Spotlight on March Break

It's cold! Are you already looking forward to March Break? From March 2 to March 6, there will be lots to do at the Beaconsfield Library! During this special week, you will be able to participate in activities highlighting Quebec traditions: carnival, folklore, musical instruments, Aboriginal peoples, the sugar shack, and others. 

Monday, March 2 from 2:00 to 3:30 pm

Carnival Games (ages 7 to 12)

Join us for an afternoon of fun with games on the theme of the famous Quebec winter carnival.

Free. Drop-in.

Tuesday, March 3 from 2:00 to 3:30 pm

A Day with the Aboriginal People 
(ages 7 to 12)

Learn about Quebec’s aboriginal peoples while creating your own art objects.

Reservation fee: $2. To register : Come to the library. 

Wednesday, March 4 from 10:00 to 11:30 am

Make Your Own Musical Instruments 
(ages 7 to 12)

Make your own musical instruments using recycled objects.

Reservation fee: $2. To register : Come to the library. 

Wednesday, March 4 at 2:00 pm

Film screening: NICOSTRATOS THE PELICAN  (ages 6 and +)

14–year–old Yannis lives on a small Greek island that has remained untouched. Since his mother's death, his relationship with his father has become strained. Yannis rescues a young pelican and the bird becomes his friend. A special activity will follow the movie screening.

Reservation fee: $2. To register : Come to the library. 

Thursday, March 5 from 2:00 to 3:30 pm

Folktales and legends (ages 7 to 12)

Come and listen to traditional legends that will take you back to the time of the fur traders!

Reservation fee: $2. To register : Come to the library. 

Friday, March 6 from 2:00 to 3:30 pm

Visit the Sugar Shack (for the whole family)

Learn about one of Quebec’s most popular traditions. Bring your musical instruments (spoons, etc.) and your plaid shirt. The activity will finish with a maple taffy tasting.

Reservation fee: $2. To register : Come to the library.  

If you want to experience an unforgettable week, the main event is at the library!

Upcoming Activities

Are you tired of the cold? It's not cold in here, where, as of the month of January, kids can warm up with a whole host of wonderful activities.

There are still a few places left in these upcoming activities …

Sunday, January 18 from 3:00 to 4:30 pm

DISCOVER... Carnivals (for the whole family)

Learn more about the world’s most famous carnivals, then make your own mask worthy of Rio or Venice!

To register: julia.gilbert@beaconsfield.ca / 514 428-4460

Saturday, January 24 between 2:00 and 4:00 pm

Read With Nala (6 to 12 years)

During a 15-minute session, you can read out loud to a therapy dog named Nala.

To register: julia.gilbert@beaconsfield.ca / 514 428-4460

Friday, January 30 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm

You Choose! (for the whole family)

Make a difference! Help your community by choosing new books for the library!

To register: julia.gilbert@beaconsfield.ca / 514 428-4460

Wednesday, February 11 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm

The Choolate Games (4 to 7 years)

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, listen to a story and take part in challenges with different types of chocolate.

To register: julia.gilbert@beaconsfield.ca / 514 428-4460

We invite you to consult Culture at Your Fingertips to discover all the activities that will be taking place from January to May.

Question of the week: What literary genre do you prefer?

Last week we asked you if you received books as gifts over the holidays.

The answer: YES!

This week, we would like to know: What literary genre do you prefer? 

The answer will be posted on Tuesday, January 20.

Cover Battle: Harry Potter

Often in the publishing world, popular books are re-released. This means that they are published again, with or without changes in the text or the pictures. When they re-release a book, publishers often change the cover to indicate that the book is a new edition.

Here are two covers of two different editions of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, by J. K. Rowling.

Tell me: which cover do you prefer?

Leave a comment on this blog post to let us know what you think!

The results will be posted on Friday, January 16!

Question of the Week

Happy New Year everyone! Did you have a good holiday?

Before the holiday break we asked if you prefer to give or receive gifts.

The results were tied!

You like to give gifts as much as you like to receive them!

This week we would like to know: did you get any books as gifts over the holidays?

The answer will be posted on Tuesday, January 13.

Question for the Holiday Season

The results are in! When offered the choice between receiving a book, money, a favourite toy, or sports equipment during the holiday season, most people who voted would prefer to receive...

A BOOK!

We would like to ask you one last question in 2014: 

Do you prefer to give or receive gifts?

The answers will be posted in the beginning of 2015!

Speaking of 2015, thank you to everyone who submitted their wonderful drawings for our art contest. Choosing the winners will be a real challenge! A quick reminder: the winners will be announced during the festivities surrounding World Book and Copyright Day in April 2015.

Upcoming Activities!

A few spots are still available for these upcoming activities at the library…

Saturday, December 13 from 10:00 until noon

ART WORKSHOP – My Library, a World to Discover! 

(for 5 to 12 year-olds)

Participate in an art workshop animated by Bev Wright, professional artist, as part of a contest called : My Library, a World to Discover!. You will have the chance to win a prize. The winners will have their work included in a traveling exhibition.
To register: julia.gilbert@beaconsfield.ca / 514 428-4460

Sunday, December 14 from 3:00 to 4:30 pm
DISCOVER… Oriental Dance
(for the whole family)
Come watch a demonstration of oriental dance featuring our special guest, Nabila.
To register:​ julia.gilbert@beaconsfield.ca / 514 428-4460

Tuesday, December 30 from 2:00 to 3:30 pm
I Made it Myself! – Bow Ties and Nail Art
(for 6 to 12 year-olds)
To celebrate the new year, create your own bow tie and/or decorate your nails.
To register:​ julia.gilbert@beaconsfield.ca / 514 428-4460


In addition, we invite you to consult the Contact magazine to discover the activities that will be taking place between now and the month of February.

The complete winter program, including the activities planned for March Break 2015, will be distributed at the beginning of the year. Keep an eye on your mailbox and the City web site...