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Oct 21, 20222 min read

Literacy Unlimited and Volunteer West Island create a custom library to promote adult literacy.

Community Reads! is a Literacy Unlimited initiative that brings custom libraries to local community groups to help improve adult literacy.

West Island News

Apr 21, 20221 min read

Introducing Pointe-Claire's new fantasy reading garden

A reading garden on the theme of magic and fantasy will be created in the grove behind the Central Library by the fall.

West Island News

Nov 10, 20213 min read

The return of Jewish Book Month at the Jewish Public Library!

The Jewish Public Library is hosting its annual Jewish Book Month with many guest speakers and events.

Oct 28, 20211 min read

Mini-Libraries are popping up around Pointe-Claire

The city of Pointe-Claire will be installing mini-libraries in 6 of its parks.

West Island News

Nov 11, 20202 min read

West Island's 24 year-old "best-selling" author

On November 1st, in the midst of a global pandemic, a 24-year-old blogger from the West Island published her first book.

West Island News

Aug 31, 20203 min read

West Island author's memoir: The Joy of Life

How many of us run through our day on autopilot, portraying competency as we get through our chores without an actual thought about our happ

Julianna Cavallaro

Aug 12, 20201 min read

West Island author releases book of short stories recounting his life in Lachute

In an exclusive interview with the West Island Blog, local author, Léonard Lafleur speaks about his new book, Foundry Street.

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