who use it and why it is often maladapted to the needs of seniors. She will describe successful efforts to make improvements for older adults and invite your participation. Discussion with Q&A.

Copy Yourself: An Intro to Zine Making — For the Atwater Library AWE Project, Billy Mavreas leads a creative workshop through which participants will make their own ready-to-copy 8-page zine. This workshop is FREE but REGISTRATION is required: elise.m@videotron.ca.

For the Atwater Library Lunchtime Series, artist, teacher and blogger Shari Blaukopf traces her life story, shows slides of her watercolours and displays some of her sketchbooks.

For the Atwater Library Financial Literacy Program, Deborah Leahy, Investment Advisor with Edward Jones, conducts an information session on Women and Finances: An Essential Guide to the Basics of Saving, Investing and Planning. Discussion with Q&A.

The Atwater Library Lunchtime Series screens the new documentary film Margaret Atwood: A Word after a Word after a Word is Power (full-length 92-minute version) with and introduction by Peter Pearson, longtime Atwood friend, retired filmmaker and Cinémagique leader.

For the Atwater Library CONNECT Project, a HANDS-ON WORKSHOP: So You Think You’ve Been Hacked? If it looks like your personal information has been stolen, either from your computer or your bank, Liz Perrin will take you through steps to find out what happened and help you minimize the damage. Advance registration is required: Richard Cassidy at 514-935-7344 or richard@atwaterlibrary.ca.

The Atwater Library Lunchtime Series presents a program of music and words to celebrate ST. PATRICK’S DAY.  Dragún Bán perform traditional Irish music as well as their own compositions.  And Kate Bligh, dramaturge and part-time faculty member of Concordia’s School of Irish Studies, talks about some of her favourite Irish dramatists.

The Atwater Library Alzheimer Café features A Conversation about Accompanying Caregivers of People Living with Dementia in Long-Term Care with Dr. Thérèse Perreault, caregiver. Refreshments and discussion.