Chess Club: At the Atwater Branch of the
library,
the Chess Club gathers to play, practice, and
learn together, under the guidance of an expert
chess player. For ages 6-12
Homework Help: Depending
on staff availability, we are happy to assist young students as best we
can
with problems and questions with their homework.
Reference Service: Branch
librarians are great resources when it comes to helping young patrons
find the information they need. Using encyclopedias and other reference
books, online encyclopedias, books and
other resources, librarians are there to help you, so just ask!
Internet Access: Each branch has 1 computer
available for Internet use. A permission slip, provided by the library,
is needed to use the Internet. Parents of children under 14 must
sign the permission slip in the library.
Author Visits: The
library invites many different authors and illustrators to visit and
present to children, including school groups. Linda Holeman, Ian
Wallace, Martin Springett,
and Barbara Reid are just a few of the authors that have visited us
recently.
Special Events
& Celebrations: Watch
for special celebrations on our Events link, as the library presents
special
days like the Halloween party, workshops such as cartooning,
International
Literacy celebrations, Chinese New Year festivities and much more.
Art Activities: Craft activities are often available at
the library, especially at special event days.
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Scheduled Story-Times for Neighbourhood Daycares:
Daycares located close to the library branches may book regular
story-time by contacting the library.
The three branches of the Montreal Children's Library offer story-times
to about 30 daycares weekly. Occasionally, staff may be able to
arrange
visits to nearby daycares. The story programs are offered in
French
and English and often feature puppets and songs as well as stories.
