Free Classes

A relaxed, mutual help knitting session for adults at the Plateau library, led by Maria Luisa Mastache. It meets every Sunday from 2:30 to 4:30 pm, with November sessions on the 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th and December sessions on the 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th, 2026. Free, but registration is required: the December series opens Tuesday November 17 at noon.

A group knitting session at the Marc-Favreau library in Rosemont for adults who already knit on their own and want to share skills and tips. It takes place Wednesday November 18, 2026, from 6 to 7:45 pm. Bring your own knitting project. Free admission, no registration mentioned.

A free after school hangout for teens at the Bibliothèque du Boisé in Saint-Laurent, with PS4, Xbox One and Switch games, board games, ping pong, a relaxation corner and creative activities. Upcoming sessions are Friday November 6 and Wednesday November 11, 2026, starting at 3 pm. Free admission, drop in.

A social evening of board games and video games at the Rivière-des-Prairies library, for fun and laughs with friends or family. It takes place Wednesday November 25, 2026, from 4 to 7 pm. Children, adults and seniors are all welcome. Free admission, no registration mentioned.

The Frontenac library opens its game collection (ludothèque) for free play for all ages, a drop in after school spot for kids, families and adults. It runs Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 4 to 5:30 pm this fall. Free admission and no registration required.

An evening of board games for adults, led by Malcolm, featuring three award winning nature themed games: Harmonies, Cascadia and Wingspan. It takes place Wednesday December 2, 2026, from 6 to 7:30 pm. Free, but places are limited and registration is required through the online form, opening November 18 at 10 am, with priority to Montreal library card holders.

Family board game afternoons at the Bibliothèque interculturelle in Côte-des-Neiges, a chance to play together and try the library's newest games. Sessions are on Fridays November 13 and December 11, 2026, from 3:30 to 5 pm. Free admission, no registration needed, while places last.

An afternoon of board games for all tastes at the LaSalle library, led by game specialists from Ludopolis. The next session is Monday November 16, 2026, from 1:30 to 3 pm, and the library lists another Jouons ensemble session for seniors on Monday December 21 at the same time. Open to everyone, with seniors especially welcome. Free admission, no registration mentioned.

A free sewing workshop for a child (9 and up) and an adult to make a neck warmer together, one sewing machine per pair and no experience needed. Sunday December 27, 2026, 2 to 4 pm, all materials provided and each child keeps their piece. Free, limited spots: register from November 27 at the library or by phone at 514 872 8738.

A free beginner sewing workshop where you make your own neck warmer, with all materials provided. Thursday November 26, 2026, 2 to 4 pm, aimed at adults. Free with required registration through the online ticketing form on the event page or by phone at 514 872 2141.

A free 90 minute workshop with Yasmina Soussan on chocolate tempering, where you make small personalized chocolates to take home. Wednesday December 16, 2026, 6 to 7:30 pm, in room 3 of Centre Sanaaq. Free, 12 spots, registration required from two weeks before (around December 2) through the online ticketing link.

A free hands on workshop led by Yasmina of Ganache & Chocolat: watch basic chocolate techniques, pick up insider tips and take home your own holiday chocolates. Monday December 14, 2026, 1 to 2:15 pm. Free with mandatory registration, opening Tuesday November 17 at noon.