Storytime is a literacy program for children ages 3 to 7. Each activity begins with the reading of a story followed by a craft inspired by its themes. Our objective is to foster children’s love of reading by providing fun, interactive activities that will encourage them to continue reading after each session.
All sessions are free and take place in the Library every Saturday starting at 10:30 a.m.
Registration is needed to participate.*
To sign up or for further information, please contact Education Program Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.
Join us for another instalment of our Reading Poetry workshops! We’ll answer two simple questions: What are poems made of, and what can they do?
This workshop aims to give you the tools and vocabulary with which to discuss, think about, and, above all, appreciate poetry.
You can attend the workshop in person or online. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!
The Caring Chapters Club is a weekly virtual book club mainly for caregivers. Reading will be spread over 10 weeks on Monday afternoons. Engage in open discussions, connect with fellow caregivers, and find solace in a community that understands.
Join our Fall 2024 Caregivers’ Book Club for a shared exploration of “The Poetry Pharmacy.” Authored by William Sieghart, these poetic prescriptions and wise words of advice provide comfort, delight, and inspiration for all. Secure your complimentary copy and reserve your spot by September 23.
For inquiries and registration, contact Anaïs Fortin-Maltais at afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net or 581-446-7476
If you would like to register, apply here.
This activity is made possible thanks to
Jog Your Mind is a series of workshops designed for individuals aged 50 and over experiencing normal intellectual aging. This innovative program aims to keep your memory in shape. Tips, advice, and exercises are provided at each session based on the day’s theme.
In addition to receiving material during the sessions, participants also have the opportunity to exercise their cognitive functions at home with a 300-page activity workbook.
This is a drop-in event. No need to register.
The S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Club welcomes children ages 8 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 promotes creativity, critical thinking, and perseverance in each session.
The Morrin Centre Book Quest S.T.E.A.M. Club, for children ages 7 to 12, will meet every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.
To sign up or for further information, please get in touch with Education Program Coordinator Manuela Flores Denti at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org
Interested in discussing literature with other book lovers?
Are you missing connecting over books in the Library? Join Pixels & Pages!
Selection for November: Old God’s Time by Sebastian Barry
Old God’s Time is available on OverDrive in e-book format as part of the Morrin Centre’s digital collections HERE.
Please note that this event will be a hybrid. The book club will meet in the Library, but participants can also participate online via Zoom.
Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up!
Discover our Fun Chair Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility.
Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases tension, enhances flexibility and works the entire body. With thoughtful incorporation of chairs, this gentle yet active adaptation of yoga also focuses on mobility. Every posture is tailored to your unique needs, creating a space to realign, calm the mind, and rekindle your inner vitality.
Cost: $60 for all 12 classes
Pay before September 18 to register for the fall 2024 session
The Caring Chapters Club is a weekly virtual book club mainly for caregivers. Reading will be spread over 10 weeks on Monday afternoons. Engage in open discussions, connect with fellow caregivers, and find solace in a community that understands.
Join our Fall 2024 Caregivers’ Book Club for a shared exploration of “The Poetry Pharmacy.” Authored by William Sieghart, these poetic prescriptions and wise words of advice provide comfort, delight, and inspiration for all. Secure your complimentary copy and reserve your spot by September 23.
For inquiries and registration, contact Anaïs Fortin-Maltais at afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net or 581-446-7476
If you would like to register, apply here.
This activity is made possible thanks to
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 November is A Dreadful Splendour by B.R. Myers. The book is available on OverDrive as an e-book and audiobook.
This event will be held in person. Please email library@morrin.org to learn more or to sign up. We encourage new members to join anytime!
This project is in partnership with La Maison Anglaise.
Are you an English-speaking adult 50 years of age or older and want to keep your mind strong and healthy? Join us to play fun and challenging games to strengthen your mind and connect with others.
Train your brain;
Connect with others;
Enjoy a healthy snack.
To participate: Please contact Anaïs: 
afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net 
581-446-7476
To volunteer: Give your brain some power while helping others too! Win-win! To volunteer, please contact Elise: eholloway@jhpartners.net 581-446-6452
Discover our Fun Chair Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility.
Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases tension, enhances flexibility and works the entire body. With thoughtful incorporation of chairs, this gentle yet active adaptation of yoga also focuses on mobility. Every posture is tailored to your unique needs, creating a space to realign, calm the mind, and rekindle your inner vitality.
Cost: $60 for all 12 classes
Pay before September 18 to register for the fall 2024 session
Meet author Jessica Johns and discover her new novel, Bad Cree!
Jessica Johns is a queer nehiyaw aunty with English-Irish ancestry and a member of Sucker Creek First Nation. Her debut novel, Bad Cree, was shortlisted for the Amazon First Novel Award, won the MacEwan Book of the Year award, and is on the 2024 CBC Canada Reads longlist.
