South Shore Literacy Council

06/17/2026

Thanks to , a riveting storyteller, and , a superlative soprano, for making our AGM so memorable. We hosted 61 vested participants. Even the financials were enjoyable.

06/15/2026

We partnered with Les Éclaireurs to sponsor Agora Rock. Painting a piano and cheering young musicians were absolute highlights.

06/15/2026

What a perfect day to have participated in the ARC Assistance and Referral Centre Community Health Day. We loved sharing books, reading lists, Literacy Quebec magnets and our fabulous pens.

06/10/2026

📚 C'est aujourd'hui ! Notre vente annuelle de livres usagés débute à 18h ! 📚

Nous vous invitons à nous visiter en grand nombre et à plonger dans la mer de documents mis en vente pour vous cette année. 🌊 Petits et grands, romantiques, enquêteurs et voyageurs, il y en a pour tous les goûts.

Voici un aperçu de la salle remplie de livres qui n'attendent que d'être choisis. 📚

À bientôt, dans la salle d’animation de la bibliothèque ! 🎈

06/10/2026

Updated schedule for Bloomsday Montreal 2026 below!

Full calendar on our website: https://bloomsdaymontreal.com/upcoming/..

► Thursday, June 11, 12:30-1:30 pm: Dublin Songs & Stories ● Atwater Library and Computer Centre
With Kathleen McAuliffe, Chris Crilly & Kathleen Fee
First come, first seated ● Free ● https://bloomsdaymontreal.com/2026/05/18/dublin-songs-stories/

► Friday, June 12, 7:30-9:30 pm: Salon Nocturne: Poetry, Joyce, and Traditional Airs ● private venue
With narrators Susan Gilmore and Kathleen Fee, and piper Stuart Jackson
Light refreshments will be served ● Suggested donation: $15 ● REGISTER HERE: https://bloomsdaymontreal.com/2026/05/18/poetry-salon/

► Saturday, June 13, 7:30-9:30 pm: Come for the Play, Stay for the Music ● Unitarian Church of Montreal
THE KERRY DANCERS, an Irish-Canadian comedy by Colleen Curran. Set in County Kerry, Eire in 1981 and 1934, with a great big secret and a highly-staged reading—beaucoup de fun. Starring Jane Hackett, Sylvia Cymbalista, Kate Royea, Nalin Gupta-Cartwright, and Colleen Curran.
EVENSUN, a Montreal trio—Esmé Cavanaugh, Jeff Deeprose, and Patrick Hutchinson—who met through a shared love of Irish and other folk music and have since developed their own identity composing together.
Refreshments served during the interval ● Suggested donation: $20 ● REGISTER HERE: https://bloomsdaymontreal.com/2026/05/18/the-kerry-dancers-evensun/

► Sunday, June 14, noon-2:00 pm: Pointe-Saint-Charles Walking Tour ● Meet at Métro Charlevoix
Guided walk through Pointe-Saint-Charles with historical and cultural commentary by Justin Bur. We’ll end the walk at the delightful Café Bloom!
Suggested donation: $20 ● REGISTER HERE: https://bloomsdaymontreal.com/2026/05/18/pointe-saint-charles-walking-tour/

► Monday, June 15, 10:00 am-3:00 pm: Academic Presentations ● Concordia University, Room H12.26 (Hall Building, 12th floor) and online
Academic presentations moderated by Dr Dónal Gill
Free ● REGISTER HERE: https://bloomsdaymontreal.com/2026/05/18/academic-presentations/

► Tuesday, June 16, 2:00-8:00 pm: Ulysses Aloud ● Westmount Public Library
Readings from ULYSSES by James Joyce with a cast of local notables, hosted by Bloomsday president, Kevin Wright
Free ● REGISTER HERE: https://bloomsdaymontreal.com/2026/05/18/ulysses-aloud/

06/10/2026

In today’s increasingly digital world, the importance of digital literacy cannot be overstated. But digital literacy is more than just using smartphones, social media, or navigating the Internet – it’s also about staying safe online. We break down how strong digital literacy can give you the s...

06/10/2026

06/09/2026

Thank you to all who joined us for Bloomsday 2024! Your presence and engagement helped to make it a success. If you have any images from this year’s festival, please share on social media and tag us!