Atwater Library and Computer Centre

For the Atwater Library Alzheimer Café, Howard P. Riback, caregiver and therapist, gives a presentation on addiction and caregiving: “Understanding Addiction and Finding Help.” With refreshments and discussion.

For the Atwater Library Financial Literacy program, Ann Soden, Ad. E., Elder Law lawyer and mediator, and Anna Kamateros, notary, conduct an information session on Wills and Other End-Of-Life Legal Issues. Moderated Q&A.
Co-sponsored by PROJECTION: A Week of Dialogue.

For the Atwater Library Lunchtime Series and PROJECTION: A Week of Dialogue, Oscar-winning filmmaker Beverly Shaffer screens her documentary short Mr. Mergler’s Gift, about the final chapter in the life of an exceptional Montreal piano teacher.

The Atwater Library Lunchtime Series features a talk by Christopher Lyons, McGill University’s Head Librarian, Rare Books and Special Collections, on “A Trip Through Time: 4,000 years of Accessible History at the McGill Library.” Join him for an overview of the contents of McGill’s valuable and varied holdings.

AWE Afternoon Writing Activity: Deanna Smith offers exercises and writing prompts related to managing changes in life, metamorphoses, loss, and the arrival of new opportunities. She is a Montreal-based poet, performer and educator who believes deeply in the healing and transformative power of words. No registration necessary. FREE. With funding from Canadian Heritage.

Atwater Library FALL BOOK SALE in our reading room on the main floor. Books galore plus CDs, all for bargain prices!

Atwater Library FALL BOOK SALE in our reading room on the main floor. Books galore plus CDs, all for bargain prices!

For the Atwater Library Lunchtime Series, Joe Schwarcz, PhD, Director of the McGill University Office for Science and Society, gives a presentation on Houdini for Hallowe’en.

The Atwater Poetry Project, curated by Rachel McCrum, presents readings by the poets shortlisted for the 2019 Quebec Writers’ Federation A. M. Klein Prize for Poetry: Kaie Kellough, Tess Liem and Shannon Webb-Campbell.

The Atwater Library Annual Benefit Cocktail Party takes place in our own building. Join Guest of Honour Paul K. Marchand for a gala evening in support of our educational programs for the community. Tickets priced at $150 ($125 tax receipt) are available online from CanadaHelps and at the Library from Tanya Mayhew.