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 […]
Building Our Community – Education Come enjoy our historical talk series Building our Community, where we will take a look at the past, present and, in some cases, future of the English-language community institutions that have contributed to the development of Quebec city. From our past educational institutions to our modern medical institutions and so much […]
Meet the Author: Margarita Saona Come meet Margarita Saona at the Morrin Centre on Wednesday, March 20, 2024! Margarita Saona, Peruvian author, will read from her short-story collection The Ghost of You, recently published in Canada by Laberinto Press, which focuses on underrepresented ESL writing and World Literature in translation. In her review of the […]
S.T.E.A.M: Texture and Abstract lines Art This week, we will be making abstract art with texture. The S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Club welcomes children ages 7 to 12 who love to experiment, create, and learn more about the world around them. Each week, we will explore different science or artistic themes. This program aims […]
Join us for this culinary afternoon and enjoy both a talk and a cooking workshop! Both activities will be given in French. From scones to chicken fricassee, the Culinary Mosaic series of events at the Morrin Centre offers a wonderful opportunity to prepare dishes and learn about the history of the English and French Canadian food traditions. […]
Storytime: Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring This Saturday, we will be reading Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring – in a simple, cheerful conversation with nature, a young boy observes how the season changes from winter to spring. Storytime is a literacy program for children ages 3 to 7. Each activity begins with the reading of a story followed by a […]
Come enjoy our historical talk series Building our Community, where we will take a look at the past, present and, in some cases, future of the English-language community institutions that have contributed to the development of Quebec city. From our past educational institutions to our modern medical institutions and so much more, our community has […]
S.T.E.A.M: Cup Challenge This week, we will be doing a cup challenge! Kids will be asked to stack up the cups without touching them. The S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Club welcomes children ages 7 to 12 who love to experiment, create, and learn more about the world around them. Each week, we will explore […]
Join us on March 11 for an evening of poetry at the Morrin Centre! We will be celebrating the launch of Loch Baillie’s debut chapbook Citronella. Loch will be joined by Vanessa Bell and Sierra Duffey as well as other local poets for a reading. An open mic will follow: all are welcome! Unable to make […]
Storytime: Ohana Means Family This Saturday, we will be reading Ohana Means Family – join the family, or ohana, as they farm taro for poi to prepare for a traditional luau celebration with a poetic text in the style of The House That Jack Built. Storytime is a literacy program for children ages 3 to 7. Each […]
S.T.E.A.M: Bean Art This week, we will be making art with beans! The S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Club welcomes children ages 7 to 12 who love to experiment, create, and learn more about the world around them. Each week, we will explore different science or artistic themes. This program aims to promote creativity, critical […]
Join Montreal artist Billy Mavreas in a mixed-media exploration inspired by prompts from English-language writing from Quebec, combining words and images to create unique visual poetry that is both read and appreciated as visual art. You can attend either or both sessions, no previous experience required: – Register here for the workshop on Monday, March 4, […]