ARTS AND CULTURE

NEW!

Educational kits specially designed for young residents are available at the Central Library. These kits allow you to discover the rich biodiversity of Terra-Cotta Natural Park. The kits present four themes: • monarch butterflies • honey bees • birds • introduction to the forest The themes covered are aimed at different age groups from preschool to high school. They integrate well into the school curriculum and early childhood. Are you a teacher? Are you a childcare educator? Reserve your kit today at the Central Library! MINI ART RENTAL COLLECTION 2023 –A TREASURE TROVE OF TALENT!

For its third edition, the MiNi Art Rental Collection selected works from some 40 artists ages 12 and under from Pointe-Claire. Enhanced with professional framing, these drawings, pastels, paintings and photographs can be rented or purchased. The funds raised are donated to the West Island Community Shares’ Powered by Kids for Kids campaign in support of youth development. Last year, $805 was raised for the organization. This project was financially supported by the Friends of Stewart Hall Foundation.

A BIRTH, A BOOK: A PROGRAM FOR LITTLE ONES

This initiative offers the Perfect Little Reader Kit free of charge to parents who take out a membership for their child under the age of one at the Pointe-Claire Public Library. A great way of introducing little ones to the pleasures of reading! The kits are available in French and English at the Membership counter. COGNITIVE KITS

Five bilingual activity kits to stimulate the faculties of adults with cognitive disorders. The activity kits are for people with disorders as well as for their caregivers and support workers. Each kit is unique and contains items and documents for a series of varied activities. The kits can be requested at the circulation desk at the Central Library and can be borrowed for four weeks.