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Free workshops, lessons and classes offered by teachers, businesses and libraries.

November 2026

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Nov
26
Thu
In 17 days

Self Defence Workshop for Women (Bibliothèque du Vieux-Saint-Laurent)

Free Classes

An introductory self defence workshop for women at the Vieux-Saint-Laurent library. Thursday November 26, 2026, at 2 pm. For women 18 and over only. Free, registration required.

2:00 PM
Free
Indoor
Freeyo illustration of a library reading corner, not Chocolate Inspired Writing Workshop (Bibliothèque du Boisé) itself
Dec
08
Tue
In 29 days

Chocolate Inspired Writing Workshop (Bibliothèque du Boisé)

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A creative writing workshop for adults led by Véronique Millet, using chocolate as a prompt for empathy and writing. Tuesday December 8, 2026, from 10:15 am to noon. Free, registration required.

10:15 AM to noon
Free
Indoor
Generic photo (public talk lecture), not University of the Streets Café: Ideas about Black Women and Art (Concordia) itself (photo: Antenna, Unsplash)
Nov
24
Tue
In 15 days

University of the Streets Café: Ideas about Black Women and Art (Concordia)

Free Classes

A free public conversation from Concordia's University of the Streets Café on how art, theatre, storytelling and literature portray Black women and how stereotypes can be challenged. Tuesday November 24, 2026, from 7 to 9 pm at the Black Healing Centre in NDG (4th floor, elevator; ramp entrance at 2111 Northcliffe). Open to all ages and backgrounds. Free.

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Free
Accessible Venue Indoor
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Dec
10
Thu

University of the Streets Café: Indigenous Land Stewardship (Concordia)

Free Classes

A free public conversation on Indigenous perspectives on protecting land and who decides the future of unceded territories, with Carlee Loft, Nicolas Renaud and Cael Dixon. Thursday December 10, 2026, from 6 to 8 pm at Native Montreal, 3rd floor (stairs only). Open to all. Free.

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Free
Indoor
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Dec
01
Tue
In 22 days

French Conversation Club (Bibliothèque Serge-Bouchard)

Free Classes

Friendly French conversation workshops with games and discussion, led by francization facilitator Andrée-Anne Venne to help you speak with more confidence. Tuesday December 1, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:45 pm in Pointe-aux-Trembles. Free, registration required.

6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
Free
Indoor
Photo of Benny library, where it takes place (photo: Jeangagnon, Wikimedia Commons)
Nov
17
Tue
In 8 days

Live Model Drawing Workshop (Benny Fab, NDG)

Free Classes

Practise observational sketching from a clothed model holding short poses. Tuesday November 17, 2026, from 6 to 7:30 pm at the Benny Fab makerspace. Bilingual, for ages 16 and up; bring your own materials (a few iPads with drawing apps are available). Free, registration required.

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Free
Indoor
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Today at Apple Free Sessions (Apple Fairview Pointe-Claire)

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The West Island Apple Store offers free Today at Apple sessions on Apple devices and features, including Explore Apple Intelligence. Sessions are held during store hours; book online. Free; in Quebec participants must be at least 13.

Indoor
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French Conversation in NDG (Bibliothèque Benny)

Free Classes

A friendly weekly French conversation group where people practise speaking and build vocabulary together in a relaxed, good humoured atmosphere. It meets every Tuesday from 4:30 to 7:30 pm, with sessions confirmed from November 10 to December 29, 2026. Open to anyone who wants to improve their spoken French. Free admission, no registration listed.

Tuesdays, 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM, until Dec 29, 2026
Free
Indoor
Photo of the Côte-des-Neiges intercultural library, where it takes place (photo: Jeangagnon, Wikimedia Commons)

5 to 7 Let's Speak French (Bibliothèque interculturelle)

Free Classes

Weekly French conversation sessions for beginners and advanced speakers, each week built around a new theme. Held every Wednesday from 5 to 7 pm at the Bibliothèque interculturelle in Côte-des-Neiges. For adults 18 and over. Free, registration required.

Indoor
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Free Drawing Workshop with Sylvie (Bibliothèque de Saint-Pierre)

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Learn and explore a few drawing techniques with Sylvie in this weekly workshop in Lachine. It runs Mondays from 1 to 3 pm, from November 9 to December 21, 2026. Free, registration required.

Mondays, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, until Dec 21, 2026
Free
Indoor
Illustration: TricoTHÉ Knitting Club (FabricARThèque du Vieux-Saint-Laurent)

TricoTHÉ Knitting Club (FabricARThèque du Vieux-Saint-Laurent)

Free Classes

A weekly knitting club for experienced knitters and beginners who want to learn the basics or meet other knitters. It meets every Thursday from 2 to 4 pm, with a guided session on the first Thursday of the month and free practice the other Thursdays. Free.

Indoor
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Techno Express: Free One to One Tech Help (Plateau-Mont-Royal Library)

Free Classes

Book a free individual session to get tips and tricks for using your phone, tablet or computer more independently. Appointments are available throughout December 2026 during library opening hours. Software installation and computer repair are not included. Free, registration required starting Tuesday November 17 at noon.

By appointment in December 2026
Free
Indoor