Free Classes

Watch top visiting musicians coach Glenn Gould School students in free master classes at The Royal Conservatory. The public is welcome to observe and no seat reservation is needed. Friday sessions: Nov 13 (Mark Steinberg, violin; Andrew McCandless, trumpet), Nov 20 (Stewart Goodyear, piano; Nina Lee, cello; Leone Buyse, flute), Nov 27 (Alain Coulombe, voice), Dec 4 (Anton Nel, piano; Jennifer Montone, horn; Joshua Elmore, bassoon) and Dec 11 (Violaine Mélançon, violin). Classes are in Mazzoleni Hall or Temerty Theatre. Times and rooms can change at the last minute, so check the schedule on the day.

Important: free, but you need to register for free first. Children aged 3 to 7 come in their pyjamas with their favourite stuffed toy for a story time at the Sainte-Thérèse library, on Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. Register online or at the library.

Important: free, but you need to register for free first. A holiday crafts workshop with Rose Lafleur for children aged 5 to 12 at the Maison Epiphany, on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Children under 8 must come with an adult.

Important: free for Trois-Rivières residents and library members only, and you need to register first. Kids discover Spanish in a playful way through crafts and books, with Anne Beauchesne, for ages 3 and up. Sunday, December 6, 2026, 10:15 am to 11:15 am. Register through the Trois-Rivières library catalogue; library membership is free for residents.

Important: free for Trois-Rivières residents and library members only. Before the end of term, the downtown library offers high school and CEGEP students a quiet space to finish assignments and review for exams, with free drinks and snacks all weekend. Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13, 2026, 10 am to 5 pm; on Saturday from 1 pm to 4 pm a staff member helps with writing, revision, formatting and study methods. Check the City page for registration details.

Important: free for Trois-Rivières residents and library members only, and you need to register for both workshops first. Two playful workshops introducing sign language for babies, led by Catherine Lacoursière, a Quebec Sign Language (LSQ) interpreter, for babies 6 to 24 months with a parent. Wednesdays, November 11 and November 18, 2026, 1 pm to 2:30 pm. Register through the Trois-Rivières library catalogue; library membership is free for residents.

Important: free for Trois-Rivières residents and library members only, and you need to register first. Librarian Yves Tanguay gives a historical talk on how Quebec public libraries went from an elitist institution to a public service and a lively, inclusive third place. For adults, Thursday, November 19, 2026, 7 pm to 8:30 pm. Register through the Trois-Rivières library catalogue; library membership is free for residents.

Important: free for Trois-Rivières residents and library members only, and you need to register first. A relaxed evening for teens to talk about favourite books, passions and TV series, or just enjoy the atmosphere, hosted by Kim St-Germain; snacks are served. Fridays, November 20 and December 11, 2026, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Register for each date through the Trois-Rivières library catalogue; library membership is free for residents.

Important: free for Trois-Rivières residents and library members only, and you need to register first. A free form craft workshop where participants create with the craft supplies available on site, led by Sandrine Gaudet, for ages 4 and up. Sundays, November 8 and December 13, 2026, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Register for each date through the Trois-Rivières library catalogue; library membership is free for residents.

Important: free for Trois-Rivières residents and library members only, and you need to register first. A family mandala colouring activity in a zen atmosphere, led by Annie Provencher, for ages 5 and up. Sundays, November 15 and December 20, 2026, 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Register for each date through the Trois-Rivières library catalogue; library membership is free for residents.

Important: free for Trois-Rivières residents and library members only, and you need to register first. Speech therapy students meet families and share tips that help children learn language and early writing, for kids 6 months to 12 years. Saturday, December 5, 2026, two 45 minute sessions at 10:15 am and 11 am. Register for one session through the Trois-Rivières library catalogue; library membership is free for residents.

Important: free for Trois-Rivières residents and library members only, and you need to register first. During the Grande semaine des tout-petits, families with children 0 to 5 can explore the library in a calm, welcoming space before it opens to the public; daycares and CPEs are welcome too. Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 9 am to 10 am. Register through the Trois-Rivières library catalogue; library membership is free for residents.