You are here

Find a program or event

Some in-branch programs require registration with your library card. Please log in with your library account or follow this link to apply for a card online. You can also apply for a card in person at any of our 33 locations.

  • Wednesday Apr 17, 2024 at 3:00pm
    90 minutes

    Based on the true story behind author A.A. Milne's beloved character, Winnie the Pooh, this is a tale of the remarkable friendship between a Canadian soldier and the cub that stood as a symbol of friendship and hope in a world plagued by war. 
    It was during the early days of World War I that veterinarian Lieutenant Harry Colebourn (Michael Fassbinder) purchased a small bear cub and named her Winnie after his hometown of Winnipeg. As the specter of war looms heavy in the conscience of the citizens and children of London, Winnie becomes the star attraction at the zoo. When a man named A.A. Milne brings his young son to visit the zoo, the story of the bear and her friendship with a far away soldier inspires him to create one of the most beloved characters in the history of children's literature. 

    2004. 90 min. English with French subtitles. 

    ___________________________________________ 

    Basée sur l'histoire vraie derrière le personnage bien-aimé de A.A. Milne, Winnie l'Ourson, le film est un conte de l'amitié remarquable entre un soldat canadien et l'ourson qui était un symbole d'amitié et d'espoir dans un monde en proie à la guerre. 
    C'est pendant les premiers jours de la Première Guerre mondiale que le vétérinaire lieutenant Harry Colebourn (Michael Fassbender) a acheté un petit ours et l'a nommé Winnie après sa ville natale de Winnipeg. Quand le spectre de la guerre arrive dans la conscience des citoyens et des enfants de Londres, Winnie devient l'attraction vedette du zoo. Quand un homme nommé A.A. Milne apporte son jeune fils à visiter le zoo, l'histoire de l'ours et son amitié avec un soldat lointain l'inspire à créer l'un des personnages les plus aimés dans l'histoire de la littérature pour enfants. 

    2004. 90 min. Anglais avec sous-titres français 

  • Wednesday Apr 17, 2024 at 4:00pm
    90 minutes

    For so many Canadians, Ernie Coombs and his character Mr. Dressup was an enduring childhood fixture, promoting the power of creativity, play and imagination. This heartwarming documentary traces the roots of this universally celebrated and uniquely Canadian children’s programme, its enduring legacy, and how it stayed true to its aim throughout its run of almost 30 years. Winner of the People’s Choice Award for Best Documentary at TIFF, Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe is an absolute crowd-pleaser that is sure to bring a tear to your eye.

    “The Magic of Make-Believe not only serves as a reminder of the joy Coombs brought to our young lives, but it also emphasizes the need for Mr. Dressup's patience and kindness today more than ever.”

    – Rachel Ho, Exclaim!

    2023. 90 min. English.

  • Canadian Film Day / Journée du cinéma canadien

    Wednesday Apr 17, 2024 at 6:00pm
    120 minutes

    (English follows)

    Dans ce conte décalé, plein de magie et d’émerveillement, la petite ville de Saint-Élie-de-Caxton décide d'éliminer la mort une fois pour toutes. Lorsque l’incarnation de la Mort arrive dans le village, apparemment résolue à s’emparer de leurs âmes, ses formidables habitants décident de lutter pour leur immortalité du mieux qu'ils peuvent. Dans cette histoire, la mort n'est pas une fin, mais plutôt le début d'une incroyable légende. Basé sur le roman acclamé de Fred Pellerin, L'arracheuse de temps a été un succès aux guichets en plus de recevoir 5 nominations aux Prix Écrans canadiens, notamment pour le scénario de Pellerin. 2021. 105 min. French with English subtitles.

    2021. 105 min. En français avec des sous-titres en anglais. 

    **

    In this quirky tale full of magic and wonder, the small town of Saint-Élie-de-Caxton decides to eliminate death once and for all. When the character of Death arrives in their village seemingly determined to take their souls, the extraordinary townsfolk decide to fight against their mortality as best as they can. In this story, death is not an end, but just the beginning of a fantastic legend. Based on the acclaimed novel by Fred Pellerin, L’Arracheuse de temps was a box office success and received 5 Canadian Screen Award nominations, including for Pellerin’s screenplay.

    2021. 105 min. French with English subtitles.

  • National Canadian Film Day 2024

    Wednesday Apr 17, 2024 at 6:00pm
    105 minutes

    Not your average film about hockey, nor your average musical, Score delivers loads of action, laughs and romance. Seventeen-year-old Farley (Noah Reid) has the stick-handling skills of the next Sidney Crosby – not that Farley has any idea who Crosby is.  

