Free Classes

Weekly storytime with stories and rhymes for young children and their parents, Tuesdays from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. at the Bibliothèque Jacques-Ferron in Vieux-Longueuil, until November 24, 2026 (sessions Nov 10, 17 and 24 remain). For children 8 and under with an adult; parents take part. Free drop in (entrée libre), spaces limited.

A relaxed drop in creative afternoon at the Espace culturel U-Art on Sunday December 6, 2026, from noon to 5 p.m. Try alcohol markers, acrylic, watercolour or wood pencils at your own pace; all materials are provided. Free and open to everyone.

Open gym time for families with children 12 and under, every Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon until December 13, 2026, in the gymnasium of École de la Mosaïque. Come and burn off energy for free; a parent must supervise at all times.

A parent and child story time for little ones aged 0 to 5, run by the Maison de la famille du Mont-Bruno at the Bibliothèque Georges-Brossard. Mondays at 10:30 a.m. on November 9, 16, 23 and 30 and December 7 and 14, 2026. Free, no registration needed.

Every other Monday from 10 a.m. to noon, expecting and new parents meet at the Saint-Lambert library for informal get togethers and some themed workshops; the November 9, 2026 session is on feeding new mothers, with a lactation consultant on hand. Remaining fall dates are November 9 and 23 and December 7 and 21, 2026. Free, no registration needed; babies welcome.

Drop in community art workshops in Vieux-Boucherville, open to everyone, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on several dates until December 13, 2026. Materials and inspiration books are provided on site. Free entry, no cost.

On the school pedagogical day, Candiac's creative lab Fabrique 59 opens its doors: free drop in creative access for everyone from 10 a.m. to noon, then free workshops making cardboard animal puppets (ages 6 to 9, 1 to 2:30 p.m.) and comic book characters (ages 9 to 13, 3 to 4 p.m.). Friday November 13, 2026. Drop in needs no registration; the workshops need online registration.

A drop in holiday craft workshop for ages 5 and up at the Bibliothèque de Brossard Georgette-Lepage on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., held during the Brossard Christmas Market weekend. Entry is free (entrée libre) and kids make their own Christmas decorations with the materials provided.

Teens 12 to 17 team up to solve puzzles and escape in time at Bibliothèque Léo-Lecavalier. Saturday November 14, 2026, from 7 to 9 p.m. Free, registration required.

Design and 3D print your own holiday decoration at Bibliothèque Léo-Lecavalier. Saturday November 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon, for ages 9 and up. Free, registration required.

Relaxed lunchtime French discussion sessions every Monday from 12:40 to 1:40 pm. Open to everyone and especially welcoming to people who recently arrived in Quebec. Free, no registration listed.

French conversation practice in Montréal-Nord, run with the newcomer welcome service of the Centre d'action bénévole de Montréal-Nord. Thursdays November 12 and 19, 2026, from 4 to 6 pm. Free, registration opens one month before each session.