Come discover the “first Canadian novel”! Frances Brooke’s The History of Emily Montague (1769) has been described as “the first Canadian novel.” Written in epistolary form, the fascinating story depicts life in eighteenth-century Quebec City from the perspectives of British heroine Emily Montague and her friends. The novel sheds […]
Storytime: Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos This Saturday, we will be reading Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos – a celebration of one of the world’s most influential painters, Frida Kahlo, and the animals that inspired her art and life. Storytime is a literacy program for children ages 3 to 7. Each activity begins with the reading of […]
Culinary Mosaic – Cabbage cigar rolls with corned beef and apples This cooking workshop will be given in French and will teach how to make Cabbage cigar rolls with corned beef and apples. From scones to chicken fricassee, the Culinary Mosaic series of workshops at the Morrin Centre offer a wonderful opportunity to prepare dishes and […]
S.T.E.A.M: Ferris Wheel This week, we will be building a ferris wheel out of bottle taps. 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 […]
Come join us for a cozy afternoon chat about books at 1:30 p.m. every last Monday of the month. We have a new daytime book club at the Morrin Centre: Morrin Mystery Mondays! We’ll be reading mysteries and other cozies. The selection for February is The Stranger Diaries by Elly Griffiths. The book is available on OverDrive in e-book and audiobook formats. […]
Storytime: Tokyo Digs a Garden This Saturday, we will be reading Tokyo Digs a Garden – with Tokyo Digs a Garden, Jon-Erik Lappano and Kellen Hatanaka have created a thoughtful and inspiring fable of environmentalism and imagination. Storytime is a literacy program for children ages 3 to 7. Each activity begins with the reading of a story followed by […]
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 a […]
Storytime: Where Are You Blue Kangoroo? This Saturday, we will be reading Where Are You Blue Kangoroo? – A heartwarming story featuring Lily and her much-loved toy, Blue Kangaroo, from award-winning, renowned illustrator, Emma Chichester Clark. Storytime is a literacy program for children ages 3 to 7. Each activity begins with the reading of a story followed […]
Culinary Mosaic – Salmon pie & egg sauce This cooking workshop will be given in English and will teach how to make Salmon pie & egg sauce. From scones to chicken fricassee, the Culinary Mosaic series of workshops at the Morrin Centre offer a wonderful opportunity to prepare dishes and learn about the history of the […]
Library Workshop: Reading Poetry Reading poetry can seem like a daunting exercise, but it doesn’t have to be! Join us for the fifth instalment of our Reading Poetry workshops. We’ll be answering two simples questions: What are poems made of and what can they do? The list of poems will be available shortly. The aim of […]
Don't know what to do for St Valentine's day? Tired of going to the movies or to crowded restaurants? If so, the Morrin Centre has something for you! In celebration of the 200th anniversary of the LHSQ, we will be hosting a St Valentine`s teatime at 4:30 p.m. on February 10. Book now before it's […]
Storytime: Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh This Saturday, we will be reading Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh – a funny story that will make you laugh, about whether the Pigeon will be able to drive a sleigh or be left out in the cold. Storytime is a literacy program for children ages 3 […]