ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS | Holiday activities and more

Monday, November 30^th, 2020

Given the red zone restrictions still in effect, the leisure activities of the usual programming remain suspended until further notice.

That being said, the library offers activities in virtual mode and the outdoor rinks will open soon. Something to keep you busy!

And let's not forget that Christmas is just around the corner! We have some suggestions to continue to make this season magical for young (and older)!

Library activities in the comfort of your own home

The municipal library will resume some activities by offering alternatives that respect the restrictions in the face of COVID-19.

Among these, a virtual meeting of the book club, crafts to do at home and even a virtual story hour.

Subscribe to the Bibliothèque et Centre Harpell - Sainte Anne de Bellevue Facebook page to stay up to date on upcoming activities!

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CONTACTLESS LOAN SERVICE

The library remains closed to the public but continues to offer a contactless lending service.

This personalized loan service by appointment allows you to borrow books available in the library's catalog and to collect your reservations in a secure manner.

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LIBRARY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

Until December 22, the library is open according to the modified schedule during the Covid-19 period.

Here is the schedule for the holiday season: December 23: 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
December 28, 29 and 30: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
January 4: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

CLOSED from December 24 to 27 inclusively, as well as from December 31 to January 3.

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Ready to skate?

Good news! The outdoor rinks will open as soon as weather permits. However, some measures must be observed:

At all times: A physical distance of two meters between people or family bubbles must be respected.

In the red zone: Organized activities are prohibited. Thus, playing hockey outdoors should be done alone or in pairs. The park chalets will be accessible only for the washrooms.

In orange or yellow zone: Access to the skate room will be allowed. Respect for health instructions (wearing a mask, physical distancing, etc.) must be applied.

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Tennis courts

Now that the snow has arrived, the municipal tennis courts are now closed until the next season.

Thank you all for your collaboration during this season!

Covid-19: Guidelines for the Holiday Season

For more details on the public health restrictions and directives concerning the holiday season, visit the Government of Quebec website.

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THE JOYS OF THE HOLIDAYS

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Santa's Mailbox

Santa's elves have delivered a magical mailbox to Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue!

If you drop your letter to Santa Claus in this mailbox by December 10, it will automatically be sent to the North Pole and Santa will have enough time to respond to you before Christmas. You will find the magical mailbox at the end of the enchanted animal trail that the elves also created just for you in the corridor between the library and the Centre Harpell.

PLEASE NOTE: The enchanted animal trail and the mailbox are accessible during library opening hours.

Craft projects to do at home

Do you want to make a DIY project for fun? Our library employees have prepared two video clips that will allow you to do craft projects at home. They even have prepared small craft kits containing what you will need to make the projects! Just book yours and come and get it at the library!

Christmas project: An original Christmas decoration to decorate your tree or to give as a gift!

Winter project: Beautiful snowflakes to decorate your window, or the library window! (No craft kit necessary.)

Christmas story time in virtual mode

A Christmas story hour will be presented live via the Zoom platform. If you want to participate, register at the library to get your link that will allow you to attend story time in your living room! You must be a member of the library.

For ages 3 to 7.

December 12 at 10 a.m. - Story in French
December 13 at 10 a.m. - Story in English

Shop local for the Holidays and get a chance to win

From December 2 to December 31, get a chance to win a daily $50 gift certificate every time you spend $10 or more at a participating Rue Sainte-Anne business.

Simply fill out the provided ballot, drop it off in the mailbox situated on Rue Sainte-Anne in front of Cunninghams Pub (75 Rue Sainte-Anne), and follow Rue Sainte-Anne on Facebook for daily winner announcements.

* Unlimited entries. Ballots must be dropped off before 8pm to qualify for next day draw.

Food Bank Drive

On December 6th, 2020, starting at 12 p.m., volunteers from municipal services and from the community will cover all the streets of Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue to collect donations.

When you hear the sirens and the air flutes on your street, all you have to do is step outside to hand in your donations. Please note that they won’t knock on your door! You can also leave your donations on your front porch or in the entrance hall of a multi-unit building, making sure to identify them clearly by writing “Guignolée”.

If you know of any companies that would like to contribute, or if you want to get involved in this project, contact the Food bank committee at 514-820-7174.