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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.

A four week French conversation series for beginner and intermediate speakers on varied, current topics, led by the Club de recherche d'emploi Montréal Centre Ville Ouest. Thursdays November 26 and December 3, 10 and 17, 2026, from 5:30 to 7 pm; participants commit to all four. Free; one registration covers all sessions, 15 places, opening two weeks before the first session.

Gentle introductory Qi gong sessions designed for adults and seniors to relax and improve balance and vitality, led by Chantal Robinson in a calm corner of the library. Mondays November 9 and 16, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:30 am. Free, registration required.

Learn to make a healthy, eco friendly skin cream for winter with Naturacoeur. Sundays November 29 and December 13, 2026, at 2 pm in Ville-Émard. Free, registration required.

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.