Fashion in the Napoleonic Era

Upon taking the throne in 1804, Napoleon launched an arts campaign that would endure throughout his reign. From organizing artistic salons, to enforcing the wearing of French silks by reintroducing elegant soirées and imposing duties on popular English muslins, Napoleon infused French society with a newfound optimism.  Join Pamela Grimaud for this stunning visual presentation that looks at men’s and women’s fashion during Napoleon’s reign. Please register for this event at the main circulation desk.

Poetry Workshop with Ann Lloyd

Celebrate National Poetry Month and get creative in this lighthearted workshop that will help versify your curse. Arrive with a peeve and leave with a poem, or just come to hear some limericks and sonnet Haiku!

Me and My Mentor: A Memoir of my Literary Love Affair

Join Westmount author Ann Weinstein as she reads from her book, Me and My Mentor, which describes her deep fascination with novelist Saul Bellow, winner of the Nobel Prize for literature. Ann Weinstein will talk about her first encounter with Bellow's Montreal years.