Photo of Jessica Johns by Loretta Johns
English and French copies of the book Bad Cree will be on sale during this event.
The doors will open at 6:00 p.m., and the event will start at 6:30 p.m. Participants will be offered a complimentary glass of wine.
The Caring Chapters Club is a weekly virtual book club mainly for caregivers. Reading will be spread over 10 weeks on Monday afternoons. Engage in open discussions, connect with fellow caregivers, and find solace in a community that understands.
Join our Fall 2024 Caregivers’ Book Club for a shared exploration of “The Poetry Pharmacy.” Authored by William Sieghart, these poetic prescriptions and wise words of advice provide comfort, delight, and inspiration for all. Secure your complimentary copy and reserve your spot by September 23.
For inquiries and registration, contact Anaïs Fortin-Maltais at afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net or 581-446-7476
If you would like to register, apply here.
This activity is made possible thanks to
Jog Your Mind is a series of workshops designed for individuals aged 50 and over experiencing normal intellectual aging. This innovative program aims to keep your memory in shape. Tips, advice, and exercises are provided at each session based on the day’s theme.
In addition to receiving material during the sessions, participants also have the opportunity to exercise their cognitive functions at home with a 300-page activity workbook.
This is a drop-in event. No need to register.
Discover our Fun Chair Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility.
Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases tension, enhances flexibility and works the entire body. With thoughtful incorporation of chairs, this gentle yet active adaptation of yoga also focuses on mobility. Every posture is tailored to your unique needs, creating a space to realign, calm the mind, and rekindle your inner vitality.
Cost: $60 for all 12 classes
Pay before September 18 to register for the fall 2024 session
The Tweens Tales Book Club is for 11 to 13-year-old children. The children will have two to three weeks to read each book provided by the Morrin Centre. During the one-hour session, they will discuss, reflect on, and learn more about the book.
We aim to foster a love of reading in every child through various fun and interactive activities that encourage them to continue reading.
Each session is free, but registration is required to participate.
Please click HERE and complete this form to register your child for the Tween-Tales Book Club.
For additional information, please get in touch with our Education Program Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.
The Caring Chapters Club is a weekly virtual book club mainly for caregivers. Reading will be spread over 10 weeks on Monday afternoons. Engage in open discussions, connect with fellow caregivers, and find solace in a community that understands.
Join our Fall 2024 Caregivers’ Book Club for a shared exploration of “The Poetry Pharmacy.” Authored by William Sieghart, these poetic prescriptions and wise words of advice provide comfort, delight, and inspiration for all. Secure your complimentary copy and reserve your spot by September 23.
For inquiries and registration, contact Anaïs Fortin-Maltais at afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net or 581-446-7476
If you would like to register, apply here.
This activity is made possible thanks to
Are you an English-speaking adult 50 years of age or older and want to keep your mind strong and healthy? Join us to play fun and challenging games to strengthen your mind and connect with others.
Train your brain;
Connect with others;
Enjoy a healthy snack.
To participate: Please contact Anaïs: afortinmaltais@jhpartners.net 581-446-7476
To volunteer: Give your brain some power while helping others too! Win-win! To volunteer, please contact Elise: eholloway@jhpartners.net 581-446-6452
Discover our Fun Chair Yoga class for ages 50 and above, to harmonize your mental, physical and emotional dimensions, and cultivate inner tranquility.
Through a balanced blend of postures and breathing exercises, this class releases tension, enhances flexibility and works the entire body. With thoughtful incorporation of chairs, this gentle yet active adaptation of yoga also focuses on mobility. Every posture is tailored to your unique needs, creating a space to realign, calm the mind, and rekindle your inner vitality.
Cost: $60 for all 12 classes
Pay before September 18 to register for the fall 2024 session
Jog Your Mind is a series of workshops designed for individuals aged 50 and over experiencing normal intellectual aging. This innovative program aims to keep your memory in shape. Tips, advice, and exercises are provided at each session based on the day’s theme.
In addition to receiving material during the sessions, participants also have the opportunity to exercise their cognitive functions at home with a 300-page activity workbook.
This is a drop-in event. No need to register.
The Tweens Tales Book Club is for 11 to 13-year-old children. The children will have two to three weeks to read each book provided by the Morrin Centre. During the one-hour session, they will discuss, reflect on, and learn more about the book.
We aim to foster a love of reading in every child through various fun and interactive activities that encourage them to continue reading.
Each session is free, but registration is required to participate.
Please click HERE and complete this form to register your child for the Tween-Tales Book Club.
For additional information, please get in touch with our Education Program Coordinator, Manuela Flores Denti, at manuelafloresdenti@morrin.org.