Library Lectures: Book Launch of The Calf With Two Heads by Louisa Blair Join us for the launch of Louisa Blair’s book The Calf With Two Heads on Thursday, November 16 at 7 p.m.! “Wow! I’m impressed. Stop scrolling on your phones and have a look at this.” – Tomson Highway, Cree playwright, author, musician These beautifully […]
Who We Are Travellin’ Toddler Time (TTT) is free activity in English for children 3 and 4 years old and their parents/caregivers or grandparents. Participants sing songs, hear stories, make crafts and enjoy a snack. This activity is run by the Quebec City Reading Council ( QCRC) and the location rotates every month. Be sure to […]
Help put up and decorate eight Christmas trees outside Saint Brigid’s Home this festive season! We’re looking for 4 to 5 guys to help us spread some festive cheer at Saint Brigid’s Home, a long-term care facility for seniors. This gesture will go a long way to making Christmas special to all who live there! […]
Library Workshop Reading Poetry Reading poetry can seem like a daunting exercise, but it doesn’t have to be! Join us at the Library for the fourth instalment of our Reading Poetry workshops. The aim of this workshop is to give you the tools and vocabulary with which to discuss, think about, and above all, appreciate poetry. More […]
This event is open to all adults age 50+ in the Quebec City area. FACILITATOR: Boni Jean Stafford What is numerology and how does it work? Specifically, the study of numbers and their energetic influence in your life. According to numerologists (people who practice numerology), numbers have a far deeper meaning than their numerical value […]
nterested in discussing literature with other book lovers? Missing connecting over books in the Library? Come join Pixels & Pages! Selection for November: Close to Hugh by Marina Endicott. Close to Hugh is available on OverDrive in an e-book format as part of the Morrin Centre’s digital collection. Please note that this event will be hybrid: the book club will […]
Do other people have a hard time understanding your three year-old talk? Is your child developing differently than their siblings? Is your child aged five or under and are you worried that something might be wrong? Does your family speak more than one language? Do you wonder if this is impacting your son or daughter’s […]
When learning a new language, it is inevitable to sometimes get lost in translation. My beginnings in French were quite hilarious and often embarrassing, but at least it made me giggle. I remember that at first, I used to think that the "hôtel de ville" was a hotel chain, like Marriott, Hilton, Barceló, etc. […]
***Please note that this event has been postponed. Stay tuned to VEQ's events calendar or Facebook page for updates! If you’re a job seeker or simply curious about your career options, you don’t want to miss the Central Quebec School Board Careers Information Session. The CQSB is one of the largest employers of English […]
This series is designed to cover everything we don’t talk about, but should. Since death is part of life, everyone is invited to learn more about this delicate but crucial subject. Don’t hesitate to bring your questions: talking about death won’t kill you! In this specific session, lawyer Richard Goldman will go over advance medical […]
Breastfeeding support edition of the Parents and Petits Get-together Breastfeeding support featured this time Join us to benefit from parent-to-parent contact, encouragement, and valuable information. This time, we will welcome Shelley Dupuis, a certified breastfeeding support volunteer with Allaitement Québec who will be present to provide breastfeeding support once a month. Connect with other English-speaking parents Support […]