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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bring a broken small appliance, lamp, toy or torn piece of clothing and volunteers will help you fix it while showing you how. It takes place Saturday November 28, 2026, from 10 am to 1:30 pm. Open to everyone and a nice way to learn repair skills and meet neighbours. Free.

Volunteers help you repair coffee makers, small electrical appliances, lamps, toys and torn clothing, and share their know how. Saturday November 14, 2026, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm in the ground floor multipurpose room. Phones, computers, zippers, large furniture and large appliances are not accepted. Free, no registration.

Improve your spoken French, enrich your vocabulary and gain confidence while discussing varied, current topics with librarian Hind. Sunday November 22, 2026, from 2 to 3:30 pm. Limited to 12 people; register by email, by phone at 514 872 1633 or at the library desk. Free.

A friendly club for teens and adults who already knit or crochet fairly well; bring your current project. Thursday November 19, 2026, from 3 to 5 pm, led by Gabrielle. Free, registration required (opened November 5 at 10 am, places limited).