Goodbye butterflies!

Last Monday, we set the last monarch free. We are proud to have participated in the Monarchs Without Borders program. We were lucky to see nine caterpillars become beautiful and healthy monarchs. Let's wish them the best of luck in their migration to Mexico. 

We would like to thank everyone who came to the library to observe the butterflies.

-- Elizabeth, Simon-Pierre, Joannie and Anita

Chrysalis

5 of our 7 caterpillars have formed their chrysalis during the weekend. Another one is in "J" position, ready to join its friends any minute now. 

In about two weeks, we should have beautiful monarchs in the library. Come see them! We will be happy to answer any of your questions. 


--Elizabeth, Simon-Pierre, Joannie and Anita

Our reading champion!

Congratulations to our summer reading club pre-reader Reading Champion Ariana Izadi! Here she is in front of her house, next to the lawn sign she won by reading the most books this summer.

Keep it up, Ariana!

--Elizabeth, Simon-Pierre, Joannie and Anita

Our first monarch!

Hi everybody,

A monarch hatched this morning! We will set it free this afternoon at 4:00 pm. Don't miss it! 


--Elizabeth, Julia, Simon-Pierre and Joannie

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