The caterpillars are growing up!

Hi everybody,

The caterpillars are growing up very quickly. Come to the library to see them before they make their cocoons. We also have two chrysalis in very good shape. Theoretically, they should hatch before next week. Do not miss the monarchs flight. 

We will regularly update their evolution on the blog.

Have a nice observation!

--Elizabeth, Julia and Simon-Pierre

Come see our butterflies!

From September 2 to 23, as part of the Montreal Insectarium's Monarchs Without Borders program, we will be raising monarch butterflies in a butterfly tent in the Young People's Department.

Come see the caterpillars evolve into butterflies and set them free. We will need your help to label the butterflies so that scientists can study their migration. Come to the library often if you want to witness this fabulous adventure!

Have a good return to school! 

--Elizabeth, Julia and Simon-Pierre

Activities this autumn

School has already started! This autumn, the Beaconsfield Library's youth services team has prepared a lot of activities for you.

Mother Goose
Bilingual, under 2 years + parent
Thursday October 1 - December 12, 9:30 to 10 a.m.

Storytime in motion
Bilingual, 2 - 5 years + parent
Thursday October 1 - December 12, 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Artsy Library - Comic Book Key Rings
Bilingual, 7 - 12 years
Sunday September 20, 3-4 p.m.

LEGO Club
Bilingual, 7 - 12 years
Sunday September 27, 2-3 p.m.

Scientific Discoveries - Colour Science
Bilingual, 5 - 12 years
Sunday October 4, 2-3 p.m.

Monarch Butterflies
Bilingual, 5 - 12 years
Sunday September 13, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Learn the art of rug hooking
Bilingual, for the whole family
Saturday, September 12 and 19, 10 a.m. - noon
Drop-in

All activities are free for the members of the library, but advance registration is required unless otherwise stated.

We hope you have a good beginning of the school year!

--Elizabeth, Julia and Simon-Pierre

Thank you for a wonderful summer!

This summer we had a blast at the library; we're sad to see it end. 

Here are a few stats:

• We had over 50 activities.
• Participants read for a collective 3 140 hours.
• We awarded our readers with reading certificates, gift certificates, museum passes, and one lucky reader walked away with a bright red iPod Touch.

Our closing party was held on the evening of Wednesday, August 12, at the Recreational Centre. Among the 85 participants were mayor Georges Bourelle and Member of Parliament for Lac-Saint-Louis, Mr. Francis Scarpaleggia. A big thank you goes to M. Pierre Duhaime, who amazed and delighted with his circus act.

If you would like to see the pictures taken this summer, go see our Photo Albums.

Here are a few highlights from the summer:

We hope to see you around the library during the school year; we have lots of activities planned!

--Elizabeth, Julia, and Simon-Pierre

Party at the Recreational Centre

Hi everyone!

Unfortunately, the rain has invited itself to the summer reading party tonight.

Therefore, the party will take place at the Recreational Centre.

See you tonight! 

--Elizabeth, Julia, Hayley and Simon-Pierre

Summer Reading Party!

The Summer Reading Club is already over. To celebrate your efforts, the library has organized a party for the whole family on Wednesday August 12th at 7:00 p.m. at Centennial Park*. You will receive your reading certificate and we will announce the winners of the grand prize draws.

We have also organized a party for teens on Friday August 14th in the council chamber of City Hall. Games, food and other surprises await you! 

Reminder : you have until 9:00 p.m. today (Monday August 10th) to register your reading hours. This is your last chance to get draw tickets!

The library activities are over for the summer, but amazing programs are planned for the fall.

Happy reading!

--Elizabeth, Julia, Hayley and Simon-Pierre

*In the event of rain, the summer reading party will take place at the Recreational Centre. 

Stop Motion Animation Contest: VOTE!

What is stop motion animation?
Stop motion animation is captured one frame at time, using objects that are moved between frames. When you play back the sequence of images rapidly, it creates the illusion of movement.

On July 23, children participated in a Stop-Motion Animation workshop. In this workshop, they were tasked with creating a short film using a camera and LEGO bricks. You can now see their videos and vote for your favorite.