Bibliothèque publique Eleanor London Côte Saint-Luc Public Library

09/15/2026

CSL Reads 2026: Bestselling author Anita Rau Badami presents Asha in Her Garden. Moderated by Tarah Schwartz.
Location: Auditorium. In person. Free. (Also available on TBS & Zoom)

To reach the TBS line: dial 438-809-7799,then press 500 514 054 # #

Côte Saint-Luc Reads was created to engage our residents and create a culture of reading in our city.

Montreal-based Anita Rau Badami is one of Canada’s most distinguished literary voices and was our very first author for CSL Reads in 2008 – it’s our pleasure to welcome her back in honour of our 60th anniversary year! Her novels, including The Hero’s Walk, Can You Hear the Nightbird Call?, and Tell It to the Trees, have garnered international acclaim, literary awards, and devoted readers around the world. Asha in Her Garden marks her first novel in fifteen years.

Read this year’s pick : Asha in her Garden.

Set between India and Montreal, Asha in Her Garden follows Asha Mohan as she reflects on family, memory, immigration, and identity while tending the garden that has been her sanctuary for decades. Rich with warmth, humor, and insight, the novel explores the enduring ties that shape our lives and the possibility of transformation at any age.

Join us for - a reception with refreshments and live music by Shawn Mativetsky, one of Canada’s leading ambassadors of the tabla (6:30 pm) - a meet & greet session with the author (7 pm) - signing (8:15 pm)

** In partnership with Librairie Paragraphe Bookstore and Penguin Random House Canada, thank you to our supporters at Edgewood Florist and Patisserie Lavande!

zoom link: https://csllibrary.org/iguana/www.main.cls?surl=liveonzoom%C2%A0

Date:
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Time:
6:30pm - 8:30pm Anita Badami Penguin Books Canada Penguin Random House Canada Patisserie Lavande Mtl | Custom Cakes 🎂 Edgewood Florist | Fleuriste Paragraphe Bookstore

09/15/2026

Registration starts today at 11 am : https://csllibrary.libcal.com/event/4056827

45$/9 weeks

Discu-thé avec le bénévole Jean Michaël /Discu-thé with volunteer Jean Michaël In-Person

Il n’y aura aucun remboursement pour ce programme. There will be no refunds for this program.

Réservé aux membres de la bibliothèque. Inscription obligatoire. Places limitées. Les inscriptions débutent le 15 septembre à 11 h.

Lieu: Salle de coquillages

Coût: $45/ 9 semaines

Explorez différents thèmes avec Jean Michaël pour vous aider à développer votre vocabulaire et à vous sentir plus à l'aise pour parler français.

* Jean appellera ceux inscrits pour une évaluation du niveau de français.

Dates: 6, 13, 20 & 27 octobre; 3, 10, 17, 24 novembre; 1 décembre

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Library members only. Registration required. Limited Spaces. Registration begins on September 15 at 11 am.

Location: Shell Room

Cost : $45/ 9 weeks.

Explore different themes with Jean Michaël to help you develop your vocabulary and make you feel more comfortable speaking French.

** Jean will call registrants for an assessment.

Dates: October 6, 13, 20 & 27; November 3, 10, 17, 24 ; December 1

09/15/2026

Lieu: Auditorium. (aussi disponible sur SDT et Zoom)

Pour joindre la ligne SDT : composez le 438-809-7799, puis appuyez sur 500 514 054 # #

Découvrez ce qui se cache derrière les gros titres de l’actualité mondiale

Dates: 15, 22 & 29 september; 6 octobre

* Ce programme se déroule en anglais

zoom link: https://csllibrary.org/iguana/www.main.cls?surl=liveonzoom

09/14/2026

09/07/2026

CSL Reads 2026: Bestselling author Anita Rau Badami presents Asha in Her Garden. Moderated by Tarah Schwartz. In-Person
Location: Auditorium. In person. Free. (Also available on TBS & Zoom)

To reach the TBS line: dial 438-809-7799,then press 500 514 054 # #

Côte Saint-Luc Reads was created to engage our residents and create a culture of reading in our city.

Montreal-based Anita Rau Badami is one of Canada’s most distinguished literary voices and was our very first author for CSL Reads in 2008 – it’s our pleasure to welcome her back in honour of our 60th anniversary year! Her novels, including The Hero’s Walk, Can You Hear the Nightbird Call?, and Tell It to the Trees, have garnered international acclaim, literary awards, and devoted readers around the world. Asha in Her Garden marks her first novel in fifteen years.

Read this year’s pick : Asha in her Garden.

Set between India and Montreal, Asha in Her Garden follows Asha Mohan as she reflects on family, memory, immigration, and identity while tending the garden that has been her sanctuary for decades. Rich with warmth, humor, and insight, the novel explores the enduring ties that shape our lives and the possibility of transformation at any age.

Join us for - a reception with refreshments and live music by Shawn Mativetsky, one of Canada’s leading ambassadors of the tabla (6:30 pm) - a meet & greet session with the author (7 pm) - signing (8:15 pm)

** In partnership with Librairie Paragraphe Bookstore and Penguin Random House Canada

zoom link: https://csllibrary.org/iguana/www.main.cls?surl=liveonzoom%C2%A0

Date:
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Time:
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Auditorium

09/06/2026