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University Librarian's Reception
Guided tours
WILU "5 à 7" happy hour
Dine-Arounds
WILU 2009 Resto-Guide

University Librarian's Reception

Join Concordia's University Librarian, Mr. Gerald Beasley, for wine and hors d'oeuvres in the Library Building Atrium. Also, take this opportunity to visit the adjoining Leonard & Bina Ellen Art Gallery.

Monday, May 25, 2009
From 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Guided tours

Montreal: An Open Book

Books and reading are part of daily life for most Montrealers, but this has not always been the case. Through an exploration of Montreal's printers, publishers, bookstores, libraries and schools, this tour provides an approach to the history of books and reading in the city. Enjoy glimpses of sites and neighbourhoods associated with writers whose words describe Montreal.

3-hour guided bus tour
Sunday, May 24, 2009
From 1:30pm to 4:30pm
Departure and return: Concordia University, Hall Building
Cost: $20
Language: English

Visit Old Montreal

Explore the birthplace of Montreal. This interesting walking tour leads you through a maze of streets and historic buildings including Pointe-à-Callière, Jacques-Cartier Square, Place Royale, Place d'Armes, the Sulpicians Seminary, the Bank of Montreal, Notre-Dame Basilica, City Hall, Château Ramezay, the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel and Bonsecours Market.

2-hour guided walking tour
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
From 2:30pm to 4:30pm
Departure from Concordia University at 1:45pm
Cost: $14 (includes $6 entrance fee to the Notre-Dame Basilica)
Language: English

Visit the Grande Bibliothèque

Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (BAnQ) invites you to take a guided tour of the Grande Bibliothèque to appreciate the richness of its collections and better understand the on-site and remote services provided. Participants will also learn about the institution's history and its mission.

75-minute tour
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
From 2:30pm to 3:45pm
Departure from Concordia University at 2pm
Cost: free
Language: English

WILU "5 à 7" happy hour

Unwind after a long day of concurrent sessions by taking part in a "5 à 7" with colleagues. Discover local pubs around Concordia and enjoy a few drinks on a "terrasse".

A list of local pubs will be included in the conference programme.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009
From 4:30pm to 7pm

Dine-Arounds

A list of local restaurants will be included in the conference programme and sign up sheets will be available at the conference.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009 from 7pm onward

WILU 2009 Resto-Guide

Concordia University Libraries' staff has compiled a list of recommended restaurants in Montreal. Discover these in our WILU 2009 Resto-Guide (PDF).