    He’s led a sheltered life, home-schooled by parents (Olivia Newton-John and Marc Jordan) whose idea of extra-curricular activities are trips to an art gallery or an ashram.

    His only real friend is Eve (Allie MacDonald), the girl who’s lived next door nearly his entire life. Much to the dismay of his parents, Farley loves to play shinny with the local rink rats (Dave Bidini and Hawksley Workman, among others). When the coach of a local hockey team (Stephen McHattie) spots him, Farley is drawn into the seductive hockey arena – while trying to stay true to his non-violent principles and juggling an ever-changing relationship with Eve.

    Rated: PG
    Run time: 93 minutes

    In partnership with REEL CANADA

  • National Canadian Film Day 2024

    Wednesday Apr 17, 2024 at 7:00pm
    105 minutes

    Le français suit l’anglais.

    Not your average film about hockey, nor your average musical, Score delivers loads of action, laughs and romance. Seventeen-year-old Farley (Noah Reid) has the stick-handling skills of the next Sidney Crosby – not that Farley has any idea who Crosby is. He’s led a sheltered life, home-schooled by parents (Olivia Newton-John and Marc Jordan) whose idea of extra-curricular activities are trips to an art gallery or an ashram.

    His only real friend is Eve (Allie MacDonald), the girl who’s lived next door nearly his entire life. Much to the dismay of his parents, Farley loves to play shinny with the local rink rats (Dave Bidini and Hawksley Workman, among others). When the coach of a local hockey team (Stephen McHattie) spots him, Farley is drawn into the seductive hockey arena – while trying to stay true to his non-violent principles and juggling an ever-changing relationship with Eve.

    2010. 93 min. English with French subtitles. 

    Un jeune prodige du hockey scolarisé à la maison par ses parents tente sa chance de façon spectaculaire dans cette charmante comédie musicale agrémentée des chansons d’Olivia Newton-John, avec Marc Jordan, Barenaked Ladies, Hawksley Workman et Amy Sky.

    2010. 93 min. Anglais avec sous-titres français.

  • NFB ONF logo on a pink and purple background

    Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 6:30pm
    90 minutes

    When Jennifer Abbott lost her sister to cancer, her sorrow opened her up to the profound gravity of climate breakdown. Abbott’s new documentary The Magnitude of All Things draws intimate parallels between the experiences of grief—both personal and planetary. Stories from the frontlines of climate change merge with recollections from the filmmaker’s childhood on Ontario’s Georgian Bay. What do these stories have in common? The answer, surprisingly, is everything.

    For the people featured, climate change is not happening in the distant future: it is kicking down the front door. Battles waged, lamentations of loss, and raw testimony coalesce into an extraordinary tapestry, woven together with raw emotion and staggering beauty that transform darkness into light, grief into action.

    2020. 85 min. English only.

  • Star Wars: The Force Awakens

    Saturday May 04, 2024 at 2:00pm
    135 minutes

    Celebrate "May the 4th Be With You" with a screening of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens.

    Thirty years after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, Han Solo and his young allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and the First Order. 

    Rated PG.

  • Saturday May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm
    90 minutes

    Come watch a FREE screening of fun, family-friendly movies at the St-Laurent Library. Popcorn and snacks provided. All ages are welcome.​​

    Encanto (2021) 1 h 30 min - PG​

    Saturday, May 11 at 2 p.m.​

    Le film sera visionné en anglais ​/ Movie will be shown in English

    The Madrigals live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal, every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family's last hope.

  • silly cinema banner

    Saturday May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm
    150 minutes

    Come watch a family-friendly movie in English on the projector.

    Bring a friend, some snacks, a sleeping bag or lawn chair! Costumes are always welcome!

    *Note: available seating is on straight chairs, or on floor cushions.

    May 11 : Ratatouille

    Come again on June 8 for another great movie : Moana

  • National Canadian Film Day 2024

    Friday May 17, 2024 at 2:30pm
    90 minutes

    Join us to celebrate National Canadian Film Day by watching Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe.

    Based on the life and career of legendary Canadian children’s entertainer Ernie Coombs—or, as he is more commonly known by millions of fans, Mr. Dressup. The documentary celebrates the origins and history of one of Canada’s most beloved CBC children shows, Mr. Dressup, which enriched the lives of five generations.

    Rated: PG
    Run time: 90 minutes

    In partnership with REEL CANADA