Conferencias

Presented with the Canadian Mental Health Association, Québec branch, Mario Cantin shares what helped him keep going after the loss of his daughter, from creating the Double Défi des 2 Mario to climbing Everest, with ideas on finding meaning, asking for help and moving forward one step at a time. Thursday November 26, 2026 at 6:30 PM, about one hour, in French, for teens and adults. Free; reservation required.

Over the centuries, many political, cultural and religious figures have visited Québec City. Archivist David Tremblay shows photos, posters, signatures and official visit scripts kept in the City of Québec archives to bring those moments back to life. Thursday November 26, 2026 at 7 PM, about 90 minutes, in French, for teens and adults. Free; reservation required.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. A free talk on society and history for adults at Bibliothèque du Boisé (Saint-Laurent), Montreal, on Friday, November 27, 2026, from 11:00 AM. The full description (in French) is on the City of Montréal page.

Important: free, but you need a free ticket first. A free talk on society and history for everyone at Maison de la culture Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Botrel (Côte-des-Neiges Notre-Dame-de-Grâce), Montreal, on Friday, November 27, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The full description (in French) is on the City of Montréal page.

Meet author Cam Gordon and talk about his book Track Changes, the story of Canadian music on the early internet (1990 to 2010). Questions and mingling after. In the Main auditorium, in English. When: Saturday, Nov 28, 2026, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. At the Main branch of Ottawa Public Library, 120 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5M2. Listed by Ottawa Public Library.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Public Arts in Public Cities: a free talk at Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre Branch (1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 0Y1). When: Saturday, Nov 28, 2026, 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM. Indigenous planner, filmmaker and educator Kamala Jasmine Todd on Indigenous visibility and public art in cities. For: Adults. Full details on the library's page.

Join us for an interactive, movement-based program where we read stories and make them come alive with our bodies with Megan Snider ! Megan Snider is an author and founder of Appleseed Yoga for Kids who delivers inspiring stories and gets the whole family moving. It is a free Toronto Public Library program at Forest Hill Library, on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

About the Event Join us for a special storytime with children’s author Analene Go as she reads her debut picture book, Ninang's Here. The storytime will be followed by hands-on activities and creative crafts. It is a free Waterloo Public Library program at Eastside Branch, on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Join us for a special family storytime with author Tom Urbaniak as he reads Oliver's Polish Christmas , a heartwarming story for all ages about finding light and love during the holiday season. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Captain William Spry Public Library, on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

As a renter in Canada, you have rights. Join us to learn how to talk to your landlord if you have a problem, where to get help, and how the law protects tenants. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Keshen Goodman Public Library, on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Important: free, but you need to register for free first (in person or by phone, details on the library's page). Train Your Brain: Parts of the Brain: a free program at Surrey Libraries, City Centre Branch (10350 University Drive, Surrey, BC V3T 4B8). When: Sunday, Nov 29, 2026, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Learn how the parts of the brain shape everything we think, feel, and do. Full details on the library's page.

Meet writers from the Vaughan area at the library's monthly local author showcase, hear about their books and chat with them. Free. At Bathurst Clark Resource Library.